'Viking' Hatchet

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An old, rusty, crusty hatchet head and an ancient chunk of wood from my Uncle's shop turned into something nice. Just a couple of hours of after-hours shop-time.
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Nice, any "before" pictures?

They're having a Viking exhibit at a local museum, saw several ancient axes in that shape. All heavily rusted and deteriorated, of course.

No 'before' pictures, sorry. I actually have access to a private collection that most museums would envy, so I can say with some authority this isn't authentic. :D The shape of the socket is modern. I considered reforging the socket but decided instead to make a modern-style handle; I like curves- so much more interesting than straight 'period' handles and it shows off the wood to much better effect.
 
A Bader B3 2x72 belt grinder. I am a knife and sword-maker by trade. I polished it with a 14" Sisal buffing wheel with Stainless Steel Black rouge.

I am jealous. The Bader B3 is a top of the line belt grinder. My 2x72 belt grinder is home made. Your hatchet post got me thinking, my wife wants a shepherd axe for a working stick. It would be a lot easier for me to reshape a hand axe head then for me to make one from scratch.
 
I am jealous. The Bader B3 is a top of the line belt grinder. My 2x72 belt grinder is home made. Your hatchet post got me thinking, my wife wants a shepherd axe for a working stick. It would be a lot easier for me to reshape a hand axe head then for me to make one from scratch.

Here's one I did:
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I believe the head was originally a lather's hatchet; I found it for a couple bucks at Habitat for Humanity. Still needs a leather sheath.
 
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Very nice work fellers. Keeps the mind and heart active looking into another "needed project" to accomplish.
Mike in Peru
 
Michael,
Love the hatchet! A beautiful, one-of-a-kind tool that looks like it's very functional with a good weight for both carry and work. Great job!

p35,
I believe some folks would call the shepherd's axe a fokos. I've thought about making one, and yours is tempting me to try. Yours looks great!

Well done, both of ya'll!
Dirty Bob
 
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