mick maxen Posted June 6, 2014 Share Posted June 6, 2014 The hawk is made from a billet of 400 plus layers and is 8" long with a 3" edge. Total length is about 23" with a Curly Maple handle that was made from a 2" block. The mouthpiece is antler and Buffalo horn. The smoke hole stopper is also Buffalo horn and this screws into a fancy piece of my inscription damascus. The blade was forged out and all the shaping has been done by file work. Some photos, Mick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitch4ging Posted June 6, 2014 Share Posted June 6, 2014 That is gorgeous! Nicely done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macbruce Posted June 6, 2014 Share Posted June 6, 2014 Lovely.............. B) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T.J.watts Posted June 6, 2014 Share Posted June 6, 2014 awesome!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norcal Posted June 7, 2014 Share Posted June 7, 2014 That is some Fine Work!! I like the horn in it. Any building pictures? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted June 8, 2014 Share Posted June 8, 2014 Another breath taking piece Mick. I'm pretty much out of superlatives and beautiful is so weak a term. Frosty The Lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Sells Posted June 8, 2014 Share Posted June 8, 2014 where is the LIKE button :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eggwelder Posted June 8, 2014 Share Posted June 8, 2014 love how you signed your work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MRobb Posted June 9, 2014 Share Posted June 9, 2014 Incredible craftsmanship! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve McCarthy Posted June 10, 2014 Share Posted June 10, 2014 That is awsome. Wish I had the patience to do that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benton Frisse Posted June 10, 2014 Share Posted June 10, 2014 Truly beautiful! Awesome file work! I can only imagine how many hours of file work and focus that took! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yellow Hammer Posted June 27, 2014 Share Posted June 27, 2014 That is really a nice piece of workmanship with details that show your craftsman skills. I have several really quality built hawks, but I would be really proud to have that in my collection. As Teddy "R" would have said. BULLY !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormcrow Posted June 27, 2014 Share Posted June 27, 2014 That is just gorgeous. A lot of skill there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ironmike Posted June 30, 2014 Share Posted June 30, 2014 Mick, How long did it take to file that out? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EduBacha Posted July 1, 2014 Share Posted July 1, 2014 Impressive piece of art, thanks for sharing these pictures! EB. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpankySmith Posted July 1, 2014 Share Posted July 1, 2014 Wow! You blade makers, what a talented bunch! This is exceptional. What craftsmanship! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gehljoe Posted October 6, 2014 Share Posted October 6, 2014 wow thats nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KRS Posted October 6, 2014 Share Posted October 6, 2014 Whoa there, you included your signature in the pattern? Is that a common thing that I missed? Need time to process this :blink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Gates(Ionic Muffin) Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 What files did you use for this? where could i get some like the ones you used? It looks like you have an excellent hand for working on metal with files but the tools make a difference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mick maxen Posted October 25, 2014 Author Share Posted October 25, 2014 Just ordinary files, nothing special. Mick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Turley Posted October 26, 2014 Share Posted October 26, 2014 That is a NICE pipe tomahawk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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