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Title: Hunters belt axe
Post by: srtben on May 18, 2011, 09:53:00 PM

Every once in a while I will cut out axe head in the midst of all the knives, and I slowly work on it as a side project. Here is one of those that just really came together nicely imho.
The head is L6 saw steel, hafted on an a rustic piece of hickory w/ 2 peened brass pins. The sheath has artificial sinew flemish twist cordage, and an elk antler toggle.
This thing is very light and would make  a great bowyer's or trappers axe.
let me know what you think!

 (http://i1023.photobucket.com/albums/af354/srtben/KNIVES/P5160656.jpg)

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 (http://i1023.photobucket.com/albums/af354/srtben/KNIVES/P5160660.jpg)

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 (http://i1023.photobucket.com/albums/af354/srtben/KNIVES/P5160662.jpg)

 (http://i1023.photobucket.com/albums/af354/srtben/P5160661.jpg)

Title: Re: Hunters belt axe
Post by: Horner on May 18, 2011, 10:20:00 PM

That is AWESOME!!!!!!  First one I have ever seen with sinew. NICE!!!!

Title: Re: Hunters belt axe
Post by: L. Harris on May 18, 2011, 10:20:00 PM

Wow! Thats nice!!

Title: Re: Hunters belt axe
Post by: Ragnarok Forge on May 19, 2011, 01:20:00 AM

Nice.  I like the rustic look and overall feel.

Title: Re: Hunters belt axe
Post by: Idahomike251 on May 19, 2011, 09:19:00 AM

Ben, Looks fantastic! Well done.

Title: Re: Hunters belt axe
Post by: GWV on May 19, 2011, 11:39:00 AM

Good job!

Title: Re: Hunters belt axe
Post by: SveinD on May 19, 2011, 01:41:00 PM

Wow!!!

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Post by: TheBigRedArcher on May 19, 2011, 04:28:00 PM

SWEEEEEEET!

Title: Re: Hunters belt axe
Post by: MTArrowLauncher on May 19, 2011, 04:59:00 PM

That's awesome, I woulkd sure carry it  :thumbsup:

Fin

Title: Re: Hunters belt axe
Post by: Steve Nuckels on May 19, 2011, 08:26:00 PM

Whoa!  I'm likin that!  Very nice work!

Steve
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Potomac Forge

Title: Re: Hunters belt axe
Post by: Keefer on May 22, 2011, 08:15:00 PM

I think I would look good holding that in my hand....Great Job you have a God given Talent !  :thumbsup:

Title: Re: Hunters belt axe
Post by: mulie on May 22, 2011, 08:42:00 PM

I think that is awesome.  Is the head secured with anything other than brass pins?  Is it for using or mainly decor?
Thanks

Title: Re: Hunters belt axe
Post by: srtben on May 23, 2011, 09:12:00 AM

I wouldn't fall a tree with it, but it would work great for skinning or making a bow. It only has the brass pins, but two 1/4" brass pins are pretty strong, the weak point would be the wood, just like on any axe.

Title: Re: Hunters belt axe
Post by: johnis on May 23, 2011, 06:30:00 PM

Yeah i like it!!!

Title: Re: Hunters belt axe
Post by: Sheepshooter on May 23, 2011, 09:17:00 PM

Nice!!