basher Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 Whilst walking by the thames one fine morn I could not help but notice this grubby rusty lump protruding from the mud........................... Something lost in a river for 1000 years? Oh look what the thames spewed up ..... must be the london water !! Here is a small axe I have made inspired from the really badly over etched river finds I keep seeing in museum back rooms . Blade is wrought iron and 15n20 and high layer damascus at the edge ( which I had to polish out in the end Doh ! ) Bow tie construction . 4" edge 5 3.5 long and 1 1.4 in the socket . Handle is ash and 25 inches... A light axe with a long handle is a fearsome think to behold (and hold) not really a tool for wood! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CurlyGeorge Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 Good on you, Basher. I love the texture and rustic look. Really a good job. Thanks for sharing it with us. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teenylittlemetalguy Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 Very pretty! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marksnagel Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 Nice work! I really like the way it looks. Thanks for sharing. MArk<>< Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don A Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 Very nice work (as always). Unique style as well. Do you ever have the opportunity to actually search for artifacts in your area? I ask because I just recently bought a metal detector, and in looking through some of the detecting forums, I find myself quite envious of you lads in the old country. Thanks for sharing your work. Very inspirational. Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Messerist Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 I'm liking that ax! A fine job. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bentiron1946 Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 I like the look of that axe and that helve is very nice too. You done good! B) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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