Antique Meat Cleaver - Perfect Restoration and Awesome Handle
I found this worthless antique meat cleaver and I decided to give a perfect restoration and to make a beautiful wood handle. The outcome will blow your mind.
A friend from Bulgaria, who is also my subscriber, showed me this cleaver and from the moment I saw it I realized that I can offer a perfect restoration. So I started to restore this cleaver.
The whole restoration process was a pleasure for me, because as I progressed in the restoration, the product became more and more beautiful and I could see how it regained the splendor it once had.
The big challenge was to make the handle. I chose a curly mango wood, bought from Hawaii with brass pins, and one of them had a special pattern.
The cleaver was also broken and had a lot of issues but I restored all of them. I think it's the most beautiful restoration video of mine, everything turned out the way I wanted and the restoration itself was a pleasure to do.
The restoration project took me 3 weeks (filming and editing) but for sure you will enjoy this restoration video.
I have tried my best as I always do, to make the restoration easy for you to understand, but if you have questions about the restoration or anything else regarding the process or materials used in the restoration, just ask me and I will answer you all.
Thanks a lot for watching, I hope you liked the video!
Suggestions and comments are welcome.
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Cheers and Enjoy !!
#antiquemeatcleaver #antiquecleaverrestoration #antiquemeatcleaverrestoration
As usual, suggestions, criticisms and love, you can express it in the comments and I will respond to each one. Thank you and enjoy the video...and don't forget to subscribe !!!🍻🍻🍻
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How did you learn to clean things?
wow, you are great at this job, good to continue. later it will be successful, don't forget to upload more videos.
Thank you very much guys 🥰🥰🥰
I know it looks nice and all, but if the cleaver gets dirty, and especiially if some food gets into the holes washing it with all that pitting must be a "female dog"
Don't joke with your fingers anymore, buddy! It became scary! Made very professionally!👍
Thanks 😊
@@youtubeisgarbage900 I was thinking, "What a fucking chad."
Actually it was his thumb, which is not the same as a finger...............
@@Richard-wk9le wtf? a thumb is a finger buddy. Just please search it up and don't start arguing with me. Thumb is just the name of the finger.
Very close!!
This channel quickly grew to be my favourite restoration channel.
Glad to hear that 😎🤗🤗
Beautiful job of restoration. Electrolysis was a great idea, and so was leaving the pitted finish above the actual cutting edge. Well done in every step. I'd buy it in a minute if I saw one like it. Congratulations on a well conceived and thoughtful restoration. Five Stars !!!!
Thank you very much Craig 😎🍻
@Craig Dylan lovely worlds. Cool Again Restoration can be glad to have such loyal viewer!
Word of caution though, when using table salt as an electrolyte: The electrolysis-process then creates chlorine gas, which is not exactly healthy. I usually opt for using baking-soda / Natron, which produces hydrogen. You definitely should use both only in a well ventilated area.
As nice as leaving the pitted finish does look, (and i do agree it looks good) it is a terrible idea on a functional knife as it will trap dirt and bacteria in it.
The pitted finish after restoration lets the blade keep it's long history in view while also allowing it to function as it was intended again. Very respectful to the piece.
Thank you very much John 😊
The part where you pretend you tasted that dirty liquid I laughed a lot.
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Besides being pretty nasty looking, is there any actual danger to taking a chug on rust water? Is there any chemicals in not aware?
Mmmm. The forbidden soup.
@@MidLifeCrimper the high levels of iron oxide would cause you to get very sick not to mention all the bacteria that feeds on rust
Same, I was not expecting that
6:40 - I just about died laughing when I read the warning label on your flat sander!!! 😂
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@@CoolAgainRestoration wait that warning label exist I want one too
I was just about to comment about this lol 😂
Is that one of AvE’s stickers?
@@CoolAgainRestoration just for the sole reason I’m watching this at 3 am its even funnier
Hello again David! Earlier last year I requested for a cleaver with a carbon fiber handle. When I requested that, I was not accounting for how hard it would be to find a newly discovered, dirty, rusty cleaver! However, I was just meaning for you to record yourself dirtying a cheap old cleaver and then restoring it. I swear on my life, if you do this, I will donate/superchat!
Nice job on that. I think I would have passed on this. One man’s trash, another man’s treasure.
True words 😊 thanks Harry
STUNNING handle design. Beautiful work 🧡
Thank you very much Deena 🤗
OhMyGoodness. You certainly are a master of your craft. You’ve restored this beautifully and perfectly. Thank you for sharing your expertise with this restorative process. This is a job you can be proud of.
Thanks a lot and glad you liked it so much 😊
Always enjoy watching your videos late at night
Thanks for that 🙏
Sir, your videos are the best. No obnoxious music. Thanks.
