This small belt axe that I forged as a demo. Actually I forged part of it at home. I am supposed to forge another on Tuesday and will take some pictures as I go to show the steps. Maybe some of you will give it a try.
It has a mild steel body and a 1084 bit forge welded in. I carved the handle from a 5/4 slab of kiln dried hickory. I just rasped it and heated it around the surface and soaked it in linseed oil.
Very nice Lin. These projects are a lot of fun to forge. After learning the basic process it can be modified to make a vast array of designs. As you may recall I adapted the process to forge a Hudson Bay style axe. Thanks for sharing Lin
Chris
I admire your craftsmanship Lin!
Scott
Really nice Mr. Rhea, really like the finish you did on the handle. Thank you for sharing.
Very nice Lin. Love your axes! Excellent!
Brion
Brion Tomberlin
Anvil Top Custom Knives
ABS Mastersmith
I just love that style of axe......super nice Lin!!
Ed Caffrey, ABS MS
"The Montana Bladesmith"
www.CaffreyKnives.net
Thanks guys.
