hi guys..hope you enjoy the video feel free to comment ..safe journeys to you

As a new Axe owner, your information is invaluable. Thank you very much!

One thing I was taught as a youngster, if there is someone with you, make sure they are NOT directly in front of you when you chop. This is just in case the head comes off or the handle breaks. That way they won't end up with an ax head in their head or chest.

@blackoracle69

2 жыл бұрын

in thick cover we also said if someone is chopping no one is walking..keep some one wandering into axe range while the guy with the axe is focused on chopping

@Wendy-op3bu

2 жыл бұрын

🙂

@Wendy-op3bu

2 жыл бұрын

Blackie cares about Us !

@Wildwestwrangler

2 жыл бұрын

This is biblical

It's nice to know that, 9.000 km away (about 5.600 miles), my dad and my grandfather(s) taught me the same precautions and tips you're so wonderfully explaining here. It's comforting, in its own way.

@blackoracle69

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing

Excellent video! Hold your axe just like you would hold a rattlesnake and you won’t get bit by either. Cheers from Finland.

That a European style axe head design? Sure likes one!! That is some great advice on axemanship!!!

@biddlbua

2 жыл бұрын

It´s a Rhineland pattern, most popular style of axes in Germany.

Good video and lots of valuable reminders.. keep them coming..!

Good Afternoon Blackie, Thank You for this video. I wish my Dad had had this info when I was a child. I was one of those who got injured to the bone when I was small by improperly stored/set aside extremely sharp tools. Respecting your tools, and your environment is so important for not just personal safety, but for serenity in the long run. As I was typing this comment my foot started to hurt again, and it's been over 44 years since that accident. Bless you and your family, I pray for you and yours. -L

@blackoracle69

2 жыл бұрын

thank you safe journeys to you

Thank you for this presentation ! It brought back the memories of my grandfather teaching me how to hold an axe like this . That was back in 1962 when I was a young lad of 6 or 7. I have handled an axe that way for years and have passed on this bit of woodcraft lore to many young fellows. Thank you for the refresher course.

Blackie, Thank you for the thorough lesson on axe safety. It's important to understand the safe handling of an axe before using it. It's a great tool to have, but it can be very dangerous if not used properly. Thanks for a great video.

Great advice Blackie! Growing up my dad taught me just about all that, BUT....accidents do happen. When I was 15 (some 50 years ago...lol) we were helping a friend clear some land, my job was to trim lower limbs on the trees he wanted to keep....razor sharp ax, cutting as high as my shoulders....feet spread a bit wider than shoulder width apart, being very careful. SNAP...a branch I thought was green gave way to easy....sweaty hands and a ricochet off the little stub of the limb.....even wearing work boots....meant a trip to the ER to get the top of my foot stitched up where the heel of the ax stuck in. I was very lucky, didn't hit any veins or bones, but did end up needing 6 or so stitches.....OUCH!

Great video Blackie. I worked for a survey company and we used the same swinging technique when driving stakes into the ground with a sledge hammer. Much less tiring and more control.

@blackoracle69

2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely

I was always taught when using a axe no one is close by. If chopping low either put a block under it or Gey down on your knees. If you want to learn to use axe hitting where you want it. Take a go devil or splitting maul and bust wood a while. Then when you get the lighter axe in hand your control is a lot better.

Very good information! Consistent with what I learned 50 + years ago.

Love the video, your just preaching the truth

@blackoracle69

2 жыл бұрын

I try

Good advice. As a kid cruising the timber in the pacific northwest an axe was a constant companion but also the most dangerous thing we carried. This kind of handling safety was drilled into us, and it should be drilled into everyone today regardless of age. You won’t have fun if you’re not safe.

@blackoracle69

2 жыл бұрын

most just kind of scoff at it..like yea what ever..until they are bleeding ..then it seems to matter

Thanks Blackie, good refresher! 👍

@blackoracle69

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

Good advice Blackie, you can never be too careful with an axe. 👍🪓

@blackoracle69

2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely

I'm a little embarrassed over how much I hated Boy Scouts in the early 70's. We learned all this, and I simply thought it was all common knowledge; fast forward 45 years and discover YT and find out that many people never learned this stuff. Great tutorial.

@blackoracle69

2 жыл бұрын

Right on

Very good advice. Thanks!

@blackoracle69

2 жыл бұрын

My pleasure!

Excellent information

@blackoracle69

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it

Excellent advice , thanks for sharing , God bless !

@blackoracle69

2 жыл бұрын

My pleasure!

Outstanding.

Thanks for showing your techniques 👍 I used to think that everyone cares about security. But in the last few decades I have found that it is unfortunately not the case. So the safe use of tools cannot be pointed out often enough Greetings from Bensberger

Excellent Information: THANK YOU!!!

Boy, that axe is BEEHIIIIINNND YOU! lol. I'm teasing. Great tips, thank you sir.

I always use an axe when camping and really appreciate this video for safety and efficiency. I always alternate 45 cuts to make the chopping more effective. I usually get a chuck of wood to pop off on the second swing. The first 45 cut is an undercut, the second, alternate cut is to pop or remove some wood. It works very efficiently.

Informative video. One thing I read online about using an axe is to kneel. So a miss hits the dirt instead of the blade angling into your shins like it might when standing. Could be just taking precautions and safety to an extra step and not standard.

Axe carry in Scouting, while walking, was mask on and blade backwards, hand on the axe head .......every Scout must know knife / axe usage, safety and sharpening to get your Toten Chip badge...old Scouter, Grizz 🐻

Black yeah I ordered me a double bit axe head from Dixie and it come with a handle but I went and got me a country and made my own handle and sharpened it and cut it down and it's a nice little double bit Hatchet now and I really like your tip on sharpening and I'm also going to make a Carrie and cover that safe. Thanks a lot

Really good tips thank you

Thanks for showing us Blackie. Take care.