Glad you liked it 😊 many thanks
This handle is a pure beauty, very nice job buddy, c'est magnifique 😁👍
Merci beaucoup 👍🏼
Just found this channel about 2 days ago. And its so relaxing to watch you restore these items to beautiful tools. Love the attention to detail. look forward to watching all your videos. 😃
Glad you liked it jinnielb 🤗
Exactly 💯
You do remarkable work. If I were to have a blade restored I prefer to have all the pitting removed but to each his own. It still looks wonderful and the pin with the buck's head is a very nice touch.
Thanks a lot and glad you liked it S 😊 stay safe
@@CoolAgainRestoration yea, unfortunately the pitting makes it an unsanitary surface for food prep, I would have made it smooth
That cleaver can easily last another 1000 years. Good job!
Thanks mate 😊
Interesting meat cleaver I'm liking the shiny pitting effect 2
Glad to hear that. I was wondering how many will like this pattern with pits
The pitting looks nice as long as it remains shiny. Must be hard to clean though..
It’s just a piece of collection now mate
The pitting does give it a very unique look. Pretty cool how it worked out
Thanks David
Realistically this will not be used to cook, at least not that often. But is pretty cool looking
You can just use wax since it won't be used for it's original purpose.
I LOVE the use of the ground rod as pins. Epic use of goods there. Lolololol
Thanks again 😊
My favorite youtube channel about restoration
Glad to hear that 😎
The weighting idea seems to be a very nice detail to put on restorations that a big chunk of the work is clearing off dirt and rust.
I love how creative you are bringing things back from the dead. How do you keep a knife like that clean, with so many pores in the steel?
It is a piece of collection now but that holes are not like a snail house 😂 if you clean and dry after cleaning,this cleaver will last longer
As an actual butcher, I'd never use something like that for work. You'd have to leave it in disinfectant for a while every day, it would be a nightmare to get clean. But it is a cool collection piece and that's good enough 😁
@@CoolAgainRestoration tool wizard
Mayonnaise may not kill you on a hot day, but a contaminated chicken can leave invisible salmonella in those pits, sickening everybody and maybe killing a baby. Hang that one on the wall and admire your work and love of tools, but don't ever use it for food preparation! Thanks for the entertaining video
@Seth lovely worlds. Cool Again Restoration can be glad to have such loyal viewer!
Great idea about the resin filled pin...so clever and innovative...the cleaver has added value now
Thanks Maoun 👍🏻
Something any butcher would buy. Nice work 👏 👌 👍
Thanks and glad you enjoyed 👍👍
i love watching a master at his craft, makes me think of my dad he was a man that could fix or make anything. also id love to buy that cleaver just as a piece of art.
Sorry mate but isn’t for sale right now . Thank you very much for appreciation 🤗
Another excellent video. I love how you give utmost attention to every little detail. Kudos
Thanks again and again man 👍🏻
@Mohamed Raaif Rushdhy lovely worlds. Cool Again Restoration can be glad to have such loyal viewer!
that curly mango wood almost looks like quilted maple which makes for some beautiful guitars and knife scales
What a change! A work of art! 👏👏👏👏
Glad you enjoyed ☺️
Your vids are so relaxing man😊😊😊😊 By the way nice warning at: 6:40!😅😅
🙈 thanks man
This is my favorite part of the video
"Need to fix these issues" Points out the entire cleaver. 🤣
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This old cleaver was reborn as a beautiful shiny piece of craftmanship. Really wonderful work.
Glad you liked it Anderson 🤗
your videos are strangely calming
Thanks 😎
Suspicious, every tool in this workshop looks brand new and shiny. It should look like the things you restore, like used for ages with your master skills :D
This is a new workshop where I work now. My old one is in Italy but I dont live there now
I thought it looked like a new shop....Very nice work C.A.R...
No. He just restore his tools after working with them!! :)
Maybe someone who loves making things look shiny and new keeps his tools looking the same.....
Great job! I agree with every choice you made from keeping the pitting to the handle material. Something like this has definitely outlived it's lifespan in the kitchen, but that doesn't mean it can't be retired into a beautiful showpiece!
Thank you very much Adam. I never used a meat clever in my life. It’s only for collection and looks more better in reality 🤩
Awsome. Billy the Butcher would be proud.
Thanks man 👍🏻
Thanks for the video and your time🌞🌝🌞
Lol the clip at the end with your thumb almost got me 😂 I accidentally did that one time when I was cutting up hotdogs... I chopped down HARD on my thumb and I can still feel the cutting feeling when I think about it. Ughhhhh it was horrible.
I was changing a hacksaw blade/rod thing. The ones like a garrote wire for slicing through metal. I thought it was loose enough and yanked on it...silly. It cut through my finger to the bone like it was butter. Very odd feeling, that. Teenagers do dumb shit.
