The Best Axe in the world… $500 Northmen Hatchet II

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We have used hundreds of knives for splitting wood... but what we have not often tried is an axe... actually made for the job. So what does a knife guy think about a €450,- axe that could also be considered a piece of art? The Northmen Guild Northlander Hatchet II is one of the most amazing axes we have ever seen or tried!
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@DutchBushcraftKnives 2 жыл бұрын

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@BOOSTEDLASER 2 жыл бұрын

GREAT VID ,BOYS SEMPER FI GUNNY **THE SURVIVAL LILLY KNIFE WAS HIDING WHEN YOU MADE THIS AXE VID.

@user-do7lp9fl8i 2 жыл бұрын

What level of member enters you in the drawing

@sircassie891 2 жыл бұрын

@DBK you boys should test out the White River Knives FC5 or FC7

@BOOSTEDLASER 2 жыл бұрын

@@sircassie891 The backpacker is great

@lukapavlovic8263 2 жыл бұрын

You tested so many fallkniven knives, test their largest folding knife - PXL in 3g or elmax (or both)

@DtWolfwood 2 жыл бұрын

You know you've used knives too much when you're shocked a tool designed specifically for wood processing is good at chopping wood lol

@bumpstaggers4177 2 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂

@niklasfischer3915 2 жыл бұрын

Jup, had exactly this experience when chopping with an axe for the first time after exclusively chopping with big knives...axes are totally insane and no comparison to any knife.

@jhtsurvival 2 жыл бұрын

@@niklasfischer3915 is that a joke?? I split 7+ cords a year by battoning

@niklasfischer3915 2 жыл бұрын

@@jhtsurvival So...what does that have to do with my comment?

@huejanus5505 2 жыл бұрын

@@niklasfischer3915 I think he was kidding, you know, like a joke.

@KrcIIXpalm 2 жыл бұрын

Super helpful tip for a shorter axe is to do the wood processing from your knees. A lot safer and more controllable. If you’re on your knees and miss the log you’ll hit the ground instead of your leg like if you were standing! Cheers boys

@mitchhifi9192 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah I'd rather stay far, far away from my penis

@vonster22 2 жыл бұрын

they wood eventually get there......2 jokes in one

@mrdarren1045 Жыл бұрын

Yeah if only Ray Mears had already taught half the world to do that we might be a lot safer.

@KrcIIXpalm Жыл бұрын

@@mrdarren1045 only half of us would wouldn’t we…

@mrdarren1045 Жыл бұрын

@@KrcIIXpalm the other half doesn't venture further than the shopping mall so it wouldn't matter

@KyleMeyer949 2 жыл бұрын

I took a northmen carpentry course. We used their axes every day for ten days and they only got touched up probably once each the whole time of days of use building a frame. And they preformed incredibly well in all aspects of carpentry. The general purpose axes were amazing, the specialized axes did what they were designed for perfectly. Overall both their tools, and their courses I cannot speak highly enough of. I have yet to buy and axe from them for myself but I do want to after using them. If you are at all interested you will not be disappointed. That goes for their courses to.

@wyattbussard9558 2 жыл бұрын

You crazy dutch guys! I was just talking to my brother yesterday that I hardly ever see reviews of stuff from the Northman Guild. Thank you for this!

@billandrews 2 жыл бұрын

To cut up a round with a small ax, you should "rind cut" it. Just like you would peel off the rind from an orange, you cut off the outer layer of wood reducing the size of the round. Start by laying the round on its side. Now cut a line down the center, from the far end of the round to the near end. Now you have a cut line running away from you down the center of the round. Now make a second cut either to the right or left of the main cut 3 or 4 inches (8 to 10 cm) away. Cut towards the center of the round not vertically. Start at the back end and bring the cut towards you. As you get to the last cut the wood chip will fly off the round with some force, so be careful to not have your face too close. This is why you cut from far to near end. You don't want your hand over the wood as it flys off. Now, roll the round over and repeat a cut 3 or 4 inches (8 to 10 cm) from that, and continue rolling the round and making new cuts. Eventually, this will reduce the round to a size you can split down the center.

@thokri5132 2 жыл бұрын

I always get hungry when i watch dbk

@watermello8066 2 жыл бұрын

I wish I could get as excited about anything as much as these guys do when they find fatwood

@trisb8062 2 жыл бұрын

Maarten definitely watched TA outdoors with all those axe tricks

@Roman-lu1xn 2 жыл бұрын

LOL, Paul Kirtley makes that shoulder drop look so easy.

