Blacksmithing a Tomahawk

[Comet Hunter]

So my son made this video of the 2 of us forging a tomahawk in my workshop. My other hobby along with astrophotography.
(150 years difference in timelines lol)

Although I have forged many knives, this was a 1st tomahawk! And from a rr spike no doubt.

I think the video came out better than the tomahawk. Now I can make another one learning from the mistakes made on the 1st

But I thought the video captured a memorable quality time between my son and I. (I have invited him to join FW) As he's good with still photography too.

Link to the video: (it was too large of file to upload here!

https://drive.google.com/file/d/10IpNVyKszp4V9cHWEvT8D-u97WGp0O8s/view?usp=drive_link

PS.... Let me know if you have troubles with the link?

 

[ProCaliberTraveler]

The link works fine for me. It's amazing how much work goes into something like a tomahawk.

 

[Comet Hunter]

The link works fine for me. It's amazing how much work goes into something like a tomahawk.

And it was HOT... lol

 

[AlanLichty]

Looks like a fun thing to do in mid winter.

That would be a dangerous pastime to take on in my shop as it's entirely dedicated to woodworking with wood stashed just about everywhere.

 

[JimFox]

Loved the video Ed! That was so interesting to watch.

You son did an awesome job with the video. I really like all of the camera angles. If his photos are even half as good as this video, we need to have him join and post his photos here!