@@Fizz-Pop ooOoOooOooOo that’s ROUGH. Feeling your own flesh cut/tear is definitely a very unique feeling and hard to explain. I still get a bit nauseous when I remember that feeling too. Not much makes me feel sick but that sure does.
@@TsunauticusIV It sure is. I couldn't explain it if I wanted to. It was so long ago that thankfully all I remember was that it felt weird.
Same here. At age of 10 I sharpened my first knife and I tested on my finger to see if it’s sharp enough 🤦🏼♂️🤦🏼♂️🤦🏼♂️ I thought the knife is not so sharp because was my first try.. so yeah,teenagers do verrrry dumb shit
@@CoolAgainRestoration Oh no! I bet that is a crazy memory to think about. I have a memory that I remember bits and pieces of... I barely remember using a folding knife when I was a kid. I wasn’t supposed to use it. My parents were busy and I grabbed the knife and went downstairs and tried to cut a box. I accidentally tried cutting the wrong way and the knife closed on my finger. I guess it startled me and I pulled my finger out of the closed knife quickly and it cut me really badly. I just remember the event and then my parents being upset with me for touching the knife when I wasn’t supposed to. I was pretty young and I remember it cut me so deep that the doctor was worried that I may lose the tip of my finger. Luckily I didn’t. We do crazy things as kids.
I had serious doubts about the handle as you were working on it. But WOW did it ever come out nice. 10/10 would definitely cleve.
Thanks and glad you liked Glenn 😊
Beaver Cleaver likes the choice of wood for the handle.
Saw humour, patience , love for art , perfection to detail , neat work as well as had soothing experience which were conciously made for viewers. Awesome 👌
Thank you very much buddy
Nicely done..great job 👏👌👍
Thanks buddy
I was hesitant about thinking you would get it to look good. In the end, I was amazed how beautiful it is. You did a great job and I’d have you work on my cutlery anytime. The way that wood handle came out is amazing.❤️👍🏻🍀
Thank you very much for your kind words 😍
Best warning sign I have ever seen by far.
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Awesome video - gotta send it to my Dad. He just spent days cleaning up an old rusty hammer he found buried in his back yard. lol
😅😅 the effort is appreciated
Oh my gosh, I loved this. It was so cool and the noises were very satisfying. It's so calming to just sit and watch your videos. I can't wait to see what you do next : )
Glad you liked it 🤗🤗🤗
Beautiful work restoring this wonderful old cleaver! The handle is particularly nice...I love the wood and the way you turned it into a very fitting handle.
Thank you very much Stanley 😊
Another super restoration, and quality looking handle.
That’s a crazy transformation.
Thanks Andre 👍🏻
I just love the fact that you react to literally every comment
I try my best every time
@@CoolAgainRestoration fucking legend
Amazing restoration! Love how it turned out!
Thank you very much for appreciation
You do a terrific job giving these old utensils a new lease of life. This is your hobby I take it. Thanks.
Easily the best restoration channel ur a 🌟 Truly underrated 👏
Thank you so much 😀
7:52 it is I, The Wanderer, I approved this satisfying part 👌😩💯
Lol
🤗🤗 thanks
Good job friend. Beautiful wood, I haven't seen that yet. Thanks Radek
Thanks Radek👍🏻👍🏻
That is a stone?
I enjoy the video of discarded objects being reborn. It's amazing.👍
Thank you very much 😊
The pitting gives it wonderful character.
I agree 😎
Love the warning sign. 😂😂
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This channel in 10 years “Restoring the Soviet Union!”
In 100 years : restoring Gengis Khan to life!
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He restored a soviet lighter so.....
More like Restoring *OUR* TANK
what?
To the person reading this Remember to always take a moment in a day where you can collect yourself and put your mind at ease. MENTAL HEALTH is IMPORTANT! Whether it’s first thing in the morning, in the restroom, or even a couple of seconds after you park your car, FIND THAT MOMENT AND FIND THAT PEACE!
Awesome randomness! Great advice
Grand mother's soul will be delighted to see this!
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boom :O this old, rusty metal looks so great after polishing. incredible!
Thanks my friend 😎👍🏼
I know this might sound odd, but have you ever thought of doing an experiment where you get 2 identical items (like knives or hammers or something), store 1 correctly and put the other outside in the garden just to see how long it would take before the item would need to be repaired or restored? Just to give us an idea of the sort of life some of the things you repair might have had. Like I know things in sea water tend to decay a lot faster, but how long would say a saw accidentally left in a garden and forgotten about last?
I never thought at this. Depends by the material,for example stainless steel needs a lot of years to rust(if is not too much chrome in composition)
@@CoolAgainRestoration I think it would be quite interesting to find out 🤔
Those brass shaving were super cool!
