Ryan Weeks/Loriendesign Hatchet Jack V2.0

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After spending time with Hatchet Jack V1.0, Ryan and I decided on some changes.

-The haft was straightened out a little bit and the hammer poll was pulled out a little. The finger hole was enlarged, as was the cutting edge, which also was straightened a bit at the upper point which should help it throw, and stick, a little better;) It should also be useful for other woodworking things, at the expense of giving up a little in the fleshing/skinning department.

-I reshaped the finger grooves a little, and in behind the beard. The grooves are a little more consistent now, and slightly better situated.

-This version is designed for either full length scales, (my preference) or one hand's worth as pictured. The original was full handle only.

-The material is 1095 this time, instead of A2 and it's a little thinner stock. Ryan is known for the sweet hamon he is able to produce, and we felt it was important to provide a material that can be differentially hardened. The first version was just a little too hefty for its size. If you're gonna have a compact hatchet, it should be just heavy enough to do its job. Extra, unneeded grams are extra and unneeded, so they gotta go.

-Dimension-wise, V2.0 is a little longer. Not by much, though.

-I removed the jimping from the butt of the handle. I can't remember why, but I prefer it with jimping, so I don't know what I was thinking:rolleyes:



What do you think?




This is the first version;

 
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Ryan knows for sure, but it looks like desert ironwood to me
 
I haven't a clue on needed improvements.

Lorien, show us version 1.0 and what you guys decided to change on 2.0.

Yes, it looks clean, but I'm a rookie in the woods. Educate me. :D

EDIT: Thank you for the detailed comparo!

Coop
 
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Thanks for detailing the changes - they were subtle enough to elude my initial quick look. I like it a whole bunch and congratulate you both. What are the dimensions? Is there meant to be a run of these, or is it a one-off design?
 
Firstly, thank you all for your kind comments! They are greatly appreciated :)

I should be getting one of these at some point, at which time I'll get some footage to show the rationale behind its design/features.

Roger, I do believe there will be a run of 10-15. I'm not sure how many are already spoken for, but if anyone has an interest, let me know and I'll talk to Ryan about it.

This hatchet is a little over 10" tall and 6" wide overall. The cutting edge should be a little over 4".
 
Very futuristic.
 
Win Heger said:
You and Ryan are quite team, this looks great!!
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We are, Win! I greatly enjoy working with Ryan. We have been working together for a number of years, and things just get better and better.
One of these days I hope to buy him a beer or four.
 
Nice looking pieces!
I prefer #2 by a little bit, but the choke-up point on the half behind the beard looks uncomfortable without scales.
Not sure what function the jimping provides, and would likely be a spot for rust to start, so I prefer without.
 
That is some good, you!

V2.0 just sings to me. I got to play with that folder, too. Noice!
 
Hatchet Jack V2.0 blanks are back from the machinist!

I've had some really exciting projects occur over the years, but this one in particular is one of the most exciting. In large part due to the fact that it was quite different than designing a knife, and we've redesigned and refined something that was pretty neat to begin with. It's a challenge!

Ryan Weeks is one of the first guys I worked directly with, and every project he takes on, he absolutely slays. Our co-labs just get better and better with practice, experience and success.




 
Outstanding!
How many blanks did you have cut?
 
something like 12 or 15 if memory serves
 
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