May 28, 201313 yr Ive learned a lot on each of the 10 axes that Ive forged so far, and this one has come out the best yet. It is also the first that I have cleaned up on the belt grinder, but besides the finish the lines and proportions are almost spot on to what my goal was initially. Like the others, this was forged from a 2" x 4" x 3/4" block of A36, asymmetrical wrap with a 1075 forge welded bit.
May 28, 201313 yr Wow. Really like the shape of this axe head. Well done mate. IMO The handle leaves a bit to be desired though. A head looking that good really deserves a good looking haft.
May 28, 201313 yr Very nice axe. I assume that handle is just a quicky test handle. If not... man, that axe deserves some fine wood in its eye. Good work.
May 28, 201313 yr Author Thanks guys. yeah the handle is just one that I cut carved an fit while in the woods camping over the weekend. Just to try it out. I cut a length of dead fallen maple Carved an fit the eye section Made some wedges and beat on it.
June 14, 201313 yr Author Thanks guys. Scrap rat, I am a member of bushcraftusa.com and have been there for a long time. I do a majority of my sales through email from word of mouth.
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