Hand Axe

[Lin Rhea]

This is just a very small hand axe. The head is of mild steel with a welded 5160 bit. I carved the handle from kiln dried hickory. It's 12 inches from top of head to end of handle and the cutting edge is 3 inches. Great for deer processing and light wood cutting. I'll be making another one a size bigger soon for one of our TG members. Getting some practice.      
 

[srtben]

Very nice work Lin, that handle has great curves!

[2treks]

Perfect!
Well done.

[ymountainman]

I love Axes!

[Steve Nuckels]

Very nice!

Lin, your forging skills are top notch!

Steve
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W.F. Moran Foundation

[caleb0100]

Awesome!
That'd be great for hiking/camping!

[Soonerlongbow]

Very nice Lin!

[Lin Rhea]

Thanks

Making the weld
 

[kbaknife]

Well, your practice is paying off, Lin.
That is quite admirable.
Forging one of those would make a great video.

[Jack Guard]

Nice.  Great pic at the anvil too.