HUGE Butcher Axe Restoration

Restoration of a Huge Axe from the northern Sweden. This is a heavy huge rough looking axe that is going thru a transformation. See me restore this tool to beyond awesome.

ABOUT THE AXE
I bought this axe from a local farmer here in the northern Sweden. He told me that it has been used as a slaughter axe, to chop heads of chickens. Its maybe + 100 years old and has been repaired along the way. So it was not original looking when I received is. Some one has been welding on the axe head so it would attach to a wooden stick. NOT good!

ABOUT THE RESTORATION
I started by removing the wooden stick. And all the nuts and bolts. After that I gave it a nice sandblasting. I removed the non-original handle fitting with my angle grinder and welded the two holes together.

I did not have any information about the original axe handle fittings. I could only imagine how they should look based on the little rusty part which was left from the original ones. So I decided to forge some new ones with old blacksmith steel to match the old axe. I think they came out perfectly. I had an old wooden handle in hickory wood that I fitted to match.

I hardened the edge of the axe and gave it a really rough old look. It was all held together by some custom brass rivets that I hammered in the holes I drilled. I gave it some oil and did some easy polishing and added a custom decoration on the top of the handle.

I am very pleased about this restoration. I think it turned out to be a very rough and cool axe.
Please tell me what you think in the descriptions below! 👍

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[AwesomeRestorations]

In this restoration video I restore a HUGE COOL NORDIC AXE – Hope that you enjoy?👍
Best wishes and stay safe ❤ Martin

[kampfh]

as someone who deals with light sensitivity and migraines a lot, I thank you, from the bottom of my heart, for that black, 50% opacity circle on your welding. it means the world to me

[Nrgpack]

It is a good old "headchopper". Big thanks for this awsome video!!

[OGSpartac]

I swear to you, when I grow up, I would like to dedicate myself to the same thing that you do, your work is amazing and it is truly an inspiration to me.

[marissawalls]

Watching a blacksmith and craftsman create his artwork is amazing. Much respect to you sir.

[DeFINED]

I love watching you work thank you so much for covering the welding lights for us that have seizure's this is very sweet and kind I love your work and I believe you have shown me my passion of restorations of rusted items. thanks again and god bless you and your family.

[ktown]

Cheers Martin!!! Every restoration or creation you’ve shared is priceless! Absolutely can’t wait to see your next video.

[colie]

That is a bada**axe! Love the rough shape and finish juxtaposed with the beautiful handle and brass rivets. Nice job.

[charliejames]

I have always loved watching how you restore every item that comes across your workbench. Your talents are as awesome as you.

[DamianL]

Absolutely stunning! Incredible work. My daughter and I watch your videos and our only gripe is they don't last long enough ☺️. Big love from NZ <3

[hammersmith]

🤣 I love how most people here seem to think this was some centuries old axe, looks like something I would have made as a teen because I was board from a piece of extra metal laying around. IE the stick welded attach point and screws. Although props for taking someone’s toy and turning it into the real thing!

[ranasen]

I am impressed by the way u upgraded the oil heating and the furnace heating

[grettagirl]

Hi Martin! May I just say I love ❤️ everything about you and your channel! Not only are you an accomplished, gifted artisan, but a thoughtful and conscientious person! I love how you take the time to describe your Restorations in the descriptions...many do not put a fraction of the detail and information you provide to your Subscribers and fans (of which I am a huge one...fan that is)! You really do beautiful work in the truest sense of an artist. Beautifully rugged restoration! Cheers 🍻 👏!

[losingitincolorado]

I get so excited every time you post a new video! Amazing work like always! Thank you!

[biax]

Somewhere around Sweden or maybe in another world an old Swedish blacksmith is feeling really proud

[Ravenloft-lgbw]

I love seeing what you do with old weapons. They're my favorite videos. Keep it up!!

[thecryonic]

I think there is no better channel in relation to this topic, the truth is that I loved it, thank you very much for the video, hug ❤️

[robewalk]

Martin, throughout the restoration I tried to imagine what the axe was used for and came up with it was used either as a weapon or to chop straight down as beheading say a chicken or possibly a human. However, not much of the edge came into contact with the chopping block to be used in that manner. I'd guess it was swung back and forth like a scythe to inflict great gashes on an opponent. Another great restoration Martin and now I can add forging as another one of your skills. You and yours stay healthy and safe and I'll toast you with KC (kansas city} Bier Co, Munich style Lager. Cheers from this old retired coot living the dream in Tennessee.

[__sanek___]

Да таким сносили головы в те времена , дядь у тебя золотые руки

[essolitaire]

I wish you the best son of Odin you do it right every time, so creative and skilled man