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Title: Modern Tomahawk {The Peregrine}
Post by: srtben on August 01, 2013, 01:07:00 AM
I just finished up this hawk tonight. This is the first full tang hawk I have done, and I am very pleased with how it came out.
I did a wip on it if you are interested in seeing the process... Full tang axes and hawk {WIP} (http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php/1087103-Full-tang-axes-and-hawk-WIP)
I have to give credit to Daniel Winkler for the bungee retention idea on the sheath, it is a simple but very functional way of locking the hawk in place.
The Steel is 4140, with an OAL of 11", a head length of 5 1/4", and a cutting edge that is 2 7/8" long.
Let me know what you guys think.

 (http://i1023.photobucket.com/albums/af354/srtben/Axes/IMG_3188.jpg) (http://s1023.photobucket.com/user/srtben/media/Axes/IMG_3188.jpg.html)

 (http://i1023.photobucket.com/albums/af354/srtben/Axes/IMG_3192.jpg) (http://s1023.photobucket.com/user/srtben/media/Axes/IMG_3192.jpg.html)

 (http://i1023.photobucket.com/albums/af354/srtben/Axes/IMG_3198.jpg) (http://s1023.photobucket.com/user/srtben/media/Axes/IMG_3198.jpg.html)

 (http://i1023.photobucket.com/albums/af354/srtben/Axes/IMG_3187.jpg) (http://s1023.photobucket.com/user/srtben/media/Axes/IMG_3187.jpg.html)

 (http://i1023.photobucket.com/albums/af354/srtben/Axes/IMG_3194.jpg) (http://s1023.photobucket.com/user/srtben/media/Axes/IMG_3194.jpg.html)

 (http://i1023.photobucket.com/albums/af354/srtben/Axes/IMG_3197.jpg) (http://s1023.photobucket.com/user/srtben/media/Axes/IMG_3197.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Modern Tomahawk {The Peregrine}
Post by: tippit on August 01, 2013, 08:13:00 AM
Ben,
I'm impressed with the variety of your work    :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Modern Tomahawk {The Peregrine}
Post by: tomsm44 on August 01, 2013, 08:39:00 AM
Very nice Ben.  What finish did you put on the head?  Also, let me know how the 4140 does on a hawk.  I have some of that but wasn't sure how it'd hold up on a cutting tool with that low of a carbon content.  If it performs well, I'd love to see your heat treat method.
Title: Re: Modern Tomahawk {The Peregrine}
Post by: Lamey on August 01, 2013, 08:42:00 AM
one of the better "combat" hawks ive seen, good job indeed!
Title: Re: Modern Tomahawk {The Peregrine}
Post by: JMR on August 01, 2013, 01:58:00 PM
I think that is my favorite full tang hawk ever! It looks awesome!
Title: Re: Modern Tomahawk {The Peregrine}
Post by: chinook907 on August 02, 2013, 12:31:00 PM
Real nice.
Title: Re: Modern Tomahawk {The Peregrine}
Post by: srtben on August 02, 2013, 07:07:00 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by tippit:
Ben,
I'm impressed with the variety of your work     :thumbsup:  
Thanks Jeff! I think I have ADD sometimes, I get a design in my head and can't get it out until I make it. Kitchen, tactical, hunting, I like 'em all!

Thanks for the kind words guys, I think I might do one up with curly maple scales here soon!
Title: Re: Modern Tomahawk {The Peregrine}
Post by: Keith Zimmerman on August 03, 2013, 09:45:00 PM
Love it!!
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