Thank you !! Yeah I’ve been watching and trying to just be a sponge and absorb as much info as I can and then went and applied that knowledge, so I’m sure glad I got a lot of info before hand because it def made it easier when actually doing it for real. Thank you I’m glad I built up the courage to film myself and post and contribute what I’ve learned to the community. Also it’s going to be great to reflect back on and see my progress.

Thank you 🤙 makes me happy to hear that awesome feed back.. as far as bringing 2 axes I’ll never go out with just one again. Being a mechanic I learned a long time ago 2 is 1 and 1 is none 👍

Thank you so much !!

Thank you so much !!

Heck yeah man that’s awesome !! I’m assuming you got the council tool 28 inch boys axe. You’re going to love that axe. This video is very old it’s the first video I ever posted in regards to axe content. Since then I’ve used the council tool boys axe so much more and it truly is one of my favorite and most used axes. I really need to do an updated video on this axe and a long term review now that I’ve been using it for 2 years or so now. I happy to hear you have a new interest into axes, it sure is a lot of fun. As far as the sharpening goes I plan on doing a video of that specifically very soon but there is many great videos on KZfaq as well. One they comes to mind for me is from the channel Skillcult and the name of the video is called make it chop. It’s a bit long winded but he goes in to great depth. Anyway thank you so much for watching I hope you take the time to check out some of the other stuff I have and can’t wait to hear what you think of the council tool boys axe, enjoy !!! 🤙

Oh nice really maybe I’ll look into the velvicut line one day when I have a few extra buck !! Absolutely man every time out I learn a little more !!! Thanks again for watching 👍

The 4lbs Velvicut Felling Axe is a friggin beast!

Thank you so much !!!

You’re welcome thank you so much for watching !! Love your enthusiasm !! Yes this video is straight out of the box nothing done to it. Man I absolutely love love love the council tool boys axe!! 2 years later I’m still using it and it’s probably my favorite go to user axe. You can’t go wrong with the ct boys axe !! I’m thinking of doing a long term follow up review 2 years later. Since that video the axe is tuned up quite a bit. If you need any tips on profiling and tuning up your axe feel free to hit me up on Instagram or Facebook and I’ll help you out or send some short videos. I do really need to make a good sharpening video, it’s what use to confuse me the most when I first started. Ahh the Colin’s boys axe from ace yeah man that thing has a super thick handle but I’ll tell you what tuned up and sharpened property it’s a good first axe to learn on. But for how much they cost now the council tool boys axe is only 20 bucks more and def a better option. I notice on the ace Collins axe they have a lot of temper issues on the bit. Thank you so much again !!

Thank you so much, it really means a lot to hear this !! Oh I watch a bunch of channels, but the one that really got me into axes was “skillcult” I stumbled across his “make it chop” video and said wow that looks like good fun. So from then on I was hooked. I also watch Kevin’s disobedience, the vintage axe hoarder, Ben Scott, chimmy 42, and many others I just can’t think of the names off the top of my head at the moment

Thank you so much, I’m really happy to be part of this awesome community !! I really appreciate you genuine and honest advice. Most people say to go out and buy a gransfors bruk because it’s “the best axe in the world” well since then I did get a gransfors bruk Scandinavian forest axe and I’ve only used it twice, once when I first got it and yesterday, as far as the council tool goes it’s my go to axe I can’t help but to pick it up every time 👍 thank you so much again !!

​​​@@940joey2I have some Gransfors axes and some Council Tool as well. The Council Tool axes do everything "the best axes in the world" can do just as well if not better once the bit is tuned up a little. GB's quality control isn't what it used to be and they aren't worth the price tag. Love the Council Tool Boy's Axe and the Flying Fox as well

Thanks Kurt, yeah man I really enjoy this axe I can’t wait to get out and use it more and I think my brain and mouth are moving at different speeds I noticed I didn’t finish some statements I was making. I was just nervous it’s odd to talk to an audience you can’t see and remain interesting. But thanks again for the supposed I’m heading to your channel now to sub 🤙

@@940joey2 don't worry bout bein nervous mate, did well. Cheers!

Definitely agree about accuracy. Black Cherry is good wood to chop and split.

Love Cherry for several reasons. It's a great middle of the road wood heat wise. It's very easy to split as well and seasons relatively quickly. I've got a ton of Black Cherry on my property and deal with it all the time. I burn a lot of it. Red/White Oak and Cherry are my preferred woods to deal with here in Northern Illinois/Southern Wisconsin ​@KevinsDisobedience

Thank you so much for checking out the channel and for subbing !!! Hahah yeah man I love axes and using axes so much it’s definitely my happy place !!

Thanks for watching !! That awesome 🤙 yeah man I have a some wood craft and velvicut stuff from them as well I absolutely love them so I totally agree with that 👍

Yeah man your not kidding !! I don’t have any double bits yet, hopefully soon I’d love to learn the flick trick with splitting with a double bit. Plus they look bad ass !!

Thank you Owen, I just went back and re watched the video it see why you pointed on and I definitely see what you mean. I appreciate the feedback next time out I’m going to focus on that. Thanks for taking the time to check out the video I’m heading to your channel now to sub 🤙 thanks again

Owen knows his shit. Definitely take heed of his advice. Also, if you want to improve your accuracy even further (it’s really good already), but try keeping the head in line with your nose when you raise it and bring it down. That said, there’s absolutely nothing wrong with how you’re swinging. In fact, the way you’re swinging over your shoulder is more natural than the Basque way, and almost certainly how our forefathers swung, but the Basque technique of reaching the axe high overhead (not over your back though) and keeping the axe in line with your nose, is more accurate and powerful. I’ve adopted certain aspects of it over the last several months and my power has improved seven fold. Don’t worry about being nervous. We all felt awkward at first. Hell, I still feel dumb talking to the camera in the middle of the woods lol.

@@KevinsDisobedience ahhh I see what you’re saying yeah next time I go out I’m going to try and focus on keeping everything in line and you’re right it’s mainly a comfort thing I think the way I’m swinging the axe, it reminds me of when I first started playing guitar I could play the chord just in the “not proper format” because it naturally felt comfortable and then I had to re teach myself the correct way and it improved my playing greatly .. as for Owen I totally agree the guy knows his stuff for sure. I love watching everyone involved and taking bits and pieces from everyone.

Give it a try, but of it just doesn’t feel right after awhile there’s no reason not to go back to how your comfortable. I actually made the analogy to guitar in an old video. I too play the guitar, and when you start learning Jazz or classical teachers will scold you for wrapping your thumb around the fret board, but every great rock guitarist I love does just that. You got it right when you said take odd bits from everywhere and then make it your own. Eclectic styles are more interesting anyway. Just be extra careful when learning a new technique. At first, it can be more dangerous than what feels natural.

@@KevinsDisobedience thanks Kevin yeah I know exactly what you mean about wrapping your thumb but I like it play a lot of classic rock, country, and blues so the thumb wrap comes in handy. Yeah I tried some new stuff chopping the other day. I’m left handed and I wanted to see how I would do chopping right handed and I scares myself at first because it felt so awkward I swung very lightly.

Thank you !! Man I am so happy I found the cordwood challenge and the love for axes, there is truly something special about being out in the woods and using an axe. Thank you that’s great advice, every time I get out and use the axe I’m noticing I’m becoming more comfortable and more efficient. Yeah im not sure why Ben catches so much flack, the guy is extremely knowledgeable and knows eBay he’s talking about. Part of me thinks people don’t like to hear the truth or aren’t open minded to other options. Thank you so much again man for the great advice, for watching and for commenting. I subbed to you as well 👍