Inspired by Lin's Axes

[akaboomer]

I have wanted to forge an axe or hatchet since I started forging. So with Lin's recent work in mind and having tried a couple times I fired up the forge to try again. I used a chunk of mild steel to start with, 1"X2"X5". I forged the body out like Lin showed in his post then wrapped it, inserted a bit of 5160 and set the weld.
 
 

It cuts better than any axe I have used before and I am having fun chopping with this thing. Let me know what you think.

Chris

[Lamey]

good stuff right there!

[kbaknife]

Slick, dude!
You guys have elevated Trad Gang knives to another level.
My hat is off to both of you.

[Steve Nuckels]

Chris.......
That is fantastic........
Impressive......

Steve
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W.F. Moran Jr. Museum & Foundation

[ymountainman]

That is a serious axe! Excellent work!

[Kevin Evans]

I am impressed!!!!!!!!          

[akaboomer]

Thanks guys. I had fun forging this and am actually enjoying using it to clean up around my property after a witer storm left a huge mess.

Chris

[D.Ellis]

That's great work!
Darcy

[akaboomer]

Thanks guys. I had fun forging this and am actually enjoying using it to clean up around my property after a witer storm left a huge mess.

Chris

[Lin Rhea]

It takes nerve and persistence to make these things but you certainly succeeded. It really turned out great.

[ron w]

 Looks fantastic!!

[4est trekker]

Nice work, to say the least, Chris!  That's something to be proud of there!  

[Doug Campbell]

Good stuff Chris, I like it!

[Rusty Snuffers]

Well done, Chris!

[allen newberry]

Looks great!

[akaboomer]

Thanks guys. I have had projects that were a fun process to make. This is the first one that the fun continued after the project was done. If you get a chance to try one do it, it's fun.............

Chris

[Trapper Rob]

Looks good