Yeah, same here when i watch this. I've made over 1000 spoons and 1000x more axechops, so it's all in my muscles.. But it something could go wrong, and I could do a lot of damage to myself. That's why you have to be present, mentally, all the time!

After cutting my self with a carving knife deep in my hand after tjat always where one glove on my left hand it looks a bit stupid with one big leather glove on only one hand

@@formgjortbyJonasAlsI teach blacksmithing as a way to be present. I did think “he’s a wild man” when watching this, but I am too, so maybe it’s a good thing…?

Butterfingers at the end of video when he almost dropped the Kuksa. 😂

I'm glad to hear Andrew!

It took years to get there Timmy.. all worth it, even though I lost all my fingertips?! 😅

@@formgjortbyJonasAls how you lose them dude ? Wtf

Thank you very much Jerry, it means a lot. Should make more videos soon, it’s been a long time.

that's for sure!

Thanks again Quinn!

I agree!

Sure man, thanks! I really enjoy making these no talk videos. Future videos would be like that ;)

gold words!

Great, watch KZfaq videos to make your KZfaq video.... good luck!!!!

Sure buddy, happy I could help 😉

Me too

Many many thanks

Thanks a lot Marek! 💪🏻

The smaller log, the smaller and tighter growth rings to the pith, and that’s a bad thing. Never ever ever including the pith or the first 4-5 growth rings. There’ll just be way to much tension that will crack it open :)

If I had one I would use it a lot ;)

Happens once in a while. Amazing tool.. but the axe is still the tools I fear to most.

Agreed. Swinging it so close to fingers made me shiver, too. I've been doing woodworking for well over 50 years and STILL do not trust myself that much.

Yeah, that tools is a bit scary. Bit I trust it more than my axe, at least!

Hello Werglenn! Sorry for the late reply. Yeah, it's totally green/fresh. When the piece is this small, it won't crack if you have carved it thin enough dry it slowly (leave 10% for when it's finished drying). Don't use seasoned for kuksas or spoons.. It will hurt your hands.. trust me.

Wet.

Hey Felix! The wood closest to the pith is where there’s most tension. There’s a higher risk that the kuksa/spoon/bowl will crack/check. Visual: Well, like the pattern it gives 😉

@@formgjortbyJonasAls Thank you for this super quick and very interesting answer! From an optical perspective, I agree with you, because you cross the year rings and that gives the more beautiful pattern. The question about the position from the Kuksa in the log regarding the cracking problem on the drying process interest me like hell... You say the highest tension during the drying process is around the pith. But when I look at a cuted log on the front face, the trunk always crack on the outside and not from the pith. Thats why i think the higest tension is on the outside. Why am I thinking wrong? Sorry my bad english...

Alles gut! Your English is good, nothing wrong there! I’m danish?! Yeah, wood tension is always interesting. The tension comes from the pith as it is a circle and more weak there. Always remove a 2-5cm wood from the pith. Then there’s a lot less tension. And the bigger logs you use the better.

Thanks a lot Lololo! Yeah, it's green/fresh. Well, it's a tricky part but it's all about slow drying ;)

Nah, it's to overrated 😂

That's a shame.

Its the bigboy silkysaw

​​​@@IvaJakkel Mam ją, bardzo wygodna i przydatna.

Gransford Bruks. Possibly the best carving axes on the planet, but you pay dearly for the hand forging. I’m currently coveting a Swedish carver of theirs right now. Brilliant axe.

@@trackerjacker0013 Julia kalthoff axe, not a GB. But both are awesome

Hey Judy :) Hans Karlsson Klensmide (Blacksmith in swedish). They are the best.

The double edged hook knife is not really good for anything.. unless this. It’s only there I find it useful. You can really cut yourself bad with this if you aren’t cautious.

Hello Linda :) To get round rings inside the bowl, instead of opposite directed halfs.. Mostly for decorations, but some says that you'll get a more stronger item if you do so. :)

Woodcraft by Jonas Als ah, ok. I thought it was to avoid the pith. Or did you axe the pith out and what shows on camera is hart wood? I’m new to carving spoons and such. Love your dog leg gouge. Thanks for taking time to answer my questions!!!

Oh yes, be sure to use at least 15cm wide logs as there’s room the remove a lot of the pith. I always try to axe away 3-4 cm from the pith to be sure the very weak area around the pith is removed.

Oh yes! Hans Karlsson makes amazing tools! 😍

Hello Mr Beast.. 👍🏻 Thats wet’n’dry paper, pure and simple. Grit 320, 600, 1200, 2500 and 5000 + polishing.

