Restoring a Vintage Axe Head | First Ever Axe Restoration + Leather Sheath

Join us as we document the meticulous `restoration` of an `antique` Elwell axe head. We tackle the challenge of `removing rust` using power tools and `metal polishing` techniques. Watch the `ax head restoration` process as we demonstrate `how to restore axe` with precision and care. 🛠️

This is my first-ever axe restoration, and I’m really happy with how it turned out. Let me know what you think of the final result.

In this video, you’ll see:

• Axe head restoration and clean-up

• Edge shaping and sharpening

• Final polish and finish

• Mineral oil on the wooden handle

• First leather sheath build

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00:00 Intro and axe overview

00:30 Removing the axe head

01:10 Cleaning up chips and mushrooming

02:05 Polishing the axe head

03:10 Handle fit and wedge discussion

04:25 Final edge sharpening

05:10 Mineral oil handle finish

06:20 Cord wrap plans and final look

07:15 Leather sheath reveal

08:00 Final thoughts and goodbye