November 11, 20187 yr 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
November 11, 20187 yr Author 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
November 12, 20187 yr Nice job, I really like it. Certainly doesn't look like your first axe out of damascus.
November 16, 20187 yr Its a MONSTER!! love the look! maybe a charred wood handle would go well with it?
November 22, 20187 yr Author 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.
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