Started a new project today "Tomahawk |
Started a new project today "Tomahawk |
Apr 29 2013, 10:29 PM
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Shovel Buster! Group: Members Posts: 130 Joined: 15-December 10 From: Castle Rock Member No.: 7,475 |
So I had some leftover 4140 moly steel laying about and thought I would make myself a tomahawk. Going for the tactical sort of look. The steel is not ideal for a blade but with a heat treat it makes for very good tool steel and I figure it will do the job just fine for a home made job. I will Duracoat it once I have it ground down and going with some micarta handles. I cut the blank out with a metal cutting band saw from a piece of 6" x 20" x 3/8" plate.
Swizz, if your interested in a blank let me know I can cut your own design if you want, it just can't be any wider than 6" |
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Apr 30 2013, 08:54 AM
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Rock Bar! Group: Members Posts: 496 Joined: 15-January 13 Member No.: 52,528 |
Very nice, what are you considering for a handle when you get to that stage?
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Apr 30 2013, 09:33 AM
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Shovel Buster! Group: Members Posts: 130 Joined: 15-December 10 From: Castle Rock Member No.: 7,475 |
most likely be a set of Micarta handles but 550 cord is also a possibility
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Apr 30 2013, 12:51 PM
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Moderator Group: Members Posts: 4,459 Joined: 25-August 09 From: way on up thar Member No.: 6,983 |
Nice! What a fun project!!
You shouldn't need to heat treat this. What type of steel is that? Typically axes and hawks are left soft for a reason. You don't want them to be brittle since they are for chopping and/or striking (not so much slicing). Sharp edge retention shouldn't be a high priority for this project. Maybe a light/minor HT but I wouldn't consider it a priority. Keep us posted on your progress. Also... check out this knifemakers forum. It is a tremendous resource: Knifemakers Network -------------------- /l ,[____], l---L-OlllllllO- ()_) ()_)--o-)_) BLACK SANDS MATTER! Very Happy CP Lifetime Member CP CORE TEAM Referral Code CE213 |
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May 1 2013, 05:09 AM
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russau Group: Members Posts: 2,841 Joined: 4-December 03 From: st.louis missouri Member No.: 43 |
4140 chrome molly steel.
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May 1 2013, 08:21 AM
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Moderator Group: Members Posts: 4,459 Joined: 25-August 09 From: way on up thar Member No.: 6,983 |
4140 chrome molly steel. oh.... not sure how I missed that in his original post. Anyway, have fun with it Andrew. I know you'll do well! -------------------- /l ,[____], l---L-OlllllllO- ()_) ()_)--o-)_) BLACK SANDS MATTER! Very Happy CP Lifetime Member CP CORE TEAM Referral Code CE213 |
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May 3 2013, 09:07 PM
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Shovel Buster! Group: Members Posts: 130 Joined: 15-December 10 From: Castle Rock Member No.: 7,475 |
So made a little progress today, Still need to hollow grind the blade then I will start work on the spike. I also need to thin down the handle a bit to get the weight right. It feels too heavy in the handle right now. I dont plan on bringing the blade to an edge until last so I can continue to handle it without cutting myself more than necessary.
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May 5 2013, 03:24 AM
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Master Mucker! Group: Members Posts: 1,301 Joined: 17-February 12 From: Central CO Member No.: 41,357 |
Andrew, that is way cool. Looks great! Keep posting those pics. Can'wait to see the finished project when I get back. Again, way cool!
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May 5 2013, 07:20 AM
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Master Mucker! Group: Admin Posts: 7,187 Joined: 7-October 03 From: Colorado Member No.: 4 |
It's looking good Andrew, cool project!
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