Best steel for use in a tomahawk?

[Doug C]

I think there is a maker that uses S7.

Daniel Winkler used S7 on the first run of Sayoc-Winkler RnD hawks, then switched to 5160
when it became problematic sourcing S7.

Doug

 

[Bo T]

I am not sure but the email he sent me said diff heat treated 8620 but I know its made from jack hammer bits as I was asking about one of his jack hawks.

I've heard that 9260 steel is used for jackhammer bits. I'd guess it was a typo. 9260 would make a good hawk. Of course jackhammer bits are made out of a lot of other steels also.

 

[Storm Crow]

I'd ask for verification on what alloy Steve is using, as it sounds like a typo to me.

I'd love to know where Winkler is finding 5160 big enough to cut out his 'hawk blanks.

 

[Blaid]

He uses a number of different steels in his hawks. The jack hawks are re-sulferized high carbon steel. And, I might add, amazing cutting tools.

 

[PatrickKnight]

I have heard nothing but amazing things about Steves hawks.