Chris john Posted May 25, 2012 Share Posted May 25, 2012 Hi everyone, First picture post on here . Just anothe spike , forged and scratched up a while ago Left the head as is so you can tell what it was brass fittings , ringed gidgee haft . Thank you. Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
postleg Posted May 25, 2012 Share Posted May 25, 2012 Thats one of the nicest spike hawks I've seen. Very nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Private Entrance Posted May 25, 2012 Share Posted May 25, 2012 Unbelievable. Amazing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris john Posted May 25, 2012 Author Share Posted May 25, 2012 Hi postleg and private entrence, Thank you both very much appreciate . I like to think im giving a bit of steel a second live so to speak . just my thinking thank you . Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigfootnampa Posted May 25, 2012 Share Posted May 25, 2012 Are those designs done by engraving? It looks VERY nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris john Posted May 25, 2012 Author Share Posted May 25, 2012 Hi Bigfootnampa, Yes im a bit of a antique prefer the hammer and chisel and a blacksmith hammer there my favorite tools. thank you. Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robakyo Posted May 27, 2012 Share Posted May 27, 2012 Chris, your work is absolutely fantastic! I've seen a lot of R R Spike Hawks, but none so beautifully dressed. Thanks for posting this one too. I asked you a question regarding your technique in your pipe hawk post, but it was already answered here in this thread. Copper inlay too? Robert Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris john Posted May 27, 2012 Author Share Posted May 27, 2012 Hi Robert , You are very kind thank you glad you like my work yes i use copper for the inlay on some i use brass , golds a bit expencive but much easyier to use thank you appreciate you taking your time to post Chris, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tantofolder Posted May 27, 2012 Share Posted May 27, 2012 Absolutely lovely Chris,thanks for posting! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris john Posted May 27, 2012 Author Share Posted May 27, 2012 Hi tantofolder, Glad you like my hawk thank you . Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macbruce Posted May 27, 2012 Share Posted May 27, 2012 When I spotted RR spike hawk I thought, ho hum, not clicking on that one.........Then I noticed your name.....I'll click on that any time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdaleh Posted May 27, 2012 Share Posted May 27, 2012 that hits the wow factor pretty high great job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris john Posted May 27, 2012 Author Share Posted May 27, 2012 Hi macbruce , Im glad you did mate . thank you, Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris john Posted May 27, 2012 Author Share Posted May 27, 2012 Hello tdaleh, Much appreciated thank you . Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iron woodrow Posted May 27, 2012 Share Posted May 27, 2012 i have worked for a silversmith, restoring silverware from around 1710, right up to now, and even the best engraving on the items i worked on could be matched or surpassed by yours! and they were on silver, not steel! top job, and i want to know more about your technique! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris john Posted May 27, 2012 Author Share Posted May 27, 2012 Hi iron john, Not much technique here mate just a small hammer and chisel use the chisel like a pencil except your cutting instead of drawing ,thanks for the compliments Chris. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iron woodrow Posted May 28, 2012 Share Posted May 28, 2012 where are you down under? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris john Posted May 28, 2012 Author Share Posted May 28, 2012 Hi iron john. Melb way Vic not that far from another member here Dale i believe . Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iron woodrow Posted June 2, 2012 Share Posted June 2, 2012 good ta know some more aussies! im a fair hike from you! youre closer to nz than to me!! you involved in any re enactment, or collectors? you must get some great commissions with your quality of work.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris john Posted June 2, 2012 Author Share Posted June 2, 2012 good ta know some more aussies! im a fair hike from you! youre closer to nz than to me!! you involved in any re enactment, or collectors? you must get some great commissions with your quality of work....Hi Iron Woody . The way the weathers been here the last couple of month probably more water between us an NZ too lol. No groups just a smithing one , i can get in enough trouble there with out any more thanks for your interest iron woody appreciate . Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iron woodrow Posted June 2, 2012 Share Posted June 2, 2012 too right eh bloody wet lately! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arqueroalpha Posted June 4, 2012 Share Posted June 4, 2012 this is a art hawk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris john Posted June 5, 2012 Author Share Posted June 5, 2012 Hi Jose , Thank you . Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
howdydoit Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 beautiful. just beautiful Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris john Posted June 28, 2012 Author Share Posted June 28, 2012 beautiful. just beautifulThank you howdydoit appreciate from another hawky . Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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