I see so many ppl drop reviews on websites where they bought an axe from and they give it a negative review because “it came to me not razor sharp”. I’ve always automatically reprofiled any axe, hatchet, knife, spoon, spork, that I’ve gotten and I just assumed that’s what everyone did…I just feel like if you complain about having to sharpen a new axe and then trash a reputable manufacturer…you might be a man-baby 😑

@KillingerUSA

Жыл бұрын

Haha! Yes!

@asmith7876

Жыл бұрын

Man-baby, that had me laughing! Reminds of Hans and Franz from Saturday Night Live, girlie-man 😂😂😂

@WULFWERKS

6 ай бұрын

I feel like you are correct.

@crystalrain9016

5 ай бұрын

Not all of us can figure out how to sharpen it correctly….😢

@ForestWolf58_

4 ай бұрын

Agree! People need to grow a pair of cojones! Cowboy the fup

Everything I buy is basically a “finish it yourself” kinda project. Everything needs to be setup, modified or finished. The only thing that doesn’t get modified are like t shirts.

Axe maintenance is therapeutic. It’s about the time of year I go ding them up. 😂 great video. Thanks

Awesome video,thanks for sharing your knowledge on axes, and maintenance for them.

@KillingerUSA

2 жыл бұрын

My pleasure and thank you

Beautiful video and unbelievably informative! 👍 Your shop looks immaculate, something I could aspire to. Looking forward to the next video! 👍👍👍

@KillingerUSA

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I have really trying to dial in my shop and keep things organized

Very interesting and good information to learn. Thanks for taking the time to make the videos to help us out.

@KillingerUSA

2 жыл бұрын

My pleasure

Excellent video. Very informative. I need to adjust the way I have been taking care of my axe.

@KillingerUSA

2 жыл бұрын

Glad this helped!

I really like the way your style is a fluid mix between form and function. I came across your name listening to an old podcast and have really enjoyed binging your content ever since.

@KillingerUSA

2 жыл бұрын

I appreciate it! Welcome to the channel!

That was really informative Chris. Great job my friend!!

@KillingerUSA

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Tom

thanks for sharing the knowledge

@KillingerUSA

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Well done Chris! I appreciate the tutorial Brother!

@KillingerUSA

2 жыл бұрын

My pleasure

@retiringrenegade9874

2 жыл бұрын

You are truly welcome my friend!

Excellent video. Looking forward to future sheath videos!

@KillingerUSA

2 жыл бұрын

Coming soon!

I am always very impressed by your high level of craftsmanship in all of your videos. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge. I wish you all the best. Cordial greetings from Thailand.

@KillingerUSA

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I appreciate that a lot!

Well thought out and well spoken. Thanks! (subbed)

@KillingerUSA

2 ай бұрын

Appreciate it!

Good sharp card scraper makes short work of varnish. I like that scotch bright belt too! Good video sir! Good advice from start to finish! Excited to get that handle from ya!

@KillingerUSA

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks buddy!

Good stuff as always my friend

@KillingerUSA

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you sir!

That's good info, Killinger. I also apply a light coating of oil to the head before I store them.

@KillingerUSA

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jeffrey

Beautiful work there my friend .!!!☀️❤️‍🔥🦾🌙

@KillingerUSA

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Good to see old Killinger back in the shop talking axes!

@KillingerUSA

2 жыл бұрын

Was a great day for it!

Great video, i can almost smell that finish on those handles!

@KillingerUSA

2 жыл бұрын

Its delightful

Great tips n tricks as always sir thank u very very much.

@KillingerUSA

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@justinweaver8787

2 жыл бұрын

@@KillingerUSA ur welcome my friend thank u.

Thanks for sharing your knowledge about axes. I still love a maul for splitting wood

@KillingerUSA

2 жыл бұрын

My pleasure!

You did a very nice job on this video man your presentation is top notch 👌🏼 keep up the fantastic work Chris I'm always watching your videos your a true axe legend man

@KillingerUSA

3 ай бұрын

Well thank you!!!!