@blackoracle69

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you too

Great video and on explaining the proper use. I've been using an ax all my life and have always had cheap ones and they work ok, they get the job done. Well, about a month and half ago I bought my first good ax, Granfors Bruks Small Forest ax, and oh my word, What a difference a good quality ax can do, it a little chopping beast! Till the next one sir.

@blackoracle69

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

Great video Blackie. I'm constantly getting on to people for being unsafe. So glad you always and I mean always put forth that extra effort to help people who don't know how to be more safe in the woods. Keep up the great work. As always, stay safe and keep your tender dry. Have a great day.

@blackoracle69

2 жыл бұрын

Much appreciated

Good video.

Hi Blackie! Happy Sunday, bud. Excellent instruction. We don't want to get stuck with the old Broken Ax Award, do we? LOL

@blackoracle69

2 жыл бұрын

You got that right!

Thanks for the info. Hope your weekend was good .👍👍👍👍👍

@blackoracle69

2 жыл бұрын

You too!

Thanks Black y very interesting thanks

GREAT video as usual.

@blackoracle69

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks again!

Good stuff! :)

Awesome video Blackie!

@blackoracle69

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Gränfors Axes Are Also Good

SAFETY 1ST WIT BLACKIE. LOL😎😎👊👊👍👍🇺🇸🇺🇸

Hey Blackie! I enjoy watching your videos and I’ve been subscribed for a long time and I have to admit I miss your over nighters. I hope you would consider doing some in the future. Take care my friend

@blackoracle69

2 жыл бұрын

I appreciate that and those are on the list just got to wait a little longer till it cools off a bit

Ahhhh the times I've chopped up 🪵great exercise and necessary when heating grandma's stove in the winters of NWF.Great form 👌🏿might also address the blister prevention if you haven't already I have calloused hands 😁.

@blackoracle69

2 жыл бұрын

thats coming in the firewood videos i will do this fall

shout out blackie thomas!! stay safe brother.

yup learned that is Girl Scouts years ago.

In the Scouts I was always taught to carry an axe like a rifle so head resting in the palm with the handle upwards. Axe edge facing forwards. The problem I see with carrying it handle stuck out is someone clipping it and you suddenly have a loose flying axe.

@blackoracle69

9 ай бұрын

in a group of young scout i can see that being good advice

Before you start chopping...hold head in hand raise the handle up over your head and down .then extend your arm and do a 360 around your body to make sure you have clearance..If the handle strikes anything or anyone ..you're not clear to start chopping...

I’ve watched many outdoor videos about using an axe, hatchet or machete and one thing I feel is quite often overlooked is the use of safety glasses. You need to be protected from flying wood chips and brush. Safety glasses are light weight and don’t take up much space in a pack or vehicle. Just my thoughts.

@blackoracle69

2 жыл бұрын

very true

@tompeltoma8531

2 жыл бұрын

@@blackoracle69 I forgot to mention that I enjoy all of your videos. Always great info. I’m watching your cooking videos now. I’ve got to try the Spam packet. Sounds good. Keep doing what you’re doing!

Good video but you left out the whole second half of the safety. Feet placement axe follow through . the arch of axe if it goes through will it hit chopping block or your leg I think you should of added all those tips too. I agree that axe is the best design. I think it's the rinehold. Version designed for the rine River area.

@blackoracle69

2 жыл бұрын

yes i did i will cover that in a future video when we talk of splitting firewood

Nothing like getting into a good windmill rhythm with an axe or a pickaxe

But if you work smart & sweat less you'll have less sweat for that sweat tea . Sorry Blackie couldn't resist . Seriously though good axe info .

WONDERFUL AXE VIDEO SUPPRIZED YOU DIDN'T TALK ABOUT CHOPING KNEELING SO YOU DON'T GET CUT ON A BAD SWING. BUT YOU MIGHT HAVE COVERED IT IN THE OTHER AXE VIDEOS IT HAS BEEN A WHILE SINCE IVE WATCHED THEM

@jackharness8061

2 жыл бұрын

Good point ! 😊

You won't appreciate axe safety until you put it into your foot or chin.

Let’s not forget the safety rules when using a hatchet.

Can I axe you a question?

I noticed you removed your knife as well. Thank you for at least demonstrating that, because I know from personal experience that knives can hang you up when chopping.

@blackoracle69

2 жыл бұрын

i had that exp as well anything on me that can snag is taken off..cause as usual old murphy is right there waiting for the change to give you a new scar

Axe in the back of the head? I shouldn't laugh but there was something comical in the thought.

@blackoracle69

2 жыл бұрын

sadly it isn't a joke ..I was working with a good friend and we were clearing some land for his cabin..he had the axe on his shoulder with no edge cover..as we walked back up to the truck done for the day the axe snagged a limb of a tree he just pulled hard and pop to the er we went and a few stiches later we got to go home

can you throw a axe? can you show us how you throw a axe?

@blackoracle69

2 жыл бұрын

i throw axe and hawk i will see about doing that this fall

@1ronKnuckles

2 жыл бұрын

@@blackoracle69 thats awesome Im looking forward to it, especially the difference of axe and hawk, there is no better way to hand out camp chores than through competition.

No, I did’nt enjoy it. Norwegian Woodsmen, learn how they can use an axe, from about five Years of Age. And the Svedish Axes’re much better. Sweden, is the Norwegian Capitol!🤣