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Neo Tribal axe

Started by srtben, May 09, 2014, 01:17:00 PM

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srtben

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.




Ben Tendick

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Lin Rhea

This is such a nice axe. Great for the back pack.
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Dwyer Dauntless longbow 50 @ 28
Ben Pearson recurve 50 @ 28
Tall Tines Recurve 47@28
McCullough Griffin longbow 43@28

tomsm44

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
Matt Toms

Flatwoods Custom R/D:  64", 47@28
'66 Kodiak: 60", 55@28
Redwing Hunter:  58", 53@28
Ben Pearson 709 Hunter:  58", 47@28
Ben Pearson 709 Hunter:  58", 42@28
Hoots Recurve:  56", 42@28

D.Ellis

Very cool! Your photography is excellent as well.
Darcy   :campfire:
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67# osage selfbow
62# "Zang Hill" string follow

just_a_hunter

Way cool!

Thanks for posting...

Todd
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You'll notice the "luckiest" elk hunters have worn out boots.

srtben

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

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2Tim215

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ron w

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

Ben Tendick

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