Great video. I like the variety you chose. I'm fairly happy with the council tool axes from the past few years since I know what to expect for the price point. With 15-30min of tuning, they are great tools! I'd like to see how you go about making a handle octagonal, since the one I tried looks questionable at best.

@KillingerUSA

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Yes the CT axes are a fantastic value! I'm working on the octagon handle soon

Great video and a great sense of humour.

@KillingerUSA

Жыл бұрын

Thank you

I got the Council Tools Camp Carver with a 16 inch handle. It’s a fantastic hatchet, came ready to carve from the box. I’ve been putting linseed oil on the handle, it felt like it came raw, ready for treatment. Beautiful piece, made in the USA!

@KillingerUSA

Жыл бұрын

Great axe!

Definitely interested in a future vid of thinning down the GB. I have the exact same axe and it’s a handful.

@KillingerUSA

2 жыл бұрын

I'm looking forward to swinging it!

I love your channel you have interesting things to me that you do and go over in-depth

@KillingerUSA

2 жыл бұрын

Hey thank you!!

@uncledanny7

2 жыл бұрын

When will you have more of the leather suspenders made to sale

@KillingerUSA

2 жыл бұрын

I really dont know to be honest?

@uncledanny7

2 жыл бұрын

Ok thanks for getting back to me I will keep a eye out for them

makes me feal so good to see a fellow axe man such as yourself Mr. killenger supporting council tools axes 3 of councils best on that table im a council fanatic myself in fact some call me the council guy 🤣👍the new 36in strait handle 5lb splitting axe is my favorite too!👍

@KillingerUSA

2 жыл бұрын

I'm glad they are still producing quality products for us consumers.

Those GB’s are awesome. I also got much better sheaths for those and then used their original sheaths for other axes. Nice tips! Enjoyed seeing how someone else does it. :) Cheers!

@KillingerUSA

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Toby!

Good stuff Chris 👍🍻

@KillingerUSA

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Eric!

Cool vid! Have to try that snake juice one day. What was the grey council axe with the forged looking bit?

@KillingerUSA

2 жыл бұрын

3 axes where CT. the splitting axe, fellers axe (red head) and FE6 fore axe.

You are indeed correct. On all Adler Axes, Hatchets and Mauls are a fine Layer of Clear (waterbased) coatings to prevent rust. These wear of with general use but it does keep maintenance to a minimum for a while. Nice Video! Cheers from germany

@KillingerUSA

Жыл бұрын

Absolutely love the adler line! I'm planning on owning more!

just as a FYI, Westcoast Saws just had some custom Hickory axe handles made this year, and they are selling them with the wood wedge and a couple of small stainless steel wedges, and the left the end that fits into the eyelet large, so it would accommodate different axe heads. Looks like it would be a nice fix for the one axe at 10:47 in the video. Looks like a nicely forged axe head.

@KillingerUSA

Жыл бұрын

I saw those. Nice handles

Very interesting, new sub here. Can't wait to order some handles.

@KillingerUSA

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Welcome!

Here from bucken, looking forward to being a part of your community.

@KillingerUSA

2 жыл бұрын

Welcome!

Nice video thanks

@KillingerUSA

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

You just got me to thinking that cutter mattock I just used the other day could use a little tinder lovin care. Had to replace the handle on it several years ago and couldn't find one that fit it, so I had shape down a handle meant for something else. I'd better get to taking care of that handle so I don't have to do it again.

@KillingerUSA

2 жыл бұрын

Haha! Yup, take care of them and they will last forever

Great Video, Great Info. I have a few Axes and Tomahawks. I love my Council Tool Wood-Craft Camp Carver with a 22 inch straight handle. I usually use Linseed oil on the handles. I'd like to know what "snake juice" is?

@KillingerUSA

2 ай бұрын

It's a handle finish I came up with. I'll do another video on it soon.

@ra8640

2 ай бұрын

​@@KillingerUSAI replied and it apparently didn't go through. I would try Your "Snake Juice" if it was available or the recipe for it. I usually use Linseed Oil on my axes or tool handles. Again Thank You.

