Who makes Damascus tomahawks/axes?

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Just wondering if there's a maker out there who does that. I'm really looking for a head only, with the hole style much like the CS Vietnam Tomahawk head, but w/ a hammer poll. Something lighter will also be appreciated, as it might accompany me on a hike. BTW, what would be the best steels (generally speaking, of course) to combine for a using head? Thanks in advance.
 
Dr Jim Hrisoulas ( www.atar.com ) is doing three layer axeheads (kinda like san mai, but without pattern welding) and is well-known for his pattern welding/damascus work, you might drop him a line. Probably a little costly though.

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Lee Reeves does an outstanding little camp hatchet that is a forged tool steel edge on a mild steel back, with an Osage orange or Hickory handle. It meets your criteria for light and good. I bought one myself and have bough several for my customers who have seen mine. Best part? The price is $105.

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Wow. If only I had $950. Back to reality, who makes an AFFORDABLE tomahawk? That is, anything under $150.
 
As luck would have it, Lee just launched his website yesterday.
Lee's Site

BTW, Lee doesn't give the size on his site, and since he calls them "axes" you really have a hard time recognizing they are only about 14" long.
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[This message has been edited by GaKnife (edited 08-31-2000).]
 
Well, Lee does some really good work. Can't wait to see when they get more info on his site. No prices, either, though. Do you think he'd do a custom job?
 
Hey, Raymond makes some nice damascus axes there. Still too pricy, though. I heard/read somewhere that some guy makes damascus tomahawks and axes for under $120. But I can't remember who.
 
The best way to find out about Lee's work is to call him. A friend did his site and I'm not sure Lee is on the net himself. As I said earlier, his (single edge) hatchets are $105. I don't know about the doubles.

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