May 13, 201412 yr I forged this from a big chunk of 5/8ths leaf spring. It really took two of us, I used the press and hammer to draw the handle, but the head was forged in a post vice with a couple of 10lb+ hammers. OL 17 1/2" Head 3 x 6" Steel, who knows? 1095. 9250, 6150, 5260. I treated it like 5160 with a long temper @ 500 degrees.
May 17, 201412 yr Looks great. How does it feel in your hand when striking? does the shock transfer heavily to your hand?
May 17, 201412 yr Author Not too badly. Have you ever used an Estwing camp axe, it's kind of like that. The best hand position, for me at least, is about 4 inches up from the butt. The long handle does give you room to work 2 handed, though. Geoff
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