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Yes and no. When I get a project done its usually for sale. I make things for meself and family sometimes. I had to quit taking orders because it became to much. My real job keeps getting in the way. I also made powder horns.
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Oh, oh......oh.....Now you went and done it. You hit on one of my favorites, TOMAHAWKS!!! I love knives too, but the hawks. I love the hawks. Hondo, I've gotta talk to you about the hawks. Really nice looking work.
Good skills you have there. That's something I've yet to do. I made two years ago before I knew better and made them with wedged eyes instead if tapered hawk eyes. Heck, I don't even have an eye drift yet. I need to get off my adz. What is your iron of choice, if I may ask?
Gobbler
I gotta tell you mate, those are fantastic. Give up your day job and get into that. I am sure you would have people falling over each other wanting your work.
Thinking about it, how many hous would go into one of your hawks? Maybe it should be a labour of love that should not be cheapened by commerce.
Thanks for the pics. I am always overjoyed to see someone who can do good work. Proverbs 22:29
Gobbler I use wrought iron with old springs or 1080 for bits in the hawks. I think the wrought works better than mild steel for axe heads. I use 1080 or 1084 for my knife blades. This is one of my best heads.
I could probably do a fancy one in about fourty hours if I did this kind of work regulary. I'm not as eficient as I would like to be. I've never really kept track of time on one or I probably would never sell one.
Hondo,
I am JerryB's granddaughter. He told me that I had to see the work you were doing as I have been involved in the knife making world for my whole life. From what I can see, you should seriously consider becoming involved in the American Blade smith Society (ABS). Do you do all your own scrimshaw and etching? The knives and hawks look like they are beautifully put together. The style and materials have such classic staying power. The time period reminds me of some of the work by Daniel Winkler, though his style tends to be more primitive.
If you are interested in the ABS, the site is: http://www.americanbladesmith.com. The site isn't that impressive, but I think there is a market for your work. You should at least check out the show dates. The biggest all-blade show is the Atlanta Blade Show which usually takes place the first weekend of June.
Thank you for sharing your work!
K Crowel I know a few folks that belong to the ABS but I have never joined myself. I would like to make it down to the Blade Show someday but can't find the time right now. I do belong to the Contemporary Longrifle Association though and go to their annual show in Lexington KY every August. I sell every thing I take most years and have had a hard time building up any stock lately. Most everything is sold befor I can finnish it. I would like to go full time someday. I'm hoping in the next five years or so to make the leap. Thank you for the post.
Dem's so pretty they make me want to grab my long rifle flinter, a couple of hawks, and chase my squaw around. She's got 50% Stockbridge in her....you know....Mohican. Those tall skinny injuns snuck away from the Western Mass/Conn and Eastern NY area, then ended up in Northern Wisconsin. Yep, the last of the Mohicans!
I am on the Contemporary Longrifle Association forum web sight.
I have bought several items that I just love.
I spent some money on a powder horn about a year ago.
I wanted something with great clasic looks, without being gaudy.
I also wanted a smaller horn, such as a "day tripper" horn.
I really like what I bought.
I still need a hawk, but have not set aside the funds for one in the
quality level I want.
Yours are all fantastic!!!!!!!
I still have not found the rifle I want.
It will be a flintlock, smooth bore, 20 gauge, "buck n' ball" gun.
No rear sight! Light weight and ready to hunt deer or small game.
I wish I could see your work in person. I'll bet the pics do not do it full justice.
Thanks for sharing.
Good Shootin!!
DarryH
OLD wrought Iron seems to be the best of the breed, from sources like old wagon tires, cultivators, etc... You cannot buy 'new' iron with those same qualities. Kind of a shame...
Regards
Buck
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Darrel you should try to make the Lexington show in August every year. Its the CLA annual and you can get up close to some of the best stuff being made these days. I don't know how far you are from Lexington, KY but if you like traditional muzzleloaders its worth going at least once.