Loneforge Posted November 20, 2012 Share Posted November 20, 2012 Mild steel and 5160 forge welded blade, Maple handle ....I think it's Maple. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aden Cassidy Posted November 20, 2012 Share Posted November 20, 2012 really nice, except is that a fold or crack at the bottom of the blade edge? Otherwise I wish I could do something like this soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loneforge Posted November 20, 2012 Author Share Posted November 20, 2012 It's a little spot of bad weld on the edge that didn't get ground completely out. The weld is solid throughout the rest of the blade. Thanks for looking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigfootnampa Posted November 20, 2012 Share Posted November 20, 2012 The handle looks like cherry. If so it will darken as it ages... gets even prettier though. It is weak enough that I would tend not to use it as an axe handle... but beautiful for sure! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loneforge Posted November 20, 2012 Author Share Posted November 20, 2012 Definitely not cherry. Pretty sure it's maple. The color will throw you a bit as I used Dark Walnut danish oil to finish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick L. Posted November 20, 2012 Share Posted November 20, 2012 Nice Job on the Hawk! Did you make your handle hole drift or purchase? I hope to try one this weekend and would be real happy if it comes out half that nice! Dick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loneforge Posted November 21, 2012 Author Share Posted November 21, 2012 The drift was acquired through barter. It was made at Dancing Frog Forge by Richard Thibeau. I highly recommend his tools. His hammers are excellent as well! Thanks for thee compliments. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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