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I like making miniatures for a challenge- usually they are knives, but I decided to change it up this time! They may not be very practical, but I think they're cool anyway
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Both of the heads are made from 1/4" thick 440C, and the handles are G-10. The hatchet is convex ground with a slightly rounded, flat striking area on the back of the head and a satin finish. The axe is based on the classic "fireman's axe" pattern- it is convexed both towards the blade and spike, and has a semi- mirror finish.
Although these are display pieces, they are still sharp- I convexed the blades to a zero edge and buffed them, and the spike has a nice point. The handles were fitted by hand and then epoxied into place. My maker's mark is scrimshawed into the handles and filled in with enamel paint.
Thanks for looking!
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Both of the heads are made from 1/4" thick 440C, and the handles are G-10. The hatchet is convex ground with a slightly rounded, flat striking area on the back of the head and a satin finish. The axe is based on the classic "fireman's axe" pattern- it is convexed both towards the blade and spike, and has a semi- mirror finish.
Although these are display pieces, they are still sharp- I convexed the blades to a zero edge and buffed them, and the spike has a nice point. The handles were fitted by hand and then epoxied into place. My maker's mark is scrimshawed into the handles and filled in with enamel paint.
Thanks for looking!
