eseemann Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 Here is the first try at a RR Spike Tomahawk that I have completed to the "recognizable object" phase. This should be good for stock removal when I need to make tool handles and such. The leather cover will have a snap to hold it on so I can use it as a camp hammer without splitting my head open. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickOHH Posted January 24, 2015 Share Posted January 24, 2015 Nice hawk there eseemann, like the blade shape, get the most out of the material, shape it up with the grinder alittle bit, and you'll have a fine peice there i have yet to try my hand at a spike hawk, i have a few layin around, my have to try it soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eseemann Posted January 26, 2015 Author Share Posted January 26, 2015 Thank you for the feedback, I am thinking I will keep the curve in the blade but I will take some of the dents and such out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickOHH Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 i tend to like a nice curve in a chopping blade as it will penetrate deeper with less effort so it a nice design. alot of edge that will see little resistance, post a pic once you get it all cleaned up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eseemann Posted January 28, 2015 Author Share Posted January 28, 2015 Will do! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAD MAX Posted February 20, 2015 Share Posted February 20, 2015 Pretty good for a first try, You got guts in my book. I dislike RR spikes for hawks as there is not enough steel to work with in my book. I have made a few from RR spikes but I threw them all in the scrap pile and I have made a few hawks. I just like more steel to work with. Good job!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles R. Stevens Posted February 21, 2015 Share Posted February 21, 2015 acualy not abad effort at all, try slotting the eye to nearly the width of your drift and then thinning the cheaks by drowning material along the drift to make the eye deeper, upsetting the area for the eye also helps, if you want a spike instead of a hammer pole, just mash the head to get a similar "bearded axe" effect. Now steel the edge to quit the knife guys... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAD MAX Posted February 22, 2015 Share Posted February 22, 2015 I meant to say............ I have made VERY few hawks just to clarify that I am not super experienced!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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