Had a bunch of inquiries to make tomahawks etc... Being always behind on orders ive never really had the time,  but figured I better stop putting it off and at least try one.  

I had a old 32 oz. ball peen laying around the shop for years, and only occasionally use it.  So I figured it would be a good candidate for a "tomahawk".   I wanted to make one that had a bit of a Norse/Viking flare, so when forging I drew it out top/bottom to have the points at the cutting edges.  Not really sure if this would be called bearded or lugged... what ever you wish to call it I can attest it is very effective as the "points" bit me a few times!

Any how,  this hammer head made a real big 'hawk,  really more of a small axe.  Cutting edge is just over 5" and shaves easily.  It was a fun project and I have a sack full of large ball peens in bound for more.  think im going to do the next one without a spike, and a single bottom "lug".

Some quick cell phone pics, obviosly everything but the cutting edge is as forged.

Nice!

That thing looks wicked.  I don't know why everybody on here is on axes and hawks all of a sudden, but I like it.  Only thing is it is adding to the already long list of things I want to learn how to do.  Walnut or stained hickory?  I'm guessing hickory, but either way I like it.

thanks,  the handle is stained Hickory.  Im looking fwd. to making more, have a sack full of ball peens on the way.

Very nice Matt. I just cracked the eye on my first attempt at a hawk. It was wraped and welded and I was trying to get it all straight. I am glad yours turned out so nice and that you shared it here. Thanks.

Chris

im going to make or order a drift for the next ones... They will have a larger dia. tapered shaft.

Very nice!

Good stuff!  

looking fwd. to my drift getting here... have heads on standby!

Like I said before, very cool!

this one is headed to KS, going to make a few more but with tapered handles etc...

I like it!

Hi Matt, that's cool!

I have a drift..... have not used it yet!!!!!

Steve
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Potomac Forge
W.F. Moran Museum & Foundation

I need to order mine,  or may just make it,  can you measure yours and send me the dimensions??

That IS a beauty of an axe.    
I can see where more meat in the handle might be a good idea tho..?

oh there is no doubt more handle would be a plus,  I just wanted to bang this one out quick to even see If i wanted to make anohter.  I will be making more, but with traditional "tapered" hawk handles.

Matt, I sent you some messages on your web address about my drift.

Steve
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Potomac Forge
W.F. Moran Jr. Museum & Foundation