@garremannen 2 жыл бұрын

0:30 "it's got a lemonaded blade." Yep, for 500 bucks I would expect nothing less!

@beentheredonethat5908 2 ай бұрын

That's what I'm saying! For 500 dollars, now almost 600, I could hire people to cut all my wood for me with a butter knife lol

@siredc4182 2 жыл бұрын

This channel is the only channel where i dont skip the sponsor part ...yall are too funny!

@ALLENNEWLIN1979 2 жыл бұрын

I love you guys. Sorry I haven’t been watching much but I haven’t even been forging knives since many bad things have happened to me since COVID19. I still hope you both have the best life ever and keep doing what you love!

@martinguerre8220 2 жыл бұрын

What happened

@johnadames8460 2 жыл бұрын

Love your videos guys. I'm not an axe guy, but this was a really cool view of a tool. Nice to see something different. Perhaps you could one day show a Tuatahi axe. These are mostly used for competition, but they also make a camp axe and a beautiful work axe.

@guycalgary7800 2 жыл бұрын

The estwing hatchet is a fairly cheap amazing survival tool !

@tedgunderson67 Жыл бұрын

I’m all about all their products. Leather stacked handle forged steel razor sharp has a perfect profile with a sheath for under 40 bucks is too good a deal to pass up.

@pasquale78 2 жыл бұрын

Deze is echt grappig, meer bijl videos mannen!

@daemonharper3928 2 жыл бұрын

Great vid guys as usual - so nice to see the tools made by expert craft people.....funky steel for an axe, no wonder its expensive. What a piece of art though.

@GItoKeG 2 жыл бұрын

I have never laughed so fucking hard at a video in so long. When Maarten broke the chair...holy shit that was the funniest shit.

@2371Anita 2 жыл бұрын

8.30 on Sunday morning. And my coffee has already been up my nose, 3 times! 😂 😂 😂 😂

@johndifrancisco3642 2 жыл бұрын

Axes are awsome. I would love to see more axe videos.

@zoroutdoor9 2 жыл бұрын

7:08 love how Mikkie is casually trying to kill Maarten!! Mikkie next time remember to stop the camera, so we don't have the evidence of your crime!!! Lol

@DanielBoone337 2 жыл бұрын

I don't really use an axe very often I have a couple along with a couple hatchets a couple are Gransfors Bruks and a couple are some cheap beaters but I only own them because I kind of have an addiction to anything that has a sharp edge or can fire a bullet... I'm digging this one you can tell a lot of work went into making it and that's something I can definitely appreciate. Great video as always keepem coming guys!!!

@Max11Seven 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome videos guys, loved this one. Best in a long time.

@FalkOutdoors 2 жыл бұрын

agreed

@paulstone1912 2 жыл бұрын

I have a Collins Axe 🪓 model Homestead that was made in Lewisville Pennsylvania USA 🇺🇸 It is not made for a long time. It has been with me camping 🏕 and hunting in three states. Excellent hatchet!

@daniel.rosina 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing hatchet, great video again! Thanks guys!

@harvesterbladeco 2 жыл бұрын

You guys should do the Autine Forging Class. Make some knives, go bushcrafting with him, perfect video and knives.

@1972malberto 2 жыл бұрын

Gorgeous axe, great vid lads.

@danielebartoli3989 2 жыл бұрын

You guys never fail to make me laugh, incredible video as always

@kevinAuman1 2 жыл бұрын

She's purty! I just ordered what might become my favorite bark river from DLT it's the bravo alpha in 3V with gorgeous carbon fiber scales and natural g10 liners and the rare black leather sheath! Cost me as much as this axe did but it's basically a 10in long full height convex 3V kephart!

@sunbunbradley 2 жыл бұрын

You know that just has to be a great knife! I love 3V

@Dhari1 2 жыл бұрын

Just last week I reprofiled my Benchmade 200 Puukko to 20° per side. Took me around 2.5h per side. :D I still LOVE CPM 3V and I can't completely explain.

@vilhamdutch2962 2 жыл бұрын

One knife to rule them all!

