made an axe with you guys in mind

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Avery P.
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made an axe with you guys in mind

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So, as you may have guessed, I dont get around the forums much of late. But that doesnt mean I dont think of you folks while down at the forge. I made this one for two reasons; first being it was fun. Second, although this is fantasy, there are historical pieces that are close and it was a good study on tbe process. Anyway, here she is. 5 1/2" front blade, peak to peak, 2 1/2" on the back. Handle is 24" kiln dried hickory shaped by hand.


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Now that is very nice
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Very sweet, If it's not going to anyone, how about a video of it in use ?
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Pretty!
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Gimli would be right jealous, I'd think. Great work, Avery.
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THAT is sweet! I like it very much. I hope I can do nearly as well on the axe project I'll be starting soon.
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that looks great
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Like the back blade. Spikes and hammers are so passé.
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Ahhh,duuuh, drool, drool, pant, drool and oh yeah...SWEEEET! :mrgreen:
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Thanks for the compliments all.
If i can fimd the time I'll post some cutting vids. I also had to retemper this one, didnt like the first temper. I'll post more pics soon.
@Eric- theres a monthly blacksmith meet near mooresville. Great shop with two power jammer, two gas forges, coal forge and other toys for grown ups. If you ever want to make the journey, let me know.
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Sorry for the double post, but here are more pics.

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Brother Avery, that is sweeeeeeet ! :D
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That axe has so much oomph, it needed a second axe to hold it all.
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Rhys ap Ieuan wrote:That axe has so much oomph, it needed a second axe to hold it all.
Didn't really have anything to add I just wanted to second what he said.
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Peter Remling wrote:Very sweet, If it's not going to anyone, how about a video of it in use ?

I think Sean will have some video of me cutting bottles at the meetup with it.

Thaks again, all, the compliments are much appreciated. I've got another in the works that's bigger. Need to finish the polish on it and do the heat treat.

Here's a teaser pic, it's next to a Hanwei full beard axe for reference.


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More to come soon......
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