Custom 'hawk/leather-smith needed

FSCJedi

FSCJedi

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What I'm looking for is a blacksmith that likes to dabble with tomahawks that is also semi-skilled in leathercraft and has a little time on their hands. Here's why:

I'm looking for a cheap tomahawk to use for training. This tomahawk, however, does not need to be "finished" (this includes polishing, sharpening, etc...) in any way except being de-burred and fitted firmly to the head of a standard replaceable haft. In fact, I'd prefer the hawk to have a deliberately blunted edge. Once this is completed, I would like the head of the 'hawk to have a permanent fitted thick leather "sheath" wrapped completely around it (poll and all), with a double layer infront of the blade. I don't care if it's stitched on, glued on with Gorilla Glue, whatever makes it stay.

So, is this doable? Anybody want to quote me a price, either on here or via PM?
 
I don't think he has email but you might try

Charley Bradley
Culloden Forge
Culloden WV
(304) 562-6135

I checked out some of his hawks at the Pumpkin Festival in Milton and they were nice.
 
This guy just fixed me up with one thats similar to the one you are looking for.
Also he is a great guy to do business with. He really takes care of his customers. he has called me twice to make sure i was satisfied.
Here is a link
Tell him Rick from TX sent you.

http://www.ozarkknifemakers.com/
 
Fiddlestick said:
This guy just fixed me up with one thats similar to the one you are looking for.
Also he is a great guy to do business with. He really takes care of his customers. he has called me twice to make sure i was satisfied.
Here is a link
Tell him Rick from TX sent you.

http://www.ozarkknifemakers.com/
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Just sent him an email. You wouldn't happen to have a pic of the one he made for you so I know what to expect, would you Fiddlestick?
 
You may want to give him a call.
I dont remember about his email resopnse but he is a great guy
Rick
Tom McGinnis
(417) 581-6689 after 4 pm or leave message
 
Fiddlestick. Just got off the phone with Tom. Very nice older gentleman. I sent him in an email exactly what I wrote above, but he said he isn't sure what exactly I mean. I've gotta try to find a picture of what I want so I can email it to him. Hmm... any of you other forumites have a pic that might even remotely resemble what I want? haha
 
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