Having some fun with the AH-1 Arrowhead

numberthree · Apr 10, 2010

Even if you were not entirely satisfied with your result, you learned a lot....

Nice post...

eonXboX360 · Apr 10, 2010

333rm said:
Great photo shoot of your new arrowheads. Keep working on your knot and tying skills, you'll figure it out in time.

Thanks! I will defiantly work on my knot/tying skill! Have a book about knots, but the stubborn i am i did not looked into it before heading outdoors

. Maybe more luck tomorrow!

1066vik said:
great way to try and figure things out - obviously practice is a good thind, but we all need that.
Don't ever regret your Falkniven - they're great blades and no one here should fault you for owning one.
good thread, maybe some other folks will chime in with their attempts at using the AH-1.
thanks!

Hahaha, You said it! Practice makes perfect... so i hope some more people will head out and try more things out! (including myself

)
Thank you!

FwdHO said:
Great picture of your A1. Can't wait to see what else comes of the AH-1. Very creative.

Thanks man!

zyhano said:
good stuff Eon :thumbup:
When you're in need of some company in the woods for some hacking and slashing let me know That'll be something different than hacking away at the dutch bladesports events...

Hahaha, I will keep that in mind

. Have been thinking about on of those outdoor events you talked about on the first bladesports event!

gundude73 said:
nice job eon, looked like a fun day :thumbup:

Thanks GD :thumbup:

Well, i think i will head out in the forest tomorrow again. Maybe i`ll bring the camera along again!

333rm · Apr 10, 2010

Recently I started tying knots in the living room while watching tv for about 30-45min every night. I've always had a decent amount of knots in my play book, but wanted to know some more specializied knots for specific situations and uses. A great book that has some really good knots related to survival is SAS Survival Handbook, by John "Lofty" Wiseman, 570 pgs. The book is "THE" book on survial and has a whole section dedicated to knots and line tying. There's even one in there that should work great for tying the AH to a shaft, the Jam Knot. The tying sessions at night REALLY helped, after about a week I had picked up about 12 new specialized knots that I can now tie with ease. Try it out, even if you only have 10-15 min every night, you'd be amazed how quick you'll pick them up.

berandom · Apr 10, 2010

Good thing ESEE named them the AH-1. Hopefully more models will come in the future!!

otis williams · Apr 10, 2010

i think they were planning another 2 arroheads, in progressively larger sizes...

tarditi · Apr 10, 2010

Part of the reason the head slid down was because you placed it in a split - next time try putting it into a notch instead.

1) Notch the shaft about 1/3 of the length of the arrowhead, notch should be a tight fit.
2) Lash wrap the shaft from the bottom of the notch downward - want about 10 TIGHT wraps. This is keeps the shaft from splitting.
3) Place the arrowhead
4) Lash the Arrowhead down past the original lashing band as tight as you can make it.
5) Have fun!

A couple tips:

1) Fire harden the end of the arrowshaft/spearshaft
2) Use wet lashing material and it will tighten as it dries
3) Consider using resin or pitch when you set your arrowhead - it's like nature's crazy glue.

JCK · Apr 10, 2010

nice work mate :thumbup:
I wouldn't say its a total fail, at least you know not what to do next time, and the forest you were in looks really nice

Doc13 · Apr 11, 2010

I agree with JCK...I'm happy to see others experimenting and enjoying the outdoors:thumbup:

Keep the pics coming.

Necrodamus · Apr 11, 2010

Look at this way, its a learning experience. Even better than that because you have shared even more of us are learning, no way thats a fail! I call that a win with somewhat questionable results. :LOL:

Awesome job thanks for the pics!

Possible suggestion, what about a sturdy reed or bamboo to hold the arrowhead, then mount the bamboo to a larger shaft.

mainewoods · Apr 11, 2010

Eonx Thanks for some idea's I got (two) I've been playing around this helps Thanks,and on the firesteel stiker Great!!

LittleSpartan · Apr 12, 2010

Eon! Very nice! At least youre learning!

I'd probably do it like this too, and secure arrow head , than tighten the pinched sides with the strands from cording I always carry around, I'm ganna try this too!

Thanks for the photos! Helped give me a better idea! And scale to the knife was awesome too! Thanks!

eonXboX360 · Apr 12, 2010

333rm said:
Recently I started tying knots in the living room while watching tv for about 30-45min every night. A great book that has some really good knots related to survival is SAS Survival Handbook, by John "Lofty" Wiseman, 570 pgs. The book is "THE" book on survial and has a whole section dedicated to knots and line tying. There's even one in there that should work great for tying the AH to a shaft, the Jam Knot. The tying sessions at night REALLY helped, after about a week I had picked up about 12 new specialized knots that I can now tie with ease. Try it out, even if you only have 10-15 min every night, you'd be amazed how quick you'll pick them up.

I have the SAS book to, just was kind of lazy to look into it. i`m more of à : give it a try yourself the first type of guy

. But that tip of practicing knots at night is great! Thanks allot!

tarditi said:
Part of the reason the head slid down was because you placed it in a split - next time try putting it into a notch instead.

1) Notch the shaft about 1/3 of the length of the arrowhead, notch should be a tight fit.
2) Lash wrap the shaft from the bottom of the notch downward - want about 10 TIGHT wraps. This is keeps the shaft from splitting.
3) Place the arrowhead
4) Lash the Arrowhead down past the original lashing band as tight as you can make it.
5) Have fun!

A couple tips:

1) Fire harden the end of the arrowshaft/spearshaft
2) Use wet lashing material and it will tighten as it dries
3) Consider using resin or pitch when you set your arrowhead - it's like nature's crazy glue.

hmm those are some good tips here :thumbup:. I might give notching the tip of the shaft a try. Thanks!

JCK said:
nice work mate
I wouldn't say its a total fail, at least you know not what to do next time, and the forest you were in looks really nice

Hahaha, yeah i guess you are right there

. It is a lesson well learned! Thank you!

Doc13 said:
I agree with JCK...I'm happy to see others experimenting and enjoying the outdoors

Keep the pics coming.

Thanks man

. When i give it an other shot i will be sure to post a update here!

Necrodamus said:
Look at this way, its a learning experience. Even better than that because you have shared even more of us are learning, no way thats a fail! I call that a win with somewhat questionable results.

Awesome job thanks for the pics!

Possible suggestion, what about a sturdy reed or bamboo to hold the arrowhead, then mount the bamboo to a larger shaft.

Hahaha well, you do have a good point. And sharing experiences is always good for you and other people. And i helps the feedback on tips/suggestions!
To bad bamboo is not really growing here in holland, and killing the bamboo plant of my girlfriend is not really gonna help me.

LittleSpartan said:
Eon! Very nice! At least youre learning!

I'd probably do it like this too, and secure arrow head , than tighten the pinched sides with the strands from cording I always carry around, I'm ganna try this too!

Thanks for the photos! Helped give me a better idea! And scale to the knife was awesome too! Thanks!

Hahaha no problem at all mate, thanks! I`m glad it gave you some ideas! Let us know how your try went!

And a little tip from me: try using a smaller stick. because mine was kind of thick i think