Hawks

[Gib Guignard]

Finley got around to posting what I have been working on this summer.
The one on the top is 1050 steel wrap around & forge welded construction, Rustic finished with file work and edge quenched, handle is Ash with tack work. Head is 6 1/4" high cutting edge 3 1/4"
The one on the bottom is made from a Ball Pien Hammer with a etched finish, file work filled with brass, handle is maple with tack work.
Both are listed on the maker sales
Gib

 

[Mark Williams]

That's great Gib, I'm really liking the filled filework. Really eye catching.

Glad to see what you've been up to. How does that 1050 weld compared to a mild steel with high carbon bit type setup?

 

[Raymond Richard]

Gib ya old fart! About time you finally made something. I like them both and I've got to admit the one out of the ball pien really turned out great! I've would have never guessed that it started out as a hammer.

Have the snow birds started returning?

 

[Gib Guignard]

Mark, I haven't tried the bit and mild steel process yet but this stuff welds great, real easy.
Ray, yes the birds are back I think that the only good thy do is keep the rent down.
Gib

 

[J. Neilson]

Those look great Gib. I have to agree that filled file work is reall cool looking, Great hawks.

 

[Will52100]

Awsome Gib, realy like the spike, and the welded one looks original. Nice touch with filling the filework. I've tried a few by wraping and welding, but haven't turned a good one out yet, looks like you've nailed it!