Jump to content
I Forge Iron

John Hawk

Members
  • Posts

    14
  • Joined

  • Last visited

Profile Information

  • Gender
    Not Telling
  • Location
    Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area
  • Interests
    DBA DARK SIDE FORGE

Recent Profile Visitors

790 profile views
  1. Rat, I've forged dozens of throwing hawks with A-36 mild steel. You're not forging a straight razor. It hardens more than one might think. I have never had on break or bend. The socket needs to be 1 1/4 " wide minimum to mount securely on the haft. A 1x 1 x 4 " blank will work fine. Drill a row of holes for the socket before slitting to get it straight. Spike hawks are evil and dangerous, avoid them.
  2. Very Nice. Is the knife on the left forged from a farrier's rasp?
  3. Mr. Smith, I've been told that tin solder works well and is less expensive than online pewter ingots. I'll try that next. JSB
  4. Yea HW, Not doing so was my first mistake. I was surprised that the inlay popped right out, considering the rough interior of the carving. I undercut and drilled 4 holes at an angle inside the cross. On my end caps I drilled right through the handle. I didn't have any problems with charring on black walnut or hickory. JSB
  5. Interesting, Mr. Boggs. I have some Ukrainian ancestry. Perhaps there's a genetic link to my inspiration to make these. Thanks, John (DBA Dark Side Forge)
  6. This is my first successful attempt at pouring molten pewter. I've since done some end caps and rings.
  7. These are a little spin-off on hawks. No one bullies up on Grandpa anymore.
  8. I haven't posted in awhile, but I'm still forging hawks. My stuff is actually starting to sell. Here are a few photos.
×
×
  • Create New...