Can We Forge The Perfect Camp Axe?

Will Stelter

Will Stelter

June 20th, 2025

DESCRIPTION
Get Your Santoku Before They're Gone https://www.steltermfg.com ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- In this video, I team up with the incredibly talented Master Bladesmith @Jordanlamotheblades crafting some seriously rugged camp axes. Watch as I walk you through our entire approach to creating tough, functional axes built for real outdoor use. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 0:00 – Introduction 01:31– Prepping Billets 01:53 – Punching The Slot 02:35 – Drifting The Slot 02:54 – Drifting The Blade 03:55 – Tuning The Axe Head 04:42 – Grinding The Blade 05:20 – Heat Treating 06:20 – Designing The Handle 06:33 – Shaping The Handle 08:30 – Santoku 10:02 – Wedge And Glue The Handle 10:32 – Handle Finishing 10:40 – Camping 12:50 – Outro ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- We're excited to be bringing quality products to your door, make sure to sign up for the newsletter to stay up to date as we get going. Stelter Manufacturing- https://www.steltermfg.com/contact-4 The best place to follow along with the day to day updates in the shop is through my Instagram @Will_Stelter https://www.instagram.com/will_stelter/ And the Stelter MFG co. Instagram https://www.instagram.com/stelter_mfg?igsh=MTJvZWw0YWRwNW53eA== Make sure to check out Patreon! You'll get your name in the credit roll of the video, and it's the best way to directly support us. https://www.patreon.com/join/Willstelter%E2%80%8B
Will Stelter

Never miss a video from Will Stelter

Subscribe to get notified when new content drops.