Farriers Rasp 1095 Core Small Axe/Hatchet

Matt-D

Matt-D

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Hey guys, so I just thought I'd upload some pics of my first small axe/hatchet. It's made from an old horse rasp with a 1095 core. The horse rasp was either case hardened or some strange form of steel that doesn't harden with basic procedures. Thus it became the body for an axe. The core was an extra piece of 1095 that I had laying around which was forge welded into the core (obviously :). I was actually really excited when doing the forge welding process since this was the first time I've every truly attempted to forge weld something of value and usefulness. The finish forging was done with water so as to eliminate pitting as much as possible in the steel due to scale. The eye was fine tuned around a large "bolt drift" (really just a large bolt with a forged taper) and then cleaned up with some filing and hand sanding. Handle was made from an oak cut off that was a reject at a lumber yard due to warping, it was still perfectly usable to me though. Wood wedge is a piece of Ash from our firewood piles. Metal wedge is hand forged. All pieces hand made and forged/Crafted. Feel free to leave a comment of your thoughts, opinions, advice, etc.

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That is really very cool Matt! Lot of effort invested in that.



Thank you for sharing your work.
 
I don't really mind that boat ore shape, but the handle seems just a little fat for its size, and you coulda left some wood sticking up above the eye ( it would help pith stability since the eye is so shallow )
Other than that, it's not bad 👍
 
I consider that an Obj De Arte first then a hatchet and a great job. I have seen knives made from files/rasps but this is a first.
Keep up the good work!

Rick
 
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Nicely done, only thing I will say is save yourself the trouble with the metal wedge next time. In this case I can see the crack in the handle that has formed from driving in the metal wedge. They aren't generally necessary, but if you do find you want or need one I believe installing them at more of an angle so it forms an X with the wooden wedge can help with preventing the crack in the handle. Personally I've yet to need one in a hang, but that's not to say I never will.
 
My compliments! The lovely surface pattern on these (plus actual utility) ought to generate a line up of enthusiastic fisherman clamouring to get one of these. Fish bonker, fin slicer, head chopper, gutting too, conversation piece etc.
 
I love the look of file made knives and i love what youve done with this rasp!
 
I'm a knife guy,alright. Axes don't usually do it for me. This one does.
Great overall dimensions and looks. I like the handle size. I'd be proud
to own that axe. Bravo!
 
Glad to see that everyone seems to be liking it so far. It can be encouraging to get outside perspectives on ones work, especially to see that others deem it of some value or quality. Glad you found an axe that you can appreciate to a degree severtecher!
 
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