My 3rd attempt at a knife

[Tuhlmann]

This is #3 start to finish for me. It is a design I sketched that is now on its way to esteemed member Meltblown. I had a tough time letting this one go, and will be making another for myself.

15n20 forge HT to 60HRC (+/- 2)
.074" at ricasso
3.0 oz total weight
Distal taper to tip
Hand sanded to 800 grit
Bookmatched bocote scales
Axe Wax finish, buffed
G10 liners
Micarta pins

Meltblown will forever be Order #0001 for North Lake Forge!

 

[VALMET]

That knife is fantastic

 

[Jaxxas]

It looks reaflly nice! Did you get a shot of the plunge lines?

 

[Tuhlmann]

Thanks guys. The plunge lines are in pics 3 & 4. A little blurry, but that’s what I got.

 

[TerryN]

That's a nice knife! If only I weren't perpetually poor...

 

[pl521]

You have a hidden talent you need to further explore. Very nice!

 

[ftierson]

I agree...

It is very nice...

Forrest

 

[brunop]

Very nice!!

 

[yovinny]

I like it,, very nice lines and your attention to detail looks great

 

[meltblown]

Should have it this weekend and will post up the results.

 

[Mbell]

Absolutely beautiful brother outstanding craftsmanship

 

[harleyrider]

Eric, that is awesome! I saw prototype #1 at Mike’s in July and was highly impressed. This one looks light years more refined. Proportions & balance look superb. Personally I prefer knives that are straightforward, functional, & elegant, without a lot of flash. This one checks all the boxes!

Let me know when you’re ready to do some drop point hunters or a 7” fillet.

HR

 

[XMAN]

Awesome work .

 

[cotter]

I like mine better
Nice work bro. A friend of mine, also a bladesmith, made this for me.



The amount of work and skill that goes into these projects is impressive to say the least. Any guess as to his starting point for my tomahawk? Hint- he does cheat from time to time...

 

[Andy2205]

I like mine better
Nice work bro. A friend of mine, also a bladesmith, made this for me.

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Any guess as to his starting point for my tomahawk? Hint- he does cheat from time to time...

Ball peen hammer?

 

[cotter]

Ball peen hammer?

Yes sir. He had me buying all the old broken handle garage sale ball pein hammers I could find. Though he now has a new flat design I still like the hammer sourced better. I did pick up a sledgehammer head and dared him to make a broad axe, it has not happened yet as far as I know.

 

[Andy2205]

Yes sir. He had me buying all the old broken handle garage sale ball pein hammers I could find. Though he now has a new flat design I still like the hammer sourced better. I did pick up a sledgehammer head and dared him to make a broad axe, it has not happened yet as far as I know.

Ball peen just seemed like it had the correct mass.

 

[Story]

I like mine better
Nice work bro. A friend of mine, also a bladesmith, made this for me.

View attachment 244637

The amount of work and skill that goes into these projects is impressive to say the least. Any guess as to his starting point for my tomahawk? Hint- he does cheat from time to time...

Recommended (not my auction, merely for illustration) The Fighting Tomahawk Paladin Press Out of Print! | eBay

 

[TenTea]

Speaking of which...

I have a tomahawk and companion knife made by RMJ USA.

https://www.rmjtactical.com

Can't say I've used them for anything, but I'm ready for the zombie melee, lol.

 

[Invictus77]

I just happened across this perusing Blondzilla's FB on a dog related page. IDK but perhaps you may find it helpful?

Knife grinders in France circa 1902. They worked lying down to save their backs and had dogs sit on their legs for warmth.

 

[Tuhlmann]

Drifting the eye of a tomahawk, hammer, axe, etc. is not something I care to attempt without a hydraulic press. It can totally be done, but it's generally a two-person affair with one holding the work and drift while the other wields a sledge, often taking multiple heats. So a forging press is on my list of wants. 'Hawks can also made with a "wrapped eye", which I could probably do with what I have now. I have plans for a one-piece camp hatchet that addresses a shortcoming of one-piece camp hatchets, but I need either a bigger forge or a deep-bodied kiln first...

...so I ordered a Jen-Ken Air Bath kiln back in July and hope to see it in the flesh this month. I think the digital controller is the holdup.

This "hobby" is becoming more expensive than a FAL habit....

 

[stimpsonjcat]

Drifting the eye of a tomahawk, hammer, axe, etc. is not something I care to attempt without a hydraulic press. It can totally be done, but it's generally a two-person affair with one holding the work and drift while the other wields a sledge, often taking multiple heats. So a forging press is on my list of wants. 'Hawks can also made with a "wrapped eye", which I could probably do with what I have now. I have plans for a one-piece camp hatchet that addresses a shortcoming of one-piece camp hatchets, but I need either a bigger forge or a deep-bodied kiln first...

...so I ordered a Jen-Ken Air Bath kiln back in July and hope to see it in the flesh this month. I think the digital controller is the holdup.

This "hobby" is becoming more expensive than a FAL habit....

 

[stimpsonjcat]

I just happened across this perusing Blondzilla's FB on a dog related page. IDK but perhaps you may find it helpful?

Knife grinders in France circa 1902. They worked lying down to save their backs and had dogs sit on their legs for warmth.

View attachment 244879

 

[Tuhlmann]

That’s cool, Bruce! I like your setup. I have only seen one hammer made in a blacksmith class I took and they demo’d using two guys, the smith & the apprentice striker. They hand forged the whole hammer though, no power hammer so they were teamworking the whole thing. Lots of work.

 

[Story]

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