hawk i just finished up

[atakach]

I forged this from a billet of 700+ layers of 1080,1018,w1, and nickle wire. The nickle wire was coiled around 1080, but there isn't enough in there to effect the cutting ability.

This is a wrap around style hawk, i used a hawk drift to open the eye up and give it a taper, so the handle is just a friction fit. It is not permenatley fixed, to allow disassembly for transporting, or to replace a broken handle.

It measures 15 1/2'' over all. The head is 6 3/4'' to the back of the eye, and the cutting edge is about 2 3/4''.

The hawk is hafted in curly maple, and has a hand rubbed oil finish.

 

[Pipeman]

I was looking at your hawk over on the for sale forum, beautiful blade, love the steel. Pretty much my favourite profile.

Best regards

Robin

 

[Stuart Willis]

Sweet!!!

 

[amroc]

I'm so glad to have been able to see your progress in the last few years. I bought the charred osage handle knife from you awhile back, and have loved your designs.

Great hawk! Of course you have to post it while I've been looking at getting a hawk. Now I'm really drooling.

Greg

 

[pullrich]

A handsome hawk, well done

 

[atakach]

I'm so glad to have been able to see your progress in the last few years. I bought the charred osage handle knife from you awhile back, and have loved your designs.

Great hawk! Of course you have to post it while I've been looking at getting a hawk. Now I'm really drooling.

Greg

yes remember that one greg, glad you enjoy!!! dont think i have used any osage since, gonna have to dig some out

thanks again

 

[Zanuha]

Awesome damascus there, I didn't know you could make it yourself.
Also, why not drill a hole through the head and screw it in the handle for a more reliable fit?

 

[Dusty One]

Very nice looking piece...........

 

[atakach]

thanks fellas