Great video as usual! Very well put together, start to finish. Love the second amendment acknowledgment too. 😁 It would be cool for you to do an EDC video or maybe what you keep in your Jeep.

@KillingerUSA

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I could do something like that for sure!

I'm one of the new guys from buckin's channel, I plan to stick around. This is some great content

@KillingerUSA

2 жыл бұрын

Appreciate it!

I have the Adler I really like it. About 3 weeks ago I got a GBA just like yours.

@KillingerUSA

2 жыл бұрын

Both great axes!

Got recommended here after a Bucking Billy video. New subscriber here. Enjoyed the video. Recently brought an old Connecticut style axe back from the brink. Next project is an old fireman's axe that i plan on putting a mirror on. Im fairly new at the restoration process, just wondering if you have recommendations on different types of wood for hamdles with varying amounts of curve? What wood, would be better for hamdles with over pronounced curves? Cheers, 911AXE

@KillingerUSA

4 ай бұрын

Welcome! Can't beat hickory!

Just did this on a Prandi splitting wedge axe. I was “meh” on the handle with the factory finish. Now I’m far more happy until it revealed a crack in the base of the handle. Still, great method and it increased my overall satisfaction with the tool.

@KillingerUSA

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks fantastic!!

@bltmiy

Жыл бұрын

Got give a 👍 up to yours and wormgitter ha

Is that sanding belt like a gasket removal pad for a die grinder ? That's what I use for a touch up . Nice work !

@KillingerUSA

2 жыл бұрын

Same stuff!

I was excited to pick up an Adler felling axe at a pallet liquidation store for $12.50 however l treasure my american made edge tools.

I've bought several hults bruk and grasfors handles. There a little thick but tough as steel. I'd like to see a video on making one octagonal.

@KillingerUSA

2 жыл бұрын

I'll definitely do a video on it. Its pretty easy and the handle feels great!

@timidb

2 жыл бұрын

i can not comprehend how those might be too thick the only reason why I don't like gränsfors is because the handles are too thin, so i have to make my own, with very minimal tools. i don't even have anything to secure the wood to.

@KillingerUSA

2 жыл бұрын

@@timidb everyone has their own preferences. I recommend sticking to making your own.

Most of the finishes that I have experienced has been lacquer. I have scraped off that crap all too many times and put boiled linseed oil back on them. My log splitter I have repainted orange, so I can find it in the woods after I am finished using them. My splitting wedges are also painted blaze orange for the same reason.

@KillingerUSA

2 ай бұрын

Good tip!

Thank Buckin

@KillingerUSA

Жыл бұрын

What are we thanking him for?

Thank you so much for this highly informative presentation. I have just subscribed with a thumbs up, which you highly deserve ! God bless and know this Christian loves you ! Take care ! A friend always !

@KillingerUSA

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

I've seen guys put a piece of thick leather in that spot where you said you had an overstrike. I think I saw one of your nicer axes actually came that way. I think the best of us will miss, and it's a good way to protect the axe against damage.

@KillingerUSA

Жыл бұрын

They call them strike guards. Work great

I got a few handles that need some juice! Thanks Chris

@KillingerUSA

2 жыл бұрын

Working on sourcing my supplies for another batch

@Lifeinthe906

2 жыл бұрын

@@KillingerUSA Let me know I would like to try some. Thanks

Is it me, or is it our cameras just don’t show how well your handles look after applying snake juice? Great video👍🏻

@KillingerUSA

2 жыл бұрын

Definitely the camera

@KevinsDisobedience

2 жыл бұрын

They definitely don’t show how well they smell!

@IndianaDoug

2 жыл бұрын

@@KevinsDisobedience 😆 yep

awesome...subbed

@KillingerUSA

Жыл бұрын

Appreciate it!

I actually prefer older saws. I have two. Neither are as old as yours but both are great saws. I have a Makita DCS6421. And a Shindiawa 757. Both older Japanese made saws.

@KillingerUSA

Ай бұрын

Can't beat the old iron!

Also, never thought of using Tub O’ Towels for cleaning axes. Brilliant! Much simpler than WD-40 and paper towels. They all have their purpose at times. Cheers!

