Using Obsidian for the head and Osage for the handle I knocked up a battle axe
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@atpsynthase7990 Жыл бұрын
Fascinating that the stone took its price in blood immediately after you told it it was to be a weapon of war.
@Onemoarblockplz Жыл бұрын
Blood isn't uncommon, especially for obsidians. I've been cut more by mahogany than any other type too. Coincidentally I guess.
@zephdef1781 Жыл бұрын
Fascinating that he didn't get a cut until he began working with the sharp material. 🤔
@timogin43776 ай бұрын
That is a nice chunk of Mahogany Obsidian! You are a brave man using that size of stone and bone on volcanic glass without a hand pad!
@richardtoston964 Жыл бұрын
You did that stone justice.
@jackglossop4859 Жыл бұрын
To think that that axe head sat in the earth for 10 million years before finally being freed in the year 2023. Its incredible.
@Onemoarblockplz Жыл бұрын
"key behind these rocks is you've to tune into them" SNAP. Your content is as real as the technology. Thank you for this will
@waveman0Ай бұрын
I love mahogany obsidian, such a pretty volcanic glass, I also find it fascinating that I can drive sparks off it, about the softest of the rocks I can use for 'flint' and steel.
@marty92568 ай бұрын
Love the joy in your face when a plan comes together
@jduff7036 Жыл бұрын
Love watching talented people show their craft. Always amazing and relaxing.
@stevenolan7972 Жыл бұрын
Ice axe! That Osage make one tough handle!
@aonghusmor333 Жыл бұрын
Great videos you’re a true Briton 👍🇬🇧
@spikewillow4552 Жыл бұрын
The colours in that Obsidian are amazing 😃 Stunning creation brother 🤘
@Onemoarblockplz Жыл бұрын
Mahogany obsidian, product of Mexico! Beautiful material. Sometimes even clear stripes.
@williamgable2297 Жыл бұрын
That looks like Mahogany Obsidian from Modoc county in northern California. I take my kids rock hounding there from time to time. It is stunningly beautiful stuff but soooooo brittle and sharp. I cringed every time you struck it because I have worked with it before and wow, it is dangerous.
@jasonsummit1885 Жыл бұрын
I do like mahogany obsidian. If you ever come to the US then you'll have to go to the state of Oregon, particularly the Glass Butte area. It's a free collection site so you could get a lifetime supply of material and ship it to the UK.😁
@samgibson6848 ай бұрын
Great video! if it crops up, you will have a large contingency of brethren at your side Cheers mate!
@paullambert444511 ай бұрын
Thanks Will. Another amazing primitive tool. 🔪🎸
@leono-woods6280 Жыл бұрын
🐅 Tiger axe. Perfect combo of elements.
@michaelbishop6831 Жыл бұрын
Great birthday gift! Beautiful piece of obsidian.
@gonota72 Жыл бұрын
What a stunning piece of obsidian!!
@user-yx7dp2pl8t Жыл бұрын
that picture at the end was real nice!
@ByronAgain Жыл бұрын
I watch your videos. There's a meditative quality to watching how you give form to the materials.
@rickybell2.056 Жыл бұрын
When it comes to a war axe , Your better looking at it ,than looking for it 😂
@jaye1967 Жыл бұрын
It so interesting watching you actually make something I've previously inly seen as an illustration in a book.👍
@dianesmigelski58047 ай бұрын
Knowing the quality of mahogany obsidian makes the tool you’ve made more impressive. I always wondered if obsidian worked up like other stones. It’s basically a glass stone. What a wonderful piece of art and useful tool. 👍
@barbadoskado27692 ай бұрын
it's not a tool. it is a weapon of war
@royhammett3572 Жыл бұрын
Will is the master craftsman - what a beautiful battle axe! Thanks for sharing your time and art. Cheers - Roy
@johninthespirit1941 Жыл бұрын
That is so sharp it cut my eye just looking at it lol. Beautiful stone and work.
@danielsledge28408 ай бұрын
Dang man your good that’s an awesome peice of work
@2gpowell Жыл бұрын
Wow amazing precision. Great job you sure made a beautiful piece in no time at all!
@wonderbubbles4092 Жыл бұрын
Obsidian is extremely susceptible to end snap and quite happy to extract a blood price. I keep a tube of superglue near whenever I knapp it.
@johnbennett7244 Жыл бұрын
Cool videro. Good job. I crafted a self bow out of Osage. Hard wood!!!!!
@stevenkimsey7039 Жыл бұрын
Excellent
@scottmcfarland2149 Жыл бұрын
Always a joy to watch you work a flint. 🐾🙏🏻✌🏻
@notamoose231 Жыл бұрын
What beautiful colors that stone possesses.
@__--JY-Moe--__ Жыл бұрын
wow! crazy beautiful !!!
@Dug_Out Жыл бұрын
What an exquisite bit of work! That was mesmerising watching you work that obsidian.
