Geoff Keyes Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
windancer Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 very nice work, Geoff! Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jay_cat Posted May 17, 2014 Share Posted May 17, 2014 Looks great. How does it feel in your hand when striking? does the shock transfer heavily to your hand? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Keyes Posted May 17, 2014 Author Share Posted May 17, 2014 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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