@KillingerUSA

2 жыл бұрын

Use those for everything! Love them!

@plowmaster1206

2 жыл бұрын

I hate promoting john deere.... but the ones you get from the dealership are the best ive found

Nice video. What axe is that at the 6:56 mark. I’ve been looking everywhere for that pattern. Is that an axe I can buy online?

@KillingerUSA

Жыл бұрын

amzn.to/3HOJiyq 5lb splitting axe by Council Tool

You get the idea. 👍😁

@KillingerUSA

2 жыл бұрын

slowly

Where can you find that gauge he used to find the blade angle in the beginning of the video? Thanks In advance.

@KillingerUSA

10 ай бұрын

amzn.to/3JZLlmc

Stay sharp friends 👊🏼🧡🔥👍🏼

@KillingerUSA

2 жыл бұрын

You to buddy

Ever considered putting a piece of stainless behind the sander? I always worry when I see sparks being directed towards exposed lumber.

@KillingerUSA

2 жыл бұрын

Yes. I'm actually going to move it outside once my lean to is built.

@IndianaDoug

2 жыл бұрын

JP is the kinda dude that put a water bucket underneath, kidding, that’s a good idea🤠

@KillingerUSA

2 жыл бұрын

@@IndianaDoug I actually do have a water bucket under it. Haha! But that's for cooling the steel if it gets hot.

Hey MR Killinger The Axe guruman, i find your video very informative and i truly appreciate wht you are trying to convey to the mere lower mortals than yourself. Shame i am too too far away from the Good USA, here in the Uk, we really dont have good quality axes, maybe from gillpin old axes which is too thin , hardly and felling axes as you do in the States. man i would have bought a few, or when one goes to thees garage sales or flea Markets for axes, knives, guns, tools etc, in your Country. My i asked what is SNAKE JUICE , is that one of your special concoctions you put together for your axe handle. i have two Gransfors bruks axes, a original Gransfors Mini Hatchet and a Gransfors small forest axe, when they were made famous over here in the Uk, By Ray Mears and they were then £50 each now they are over 3 to 4 times the price only over 20 years.. you are truly a gifted man, who knows what you are talking about. keep up the good work. cheers Hans. ,

@KillingerUSA

4 ай бұрын

Thank you! I appreciate your kind words! Snake Juice is a formula I came up with that combines premium pine tar and linseed oil. It started as a joke but turned into a product that I sometimes sell. It's nice because it's none toxic, that I know of, and leaves a nice dark patina on the handles while offering maximum protection. Can also be used on the head to keep rust off without gumming up. It's a nice 1 fits all product.

@firehanshg

4 ай бұрын

@KillingerUSA I have had great success with. Castor oil. Beeswax and linseed oil. Which I uses on my tarp.boots and axes. I might try. Birch tar and linseed oil in the summer. You got axes I can only dream of. There is hardly and natural forest in UK. Its all private state. Which hardly anybody have access with. Too many stringent and funny laws in the UK. Many thanks for replying. I am looking for a good Nicholson file or any file made in the USA. Now Nicholson is made In Brazil and its Rubbish. I have one. I thought it was made in The USA. I was disappointed with my Perchase. Also i can't seem to access your website. I keep getting an error message that this server is nowhere to be found or working. Cheers Hans.

@KillingerUSA

4 ай бұрын

@@firehanshg my website is down currently as I don't offer any products at this time. Not sure when I'll get back to it? Been very busy around my property. Sorry to here about the UK. It's a shame for sure.

I like it.

@KillingerUSA

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Hi, please could you add the brand and model of each axe. greetings from Argentina

@KillingerUSA

Жыл бұрын

Haha! Sorry, that would take an insane amount of effort.

"don't freak out . You're not gonna die..." Yeah it is a lot of work , but It's a "quiet tool". Ever tried the method of 50/50 turpentine and BLO and you soak the whole handle in a bucket? A gardener guy said it wiil travel up the handle by osmosis. I thought that was the coolest thing ever. Love that splitter , now I want one.

