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Title: L6 pack axes
Post by: srtben on April 22, 2014, 11:22:00 AM

I just realized I never shared pics of these here!
This is a brand new design for me. These are a lighter weight hawk geared more towards hunters/backpackers/bushcrafters.
These are made from the ultra tough L6 carbon steel and shaving sharp! These cut wood like a son of a gun!!
OAL will be about 11 3/4" with a 3 3/4" cutting edge.
There is a WIP in my forum, if you want to see more pics.

This one has black Tero Tuf scales (Crazy durable stuff).
  (http://i1023.photobucket.com/albums/af354/srtben/Axes/IMG_3842-1.jpg) (http://s1023.photobucket.com/user/srtben/media/Axes/IMG_3842-1.jpg.html)

  (http://i1023.photobucket.com/albums/af354/srtben/Axes/IMG_3843.jpg) (http://s1023.photobucket.com/user/srtben/media/Axes/IMG_3843.jpg.html)

I don't do very many hawks/axes with smooth scales, but I know some people prefer them. The hand filed groove adds some texture and style.
  (http://i1023.photobucket.com/albums/af354/srtben/Axes/IMG_3840.jpg) (http://s1023.photobucket.com/user/srtben/media/Axes/IMG_3840.jpg.html)

Here is another one in scalloped OD green g10. This one has a little character in the mill scale on the head, I may just keep or sell it at a discount.

  (http://i1023.photobucket.com/albums/af354/srtben/5648CD74-4558-4220-A7A2-9007FF3C6CFC-5827-000012CE8CE4748A_zps05fc0998.jpg) (http://s1023.photobucket.com/user/srtben/media/5648CD74-4558-4220-A7A2-9007FF3C6CFC-5827-000012CE8CE4748A_zps05fc0998.jpg.html)
There is a piece of fuzz or something on the lower tube in this pic.

Here is how the sheaths are setup.
  (http://i1023.photobucket.com/albums/af354/srtben/17B8028B-9836-4C17-ACF5-988177EA4658-5496-000011EC3DCFE708_zps38524808.jpg) (http://s1023.photobucket.com/user/srtben/media/17B8028B-9836-4C17-ACF5-988177EA4658-5496-000011EC3DCFE708_zps38524808.jpg.html)

Title: Re: L6 pack axes
Post by: Ric O'Shay on April 22, 2014, 11:32:00 AM

Nice Ben!

Title: Re: L6 pack axes
Post by: just_a_hunter on April 22, 2014, 12:50:00 PM

Man those are awesome and speak business.

Thanks for sharing.

Todd

Title: Re: L6 pack axes
Post by: Roughcountry on April 22, 2014, 10:51:00 PM

Good looking outfit  Ben.

Title: Re: L6 pack axes
Post by: kbaknife on April 23, 2014, 08:28:00 AM

Those look very handy!

Title: Re: L6 pack axes
Post by: Alexander13 on April 23, 2014, 10:09:00 AM

Great looking axes Ben!

Title: Re: L6 pack axes
Post by: Idahomike251 on April 23, 2014, 10:51:00 AM

Great idea with those scalloped textured handles. Artistic and functional.

Title: Re: L6 pack axes
Post by: Steve Nuckels on April 23, 2014, 12:31:00 PM

Look like effective tools, good looking too!

Steve
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Potomac Forge
Member, W.F. Moran Museum & Foundation
ABS AP

Title: Re: L6 pack axes
Post by: srtben on April 23, 2014, 01:30:00 PM

Thanks guys!
This is my 3rd or fourth axe design and probably my personal favorite.

Title: Re: L6 pack axes
Post by: arrowlauncherdj on April 29, 2014, 02:00:00 PM

What's the price on somethin like that?

Title: Re: L6 pack axes
Post by: 4est trekker on April 29, 2014, 03:40:00 PM

I love those, Ben!  Great design and well executed!    :thumbsup:

Title: Re: L6 pack axes
Post by: srtben on April 30, 2014, 05:45:00 PM

Thanks very much guys. These are all gone, but I will be making more soon.

Title: Re: L6 pack axes
Post by: vwvectors on May 02, 2014, 04:20:00 PM

Those axes are just exquisitely beautiful & also appear very functional as well . No wonder they sold out !!

Title: Re: L6 pack axes
Post by: srtben on May 03, 2014, 08:51:00 PM

Thanks, I appreciate it!