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Started a new project today "Tomahawk
amorton
post Apr 29 2013, 10:29 PM
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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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post Apr 30 2013, 08:54 AM
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Very nice, what are you considering for a handle when you get to that stage?


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post Apr 30 2013, 09:33 AM
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most likely be a set of Micarta handles but 550 cord is also a possibility
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post Apr 30 2013, 12:51 PM
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Nice! What a fun project!! thumbsupsmileyanim.gif
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


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post May 1 2013, 05:09 AM
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4140 chrome molly steel.
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post May 1 2013, 08:21 AM
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QUOTE (russau @ May 1 2013, 05:09 AM) *
4140 chrome molly steel.


oh.... not sure how I missed that in his original post. slaphead.gif
Anyway, have fun with it Andrew. I know you'll do well!


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post May 3 2013, 09:07 PM
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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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post May 5 2013, 03:24 AM
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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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It's looking good Andrew, cool project! thumbsupsmileyanim.gif


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