NickOHH Posted September 12, 2016 Share Posted September 12, 2016 Tried my hand at forging a carving hatchet the other weekend with some assistance from @Crazy Ivan. Forged from 4140, eye is a bit smaller than I would like but I will need to forge a bigger drift for that, after some abuse the handle is holding up good so it shouldn't be an issue. Final weight is just about 2# , haven't put it on a scale yet, heavier than my other carver though. Asymmetrical bevels flat on the inside convex on the out ground for righty use. Handle was carved from ash, burned than a couple coats of blo and a light buff with a waxed rag. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy Ivan Posted September 12, 2016 Share Posted September 12, 2016 I didn't actually help so much as shouting advise to you occasionally. You made this on you're own. Turned out great! Good work. The next 100 will be even easier Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickOHH Posted September 13, 2016 Author Share Posted September 13, 2016 I guess I need to stock up on steel and get to work then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daswulf Posted September 13, 2016 Share Posted September 13, 2016 Nice work Nick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buzzkill Posted September 13, 2016 Share Posted September 13, 2016 Agreed. Based on the pictures I would have assumed you bought the head and just modified the handle if you hadn't told us otherwise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickOHH Posted September 13, 2016 Author Share Posted September 13, 2016 26 minutes ago, Daswulf said: Nice work Nick. 18 minutes ago, Buzzkill said: Agreed. Based on the pictures I would have assumed you bought the head and just modified the handle if you hadn't told us otherwise. Thanks for the kind words, took a bit of grinding to get it to my standards, mainly for balance chopping, we'll see if I can get the next one forged to finish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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