Old Maul Splitting Axe Restoration | Black Walnut, Copper & Moose Antler

Old Maul Splitting Axe Restoration | Black Walnut, Copper & Moose Antler Handle Upgrade

In this video, I take an old, beat-up maul splitting axe and bring it back to life — fully restored, reshaped, and rebuilt with a custom handle.
I clean, polish, and re-profile the splitting edge, then craft a brand-new hybrid handle using black walnut wood, copper accents, and a moose antler palm swell. I finish the piece with a flame-burned handle treatment for a rugged, handcrafted look.

If you love tool restoration, woodworking, axe making, bushcraft gear, DIY projects, or vintage tool transformations, you’ll enjoy this build. This restoration blends traditional craftsmanship with unique materials, turning an old maul into a functional piece of art.

What You’ll See in This Video

• Full axe head cleaning, rust removal & polish
• Edge reshaping + splitting profile correction
• Custom handle build (black walnut + copper + moose antler)
• Palm swell sculpting & finishing
• Flame-burned wood grain treatment
• Final assembly & sharpness test

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