matei campan Posted May 30, 2016 Share Posted May 30, 2016 hello, here's a hawk made by the specs given by the customer. he provided dimensions (aprox.) and a sketch. but it took me some inspiration and thinking to come up with the final design. in fact, the design developed step by step as I was working on the hawk. I started from a rectangular piece of approximately 20/8/1.2cm leaf spring steel. it was a lot of work, as usual much more than I imagined. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robakyo Posted May 30, 2016 Share Posted May 30, 2016 Matei, that is nice looking from every angle. I especially like the geometry of the spike. Robert Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prevenge Posted May 30, 2016 Share Posted May 30, 2016 wow ...there is nothing not to like about that. Burlap micarta scales? I love that fuller! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruce500 Posted May 31, 2016 Share Posted May 31, 2016 that look,s like a will make useful tool to me nice work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackdawg Posted May 31, 2016 Share Posted May 31, 2016 I have no idea what one of those does, but I want one! Looks like just the sort of thing I'd like to turn big things in to small things!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mtnstream Posted May 31, 2016 Share Posted May 31, 2016 Very nice! Did it go back into the forge for the "patina" or is there some other way you put the finish on it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daswulf Posted May 31, 2016 Share Posted May 31, 2016 Very nice work. Love the shape. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdriack Posted June 2, 2016 Share Posted June 2, 2016 Wow! That came out great! Great lines and finish detailing. I'm gonna pin it! Nice job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIGGUNDOCTOR Posted June 2, 2016 Share Posted June 2, 2016 To get the handle, did you split the spring lengthwise at the spike,and then bend it down 90° ? I really like the overall design of this, although I may have done more of a hammer head instead of a spike for camp use. Your customer should be very happy with this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dogsoldat Posted June 4, 2016 Share Posted June 4, 2016 I like it a LOT! The fuller down the handle just makes for a little icing on a beautiful tool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigfootnampa Posted June 4, 2016 Share Posted June 4, 2016 A beautiful piece of work! The chisel at the hilt makes me nervous... Though I can envision it's usefulness! I LOVE the scales! Clean, strong, sharp and handsome! I would think that you could easily sell these as fast as you can make them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matei campan Posted June 6, 2016 Author Share Posted June 6, 2016 I'm glad that you guys love it. first, the specs were given by the client. he wanted a spike and that kind of pry-bar end of the handle. when I was testing it I felt nervous not about that pry-bar/chisel end, but by the spike. it was travelling to close to my face for my taste. me, too, I'd prefer a hammer end instead of a spike. yes, the handle is burlap "micarta", and the black patina is from the forge. I did 99% of the shaping before HT, so just the bevels were finished after. unfortunately I started to take pictures during the forging after the first and most important steps were already made, but here are some other pics: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dogsoldat Posted June 7, 2016 Share Posted June 7, 2016 Thanks for the progression pics. Always nice to see how others break things down Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benton Frisse Posted June 15, 2016 Share Posted June 15, 2016 Stunning! Incredible work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
navasky Posted June 16, 2016 Share Posted June 16, 2016 That looks great, impressive work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
price403 Posted August 3, 2016 Share Posted August 3, 2016 That is one of the most impressive tomahawks I've ever seen. Great work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
will52100 Posted August 7, 2016 Share Posted August 7, 2016 Impressive, not a huge fan of integral hawks, but that is the exception. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deano1 Posted August 9, 2016 Share Posted August 9, 2016 Hello, Would you make another one of those ? if so what would be the price? Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jspool Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 Well. Thats not a hawk that I would ever get tired of looking at. Sure would like to feel its heft and balance. Looks absolutely awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackMetalViking Posted October 11, 2016 Share Posted October 11, 2016 Two thumbs way up! Absolutely beautiful! Viking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donnie Posted October 11, 2016 Share Posted October 11, 2016 Very nicely done. Thanks, for all the pics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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