@KillingerUSA

2 жыл бұрын

Never tries the soak thing. That splitter is awesome!

I need some advice. I have a snow and nealley 3.5 pound felling axe. the handle came loose first usage. so I jumped the bit tighter to shoulder of handle and tried to put a step wedge in. problem is they wedged this handle with an aluminum wedge instead of a wooden one. I didn't see that immediately because the wedged area is painted black. anyhow, I need to get that damned aluminum wedge out so I can remove bit, re fit the handle, and re haft the axe. I tried to drill into the wedge to secure a screw to help pull the wedge out. unsuccessful. that wedge is really in there. maybe I moved it a half a mm out outside of trashing the handle....how do I get that aluminum wedge out?????

@KillingerUSA

Жыл бұрын

I was going to suggest doing what you tried. That's the only way I know how. The other option is to some how just pound the wedge in deeper and hope for the best. You could also try soaking the eye in BLO.

I could not open your web site to view your items for sell, might want to double check to make sure it is not broke.

@KillingerUSA

5 ай бұрын

No, it's correct. I took it down. I currently domt sell anything. Looking to build a new website at some point.

What is ‘snake juice’ and how do you use it?

@KillingerUSA

Ай бұрын

It's just a wood finish I make. Just apply it to axe handles in thin coats. Let it dry and work it's magic.

What “snake oil” are you using?

@KillingerUSA

Ай бұрын

It is a handle finish I make that is awesome! I will have more available soon!

Is that a dewalt bandsaw on the ground?

@KillingerUSA

2 жыл бұрын

Compound miter saw. I have the Milwaukee porta band saw.

I love the soundtrack! Nothing like the sweet music of the 2nd Amendment being exercised. Not a distraction for me! Carry on....

@KillingerUSA

Жыл бұрын

It's my favorite!

cutting trees with axes sounds fun lol idk where to start safely though

@KillingerUSA

Жыл бұрын

Plenty of videos to watch. Check out Kevin Disobedience. He has a good series on how to get started

I think that lacquer the factory puts on keeps the wood from breathing

@KillingerUSA

2 жыл бұрын

Also keeps it from drying put and shrinking

Sensible and informative. A shame Gransfors is pulling back on what was once a stringent level of quality control. I do find it somewhat odd that anyone would purchase a new axe when there are literally tens of thousands of better, used items to be had. From a sustainability perspective, making new axes is anything but a tad unnecessary. On the coating front, another lesser known finish used by old pro timber cutters was the use of used diesel oil on the haft... This process leaves the grain sealed with a black tar-like finish that is hands down the best preserver Ive seen. Over many years of collecting, I aquired 2 particular axes that belonged to a professional cutter back in the 1960's... What was most interesting was that I aquired them nearly 6 years apart - Both of them are Swedish made Tasmanian patterns on beautifully preserved diesel oiled hafts.

@KillingerUSA

9 ай бұрын

Did not know that about diesel fuel. Thanks for sharing!

Please could someone tell me what the published title has to do with the video’s content? Maybe I missed something but it seems to be more about care and maintaining a new axe and nothing about what axe companies say or recommend.

@KillingerUSA

2 жыл бұрын

I promise you if you watch it one more time, you will see what I'm talking about.

@woodbeeturnings

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks.

I to prefer straight handle.

@KillingerUSA

2 жыл бұрын

Just something about it

I happen to have that red 5lb council you have, will your 28" French curve fit that head?

@KillingerUSA

Жыл бұрын

Absolutely

What is snake juice?

@KillingerUSA

Жыл бұрын

Wood finish

From what I've watched lately the end of the Gransfors axe is left with grinding marks instead of being polished is because it helps keep them from sticking. - kzread.info/dash/bejne/dGl8saWjabLVpLw.html

The snake juice does smell good enough to drink

@KillingerUSA

2 жыл бұрын

I love it! And it lingers for a while!

i recently bought my first GB Small Forest Axe... and unfortunately, the bit is angled in. I tried to email GB directly...with no response. The US based company i purchased it from is requiring me to mail it back in (paying out of pocket) and they will mail me another one... with no guarantee that i will get a better one.

