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Offline Lin Rhea

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Speaking of axes...
« on: June 11, 2013, 08:16:00 AM »
I took an arm full of them down to Kenny Rowe to have the edges covered. I decided that I would not have this many gathered up at once ever again so I snapped a shot.

These are almost two months worth of research and developement in figuring out the forging process. I think I have it down to where I can consistently forge one of these in two or three basic looks as well as different sizes including the handles.
 
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Offline Lamey

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Re: Speaking of axes...
« Reply #1 on: June 11, 2013, 08:19:00 AM »
now that's a pile of axes!!

Offline srtben

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Re: Speaking of axes...
« Reply #2 on: June 11, 2013, 09:00:00 AM »
Wow Lin, thats a big pile of cool!
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Offline 4est trekker

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Re: Speaking of axes...
« Reply #3 on: June 11, 2013, 09:22:00 AM »
I'm drooling! Wow, is that a great looking pile of craftsmanship, function, and hard work!
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Offline allen newberry

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Re: Speaking of axes...
« Reply #4 on: June 11, 2013, 09:55:00 AM »
That's a lot of hammering!  Nice to see so many in one place!
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Offline Bladepeek

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Re: Speaking of axes...
« Reply #5 on: June 11, 2013, 10:54:00 AM »
Nice collection!

I really like Kenny's minimalist edge guards. I made a cover for my full-sized ax and wasted a lot of leather and time covering the entire head.

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Offline Ric O'Shay

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Re: Speaking of axes...
« Reply #6 on: June 11, 2013, 12:01:00 PM »
That pile looks about 4 axe handles wide. Very nice!
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Offline Lin Rhea

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Re: Speaking of axes...
« Reply #7 on: June 11, 2013, 03:51:00 PM »
Thank you guys.

You notice that there is a knife in the midst of the axes. I was digging around in one of my closets and saw that knife from a few years ago. It's a JS knife but not really up to par with what I was trying to do so I had it stuck away sort of hidden. I showed it to my wife and she wanted it. So, I had a sheath made for it. I think she likes it.
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Offline akaboomer

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Re: Speaking of axes...
« Reply #8 on: June 11, 2013, 06:50:00 PM »
Very nice display of cutting tools. I would say you have it figured out.

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Offline kansas stik man

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Re: Speaking of axes...
« Reply #9 on: June 11, 2013, 08:25:00 PM »
incredible lin  i have a real soft spot for axes.
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Offline amar911

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Re: Speaking of axes...
« Reply #10 on: June 11, 2013, 08:45:00 PM »
Looks like the handle on one near the upper right is awfully short, Lin!  Love your axes/hatchets. The "edge protectors" look great too and are perfect for a tool that will be strapped to or carried in a pack, as opposed to being carried on my body.

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Offline ymountainman

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Re: Speaking of axes...
« Reply #11 on: June 11, 2013, 09:55:00 PM »
Lin nice collection!

Offline Roughcountry

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Re: Speaking of axes...
« Reply #12 on: June 17, 2013, 01:01:00 AM »
That's a great picture Lin.
I love a tool that's all about function and those have it all over  :thumbsup:    :thumbsup:    :notworthy:

Offline 2treks

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Re: Speaking of axes...
« Reply #13 on: June 17, 2013, 06:28:00 AM »
Cool.
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Offline L. Bullington

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Re: Speaking of axes...
« Reply #14 on: June 17, 2013, 02:18:00 PM »
Cool x2!

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