Watch the creation of a side axe using the side weld method! From raw materials to a finished tool, see the craftsmanship and ...

From flat files to whetstones to bench grinders, we walk you through all the tools and tips to get the sharpest edge.

This cooper’s side axe has a roughly forged blade and a whittled handle. The axe has been worn in by pointing with a poll and pounding on the back edge with a hammer. Coopers are skilled craftsmen who ...