🤩🤩thanks
I love final result, really fine. I often see old tools that lost their original shape, story and soul during restoration. Not now.
Glad you liked it 😊
This channel is awesome! I just found it and I'm binging all episodes :) You have so much passion for your craft! It looks like you have a lot of fun :)
Thank you very much Ann 🥰
11:48 they had us in the first half , not gonna lie
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I love the little subscribes on everything. Subtle and cute
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Wow ! BEAUTIFUL !
Thanks Linda 😊
Idk who needs to hear this but, you are loved and you will always be loved. You really need this since you're watching some guy restoring a cleaver knife on 3am . Also you are touch deprived
Thanks 🥰
Im doing that rn
Синяя изолента... услада для глаз! ;-)
Such a beautiful restoration!!!!
i love watching people restoring tools and i really liked the way you went about doing it! you didn’t change a lot of the initial cleaver but made it look so much better!
Thanks and glad you liked it Nadia 😊
Keep em coming ;-))
Yes I agree
I will keep 😎🥰
The electrolysis and hardness testing part remained me of my time studying them 😂😂 (How's the pregnancy going?? I wish you and your wife are doing great🔖💛)
The wife is ok. Me not 😂😂 working every time for this restoration. When you start you think in 1-2 weeks you finish and is not like that every time 😂😂
Like it when you remake the screw and handmade the handle, very creative and talented
Thanks and glad you liked it 👍🏻
Beautiful work. Loved the stag pin 🦌
Thank you very much Cate👍🏻👍🏻
How was the taste of that water ? 😀
Mhmmm..like a salty Coca Cola 😂😂
@@CoolAgainRestoration 🤣
Restored meat cleaver. Cuts vegetables.
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Did you miss the part where he was about to cut his finger, what happened after we will never know
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@@f3nrir_ at least it’s meat.... I guess🤔😂🤣😂
😅😅😅 bone cleaver
beautiful project! I'm glad i found your channel
Thank you very much Vince 😊
I wish I had the knowledge on how to do this. Bloody sensational...so many years made this a true one of a kind.
Glad you liked it JB 😊
02:59 sounds delicious. I need that recipe. 😋
😅😅😅 think again
Great video! Question! Why dont knife restorations ever involve removing the craters left behind on the metal from the rust? Is this pleasing to the eye? Just once id love to see the metal completely resurfaced and made new!
I don’t know..my first thought it was to not remove a lot of material for a flat surface(will look like a new one,just bought from the store) . The purpose is to restore and keep a little “vintage looks”. That’s why I made it like that. And for sure because it’s just a collection item now. I don’t use cleaver in my kitchen
Now I know who I should have by my side during a zombie apocalypse😂... Great work😘 hugs from Colombia💕💕
Thank you very much Anneth. Hope that day will never come 😅
@@CoolAgainRestoration I hope too... But you never know😂😂 we'll be like in the Resident Evil movies slaying zombies, basically being cool
I like that mango wood pattern.
Thank you very much Marin 😊
Nice warning label on that belt sander 😅
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Oh wow, "the cleaver of torment" become "the cleaver of legends" 😲👍🏻 bc of the rust.. get it? After restoration, the dents(legends) makes it unique.
😂 I get it 😎 glad you liked it
I am so happy you left the pitting in the blade. That gives it such a beautiful unique look
Glad you liked it Brian 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Shortest 12 minutes in my life, I watched every single second of it!!! 🔥
Thank you very much ACME 😎👍🏻
You should some times clean the pitting look and give just a shiny effect... I think many people would find it satisfying
I thought you were going to upload the video tomorrow....And I was curious about what you will restore.
Tomorrow from the yesterday is today 😂😎😊
Oh, I understand I got confused....
Wow! A beautiful restoration!
Thank you very much James 😊
DAMMMMM DUDE……….you da man. That’s an Awesome Cleave 🔪💎
Thank you very much man 😊
bruh when he made it look like he was gonna chop his finger...I actually got anxiety XD
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The finish on the handle reminds me of the finish on Paul Reed Smith guitars because of the way the grain absolutely pops!
Yeah,the curly wood is used in making guitars 🎸 🤩
That blasting gun is sure satisfying to watch. I'd imagine it's satisfying to use too
Is only satisfying to watch. Is not easy to use 😅
Not gonna lie I'm surprised how hard that old knife was. I would have never guessed above 60 hrc
Yeah,me too neither
Him: * eats salt * Me: eats glue Me:yummy
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@@CoolAgainRestoration i use to eat glue when i was 4 lol it was the thinking process of eating glue
No way
2:57 The Forbidden Blacksmith soup, great restoration and video :D
Thank you very much mate 😊👍🏻😎
Great video and incredible recovery. My wife even came and watched when she saw it in passing.
Glad to hear you liked it Brandon 😊 thank you very much