Ball Peen hawk

[A Visitor]

Picked up a couple of 24 oz ball peens on sale from China Freight - beat one into a spike hawk.
I'm guessing they weigh the hammer with the handle because this thing was around 16 oz after forging. I trimmed some more weight in the clean-up , not sure what it weighs now- feels fast in the hand.
Soaked the head in vinegar to give it a patina protection from rust.
Going to park it, so the guy it will be given to for Christmas won't have to worry about rust.
I did "test" it on some harvested deer yesterday- wow, that spike penetrates skulls like butter. I enjoy the forum, looking at everyones work- figured I would chip in.

 

[defaultuser]

Ah man! You're doing awesome work...can we see more please

(nice hammer; a Hofi, no? how do you like it?)

 

[Flatsman007]

Man that sure is a fine looking hawk. You have one lucky friend.

 

[Acetylene]

Wow, very nice job. How is the edge?

 

[Erasmus]

Wow, nice work.

 

[A Visitor]

Thanks guys, I wish there was more to show- haven't been at this long.
I did splurge and buy myself a fancy 3.7lbs "Rounding Ergonomic Hammer" from Big Blu as seen in the picture. Seems good to me - what really helped was the gas forge I built.
The edge on this hawk seems ok - have read the HF hammers are made from W2. I would probably start chopping pennies, wire and nails to test it if it wasn't so close to Christmas and have other things I want to make as gifts.

 

[Stuart Willis]

Nice hawk. Looks good.

 

[Pipeman]

Very nice, great profile and the head fit looks perfect. Thanks for posting your work.

Best regards

Robin

 

[IA Woodsman]

Awesome work.

 

[hawkhead]

That is one beautiful hawk. All elements of your design flow so well. Please keep on posting your work.

 

[Kentucky]

very nice man, by the way your forging hammer there...is that a big blue????

 

[mtnfolk mike]

nice work indeed...:thumbup: i like it..

 

[1066vik]

gorgeous job - lucky friend

 

[killa_concept]

**drool** Sweet hawk mate! :thumbup:

 

[Dusty One]

Very nice looking Hawk....Fit and finish are Great..Also like the file work

 

[A Visitor]

Thanks again for the comments guys.
Kentucky- yes the hammer is a Big Blu. I bought it and some tongs after I got "kissed" by a hot hawk off the anvil using a shortened sledge and flea market flat tongs. I got lucky -no permanent damage- made a strong impression though.

 

[butchesforge]

Excellent job,I like the profile also-keep on hammerin:thumbup::thumbup:Regards Butch

PS: put more info in your profile,we're a nosy bunch

 

[Shotgun]

Very nice work. Looks good.

 

[hawkhead]

Can't stop looking at your hawk...very inspiring!

 

[Kentucky]

If I might ask how do you like it? Ive been thinking of trying one? I like the design.

Thanks again for the comments guys.
Kentucky- yes the hammer is a Big Blu. I bought it and some tongs after I got "kissed" by a hot hawk off the anvil using a shortened sledge and flea market flat tongs. I got lucky -no permanent damage- made a strong impression though.