In this video, I demonstrate the process of forging an axe as a beginner smith using only hand tools, with no power tools ...

One of the sweetest sounds (and feelings) in the outdoors is when a sharpened axe splits cleanly through the wood you are cutting with it. Learning how to sharpen an axe is key to safe and efficient ...

In this video, I demonstrate the process of forging a bearded axe using a wrapped eye construction with three forge welds.

From flat files to whetstones to bench grinders, we walk you through all the tools and tips to get the sharpest edge.