@ritchieveteran1495 Жыл бұрын
The skills you have are second to none 👍 love your videos . Looking forward to hearing the next part of your stone age story as well Much love from your friends in Wales Ritchie and Raven xx
@birdshenanigans8506 Жыл бұрын
I don't need gloves when I've got useless plasters to fall back on... lol 🤣
@VeganAJohnH Жыл бұрын
Bin watching your videos only recently. I see you have great skill & knowledge. Your stone work is very impressive. That's a lovely piece of stone & timber . Looking forward to watching & learning more. Happy new year to you & your followers.
@inthemountainswithmeachum3256 Жыл бұрын
Would like to watch you finish the glue and strap next time
@bertmoore4092 Жыл бұрын
I think the enemy might get caught up in admiring the axe as it cracked their skull.
@dancreed Жыл бұрын
Blood, sweat and deers
@jillatherton4660 Жыл бұрын
Happy New Year Ol' Bean.
@kdenyer1 Жыл бұрын
Going to be a good war axe as already taken first blood 🩸
@stuartrobertson7912 Жыл бұрын
Happy New year to you and your family. Master craftsmanship
@matthewb8329 Жыл бұрын
Your profession is fascinating! Years ago I was reading the book series Clan of the Cave Bear, and two or three books in they go pretty in detail into flint knapping. It was described that a master knapper figured out how to make long blades without the natural curve by some heating process. Again, it was years ago so i don't remember details, but I was wondering if there's any validity to that, and have you read the series? Thank you for sharing your skills with us.
@celem1000 Жыл бұрын
I read that book series Jean M Auel is a knapper, I was never able to follow her descriptions as a teen, but as soon as I began knapping I realised those descriptions are valid technique. Most of the 'inventions' the main character makes are real, though she's credited with rather a lot; Discovering heat treatment, inventing the spear thrower and the eyed needle
@joebuckley9128 Жыл бұрын
Awesome looking Axe
@Freeman-Dl70 Жыл бұрын
That'd be an axe for chopping down your enemies.
@heskrthmatt Жыл бұрын
Are you expecting the White Walkers to get past the wall and invade the North?
@neolithicwoodsrunner Жыл бұрын
Brilliant mate! Absolutely loving the videos! Do you have any advice as to where to find flint?
@Martyr217 Жыл бұрын
Some of these flakes look as sharp as the scalpels I use for my tabletop war minis.
@cammobunker Жыл бұрын
Back before lasers, Obsidian flakes were sometimes used in eye surgery as they were sharper than a stainless steel blade could be made and did not have the microscopic hooks that all steel blades have. , or so I have read. The edge of an obsidian flake is perfectly smooth.
@peach8685 Жыл бұрын
love to see this vs some meat, bet it's wicked
@thotparnassus2617 Жыл бұрын
Beautiful
@gustavchambert7072 Жыл бұрын
You could wear those fingertipless gloves, no? That would keep most of your hand protected, while still leaving the most tactile and nimble parts exposed. Also, this feels like a lot of work and rare materials to put into a weapon that has a decent chance of cracking the first time it strikes bone. But when you've got to kill someone I guess you don't skimp on the hardware, just ask the US military xD Also also, that axe is gorgeous.
@franzdenapier5158 Жыл бұрын
Great! Did you ever think of making an aztec obsidian sword? There are soo many shards
@Earthenfist Жыл бұрын
Macuahuitl! Love those things.
@jduff7036 Жыл бұрын
I know not with what weapons World War III will be fought, but World War IV will be fought with sticks and stones. Albert Einstein.
@Sthilboy56 Жыл бұрын
Certainly sharp stuff but looks like it likes to shatter easily
@BubuH-cq6km Жыл бұрын
😎👍🏼
@twosplit6938 Жыл бұрын
Pretty
@jimbenge9649 Жыл бұрын
Wow! That is one of the prettiest pieces of stone (if I can call it stone) I have ever seen. I do have a thought though. Without your experience, I would have made, or attempted to make, the stone head first and then tried to match the setting in wood afterwards as wood is easier to work. That is, in my modern day experience. Is this a preference of yours or is there something I'm not seeing?
@royhammett3572 Жыл бұрын
Will: what type of sheath or scabbard would work best for a battle axe like/similar to yours? thanks Roy
@BombingCarpets Жыл бұрын
How does obsidian feel to work in comparison to flint? Does your technique change based on material?
@serhiishamakhin943710 ай бұрын
Очень круто!
@WhatsleftofTom Жыл бұрын
Fascinating. Is there anything you can do with the pieces you’ve knocked off?
@raptorjesus2572 Жыл бұрын
I’ve seen a lot of wood burnt finish looks like that one, I’m trying to make a spear myself, how do you get that look on wood without burning it primitively?
@jasonsummit1885 Жыл бұрын
Soak it in water, it will burn the surface but not do too much to the rest of the wood structure.
@Earthenfist Жыл бұрын
So do you abrade off the edges of the axe head where the leather is going to go up against it?
@synisterfish Жыл бұрын
:)
@6666tank Жыл бұрын
Don't want to be a nay sayer, but while it will be as good or better than it's predecessor it ain't gonna be in the game against your worst nightmare of the current crop of military Muscle 😮
@samgibson6848 ай бұрын
They wear dresses and toenail polish
@charlestonchew4422 Жыл бұрын
Nice recovery!!! Sooooo what are you going to make out of that awesome other piece?!?!?