Hand forging a hawk

Raymond Richard · Nov 18, 2008

Here's a thread I started yesterday in shop talk: http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=597930

Dusty One · Nov 18, 2008

Hi Ray,
Great thread it will be nice to watch the progress, from start top finish. Your work is always top of the line, cant wait to see the end product....
All the Best !!

Liam Ryan · Nov 18, 2008

It was a shame the edge cracked after heat treat, but I still have dibs on it!
I really like the overall design of the hawk, never saw a spike like that before.

Raymond Richard · Nov 19, 2008

Liam Ryan said:
It was a shame the edge cracked after heat treat, but I still have dibs on it!
I really like the overall design of the hawk, never saw a spike like that before.

Liam, I got first dibs. I ground 3/4" off of the bit and reforged it. Other than the fact it doesn't look quite like it did it doesn't look half bad. I've got it in the oven right now. Didn't hear any cracking sounds this time.

Liam Ryan · Nov 19, 2008

That's cool, glad you were able to fix it.

Dusty One · Nov 20, 2008

Great save Ray. Turning into a real beauty !!!

Raymond Richard · Nov 24, 2008

I finally finished up this hawk. Its got a 6 1/2" head, 3 1/2" cutting edge, and just under 15".

rocketmann · Nov 24, 2008

very nice Ray.. real clean lines....:thumbup:

Dusty One · Nov 25, 2008

Ray,
Another True Beauty. Something like that is real hard to resist. Great Piece !!!
Just in time to carve up the Turkey with...