Hog Splitter?

[Big Ol’ Hauger]

Growing up, we used to go visit my grandparents in Wheeling, WV. They had a house full of antiques. My favorites, though, were three old cleavers that hung on the wall in the kitchen. One was a regular-sized, maybe an 8” blade/8” handle. The other two, though, were big ol’ hog splitters, over two feet long, maybe pushing three. My uncles were in a biker gang in the 60’s/70’s, and would ride around with them stuck in their choppers. They were a pair of bad-asses. Anyway, I’ve always been enchanted with the design, and was tossing around the idea of a Busse version. I had some free time this afternoon, so I did a little (low quality) photoshopping. Here ya go...

What do you think?

 

[WatermanChris]

I'd be in for at least one. Maybe one in BG and maybe one in INFI?

 

[JACKMANDU]

AKBoomParang!! Cool
I’d buy a Hog Splitter

 

[Big Ol’ Hauger]

AKBoomParang!! Cool
I’d buy a Hog Splitter

Nailed it! Lol! A widened Boom blade on the AK hilt almost makes a traditional style HS. I’m thinking maybe the handle and blade lengths should be more equal, though, about 12-14” each? .330 thick, and you could baton wood without a baton.

 

[Big Ol’ Hauger]

I'd be in for at least one. Maybe one in BG and maybe one in INFI?

Definitely one in SR101, that would be one heckuva slab of INFI!

 

[ScoMa]

What The Cleaver!?

 

[Big Ol’ Hauger]

 

[Big Ol’ Hauger]

A little more balanced...

...but a bit worse on the photochop.

 

[lmcq784]

Same reason why I have been asking for a Busse Chinese war sword..

 

[Big Ol’ Hauger]

Same reason why I have been asking for a Busse Chinese war sword..

I always did want one of those. One made in Ohio would be even better!

 

[lmcq784]

I always did want one of those. One made in Ohio would be even better!

I like your AK handle, except I think I might like the Waki handle, especially the crescent pommel better! But a full two spaced-out handed grip for sure.

 

[JohnTheTexican]

I think a Mega Swamp profile would be good for this - thin cutting edge with a substantial backbone.

Also, I wouldn't object to Swamp steel.

 

[Big Ol’ Hauger]

I like your AK handle, except I think I might like the Waki handle, especially the crescent pommel better! But a full two spaced-out handed grip for sure.

I’ve never handled either. I just snagged a pic of the first long, skinny, straight handle I came across on the bay.

 

[Big Ol’ Hauger]

I think a Mega Swamp profile would be good for this - thin cutting edge with a substantial backbone.

I was thinking convex, but that profile would be a nice touch. Slicier, and lighter, too.

 

[JohnTheTexican]

You've got to be able to take a buffalo's head off with one whack.

 

[Big Ol’ Hauger]

I like your AK handle, except I think I might like the Waki handle, especially the crescent pommel better! But a full two spaced-out handed grip for sure.

 

[Big Ol’ Hauger]

Touve got to be able to take a buffalo's head off with one whack.

Yeah, those guys are amateurs!

 

[mqqn]

I like it!

BTW - my mother's side of the family is from Wheeling. Cool place.

best

mqqn

 

[Big Ol’ Hauger]

I like it!

BTW - my mother's side of the family is from Wheeling. Cool place.

best

mqqn

Thanks, man! It was my mom’s side as well, Benwood technically.

 

[lmcq784]

Totally dig it. If INFI: Make it 3/16" thick or less so I could afford it!
If BG/SR-101, keep it 3/16" thick or less so I can lift it!
Both steels will be strong enough to withstand anything I throw at it... Or throw it at.. or when I use two as alternating steps to go up a tree... Or wall..