Custom Hand Forged Hammer Poll Tomahawk Made in USA

Description: Beautiful and sturdy custom hand-forged Tomahawk made in USA by Dark Elf Forge. Very nice curly ash handle and leather sheath made in USA. Handle is 19 inches long. Each of our tomahawks is a unique creation that has been hand forged in Virginia, USA. We use a variety of materials to craft our working and presentation-quality custom tomahawk heads and handles, and each piece from Dark Elf Forge is designed to last a lifetime. Our hand-crafted tomahawks and other products are excellent tools for a wide range of outdoor activities. Dark Elf Forge equipment make great additions for any outdoor enthusiast, military person, hand-crafter, hunter, reenactor, rendezvous participant, muzzle loader, or anyone else who appreciates a quality blade at their side. Overview of Dark Elf Forge processes and products: Dark Elf Forge tomahawks are generally made from tool steel recycled from old ball-peen, cross-peen, and similar style hammers. We start creating each tomahawk by hammering out the basic shape on an anvil, ensuring that the head has a balance that is appropriate for the particular style of tomahawk being produced. The head is then drifted to accept a standard-size tomahawk handle.Once the primary anvil work has been completed, the head is then sanded to final shape, and etchings or filings may be added for additional decoration. The finished tomahawk head is heat treated in the forge to normalize and then harden the steel, and then it is reheated for tempering to draw out the brittleness in the steel in order to create a long-lasting edge. Final sanding and buffing complete the look of the tomahawk, and many of our heads are gun blued to create a beautiful and protective finish on the steel.Hickory, Ash, Curly Ash, and Curly Maple are the most common woods that we use to create our custom handles. These are the types of wood from which the old colonial Virginia and Kentucky long rifles were made, and the look of the finished products is fantastic. Tomahawks created in the frontier styles look great when paired with other period equipment such as blackpowder muskets or long rifles. These can be great additions to a person's overall outfit or kit for reenactors at various reenactment events showcasing early colonial times up through the late 1800s.Presentation handles are generally done in curly ash or curly maple, and one can often see the curls appear to move on the handles. These are strong hard woods that have a beautiful look and texture. Engravings, etchings, or brass bands and inlays are sometimes used to add decoration to the handles. Stone or shell inlay is used on some pieces to create special presentation tomahawks. High quality presentation tomahawks may also have pewter bands or end caps that are reminiscent of the best of the old early-American styles.Unlike most axes and hatchets, the head of a tomahawk is placed on the handle from the bottom and is held in place by a ?pressure-fit? that allows easy replacement when necessary. Tomahawk handles are generally very strong and will take some serious punishment. One of the most likely ways to break a handle is to throw the tomahawk. While throwing tomahawks is a fun sport that we often enjoy, we do not recommend throwing tomahawks that have specially-made handles due to the risk of breakage. Also, keep in mind that some tomahawks are excellent for throwing, but some are not due to size, shape, or balance (particularly if the tomahawk has a hammer poll). If you want to throw a tomahawk, make sure you remove the presentation handle and use a plain replacement handle. Throwing or generally using a tomahawk or knife is a dangerous activity, so please follow all necessary safety precautions at all times. Our tomahawks and other products are made to stand up to tough use, but all tools have their limits. Thanks for looking at this listing! This listing is "sold as is no returns". Please review the pictures carefully as they are an important part of the description. In case there is any problem, PLEASE contact me to discuss - Customer satisfaction is very important! We typically expect payment within 24 hours of purchase. Please contact us if you need more time, we are happy to accommodate within reason.

Price: 225 USD

Location: Herndon, Virginia

End Time: 2024-12-07T22:55:36.000Z

Shipping Cost: 19 USD