Railroad Spike Hawk

[butchesforge]

These dang little things are a pain in the a$$ to make,I mess up 3 to get one good one.There is not too much material to work with,a lot of people will use the head to make the blade,but then it dosnt look a rr spike--Thanks for looking---Regards Butch

 

[COAL CREEK FORGE]

Very Nice :thumbup:

 

[butchesforge]

Very Nice :thumbup:

Thanks,good to hear, from a craftsman like yourself:thumbup:Regards Butch

 

[69_knives]

I like it.

 

[Keith Montgomery]

I think it looks great.

 

[Nowicki]

Nice.:thumbup:
Did you upset the end before you started???

 

[MRpink]

very good looking!

 

[butchesforge]

Nice.:thumbup:
Did you upset the end before you started???

Yep,I got it real upset,you have to upset to get enough material for the blade,then slit and drift the eye,then spread the blade----Thanks,you did a good job on the ballpein you posted by the way----Best Regards Butch

 

[butchesforge]

Thanks for the comments:thumbup:Regards Butch

 

[Nowicki]

Yep,I got it real upset,you have to upset to get enough material for the blade,then slit and drift the eye,then spread the blade----Thanks,you did a good job on the ballpein you posted by the way----Best Regards Butch

I figured as much. I might have to try one that way. Thanks It was my first ball peen.

Larry

 

[T.A.DAVISON]

Pretty cool - you did good. - :thumbup:

TAD



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[Dusty One]

I really like those very unique !
Great looking work...

 

[Samurai Stu]

First class. A tricky job, I imagine

 

[jim moyer]

Nice package.

 

[TekSec]

That is really nice! I have been wanting to try one of these, I hope that mine turns out half that great!

 

[butchesforge]

Thanks again fellas for all the positive comments,this one just came out better then usual:thumbup:Best Regards Butch

 

[fortney]

Hi,

How is the blade secured to the handle?

F

 

[butchesforge]

Hi,

How is the blade secured to the handle?

F

The usual,a tapered friction fit,tapered eye and tapered handle,teardrop shape--Regards Butch
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