September 12, 20169 yr 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.
September 12, 20169 yr 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
September 13, 20169 yr 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.
September 13, 20169 yr Author 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.
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