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Main Discussion Area => Flintknapping => Topic started by: Stringman on February 01, 2016, 02:15:30 pm

Title: Finished tomahawk
Post by: Stringman on February 01, 2016, 02:15:30 pm
I finally got around to finishing this hawk project. Used black locust for the handle and rawhide for the wraps. The artwork came from some images I got from G.

(http://i1311.photobucket.com/albums/s670/cotton7611/7164DA0A-5B15-4302-8883-2A1B3309CB64_zpsx9wom9fu.jpg) (http://s1311.photobucket.com/user/cotton7611/media/7164DA0A-5B15-4302-8883-2A1B3309CB64_zpsx9wom9fu.jpg.html)

(http://i1311.photobucket.com/albums/s670/cotton7611/B85DD2AF-0F91-4E7E-B846-9ED4D6FC6994_zpssbw0w5n0.jpg) (http://s1311.photobucket.com/user/cotton7611/media/B85DD2AF-0F91-4E7E-B846-9ED4D6FC6994_zpssbw0w5n0.jpg.html)

(http://i1311.photobucket.com/albums/s670/cotton7611/6F685206-3670-47D0-940B-CF22BCBFA503_zps9d2r5at7.jpg) (http://s1311.photobucket.com/user/cotton7611/media/6F685206-3670-47D0-940B-CF22BCBFA503_zps9d2r5at7.jpg.html)

(http://i1311.photobucket.com/albums/s670/cotton7611/3B86E8BB-4948-47AF-95D7-1C829D26E268_zpssdbbfbej.jpg) (http://s1311.photobucket.com/user/cotton7611/media/3B86E8BB-4948-47AF-95D7-1C829D26E268_zpssdbbfbej.jpg.html)

God Bless!
Title: Re: Finished tomahawk
Post by: Parnell on February 01, 2016, 02:18:49 pm
That's a beauty, Scott.
Title: Re: Finished tomahawk
Post by: Aaron H on February 01, 2016, 02:19:09 pm
Very cool Scott
Title: Re: Finished tomahawk
Post by: mullet on February 01, 2016, 05:25:22 pm
Real nice, Scott.
Title: Re: Finished tomahawk
Post by: NonBacked on February 01, 2016, 07:44:10 pm
That thing looks “real”, and “real wicked”! Nice authentic design with excellent knapping and symmetry. The grain orientation on the handle is just right too; no worries about splitting.  H.
Title: Re: Finished tomahawk
Post by: Stringman on February 01, 2016, 08:33:17 pm
Thanks guys. I have an old wampum belt that was passed down in my family and it has the same basic design on it. I love the feel of the hawk in the hand, really stirs the blood in a primal way.  >:D :o
Title: Re: Finished tomahawk
Post by: Badly Bent on February 01, 2016, 10:10:33 pm
Thats some beautiful work. awesome job on that Scott.
Title: Re: Finished tomahawk
Post by: Tracker0721 on February 02, 2016, 12:12:51 am
Zombie apocalypse weapon choice number 1
Title: Re: Finished tomahawk
Post by: riverrat on February 02, 2016, 05:09:29 am
love it! that is awesome! Tony
Title: Re: Finished tomahawk
Post by: Del the cat on February 02, 2016, 05:43:11 am
Woo that's cool :).
Del
Title: Re: Finished tomahawk
Post by: neuse on February 03, 2016, 06:34:53 am
That looks great, quality craftsmanship.
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Post by: Stoner on February 03, 2016, 09:52:07 am
Looks great, I have yet to make one. John
Title: Re: Finished tomahawk
Post by: StevenT on February 03, 2016, 10:56:09 am
That is one bad ass looking Hawk!  Just curios, how did you create the space for the blade to fit in the handle?
Title: Re: Finished tomahawk
Post by: Stringman on February 03, 2016, 11:00:30 am
I made a stone drill and made a couple divots. Then used coal and cane tubes to blow (char) the hole bigger and smoother till the blade fit just right...

Actually, I used an electric drill and a pocket knife.  >:D
Title: Re: Finished tomahawk
Post by: riverrat on February 03, 2016, 11:29:34 am
yes but you "could of" done it the other way. ;) . Tony
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Post by: osage outlaw on February 03, 2016, 12:12:24 pm
That's an awesome looking hawk
Title: Re: Finished tomahawk
Post by: nclonghunter on February 03, 2016, 12:16:24 pm
Quote from: Stringman on February 01, 2016, 08:33:17 pm
Thanks guys. I have an old wampum belt that was passed down in my family and it has the same basic design on it. I love the feel of the hawk in the hand, really stirs the blood in a primal way.  >:D :o

Beautiful axe....I would really like to see the wampum belt..
Title: Re: Finished tomahawk
Post by: Stringman on February 03, 2016, 01:30:06 pm
This came from my gramma Woolery's side and she is part Chickasaw.

(http://i1311.photobucket.com/albums/s670/cotton7611/55638AFA-3BF8-4148-A264-476080D2E6EB-1090-00000083A7C73CFB_zps8f8d89b4.jpg) (http://s1311.photobucket.com/user/cotton7611/media/55638AFA-3BF8-4148-A264-476080D2E6EB-1090-00000083A7C73CFB_zps8f8d89b4.jpg.html)

Interestingly, this belt which is in better shape than mine recently auctioned for a considerable sum and names it as a Choctaw design.

(http://i1311.photobucket.com/albums/s670/cotton7611/B5789F96-5158-4B91-81C0-03C4730FB9BA_zpsdgmolppw.png) (http://s1311.photobucket.com/user/cotton7611/media/B5789F96-5158-4B91-81C0-03C4730FB9BA_zpsdgmolppw.png.html)
Title: Re: Finished tomahawk
Post by: nclonghunter on February 03, 2016, 02:15:43 pm
WOW...Thank you for posting the pic. That is fantastic to have that in your family.
Title: Re: Finished tomahawk
Post by: Sasquatch on February 03, 2016, 05:52:31 pm
Great hawk! i need me one of those.  All you need now is your Buffalo briefs.
Title: Re: Finished tomahawk
Post by: Danzn Bar on February 03, 2016, 06:19:38 pm
That's cool  8) Scott..........
DBar
Title: Re: Finished tomahawk
Post by: Part time Archer on February 04, 2016, 09:43:38 pm
Work of art for sure!
Title: Re: Finished tomahawk
Post by: crooketarrow on February 18, 2016, 11:22:40 am
  That'll leave a mark.

  SWEETTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT
Title: Re: Finished tomahawk
Post by: lebhuntfish on February 18, 2016, 11:27:00 am
That thing looks ready for battle Scott! Beautifully crafted! Hope you have that at mojam,  I would love to see it in person!

Patrick
Title: Re: Finished tomahawk
Post by: jayman448 on February 18, 2016, 11:41:34 am
Beautiful hawk