jpostlma Posted April 29, 2013 Share Posted April 29, 2013 Hi, my name is Johannes, I'm 17 years old and I live in Austria! Currently I visit a secondary technical school for blacksmiths and metallshapers,called "Höhere Technische Lehranstalt - Steyr" I want to show you a little axe i made in February this year, out of self-forged damascus steel. I twisted the steel-package 90° in the middle, so the layers were normal to the eye of the axe, as i chiseled and drifted it, and also the layers were parallel to the blade, as i spread the blade of the axe. It's very important for me, that you know that this a tool and no weapon. And it's also used as a tool, and doesn't lay in the glass case the whole time :D The beech-handle and the leather-sheath is also self made. Hope you like it, please feel free to write what you think about it :) best regards from Austria, Johannes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulKrzysz Posted April 29, 2013 Share Posted April 29, 2013 That looks absolutely fantastic. It would make a good carving axe for making more handles and whatnot. As well as the extra wood you left up by the top would make it great for choking up on the head. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solano Posted April 29, 2013 Share Posted April 29, 2013 That is amazing. Nice job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teenylittlemetalguy Posted April 29, 2013 Share Posted April 29, 2013 Very clean work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bnewberry Posted April 29, 2013 Share Posted April 29, 2013 Very nice work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
basher Posted April 29, 2013 Share Posted April 29, 2013 I particularly like the 90DEG transition from flat lines into random, a nice feature, well done and quite sensible too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beth Posted April 29, 2013 Share Posted April 29, 2013 dont know about sensible and all that - wish i did - but it looks pretty accomplished to me. ! you must enjoy using that, all made by your hands :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
basher Posted April 29, 2013 Share Posted April 29, 2013 The sensible was referring to punching through the layers as opposed to punching between them so to speak.... and it is accomplished . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted April 29, 2013 Share Posted April 29, 2013 Welcome aboard Johannes, glad to have you. I like everything about your axee, we'd call it a hatchet in the USA, not that that matters. Not only is it's form near perfect, the pattern of the steel is striking, well thought out and contrasts well. All in all very nicely done. Few things feel as good as using a tool you've made with your own hands and to have one that'd be a prize winner in a show is frosting on the cake. Frosty The Lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SubvertDylan Posted April 29, 2013 Share Posted April 29, 2013 WOW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beth Posted April 29, 2013 Share Posted April 29, 2013 thanks basher - i knew you would have reason for saying that - i dont know anything much about axes but i think they can be beautiful objects, which is why i cant stop myself commenting :).... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpostlma Posted April 29, 2013 Author Share Posted April 29, 2013 hahaha, you guys are soo cool ;-) thanks for the nice words! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
windancer Posted April 29, 2013 Share Posted April 29, 2013 very fine work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loneforge Posted April 29, 2013 Share Posted April 29, 2013 Sweet Job! I'm loving that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bentiron1946 Posted April 29, 2013 Share Posted April 29, 2013 That's a fine looking axe, you done good on that one, very good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMoore Posted April 30, 2013 Share Posted April 30, 2013 You made a beautiful piece of art! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zanshin Posted May 6, 2013 Share Posted May 6, 2013 I am having really hard time closing my mouth... I am sooooo impressed!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WraithsNinja Posted May 7, 2013 Share Posted May 7, 2013 No no no, this just won't do..... I shall take it off your hands so you can give it another try. Jk. It looks great keep up the good work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockstar.esq Posted June 11, 2013 Share Posted June 11, 2013 Beautiful work. I like your touch mark as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug_ Posted July 8, 2013 Share Posted July 8, 2013 Very Impressive , I Hope To Accomplish Something With That Kind Of Craftsmanship ....That Is Amazing ..... Thanks For Sharing The Photo !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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