@KillingerUSA

Жыл бұрын

Well, I know it sucks to have to pay shipping but unfortunately, shipping companies won't ship for free. At least they are willing to replace it. It's the cost we pay to buy online. I'd ship it back and get a replacement. I have never had a bad exsperiance with any GB axe I have ever bought so I'm sure it's just a fluke. I'm curious what you mean by "angled in"? Also, I have no affiliation with ANY axe companies or Axe distributors.

@PaulTardino

Жыл бұрын

@@KillingerUSA Yeah...it's what I will likely end up doing. I'd be happy to send you pictures of what I mean. if you look from the top down the bit edge along the handle... the bit angles towards the left.

@KillingerUSA

Жыл бұрын

@@PaulTardino I get what your sawing now. Yeah, send it back for another one.

For a third or less than the price you paid for that gransfors, you could have gotten a council tool Dayton axe with a much higher build quality, and you would be supporting an American company. For a $300 axe, I’d expect WAY MORE than what gransfors offers. They’re nice axes, but nowhere near with the price they charge.

@KillingerUSA

2 ай бұрын

Council is good but nowhere near the quality of Gransfors. Not even the same thing. I cam say that because I own both.

@petrosspetrosgali

2 ай бұрын

@@KillingerUSA I own both too. My council is 20 bucks or so cheaper and about twice the quality. I do love both of them though

what belt grinder do you have? thanks

@KillingerUSA

2 жыл бұрын

KMG 2x72

👋

Liked the vid and info....just found the "MIND BLOWING" a little misleading.

@KillingerUSA

3 ай бұрын

Creative title. Only way people will click on the video's. Don't hate the player, hate the games.

LOL subbed 3:45

@KillingerUSA

10 ай бұрын

Appreciate it!

I need snake juice!!!

@KillingerUSA

2 жыл бұрын

I should make another batch

Sad about GB and the quality. It’s because they are pushing them out way too fast.

@KillingerUSA

7 ай бұрын

Don't get me wrong, still fantastic axes. Just not what they once were

Axes

@KillingerUSA

2 жыл бұрын

Yip

A company is going to charge the maximum they think they will get away with. Seldom has anything to do with quality or manufacturing costs.

@KillingerUSA

Жыл бұрын

.

Why the 100 db intro music, and then 65 db audio?

@KillingerUSA

Жыл бұрын

Obviously I'm not a professional. I'm going to hed over to your channel and see if I can pick up some tips. Thanks!

@mattfleming86

Жыл бұрын

@@KillingerUSA 😂

Adler vs fiskers?

@KillingerUSA

2 жыл бұрын

Good idea! Coming soon!

12th 🤘🏼

@KillingerUSA

2 жыл бұрын

Right on!

@IndianaDoug

2 жыл бұрын

😆

Took too long to get to whatever point you're trying to make. Once i saw the brushes coming out; i said, "This guy ain't right."

@KillingerUSA

2 жыл бұрын

🤷‍♂️

SNAKE OIL ????????????????

@KillingerUSA

3 ай бұрын

Snake juice. It's an axe handle treatment I sometimes sell. Smells amazing!

Second🤠

@KillingerUSA

2 жыл бұрын

Right on!

First😊

@IndianaDoug

2 жыл бұрын

Man🧐

@KillingerUSA

2 жыл бұрын

You are number 1 my friend!

Mind blowing? I know everybody's doing it, so you just go along to get along, but come on man.... it's an insult to us. Do you think anybody anywhere read mind blowing, and expected anything other than this basic axe care video? And if they did, you feel pretty good about that?

@KillingerUSA

4 ай бұрын

Got you to watch it. I absolutely hate creative titles. However, I dont have tits so I really don't have a choice.

Buckin billy reminds me of turtle man. Idk why though.

@KillingerUSA

6 ай бұрын

Which Turtleman?

Well come on get to it 9 minutes into the video and you haven't done a damn thing except repeat yourself over and over what a waste of my time

@KillingerUSA

3 ай бұрын

You missed it, watch it again