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Post by Deleted on May 8, 2008 21:11:22 GMT
This one started out as a Cold Steel Rifleman's Hawk - It was was too top heavy and I decided I didn't really like the hammer poll all that much. I ground down the hammer off the back but left enough to still serve for hammering or impact. I permanently afixxed the head using a bolt that was turned deeply into the handle. I then used JB Weld to solidify it completely. I used bamboo skewers to push the JB Weld into all the open spaces around the head to ensure that it was solid all the way through. I wrapped the upper portion in paracord then jute cord. I used neutral shoe wax to thoroughly coat the jute cord to make it longer lasting and a bit weather proof. This combination gives it resistance to impact while the jute gives it a more traditional look. The handle is wrapped in rubber covered with a layer of epoxy then wrapped in jute for grip. All of this gives me an axe that can be a formidable weapon in hand or if thrown. Finally, I took off the cheesy black paint on the head and then used rifle bluing to give it a more antique look. All in all I think it turned out okay.
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Post by YlliwCir on May 8, 2008 21:59:50 GMT
Good job, Dale +1. I been thinking of getting an axe, that one turned out great. A question, why rubber instead of leather for the grip? Just a personal preference. I say again looks great!
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Post by Deleted on May 8, 2008 22:25:08 GMT
At the time it was all I had and I was doing a lot of throwing so I wanted to protect it. I guess you bring up a good point...I need to strip the handle a redo it in leather. I'll post photos when done!
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Post by Deleted on May 9, 2008 0:15:51 GMT
but overall DAMN it looks very good also hows this one throw and stick?
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Post by Deleted on May 9, 2008 1:02:06 GMT
but overall DAMN it looks very good also hows this one throw and stick? Like a champ since I balanced it out by lightening the head. I thought about cutting into the lower portion of the head to give it an almost "bearded" profile to lighten it a bit more, but for now it seems okay. Patnered with my Viking Sword it makes a nice Norseman's combo.
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Post by Deleted on May 9, 2008 1:51:51 GMT
How exactly did you get rid of the end? Angle grinder and then take it to the bench grinder/sander to get that back profile? Looking at the shot from the back, you might want to try and smooth out that section a bit, but that is really nit-picking. Great price from what I have seen.
Anyone else think the Norseman's tomahawk looks mounted upside down?
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Post by Deleted on May 9, 2008 4:51:47 GMT
Oswyn - Yep, that is exactly it. I agree with you about the end. I will be grinding it down flat then taking the belt sander to it to create a more even look. I was kinda in a hurry to try it out so I didn't finish it up as much as I would have liked. The great thing is that it is easy to grind it then reblue it when done.
I hate the idea of using a grinder on anything with a blade, but I figure that the back of the axe head is not as critical.
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