Latest 1045 forged Spike Hawk

[butchesforge]

Here is a spike hawk I forged from a 1" square piece of 1045--Thanks for looking --Regards Butch

 

[Hengelo_77]

That's a nice hawk!
The handle kools like it is made out of maple, does it take use/abuse like hickory or ash do?

 

[butchesforge]

That's a nice hawk!
The handle kools like it is made out of maple, does it take use/abuse like hickory or ash do?

I wouldn't think so,but everybody likes the looks of the curly maple,and thanks-Regards Butch

 

[BChou-E29]

Very nice hawk. I love curly maple for hafts when its stained. How does 1045 perform? Do you find it to be too soft or just right for a hawk?

 

[Burton Harruff]

Another nice one!

 

[Stuart Willis]

Nice one,Butch

 

[butchesforge]

Very nice hawk. I love curly maple for hafts when its stained. How does 1045 perform? Do you find it to be too soft or just right for a hawk?

I think 1045 is a good choice for a hawk,you usually don't need any higher carbon steel.I have used 4140 but they forge about the same and are similar as to carbon content --Thanks fellas for all your comments----Regards