Hawk

[JK Knives]

Urban Hawk

Specs:
11 1/2" overall
5" wide head
3 1/2" cutting edge
1/4" thick O1 steel
24 oz.
Oak handles
Hollow brass pins

 

[BenR.T.]

Great design and execution! Where were you able to find the wide O1? I have been trying to find some wide stock for a few hawks and am having a hard time.

 

[JK Knives]

Great design and execution! Where were you able to find the wide O1? I have been trying to find some wide stock for a few hawks and am having a hard time.

McMaster-Carr. They carry it up to 10" wide.

 

[tedinatl]

Very nicely done, Sir! Quick question - to what hardness do you temper the head on an axe like that? 56-ish?

 

[JK Knives]

Very nicely done, Sir! Quick question - to what hardness do you temper the head on an axe like that? 56-ish?

Thank you. I go 54-55

 

[tedinatl]

Thanks for the info. I'll have to try making one of these at some point soon...

 

[Jerry Busse]

Very cool John!!! :thumbup:

Nice graceful lines!

Love your work! :thumbup:

Jerry

 

[JK Knives]

Very cool John!!! :thumbup:

Nice graceful lines!

Love your work! :thumbup:

Jerry

Thank you!

 

[echo-7]

He's right

 

[ouporblowup]

howdy from illinois buddy

that thing is a beauty man

ooo