pjh66 Posted June 12, 2010 Share Posted June 12, 2010 This is my first attempt at forgeing a hand camp axe. I wanted a small axe to be able to cut wood, & to be able to hammer in pegs. It had to be light for hike camping but strong & be able to take a good impact blow. It is forged from a piece of S7 tool steel 1 1/4" Dia x 4" Long. Finished size is Hammer face 1 1/8" sq x 1 1/4" from edge of handle. Bit of axe is 3/4" thick near handle x 1" wide Length is 3 1/2" x 2 5/8" wide at edge. A file will just work the edge of the blade. Tried it aganist some 1/4" mild steel (mild steel lost) with no sign of chiping or edge roll. So I guess I will see how it goes. Here are a few pics. Let me know what you all think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mainely,Bob Posted June 12, 2010 Share Posted June 12, 2010 Sweet looking bit of work there.If it will cut mild steel and keep on goin` then it must be a winner. Final test for a great axe;When you unsheath it do the trees run and hide? ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted June 12, 2010 Share Posted June 12, 2010 Or do they gang up on you ala Frosty? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pjh66 Posted June 16, 2010 Author Share Posted June 16, 2010 Thanks for the coments Guys It worked a treat over last weekend Cutting hardwood stakes for garden & pruning some old dead native bushes to get to the roots to dig out. Handle is about 3" too short so will have to change it (only about 13" at the moment) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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