Hatchet with ironwood handle

[AO84]

Didn't cut as smooth as hoped but was learning experience

 

[monk]

looks real nice. was this difficult to cut?

 

[AO84]

Was difficult especially towards the edges was when tips began breaking frequently

 

[monk]

Was difficult especially towards the edges was when tips began breaking frequently

there may havve been a hardened wedge of steel forged into the cutting edge. that would pose problems depending on what graver you used

 

[AO84]

there may havve been a hardened wedge of steel forged into the cutting edge. that would pose problems depending on what graver you used

Seems like there certainly was. I used a Lindsay 96 and had recurring broken tips ...

 

[monk]

Seems like there certainly was. I used a Lindsay 96 and had recurring broken tips ...

there are times such as this that using a "lube" can help

 

[JMiller]

You got further than me, trying to do a couple now but on the hammer end and sides… they are insanely hard, probably going to try annealing them since they will be wall hangers.