Messerist Posted September 27, 2009 Share Posted September 27, 2009 I've posted this photo on several other sites so some of you may have already seen it. It is my first Hawk. I made it out of a 24 oz ball peen hammer. A Blacksmith on a Muzzleloader site makes them out of ball peen hammer heads and he inspired me to give it a shot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ecart Posted September 27, 2009 Share Posted September 27, 2009 That looks real good! I like it. You're inspiring me to finish one I started months ago. The head looks like it is wet, or has some sort of glossy finish. Is that a trick of the camera, or how did you finish it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Messerist Posted September 27, 2009 Author Share Posted September 27, 2009 That is just some gun oil I rubbed on the blade to prevent rust. Now stop looking at axe porn and finish that hawk!:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ecart Posted September 27, 2009 Share Posted September 27, 2009 Heheheheh . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rokshasa Posted September 27, 2009 Share Posted September 27, 2009 really nice job!! i like it when you can see a few little pits on axes , makes them look nasty. really nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donnie Posted September 27, 2009 Share Posted September 27, 2009 Well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MRobb Posted September 27, 2009 Share Posted September 27, 2009 Really nice! Great lines. How did you heat treat it? I would like to try one sometime, but I'm not sure what type of steel it is. Mitch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Messerist Posted September 27, 2009 Author Share Posted September 27, 2009 I am at a loss to what type of steel it actually is but a feller I work with is a ancient machinist and "he says" that most hammers are made from mid-range carbon steel. Somewhere in the 1040, 4140 range. The blacksmith who gave me the gumption to go ahead and try the hawk edge quenches his hawks in oil after reaching critical (non-magnetic) temp. He then, as did I, tempers to purple. I heated the eye with a propane torch and just watched the colors move through the hawk. I did this three times Quenched it in cold water when the edge was purple. Since I've posted the HT methods I used on other sites I've been advised that a straw color would be better for a hawk. This is my first one and we will see which works better. I did not HT the spike because I feel it is beefy enough to perform it's intended task. You guys are all great in my book and really know how to inspire further attempts with your generous comments. Hope to post more soon, Thanks!:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MRobb Posted September 29, 2009 Share Posted September 29, 2009 Thanks for the info. I have a couple of old hammer heads that I can try it on. Again, great job on yours. Mitch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bnewberry Posted September 29, 2009 Share Posted September 29, 2009 Looks nice! How did you shape the eye for the handle? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Messerist Posted October 1, 2009 Author Share Posted October 1, 2009 I used a drift shaped for tomahawk handles. You can find them online through several blacksmith supply firms or you can forge one out. I picked mine up at a rendezvous several years ago. I recommend drifting out the hammers head for your hawk "before" forging out your spike and edge you will get less distortion. Good Luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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