Sneak Preview - Nessmuk Hatchet

[JK Knives]

Made the pattern this morning!

Specs:

12" overall
6" from edge to edge
3 1/4" cutting edges
3/16" thick O1 steel

 

[Rebel Nimrod]

How does the steel handle effect the balance of this verses a traditional wood handled one?

Glad to see this coming to life!

 

[JK Knives]

How does the steel handle effect the balance of this verses a traditional wood handled one?

Glad to see this coming to life!

I drill a ton of holes in the handle area to balance it out.

Something like this on the DBH.

 

[mykel m]

I like the straight top & extended beards.:thumbup:

 

[JK Knives]

I like the straight top & extended beards.:thumbup:

I think it has a "cleaner" look than the first one.

 

[outdoorsfan]

Will this one have the atypical grinds like the Nessmuk version?

 

[JK Knives]

Will this one have the atypical grinds like the Nessmuk version?

That`s what I`m thinking.

 

[cbwoods67]

Oh boy.

 

[jds1]

Would you consider a 3/8" dip in the top for a slight bow tie effect?

Jeff

 

[mqqn]

I drill a ton of holes in the handle area to balance it out.

Something like this on the DBH.

Super sKeletonization™ !!

best

mqqn

 

[1066vik]

looks good, John!

 

[grunt soldier]

I'm digging it!!

 

[missafossa1]

Nice but is the hammer side flat too or does it have a wider striking surface?

 

[grunt soldier]

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