Full tang axes and hawk {WIP}

[BenR.T.]

Here is a short Instagram video I made of a Peregrine messing up a coffee can. I need to find some bigger things to destroy!
If you can, follow me on Instagram as well, I put a lot of WIP pics up there.

http://s1023.photobucket.com/user/s...-31BBE9952BB1-77032-00002AC2F36517D3.mp4.html

 

[Mossyhorn]

It's impressive that it easily slices into that old stump too. Your design will be a hit Ben.

 

[BenR.T.]

I just finished the Prototype up tonight. The green one is totally done, the Nat canvas one still needs the scales epoxied on.

 

[BenR.T.]

I finally got a chance to get started on the bearded axes.

Drilling 3/8" thick laser hardened carbon steel, fun stuff!! : )


Grind like CRAZY!


Bevels roughen in. The beard will be sharp on these as well.


Here is a variant I am calling the Valkyrie.

 

[chad2]

these are some mean lookin axes you got goin here nice work man!

 

[BenR.T.]

Thanks chad2.

 

[adubbz]

These things are AWESOME lookin'!!! I like em a lot!

ps. what's your instagram name?

 

[BenR.T.]

These things are AWESOME lookin'!!! I like em a lot!

ps. what's your instagram name?

Thanks.
It's brtbladeworks

 

[BenR.T.]

I am making some more progress on the big guys.

My brother gave me a hand heat treating them over the weekend. I bought a bigger vertical kiln just for these.

They are through hardened, and tempered. I then spring tempered the tang for maximum toughness.

Here is one all ready for final glue up.

 

[RoyalM]

Glad I stumbled on this thread. Excellent looking yes and hawks. Keep up the good work.