Can We Forge The Perfect Camp Axe?
Will Stelter
•June 20th, 2025
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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.
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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
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