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Title: Neo Tribal axe
Post by: srtben on May 09, 2014, 01:17:00 PM

I just finished up this one off version of my Huntsman Axe. These are my compact woods hawk/axe inspired by norse bearded axes.
This one I did something different which I think came out very cool. I gave it textured Wenge scales, with bamboo fiber cord wrap top and bottom. The wrap offers extra grip in either a choked up or power grip and is epoxy soaked for extra durability.
It has three flared copper tubes as well structural epoxy holding the scales on. I gave the exposed copper tube a nice antique patina.

The steel I used for these is L6. It is an extremely tough steel that takes a wicked sharp edge, and I think it is suited very well for hawks.
I spring tempered the tang for additional toughness.


  (http://i1023.photobucket.com/albums/af354/srtben/Axes/IMG_3892.jpg) (http://s1023.photobucket.com/user/srtben/media/Axes/IMG_3892.jpg.html)

  (http://i1023.photobucket.com/albums/af354/srtben/Axes/IMG_3893.jpg) (http://s1023.photobucket.com/user/srtben/media/Axes/IMG_3893.jpg.html)

Title: Re: Neo Tribal axe
Post by: Lin Rhea on May 09, 2014, 02:00:00 PM

This is such a nice axe. Great for the back pack.

Title: Re: Neo Tribal axe
Post by: tomsm44 on May 09, 2014, 02:47:00 PM

Every time I look at one of your axes I want one a little more.  What would one like this go for?  I may have to see if I can save up and get one.

Matt

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Post by: D.Ellis on May 09, 2014, 03:09:00 PM

Very cool! Your photography is excellent as well.
Darcy   :campfire:

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Post by: just_a_hunter on May 09, 2014, 06:12:00 PM

Way cool!

Thanks for posting...

Todd

Title: Re: Neo Tribal axe
Post by: srtben on May 15, 2014, 12:47:00 AM

Thanks very much guys!
I try and take the best photos I can, sometimes it actually works out! : )

Title: Re: Neo Tribal axe
Post by: 2Tim215 on May 17, 2014, 01:10:00 AM

Like that.

Title: Re: Neo Tribal axe
Post by: ron w on May 20, 2014, 09:24:00 PM

That is neat.......   :thumbsup:    :thumbsup:

Title: Re: Neo Tribal axe
Post by: srtben on May 21, 2014, 02:11:00 PM

Thanks guys. : )