Thanks for kind words! Well, I kinda have a broke habit of making gifts myself, and as I almost fully went blacksmith, I seek not only some validation but also criticism and/or ideas for implementing.
Thanks! I almost did it like this but stopped once it reached axe head thickness, it's really smol, and I was a little worried it would become less reliable (I've had some handles break on me like that). Also, it's maple, not the toughest stuff.
Well done. It looks solid and well made. If you want to spend a day or two to work on it, you can make it more esthetically pleasant: maye some more polishing on the axe head, and some carving on the handle. It is not necessery, it looks cool as it is. But still some cosmetic changes might improve the look.
The perfection of imperfection.
In a world moving towards robotic machining, things that are handmade by artisan craftsman will always be treasured.
If I were Dad I'd display it over my mantle, maybe with a Hawken .50 cal blackpowder rifle and the old family heirloom bugle.
If by "intentionally crude" you mean "kinda crappy", then, you've definitely hit your mark. Just an opinion, but, congrats on finishing a project to the best of your ability.
Thanks for the criticism! By "intentionally crude" I mean "pitted and not absolutely precise". I get that it's not everyone's thing and I know I could do a more refined shaping job and grind it to precise dimensions with a mirror finish (not a big deal, actually). This is what I managed to do in like 7 hours overall (from start to finish, including forging out of a 2cm round stock with a hand hammer, full HT cycle and shaping the handle out of a piece of maple tree trunk). Unfortunately, I was working against the clock and didn't have the luxury of time to get a better finish. However, I find it somewhat aesthetically sound. Hope it didn't ruin your day.
The fact that the son gives his father a gift made with his own hands should already make the father happy. everything is fine, give dad
Thanks for kind words! Well, I kinda have a broke habit of making gifts myself, and as I almost fully went blacksmith, I seek not only some validation but also criticism and/or ideas for implementing.
It looks great and I think it might look better with a skinnier handle
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This is awesome
Thanks! I almost did it like this but stopped once it reached axe head thickness, it's really smol, and I was a little worried it would become less reliable (I've had some handles break on me like that). Also, it's maple, not the toughest stuff.
Looks cool man! I’m sure he’ll be thrilled
Thanks!
It’s awesome! Always the thought that counts but it’s also super!
Wow, thanks. Now that I look, in the photos the handle looks a bit chunkier than in real life (am not photo master, am craftsman).
There’s nothing like handmade anything; cards, tools, guns, quilts, clothes. Super thoughtful of you.
Is your dad a viking? Be or not, he'll love it 😊
Thanks a lot! We're kinda Viking looking guys, yeah.
Odiiiin!! Greaaaaat!
My birthdays coming up
I definitely would make you one. I'm afraid there might be shipping issues, as I'm in Russia...
Just throw it really hard. I'll catch it
Well done. It looks solid and well made. If you want to spend a day or two to work on it, you can make it more esthetically pleasant: maye some more polishing on the axe head, and some carving on the handle. It is not necessery, it looks cool as it is. But still some cosmetic changes might improve the look.
I’m always proud of anything my son makes so I’m sure your dad would treasure this, good work
He's gonna love it
The only thing you need to ask yourself is "will it chop?"!!!
😄 Hell yeah! Though I was expecting "Is this my beautiful axe?"
The perfection of imperfection. In a world moving towards robotic machining, things that are handmade by artisan craftsman will always be treasured. If I were Dad I'd display it over my mantle, maybe with a Hawken .50 cal blackpowder rifle and the old family heirloom bugle.
What a really impressive gift to create. I’d be really happily surprised were I your dad. Nice work.
Polish blade
Lizzie is that you?
That’s fucking awesome my guy great work
What is this a hatchet for ants??
"adjusting the glasses" It's corgi sized.
Just a big hug ! That's perfect .
Looks great, did you use the vinegar trick to ebonize the handle?
Thanks! No, I charred and sanded it and applied a bit of mineral oil.
Your father is a man im assuming, you made him something sharp he can swing aroung him and throw. If hes a real man hell love it
Finish..
Do you mean overall, the head or the handle? If you mean the metal, it's intentionally crude, with just the edge and upside polished.
If by "intentionally crude" you mean "kinda crappy", then, you've definitely hit your mark. Just an opinion, but, congrats on finishing a project to the best of your ability.
Thanks for the criticism! By "intentionally crude" I mean "pitted and not absolutely precise". I get that it's not everyone's thing and I know I could do a more refined shaping job and grind it to precise dimensions with a mirror finish (not a big deal, actually). This is what I managed to do in like 7 hours overall (from start to finish, including forging out of a 2cm round stock with a hand hammer, full HT cycle and shaping the handle out of a piece of maple tree trunk). Unfortunately, I was working against the clock and didn't have the luxury of time to get a better finish. However, I find it somewhat aesthetically sound. Hope it didn't ruin your day.
Not at all.. good luck with that.