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Offline Bart

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Hand forged belt axe
« on: December 15, 2021, 01:25:53 AM »
Fresh out of the shop. Hand forged early style belt axe. Head forged from 4140 high carbon steel. Haft shaped from a Hickory plank.


Offline Jim Spray

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Re: Hand forged belt axe
« Reply #1 on: December 15, 2021, 02:26:32 AM »
Good looking axe! Nice work.

Jim

Offline wattlebuster

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Re: Hand forged belt axe
« Reply #2 on: December 15, 2021, 02:54:09 AM »
Bart thats a fine looking axe.
Nothing beats the feel of a handmade southern iron mounted flintlock on a cold frosty morning

Offline Keith Zimmerman

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Re: Hand forged belt axe
« Reply #3 on: December 15, 2021, 04:26:09 AM »
I like it.  Nice to see the hickory handle.  Better than maple that breaks so easy.

Offline DougS

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Re: Hand forged belt axe
« Reply #4 on: December 15, 2021, 10:33:33 AM »
Great looking axe Bart.

I know I really enjoy mine that you made.

Excellent fit, finish, and function.

Thank you for sharing.

Regards,

Doug

Offline Marcruger

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Re: Hand forged belt axe
« Reply #5 on: December 15, 2021, 01:31:23 PM »
That’s just beautiful work.  My compliments.  God bless, Marc

Offline Robert Hill

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Re: Hand forged belt axe
« Reply #6 on: December 18, 2021, 03:35:46 PM »
Very pretty axe that’ll be perfect for woods.
-Robert

Offline Dan Fruth

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Re: Hand forged belt axe
« Reply #7 on: December 18, 2021, 06:54:09 PM »
Nice work!!
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Offline Bart

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Re: Hand forged belt axe
« Reply #8 on: December 20, 2021, 03:44:29 PM »
Thanks gents for the compliments! Happy Holidays!

Bart


Offline Terry Cheek

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Re: Hand forged belt axe
« Reply #9 on: December 20, 2021, 09:39:35 PM »
Really nice work. Do you make those to sell?
Respectfully
Terry

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Offline Tecumseh

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Re: Hand forged belt axe
« Reply #10 on: January 01, 2022, 11:20:26 PM »
Nice work, Bart