@bushmaster8912 2 жыл бұрын

I was going to pull the trigger on one a few weeks ago but i was told the edge is chippy even with in 3v any i was hoping you could share your opinion after use because the knife looks very very good and i really want one.

@pubplays368 2 жыл бұрын

@@bushmaster8912 if you want 3v. Get it from someone who heat treats it well. Bark rivers are pretty good. But they don’t honor their warranty half the time and their customer service sucks. So if you do end up having problems, it’s a headache to get it taken care of. Nathan carother is without a doubt, the best 3v knife maker. But it’s a struggle to get a knife from him as he does small batches and sells out fast. Thus I recommend Bradford knives. Excellent knives. Great heat treatment and a solid warranty. A bit pricy but well worth it. Hope this helps.

@Gterr1971 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the axe vid ! I live knives as much as you guys , but axes are great tools .

@funkpunked666 2 жыл бұрын

The belt hanger sheath that's shown when you're stropping the axe, does it come with when you order the axe, or is it separate accessorie from different manufacturer? Can't find it on the northmen site. Keep up the good work guys, laughed so hard on this!

@idiothenk 2 жыл бұрын

That dancing deserved a thumbs up! 😆👍🏼

@magnus6091 2 жыл бұрын

huh, what's ironic is I was just watching their series on building weapons. Great timing guys!

@GunGuy258 Жыл бұрын

I have the Gransfors small forest axe and it's a beast!

@RowBearToe 2 жыл бұрын

If love to see you two test out two types of knives. The first would be a Kephart style. I'd love to see how such an iconic bushcraft design works nowadays. I'd also love to see you two test out a Winkler knife. Maybe something like the Blue Ridge Hunter.

@paullambert4445 2 жыл бұрын

What a beautiful axe. It looks very Viking like and I am half Norwegian. Your videos are wonderful and fun. Keep them coming.

@jnzupka 2 жыл бұрын

That’s a pretty freaking sweet axe I wonder when we’ll see muscled hammer guy again though

@jurajizak1646 2 жыл бұрын

pleasure to watch

@jn651 2 жыл бұрын

I'm in love with this axe

@AK-ContentCreatIon 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for all the good content!! I LOVE IT...You R da' guys

@evanlynam3937 2 жыл бұрын

Only reason to get excited for Thursday

@eduardozepeda9930 Жыл бұрын

You guys are amazing! Cheers from Arkansas USA

@sogeking9395 2 жыл бұрын

A work of art for sure. My trusty Marbles hatchet will have to do.....for now.

@lookoutpath6520 Жыл бұрын

Love DBK Videos!!! 👍👍👍👍👍 you're reviews have $$ saved me $$ me thousands $$ in personal trial & error testing !!! Kind Thanks guys ! Mucho Appreciated!👍👍👍👍👍

@kommissarjupiter7667 2 жыл бұрын

So you've done Axes and Knives, that now only leaves Multitools (technically you guys did one part already with the Malga and Victorinox). Stoked to see if you'll do multitools or maybe your favorite knife/tool combos

@JackShen 2 жыл бұрын

Speaking of $500 axes, have you guys seen the Berzerker from RMJ-Tactical? They are known for tomahawks, but the berzerker is designed after the old Viking hatchet they are pretty damn tough. Soldiers carried them in Afghanistan to sometime break down walls and chop chains

@Necromorph790 2 жыл бұрын

I busted my side out laughing at maartan falling over lmao

@Grayson_Baker Жыл бұрын

The Axe is a work of art!

@breoganlopez3943 2 жыл бұрын

veeery beautifull axe!!

@timbo4374 2 жыл бұрын

Now you know why I always carry a few sticks of fatwood in my fire kit.

@stevanoutdoor 2 жыл бұрын

For sure a work of art with a price that shows. It would have been better to compare it to the GB Wildlife hatchet since they are both hatchets. Lifting the log over your head is of course not energy conserving. Better use a baton. There's a lot of 'knife stuff' you can do with a good hatchet but not all. Of course a hatchet is better at splitting prepared logs but that's more a homesteading situation. Out in the bush it's rare to find prepared logs and a prepared chopping block to split them on. For the proper use of the ax and hatchet I recommend Mors Kochanski's (RIP) video's on the subject.

@gillesrotzetter6056 2 жыл бұрын

Dudes you make me happy fuckin up with axes, safety boys:-) I can so relate to that! Actually just ordered a small Forest Axe and I was so nervous that I ordered a big knife right behind.

