Estwing Tomahawk

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I recently purchased the leather handled version and so far I like it. Trying to put a decent edge on it now and this is where my question comes in. I have seen posted quotes on the steel used in the Estwing Hawk as being in a range from 1055, 1075 and 1095. The Estwing website states 1095, does someone have other information than what the website provides?
 
I went with the rubber handled version of Estwing's tomahawk because I like the cushiony grip and the fact it won't absorb moisture/oils. I really can't say anything about the type of steel used.

As to putting an edge on it I tried but I only got it marginally sharper. Trying to remember that it's not a hatchet and not meant to be used for the same purposes is hard.
 
Well, I guess I'll go with the website 1095, now just to get a good edge. Should I keep to the original bevel or make a secondary bevel?
 
PCL said:
Well, I guess I'll go with the website 1095, now just to get a good edge. Should I keep to the original bevel or make a secondary bevel?
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That'll largely depend on just what you want to do with it.
 
Well, I plan on using it as it was intended, if needed, lol. So I'm thinking secondary bevel, gonna use a carbide sharpener to set the second bevel.
 
I love mine! I just ordered another as far as I know It's 1055 carbon which IMO is a really good balance. Mine has kept a great edge and is easy to touch up. I just get the cheap blue ones strip the handle and paint and repaint and wrap the handle in 550 cord they look great and feel good in my hand.
 
Another thing alot of people don't realize is that the hollow triangle design in the head of this hawk make is stronger. Not weaker as I've heard someone argue plus to me it's the perfect weight. I have a few other that are almost 2 pounds and you may as well carry a hatchet
 
Jroddy, where did you get the 1055 info? I would also like to see the mods you mentioned. I also like the different photoshop tomahawks made from moding the double bit axe, that I have seen. Lot of wasted metal though.
 
jroddy said:
Another thing alot of people don't realize is that the hollow triangle design in the head of this hawk make is stronger.
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You do not make something stronger by removing material. There may be many reasons why the hole is there, but making it stronger is not one of them.
 
I remembered this very question from some time ago..This was Jason carters post on this very site..I have read that they used 1095 for the hawks though..i cant confirm that, ive just read it second hand.
I emailed Estwing to find out what the steel is and they answered me! the following is their answer

"Dear Jason,

Our tools are manufactured from 1055 carbon steel, special bar quality, and
heat treated to ASME safety requirements, which is 45-60 Rockwell standard.

I hope this helps. Please let me know if you have further questions.

Sincerely;
Yolanda Moline"

So there we have it. I'm sure the HRC qoute of 45-60 runs the full spectrum of their line. from 45HRC for there hammers and axes, to the 60HRC for their geological picks.

I just ordered a 40oz (2 1/2 pound) cross peen from them for forge work! (about $30.00)
here is the thread..
http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/s...How-is-the-steel-on-Estwing-Hatchets-and-Axes
 
Well, that's interesting thanks doesn't matter what type the steel to me just curious why there is so much difference in when its described. Thanks for the input.
 
I really like the looks of the 26" black campers special axe with a 4 1/8" cutting surface.

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Just for SAG I sent a request for steel type. I would also like to find an American Made traditional style hawk for the same price range.
 
Just confirmed for myself its 1055, a lot of misleading adds online. Anyway starting to get a decent edge on it now, lot of work though.
 
Just picked up one of the double bitted hawks recently and sharpened it this morning. Looks to me like pretty soft (...axe...) heat treatment. I cleaned up the cheeks a bit and filed a straight wedge shaped edge with a single cut mill bastard file (...8 inch...); filing it to a burr. I cleaned the burr and used a couple of dmt diamond files to finish the edge off (...x coarse, and coarse, black, blue...). The both bitts are good and sharp now.

leroy
 
I'm sure it will thanks for input. When I can shave arm hair I'll be happy, this hawk isn't for camping as far as my intended purposes go.
 
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