Axe / Adze - Blade Orientation

[liam_hurlburt]

reforging an axe just to illustrate a point is absolute legend behavior

[shotout]

Nice to see someone take a positive approach to explaining why tools are traditionally made the way they are.

[NicoleCoenen]

Blade orientation to the handle:
Pararell blade (Axe) = great for splitting wood
Perpendicular blade (Adze) = great for carving wood

[rob]

A good way to explain this is by examining two simple machines. A lever and a wedge. A wedge is the axe normally, it splits something and the two halves don't interact with the handle so the wedge can go through. A lever is used to change the amount of force that can be exerted on an object based on the handle length compared to the fulcrum position. The sideways axe is a wedge which becomes the fulcrum and the handle length multiplies the force you can exert on the wood.

[FifthConcerto]

The fact that your response was to literally go find out is fantastic. The fact that you were skilled enough to do that is even better.

[myrineae]

I was NOT ready for the gun show or the smithing. This is amazing.

[KyleHarrisonRedacted]

The experiment alone was worth the like, but including in a short the whole forging process to do it? With a conclusion and and “end credit gag”? This is god tier content creation

[remiwelch]

I didn't realize you did your own forge work. Seriously impressive

Edit: How did this get 13k likes?

[DraconicDuelist]

Was gonna say "Isn't that just an adze?" then I saw the title. I'd like to thank Eoin Reardon for my small knowledge on the differences.

[Sceptek]

This is the first video I've seen from you and I said to myself "this is badass"

[thepigeonknight]

I love the idea of demonstrating and showing first hand, instead of verbally explaining without a basis.

[nora-ycfi]

Not only did you test, show, and find out for/with us but also pointed out the pros and cons of this design?
Amazing!

[abnormallyawesome]

Love when people explain things in a positive way! It makes learning so much more enjoyable AND helps people want to keep learning! Thx so much! ❤

[BlackTinyTiger]

Omg muscular axe girl! I watched one of your videos many years ago, im glad I find you again. Im your fan 🥹

[cytherians]

I love these kinds of videos that confirm why the tried and true designs of tools are the way they are. Brilliant!

[RazingthenRaising]

I love the fact that you didn't just talk about why. You actively proved it.

But that does look like a good tool (for different work)!

[EmilyChristiansen-jb]

I do appreciate how you put it to the test instead of just belittling the person who asked, thank you for awesome content!

[Nomand]

They do exist, its called an adze if im not mistaken, and is used to roughly shape wood into planks and the like. Good job on that quick forge!

[wolvenedge]

You reinvented the adze, and even correctly came up with its original use from experimentation.
Sincerely well done; it's good to see the hands-on approach, and bonus; you have an adze now.

[alindemurre]

This is the coolest video I've seen all day. Reforging an axe to prove a point grants you legend status.