Chuck Duerre , the information you seek is in the video description above.

Amateur!? Shit will go down if you aren’t careful 🔥🔥

That was a joke.. it’s a dangerous tool ;)

That’s why most people apply the 2/3 rule: you go only 2/3 the height before turning the log upside down. Some prefer to tilt the log instead of the axe because that allows you to keep a constant swing, therefore easier to control. I do it with small logs and I like the fact that my fingers are under the small log but I am fully aware that my thumb and, even more, my wrist are exposed.

Oh my god

That comment is Absolute Absurd?!

Yup, but I didn’t. I have a lot of logs to take from and video vs. reality is two different things 👍🏻

@@formgjortbyJonasAls I have made several myself and for me unfortunately, hard woods are very precious.

If it were scarce to me, every shaving and fibre would count.. trust me 😉

It's a Hans Karlsson slöjd axe from Motala, Sweden. The best toolmakers I know of.

Hello buddy :) I’m afraid not. Even though it can soak it a bit it will never be the same. Smaller pieces or spoons blanks works like 50-60%. But that’s it 🙂

Woodcraft by Jonas Als thank you! I am new to carving and been doing hand tools for a year, I’ve only been using white and yellow pine 2 by 4 from Home Depot, what other woods do you recommend? I’ve heard birch is good to carve with

Sharper than yours, Wayne.

@@formgjortbyJonasAls Hahaha!!! Your funnnny!!!

I’ve made at least 1000 spoons, and a few good kuksas.. but you’re right. I could potentially make one bad axechop and loose it. It’s all about knowing your tools and muscle memory. So be super careful and take every safety precautions really serious.

Hey Tom! I make plenty of bowls and plates, but that’s in the lathe. Check out my Instagram page with the same name. We’re you thinking of plates and bowls made the same way as in the video?

That would depend on the availability of a lathe, wouldn't it.

This log is made into one small kuksa, and a lot of spoons. I do a lot to use as much as possible and don’t waste a whole tree for one small piece. And, just to mention.. most logs I use are from gardens or places where it had to be cut down. So actually, I make sure it doesn’t end up burned.

The worst of them..

Thank you very much. I know what I do with 10 years of experience and with over 1000 spoons carved, I’ve done the goods and bads. Trust me.. I would never upload videos of stupid techniques.. this is safe enough if you use your brain and always have safety precautions in mind.

I take your point, and please don't think that I am just trolling you. My reply was motivated by the thought that many novice carvers will view your video and so may try to mimic your technique. I suppose it is a case of: "with great skill comes great responsibility". Thanks for such a measured reply.

He wont be carving many more without a thumb !

@@steverose9603 All the love Stephe..

uudenseelanninseveri what is the difference? I’d like to make one but I wanna make an original kuksa.

You need to find a birtch gnarl. A sort of a knot or a diformation groving off the tree. Chek out ”story of kuksa” on youtube. m.kzfaq.info/get/bejne/q9B1dK2Fqr_bXWQ.html beautiful work btw what you have done. Keep those videos coming!

So sad to hear, Stephe

Steve Rose it’s all part of the process of wood carving so why not show it ? No need to set behind your computer and be rude to people. Just saying !

I feel like there's a joke here I'm missing, seeing as you've replied to a couple comments on this video I think... However I just have to ask, are you aware there's a fast forward feature? You could save yourself five minutes, and those of us that like watching the whole process could still see it too...

@@Thoron_of_Neto Thanks for pointing that out, I'm not after an argument It was meant as a jovial constructive comment that has clearly angered one oh so serious individual more than the blogger himself. I myself would have reshot the scene involving the vice as I would not wish the viewer to see myself struggling to get a grip. Regarding the axe sharpening being part of the process which was also pointed out by the same viewer, there are already plenty of videos out there already that deal with that specific aspect to. With respect to my other remark the Jury is still out on that one, if you use unsafe technique it's like playing with fire and one day you'll get burnt or in the bloggers case loose a digit in the process, accidents happen it's a mathematical certainty and demonstrating that technique to others in a video is only going to lead to some other not quite so practised individual innocently copying it and suffering the consequences as a result.

@@steverose9603 eh, I wouldn't say I'm oh so serious, as my remark was *definitely* heavily weighted with sarcasm! Like I said, I figured there was a joke goin on here because the channel had already replied with a silly response, so figured I'd get in on the ground floor. Didn't mean it to sound rude, but it's nigh on impossible to either tell when someone is joking, or let others know you are without a long winded explanation like this one (more jokes, I know they're terrible, but I tell em anyway haha)