Forged leaf spring integral hatchet Estwing inspired

[cardman]

Up for sale my first integral handled hatchet. The hatchet was made from a large truck spring forged to shape and ground finish, 16" total length, poll is 2 1/4" wide and 3/4" thick, blade is 4 1/2" wide, weighs about 3lbs. The entire axe is heat treated, the blade is 55 RC and the neck and handle was torch tempered to around 40 for toughness. The handle scales are orange g10 with 3 1/4 stainless steel pins and 3/4" stainless lanyard tube. The sheath is made from 7oz leather dyed black with orange stitching. Price is $300 includes shipping with insurance, PayPal only US only.

DSC05042 by smith_ts625, on Flickr

DSC05045 by smith_ts625, on Flickr

DSC05044 by smith_ts625, on Flickr

 

[john dinunno]

Very nice job!

 

[3fifty7]

Well done

 

[Stelth]

That is gorgeous! Well done.

 

[abcdef]

Your work makes me wish I chopped things.

 

[LG&M]

I second what everyone above posted.

 

[bwlacey]

Beautifully done!