Here are some pics of one of the heads in my last post. I made this as a birthday gift for my son. He moved out of state a couple of years ago. So we dont get together very often. I would sure like to see his face when he see it. It is my 3rd tomahawk I have only been smithing about 9 months in my spare time. This hawk is made from a 16 oz ballpien hammerhead. The handle is made from red oak salvaged from pallets. It is fire blackend and oiled with brass tacks decoration. I would like to know what you think?

Edited September 11, 200916 yr by postleg
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very nice work

your son will love it

I love it! You have one lucky son. I haven't tried a hawk yet. I've been considering one from a ball peen. Did you drift the hole any for the handle or just leave it as it was when it was a hammer?

Yes i did drift the hole, I start by squairing the ends then I drift the center after i have the head all shaped, then I make the handle fit the head

great job on the hawk, i like the tacks and the burn finish looks great, i'll have to look into getting the tacks for my next hawk, it really accents the piece.

That's really nice. Jump up to a 24 oz. hammer and you'll have a bit more material to work with in spreading out the bit. Nice work on the spike. It doesn't look a darned thing like a pein anymore!

Very nice work. I think your son will cherish that for a long time. Such a dad.