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Title: Speaking of axes...
Post by: Lin Rhea on June 11, 2013, 08:16:00 AM
I took an arm full of them down to Kenny Rowe to have the edges covered. I decided that I would not have this many gathered up at once ever again so I snapped a shot.

These are almost two months worth of research and developement in figuring out the forging process. I think I have it down to where I can consistently forge one of these in two or three basic looks as well as different sizes including the handles.
 (http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5334/9012435018_64e7ff0bea_z.jpg)
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Post by: Lamey on June 11, 2013, 08:19:00 AM
now that's a pile of axes!!
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Post by: srtben on June 11, 2013, 09:00:00 AM
Wow Lin, thats a big pile of cool!
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Post by: 4est trekker on June 11, 2013, 09:22:00 AM
I'm drooling! Wow, is that a great looking pile of craftsmanship, function, and hard work!
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Post by: allen newberry on June 11, 2013, 09:55:00 AM
That's a lot of hammering!  Nice to see so many in one place!
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Post by: Bladepeek on June 11, 2013, 10:54:00 AM
Nice collection!

I really like Kenny's minimalist edge guards. I made a cover for my full-sized ax and wasted a lot of leather and time covering the entire head.

Live and learn   :)
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Post by: Ric O'Shay on June 11, 2013, 12:01:00 PM
That pile looks about 4 axe handles wide. Very nice!
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Post by: Lin Rhea on June 11, 2013, 03:51:00 PM
Thank you guys.

You notice that there is a knife in the midst of the axes. I was digging around in one of my closets and saw that knife from a few years ago. It's a JS knife but not really up to par with what I was trying to do so I had it stuck away sort of hidden. I showed it to my wife and she wanted it. So, I had a sheath made for it. I think she likes it.
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Post by: akaboomer on June 11, 2013, 06:50:00 PM
Very nice display of cutting tools. I would say you have it figured out.

Chris
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Post by: kansas stik man on June 11, 2013, 08:25:00 PM
incredible lin  i have a real soft spot for axes.
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Post by: amar911 on June 11, 2013, 08:45:00 PM
Looks like the handle on one near the upper right is awfully short, Lin!  Love your axes/hatchets. The "edge protectors" look great too and are perfect for a tool that will be strapped to or carried in a pack, as opposed to being carried on my body.

Allan
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Post by: ymountainman on June 11, 2013, 09:55:00 PM
Lin nice collection!
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Post by: Roughcountry on June 17, 2013, 01:01:00 AM
That's a great picture Lin.
I love a tool that's all about function and those have it all over  :thumbsup:    :thumbsup:    :notworthy:
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Post by: 2treks on June 17, 2013, 06:28:00 AM
Cool.
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Post by: L. Bullington on June 17, 2013, 02:18:00 PM
Cool x2!