NovaAxe

[leon08]

My new project
Well, just the head for now!

For the handle I will use ash wood!
More pictures soon.
Thanks for watching!

 

[Dusty One]

That is a very nice looking head....Looking forward to seeing more pic's

 

[trailmaker]

That's absolutely beautiful. What are the dimensions and weight? Will it have specific use or is it a general purpose axe?

 

[leon08]

Is a bit of scandinavian, romanian etc. and is the first of two medium outdoor/all around axes for two brothers!
Cutting edge around 6 inch and the weight is around 1.3 pounds.

 

[Pipeman]

I love that axe Leaon, very very nice. Can't wait to see it finished.

Regards

Robin

 

[FortyTwoBlades]

I like that A LOT!

 

[HandAxeProMan]

Leaon give us lots of pictures when you finish. An interesting head that shows lots of promise.

Howard

 

[pullrich]

Lucky brothers. Well done!

 

[leon08]

Glad you like it!
I`ll come back with more photos soon as I finish it.

 

[leon08]

Back in bussines!
That`s all folks, two almoust identical bearded axes, handle burned in forge, linseed oil treatement and pictures (as I promised)

Thanks for watching!

 

[trailmaker]

Awesome Leon! Thanks for the pics, that's some good axe porn right there. Show us your future projects if you've got time.

 

[Pipeman]

Those are so nice, wish you lived closer. Thanks for the pictures Leon.

Best regards

Robin

 

[BonhamBlades]

I love good head

 

[HandAxeProMan]

Thanks for fulfilling my request for lots of pictures. Nice work! That's two head jobs rmbonham. lol.

Howard

 

[leon08]

Thank you all for your kind words and appreciation.
It seems that the owner appreciates them and wants another two, so I come back soon with news!
Have a nice Sunday!

 

[omniviking]

Very nice looks like a certain scandinavian carving axe. i like it.

 

[ScottRoush]

those are beautiful... milled/punched eyes??? what kind of steel?

 

[leon08]

Thanks, the eyes are taken from droped forged low carbon axes. The blades are 1095 carbon steel forged by me and electric welded on those eyes. After this I grind the weld and finish the general design of the axe and temper only the blade. In the end I normalize the head for 1 1/2 - 2 hours at 482 F (250 C). I must obtain a dark brown color (so the blade will not chip, but will keep a good edge).

Next time I will try to make a WIP on this procedure.