The "Hatch-ling"!

[Karl B. Andersen]

I'll call it the "Hatch-ling" because it's not really quite a full grown-up Hatchet - yet.
I had been wanting to make a few hatchets for some time, and after seeing Ray Richard's tutorial a short time ago, I was inspired to carry through with it.
As well, I had been wanting to fulfill some Sterling Silver wire inlay as well, so this gave me the perfect canvas for both!
I left the head, which I forged out of my 1 inch square 5160, slightly unfinished by leaving some of the heat treating scale and scratches.
The haft is curyl maple - of course.
This head was fully hardened for use as a pounding instrument as well. The high temp back-draw should leave it just right.
My hat is off to those who make these frequently.
It challenged me from the get-go and offered me quite a mental exercise!

 

[quietmike]

Absolutely beautiful! Nice work.

 

[COAL CREEK FORGE]

WOW,that sterling silver inlay and curly maple go together very nicely,Oustanding job on the head also Karl

 

[buffalobulldog]

Beautiful work!

 

[Dusty One]

That is some very fine looking work . Do like the inlays.

 

[Venice Will]

That's a fabulous piece...two questions come to mind -

#1 - can you post the spec's?

#2 - the lesser question is...are you planning on sellin'er? ...if so, email me!

 

[Karl B. Andersen]

That's a fabulous piece...two questions come to mind -

#1 - can you post the spec's?

#2 - the lesser question is...are you planning on sellin'er? ...if so, email me!

#1. From poll to bit's cutting edge - 5 1/2".
Length of cutting edge - 2".
Overall length - 10".

#2. I sort of did this with ME in mind. Along the lines of my first Journeyman Smith knife, I kept that one as well.
The next head is forged and laying on the bench! I have tons of handle ideas and "themes" as well, for the inlay.
My requests for these is greater than I had anticipated!
My contact info is in my profile if you want to get on board.