@floppinfish 2 жыл бұрын

Is it weird that whenever I find fat wood. I instantly think. "Delicious".

@ParaBellum282 2 жыл бұрын

Gotta hand it to you Martin, you got a sweet axe there kid.

@paintballalcopone 2 жыл бұрын

I might be in the minority but blue blood is my favorite Wodan Boys song. That in your face guitar and the no nonsense style really hits home, even when the song isn't in your native tongue

@svanberg55 2 жыл бұрын

the Gränsfors Double-lugged Bearded Axe is also a piece of art you can never have enough beutiful axes.

@manfredanneveld1698 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Mannen, leuke video weer. erg vermakelijk. Misschien ook eens leuk om de bijlen van Autine te testen. Mooie handgemaakte bijlen uit Letland. Ik heb er in ieder geval erg veel plezier van. Kost best wel wat, net zoals deze bijlen, maar dan heb je ook wat. Was wel even op op de site van Northmen en wilde betreffende bijl bestellen, echter dan wel met de riemhouder zoals Maarten hem in jullie filmpje toonde. Waar kan ik die vinden? Groet Manfred

@wtevensard9468 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome knife guys 😜🤙🏻🇦🇺

@bataafeub2472 2 жыл бұрын

Love it just to guys having fun in the woods. And yes its also meant as a dirty joke

@SkunkPunch73 2 жыл бұрын

Hahaha another belting bit of viewing for us lot and you didn’t manage too break it this week😂 it is a beautiful piece of work work that’s for damn sure that nice it could make a grown Martin just fall over onto the floor 😆 excellent stuff lads . I got myself a RMJ kestrel feather don’t ask me why I have no idea other than I seen the way it eat it’s way through a car door and some of the USA marine’s stuck in tunnels just dug a new exit out the wall. I think it is safe to say that if you love knives you always need something with that little bit more. So I’m not saying nothing about my Tank 😂😂😂 stay safe and healthy brother’s till the next one have a beautiful time😘👍

@MattieXMoto Жыл бұрын

I enjoyed the axe episode.

@promiscuous5761 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you.

@RemyLebeau1985 Жыл бұрын

Try making several medium strength hits in a line. It will split much easier.

@barrybueler3356 2 жыл бұрын

Have some $300 axes and hatchets but $50O is out of my price range plus there are some $300 dollar axes that will work just as well but this video is still interesting cause I love to see quality axes in action. I do think it’s pretty but I don’t buy any bladed tools much over $300 though I might go up to $35O without shipping if I really like it though it’s only been done a few times out of a huge and awesome collection.

@whiskeyriver4322 2 жыл бұрын

Hahahahahahahahahahaha!!!!! That was a fun one. Great axe makers, and a great music soundtrack! Maarten, you need to practice more with those axes....... now, how about a video on the larger forest axe? We don't mind an axe once in a while.... Thanks guys!!! :D

@XaLoiVlog Жыл бұрын

My grandfather left me an American-made ax. and I'm keeping it as a very valuable keepsake👍

@jairvazquez6025 2 жыл бұрын

Excelentes videos me divierten mucho saludos desde México

@pap11y 2 жыл бұрын

You guys always make me laugh. Great vid :)

@emmokaemingk9448 2 жыл бұрын

for a split moment I thought we have to eat less meat ... But luckily you cured me

@hudsonhornet6558 2 жыл бұрын

If I split wood with a smaller ish axe I don’t do that full overhead thing when it’s stuck I just flip it over and hit it that way a couple times holding the wood and the axe handle if that made sense

@alastairwhigham9283 2 жыл бұрын

Guys i would love to see a bushcraft/survival task head to head of your 2 knives the dbk bushcrafter and the trc apocalypse dbk edition, no bias as they are both your own but which is the best at a single area of use and which is best all around ❤️

@rjmartinsantos2616 2 жыл бұрын

Premium video of a premium axe

@dogf4ther 2 жыл бұрын

Think this hatchet is for carving spoons shaping the rough shaping before draw knife

@Simon-xr1ff 2 жыл бұрын

Is there gonna be another run of the DBK Knife? I just found out about you guys and would love to get my hands on one.

@latergator3367 2 жыл бұрын

Stoned again ! I pray they have a tourniquet handy. Godspeed.

