next project axe re build

[mark.177]

i bought this about 10 years ago from B@Q back when i was making bows but havnt used it since. i have no real idea if the steels any good? but wanted to try re shaping and re handling it. after grinding will re heat treat using fire cement and try and get an interesting hamon on it...
here it is... think i paid around £15 for it
ignor the marker was just scribbling on it

 

[British Red]

I use two of those as ditch axes - the steel is excellent.

 

[Albus Culter]

Yep, let's see how it progresses. Love a good WIP for sharp shiny things

 

[bribri]

Very keen to see how this turns out

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[mark.177]

heres the progress so far... rough ground with the angle grinder. will be using the belt sander to tidy it up a bit before rough sanding and heat treating

 

[mark.177]

well that was fun! bit of a slog with the grinder but ready for a handle... not 100% sure about the profile yet but will try it first

 

[British Red]

Sweet. So long as that is aimed at splitting, the profile is fine.

 

[mark.177]

Sweet. So long as that is aimed at splitting, the profile is fine.

thanks, didnt spend too much time on this one as staying at home for kindling. heat treat went well its taken a good edge and holds it well. i tempered it upside down in the forge watching the colours creep up the blade till the tip was dark straw.

 

[Samon]

Looks nice! What's your handle making like?

 

[mark.177]

Looks nice! What's your handle making like?

thanks, dont have any seasoned wood suitable so probably just a hickory one form the hardware store for this one.