Full tang pack axe {sheath added}

[BenR.T.]

So I finally got a heat treat oven large enough to do some full tang axes and hawks,
this is the first one all finished up! It is 11" oal, 3.125" cutting edge, and the head is 5.250" long.
The steel is L6 saw steel at .135" thick.
The handle is horse stall mat, with ss tubes.
I plan on doing some different models, let me know what you think.

 

[Sagewood]

Very nice work, I'm liking those handles. :thumbup:

 

[culpritish]

Nice work! Looks mighty handy as well!
How much????

 

[coloradowildman]

That's an interesting hatchet Ben, thanks for sharing.

 

[Storm Crow]

Looks quite practical to me!

 

[BenR.T.]

Thanks guys!
Pm sent culpritish.

 

[JB12]

I don't know if you can call an axe sexy, but to me it seems just that! It's something I could see being held by a female assassin in a hollywood movie.
One suggestion would be to sharpen the back edge? Or maybe not?

 

[Dusty One]

Great looking pack axe.....Nice work !

 

[TwinStick]

Awesome work ! Do those handles ever break down ? Or leave a black residue on the hand when using & sweating ect ? Just curious.

 

[messer454]

Awesome. PM Sent

 

[euroross]

How much does this little guy weigh? I'd also like to know a little bit more about horse stall Matt, how well does it hold up? Thanks!

 

[BenR.T.]

I haven't done any long term testing on the horse stall mat, but so far it seems fairly durable.
It is pretty light, I don't have a postal scale so can't give you an exact weight, sorry.
I plan on doing lots of styles, and yes there will be spikes!

 

[tundratrader]

Looks like a great hatchet.

 

[Pipeman]

Very nice little axe Ben. The horse stall mat will be great for shock and should hang in there forever. It's being used on all the cutting comp knives pretty much.

Best regards

Robin

 

[BenR.T.]

I just weighed it, and it comes in at 17.4 oz.
I know everyone wants THICKER but this L6 is plenty tough at this thickness, and much lighter!

 

[Pipeman]

I just weighed it, and it comes in at 17.4 oz.
I know everyone wants THICKER but this L6 is plenty tough at this thickness, and much lighter!

I agree Ben, sawmill blades are made with some amazing steel, tougher than nails ;-))) I made a small axe from just over
1/8th millsaw blade, I tested the edge by smashing 5 Deer leg bones to pieces, no rolled edge, no dulling, no nothing. Great steel.

Regards

Robin

 

[AntCaps]

Very slick, I think that would be a very usefull tool.
You do great work.
Looking forward to seeing more.
Anthony

 

[BenR.T.]

Sheath pics added!

 

[Cutshaw]

That looks awesome!

 

[Liam Ryan]

Little full tang axes are my favourite, and yours is especially well designed.