Iraquois "Belly Ripper" Tomahawk

Kentucky · Nov 2, 2010

This was an actual type of tomahawk that was popular with the iraquois indians. Called a "belly ripper" for obvious reasons. Not a camp or hunting hawk, just a weapon plain and simple. This one has a curly maple haft and a wrought iron fileworked cap. Also a heart in the blade motif.

Silas · Nov 2, 2010

My belly hurts just looking at it.

Jenner 515 · Nov 2, 2010

That's beautiful! What an artist you are.

omniviking · Nov 2, 2010

very gruesome.

butchesforge · Nov 2, 2010

Wicked Phillip,nice looking piece:thumbup::thumbup:Regards Butch

Kentucky · Nov 2, 2010

Thanks guys :thumbup:

pullrich · Nov 2, 2010

I love what you did with the handle, what a beautiful piece of wood! Wicked axe for certain.

Chris John · Nov 3, 2010

HI Kentucky .
Magic as usual .
What steel did you decide to use on this one
Chris

Dusty One · Nov 3, 2010

Very nice work....Great lookin piece....

hawkhead · Nov 3, 2010

That's one of the meanest looking hawks ever.

A.L. · Nov 3, 2010

That's a good looking - although nasty - hawk!

Kentucky · Nov 3, 2010

Chris John said:
HI Kentucky .
Magic as usual .
What steel did you decide to use on this one
Chris

This one was forged from a bar of steel that's around 1070. Thanks guys.

Stuart Willis · Nov 3, 2010

Nice one Phil. The belly ripper looks like it would work very well.

RZombie · Nov 5, 2010

Howdy all. Brand new here on the forum. That is a cool 'hawk. I'm fairly new to tomahawks and looking to learn more about them. Looks like i've come to the right place. Thats beautiful work Kentucky.