---=== Prototype Valkyrie {Belt Axe} Osage scales===--- SOLD

[BenR.T.]

Hey guys. Up for grabs is a spikeless version of my new Valkyrie Tomahawk. I think I like this version even more than the spiked one!
Just like the other version, I differentially temper these to 55rc on the edge and hammer pole, and draw them back to 47rc in the handle. This makes for an extremely durable axe. I waned to make the Proto special, so I gave it Osage scales that I did some Norse Inspired burning on and fastened it with flared copper tubes.
I gave this one a nice Chocolate brown kydex edge cover.

Here are the specs

OAL - 14.5"
Head length - 5.5"
Cutting edge - 3.75"
Steel - .250" 4140 carbon steel. Differentially tempered
Weight - 25oz
Handle - Osage Orange with flared copper tubes
Sheath - Kydex edge cover
Price - $475 + $13 Priority shipping w/ insurance
Paypal or postal money order preferred
bentendick at gmail.com

 

[RustyHammer]

WOW .. Floki approves!

 

[thales2015]

Very nice - gorgeous scales!

 

[Justintheelkhunter]

When making a long axe handle from Osage is it best to split the wood down to the appropriate size like you would a bow stave??? I'm making a 30" handle with the grain running parallel with the axe. I have a large rough cut 2"x8"x36" with good grain, but the problem lies in that will the side grain split out when using the axe. I know from making bows that I need one growth ring, but now it's on its side and is a side bend instead of a back bend. Can I just cut out a 2x4 on the table saw or do I need to spit it so that the grain is the same, not to be confused with the the growth ring.