Jclonts82 Posted November 11, 2018 Share Posted November 11, 2018 The first Axe I’ve ever attempted, fresh out of the etch. Mixed Damascus: 1.25” Cable, and random pattern, forge-welded together. Random is a mix of bold and fine layers (got the idea by reading in many places how Frosty and a few others like bold layers sometimes, and I like higher layer counts, why not both?) I had originally planned on grinding it really clean, just leaving a hint of cable on the eye. However as I was going I decided I liked the look with a few pits/surface inclusions left on there. I think I may enjoy doing axes. Now I just need to figure out a handle? Also first time using the large touchmark I got for Christmas last year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ausfire Posted November 11, 2018 Share Posted November 11, 2018 The bold and fine layers work well. What was your etch chemical? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc1 Posted November 11, 2018 Share Posted November 11, 2018 I like it ... it looks ... organic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jclonts82 Posted November 11, 2018 Author Share Posted November 11, 2018 1 part FeCl3 to about 4 parts Water. Steels are 1095 and 15n20. Cable composition is unknown. I didnt use the evenheat, just eyeballed it with a magnet in the forge Single temper at 550 f for 1 hour. Rockwell file tested right below 57 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC Hammer Posted November 12, 2018 Share Posted November 12, 2018 Nice job, I really like it. Certainly doesn't look like your first axe out of damascus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubba682 Posted November 13, 2018 Share Posted November 13, 2018 Nice work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
(M) Posted November 16, 2018 Share Posted November 16, 2018 Its a MONSTER!! love the look! maybe a charred wood handle would go well with it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thad Posted November 16, 2018 Share Posted November 16, 2018 Yes! Great Work!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jclonts82 Posted November 22, 2018 Author Share Posted November 22, 2018 Made a handle. Just played it by ear and shaped as I went along. That slab is what i cut it from. Sanded to 400 then rubbed with linseed oil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
(M) Posted November 24, 2018 Share Posted November 24, 2018 Looks just like something forged for Sauron. Incredible Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irondragon Forge ClayWorks Posted November 24, 2018 Share Posted November 24, 2018 Now that's a nice bearded axe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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