@Bellend361 2 жыл бұрын

Before you use an axe,you should hail Ragnar!! Great show guys.

@samuraijaydee 2 жыл бұрын

It is beautiful :)

@itsamk18-ish 2 жыл бұрын

You guys should make another channel where you showcase some of the other gear you use. Jackets,packs,boots and whatever else you can think of. You guys are out in the rain all the time which boots are the best for all the water.

@WhyamIstillwatchingyoutube 2 жыл бұрын

I was just going to mention something about the price but then I thought back to the dancing and falling, price dont seem to matter now. Awesome. However, Gransfor for less and ive never had issues with edge retention. Ill take 2 Gransfors SFA's for that.

@a.i.a3949 2 жыл бұрын

Need more axe videos

@ashsmall8103 2 жыл бұрын

i love your axe reviews some axes and hatchets u would love and the fenix leshiy 2 hatchet, hardcore hammers supernaturalist and the red rock rifle works tomahawk

@alaskaasmr200 2 жыл бұрын

5:12 Money shot

@deez5396 2 жыл бұрын

Been wanting to watch this video so bad but I went on a trip so I just got to it now 😩

@GadgetInspektor 2 жыл бұрын

axellent video

@joshalmighty1901 2 жыл бұрын

Let's do some Sword tests guys! I'm a sword enthusiast as well!

@nevillesavage2012 2 жыл бұрын

Do the Mora Hatchet next!

@anthonyromano8565 2 жыл бұрын

I thought Norway was the land of the fancy Viking axes.

@horrorhouse16 2 жыл бұрын

how do you guys reconise fatwood? i cant see much difference myself

@ot1625 2 жыл бұрын

Dammit! Now I need axes too🤤....thanks boys 🥺

@ManuOutdoor 2 жыл бұрын

For sure the funniest axe!

@ryochisholm-holmgren2911 2 жыл бұрын

I cut fire wood for a job and you guys made me crig but i love your video

@Bushmen918 2 жыл бұрын

two thumbs up.

@jaredtrainor6860 2 жыл бұрын

Micky in slomo looks like the cat in the hat lol.

@JB-mw5rg 2 жыл бұрын

Next axe test try to get a Hoffman axe!

@JustCantGetRight 2 жыл бұрын

Honest question... how scarce is fatwood in the Netherlands and other places? In the Dominican Republic mountains it's so common that it's the main firewood for camping (without cooking), lol... It puzzles me a little bit when I see people excited over finding some.

@jackrabbit1933 2 жыл бұрын

Where I live in the northeastern United States its pretty scarce, you usually only find it in older growth pine or spruce stands

@Dhari1 2 жыл бұрын

@The Madman Can't Get Right If you know where and how to look for it it's fairly common. Common enough to harvest and use it regularly. (I live in Northern Germany next to the Netherlands. Have visited the Netherlands dozens of times. Pinewood is no rare exception.)

@huejanus5505 2 жыл бұрын

@@jackrabbit1933 I was taught to look for it on downed or dead pine and spruce trees. The sap runs down the tree when it dies and usually collects at the bottom.

@alexanderbielski9327 7 ай бұрын

Fatwood is survival gold! And the colder the area the more fatwood there is!

@lc1966 Жыл бұрын

The hard work/R&D was done by our forefathers... They were masters of the axe and associated edge tools - A small hatchet is a useful tool for light processing/fire preparation along with other duties like carving while a bigger half/boys axe are a more suitable tool more substantial duties. If you're going to split wood do it with a splitting axe.

@randallkelley3599 2 жыл бұрын

So in a pinch (emergency), a good ax, (sharp with good geometry), can be used as a knife, and a bushcraft tool. I have cleaned trout (that a fish for you guys in Europe), and chopped down branches, started fires, and feathered (sort of) good enough to get by. Ya this is my kind of tool....

@bradfarrahgerwing154 2 жыл бұрын

You know they have brown trout, rainbows.....the whole works....the browns can get over 30 lbs

@patthomas7472 2 жыл бұрын

Hey guys! You are always asking about ideas for future videos, here's mine... we want to see a video on your guitar collection. 🎸 And to hear you play! When you shoot inside your house occasionally we see a guitar or two. And yes I know you are knife guys, but also guitar guys. Waiting and watching in Missouri.