Octagonal Handle, Jersey Head Finished - Picture Heavy

[SkogKniv]

Got some VERY nice Octagonal handles from handlehouse. Just request the service in the order comment box.

Worked the handle some, getting the fit,

Fit done, wedge drove home,

Alignment near perfect,

Nice and oily,

Glamor,

This was a few days later, when I finally got to the edge work,


I Did a lot of removal on the bit for this one. Made it a thinner bit. I also blued this head, it just felt right with that nice handle.

I am very pleased with this one. Looking forward to swinging it.

 

[scruffuk]

Gorgeous work!!

 

[jwaj]

Beautiful! Everything looks great.

 

[FortyTwoBlades]

Absolutely beautiful! :thumbup:

 

[coreboy]

i'm jealous. nice work.

 

[trailmaker]

Nice!

 

[Square_peg]

Holy crap! Well done.

Glamor,

That's the money shot for me. Really sexy curves in that haft. Just wonderfully done from top to bottom. You should be proud.

 

[Blunt Forged Edge]

Superbly outstanding!

 

[omniviking]

Very nice

 

[cattledog]

Hey Skog:
Me thinks you enjoy photoing as much as making an axe purdy!
I would wipe that one off when your done beating on it.

 

[made2cut]

Fantastic job, gives me something to work towards.

 

[OutdoorEnvy]

Nice man. I really like the handle on that one. Really a great job on it.

 

[wildmike]

Sweet!!!

 

[Double Ott]

FRICK'N SAVAGE Nice workmanship Skog!

Double Ott

 

[rwn2000]

nice work, Skogniv.

This might be a stupid question but what are the 2 holes drilled vertical in the handle for? Also, do you put wood glue on teh wedge before setting it?

randy

 

[A Visitor]

Got some VERY nice Octagonal handles from handlehouse. Just request the service in the order comment box.

Thanks for the tip. They look awesome.

 

[Bridger]

Well, that's all the motivation I need to get started on this.

I just got a nice piece of ash for the handle and some walnut for a nice contrasting dark wedge.

You should get out there and start chopping. I'd like to know what to expect with these mysterious circle N axes. I hope they are of decent quality since I'd hate to go through all the trouble of hanging it and it not be a performer. That handle looks absolutely awesome. I haven't decided between and straight or curved handle on mine yet, but that beauty sure makes a solid argument to go for a curved handle.

 

[SkogKniv]

nice work, Skogniv.

This might be a stupid question but what are the 2 holes drilled vertical in the handle for? Also, do you put wood glue on teh wedge before setting it?

randy

Sorry man, but I have no idea what drilled holes you are talking about. There are no drilled holes in the handle.

I put a little linseed oil on the wedge before I drive it home. It stops the wedge from shaving on the way in. Makes a nice tight fit.

 

[Bridger]

nice work, Skogniv.

This might be a stupid question but what are the 2 holes drilled vertical in the handle for?

randy

Those are the points where the handle was mounted in a machine for shaping.

 

[SkogKniv]

Well, that's all the motivation I need to get started on this.


I just got a nice piece of ash for the handle and some walnut for a nice contrasting dark wedge.



You should get out there and start chopping. I'd like to know what to expect with these mysterious circle N axes. I hope they are of decent quality since I'd hate to go through all the trouble of hanging it and it not be a performer. That handle looks absolutely awesome. I haven't decided between and straight or curved handle on mine yet, but that beauty sure makes a solid argument to go for a curved handle.

My second to last youtube video I take one of these heads out for some use. I just took a little video of use, but I and my friend did a lot of chopping with it. The edge held up like a champ. After some good hard use, the edge was still popping hairs. Good steel for sure. No worries.