Axefanatic

I've seen a few "planter" type affairs made from these. Got a few to try for myself. Cut in half (or whatever) Roll the cut edge, weld on some scrollwork legs, add some decorative metalwork to the outside and your good to go. Already has hole in the base for a drain, and looks AWESOME painted up with a copper verdigris effect.

Late Post Some work hardening is likely to occur with use also, as the tip will be under a fair bit of pressure. Maybe not so much with a chisel point, but a bull nose bit would have high stresses at the contact point, radiating out around the point. My 2 cents !