Hand made Bronze hatchets.

[DadSmith]

Ran across this, and thought you all might like it also.

 

[Magyars]

Where do I get casting sand?
Pretty cool!

 

[snapping turtle]

I made one long ago. Kind of coffee and bronze.

 

[DadSmith]

I made one long ago. Kind of coffee and bronze.

Do they stay sharp or do you need to sharpen them often?
I figured they would bend up and get destroyed with any amount of chopping. I'm very surprised by the tin bronze hatchet. Will any bronze hatchet.

 

[Leadeye]

Working with a lot of flammable stuff over the years I've used a number of bronze tools. They work just as well as the steel ones and don't throw sparks.

 

[snapping turtle]

Do they stay sharp or do you need to sharpen them often?
I figured they would bend up and get destroyed with any amount of chopping. I'm very surprised by the tin bronze hatchet. Will any bronze hatchet.

I don't think I have done more than split a couple logs for the fire with it.
I have "real" hatchets and I made it more for reenactment type things than to use it. I still need to carve down the handle some and stain it up maybe. I think I made it in the late 1980's and it just kinda hangs around the house.

 

[DadSmith]

I don't think I have done more than split a couple logs for the fire with it.
I have "real" hatchets and I made it more for reenactment type things than to use it. I still need to carve down the handle some and stain it up maybe. I think I made it in the late 1980's and it just kinda hangs around the house.

They do look to nice to use.
Polish it to a mirror finish, finish the handle, put it over or around the fireplace, wood stove, etc. Or hang it beside a Kentucky rifle.

 

[RobertIN]

Do they stay sharp or do you need to sharpen them often?
I figured they would bend up and get destroyed with any amount of chopping. I'm very surprised by the tin bronze hatchet. Will any bronze hatchet.

Definitely wont stay sharp as long as iron or steel, but all of those dimples work harden the edge. It'd probably surprise you.

 

[tradertator]

I have a few bronze hatchets from Wingward Wearables. I’ve honestly been impressed with their performance, but they are designed for defensive purposes.