Forging a RUSTY Mini Sledge into a HATCHET

Today we’re taking an old 2lb sledgehammer that I had laying around and forging it into a new hatchet to use while camping! I love taking these rusty tools and reforging them into something useful, they always are a fun project and allow me to do some decent forging! Plus, I wasn’t going to use this old hammer for anything, so it was good to get a new axe and have a fun project all at once! Let me know what projects you’d like to see!

[@charliecho5392]

Brother, You're a G.

[@brianblocker9831]

I don’t k know how I never found your page before. But you got a follow out of me. All off that beautiful handle work. I am working on my own, and you make it seem effortless with that sander.

[@sedulousdabbler5468]

Todd, it’s an absolute treat for an old boy like me to watch a young man making no excuses, but putting in the work to make great tools. Fantastic. What temperature and time did you temper in the oven please?

[@ToddKoch]

I did 450 degrees for 2 hours, maybe a little extreme but I didn’t want it to be brittle

[@ToddKoch]

And I appreciate the kind words! I love doing it and it means the world to see all the support I get!

[@jeffreyjones6409]

Another awesome job. I like how you left the hammer texture in it. I have done that on a handful of knives I have made and I think it looks cool. Twice a year there is an open-air flea market that the wife and I always go to. I have bought a number of hammers from there and usually all they need is a new handle or some dressing up. For a couple of bucks you can't go wrong.

[@ToddKoch]

Exactly hammers always make for fun projects! And yeah I wanted to keep some of the functionality and aesthetic of the hammer in the hatchet!

[@pleasebcool2006]

Underrated

[@strydersalsbury2938]

DUDE love the vid this project was awesome

[@ToddKoch]

Glad to hear it! I loved making it!

[@SchysCraftCo.]

Awesome project.

[@ToddKoch]

Thanks, I enjoyed it a lot!

[@carlostheranger]

Thanks for the inspiration. Always enjoy seeing your videos because I'm just starting out blacksmithing and I love seeing someone do what you do with minimal tools. Can't wait for your next project!

[@ToddKoch]

I love seeing these kind of comments! It means a lot, and I’m glad you enjoyed this project!

[@bobgore1962]

Great job brother! Keep up the great work! Thanks for sharing! 😎👍🏻🔨🔥🔪

[@ToddKoch]

Thanks I appreciate it!!

[@cooperkey4939]

Awesome project keep up the work can’t wait for your next video

[@ToddKoch]

Thanks! I appreciate the support as always!!

[@Nightmare91108]

hay bro strted forging cuz of u would like to see more vids

[@tinubaias4351]

Very nice , great job.

[@ToddKoch]

Thank you!

[@tinubaias4351]

You should try to make a small carving knife, or a blacksmith knife.

[@ToddKoch]

@tinubaias4351 I think that’d be a fun project! I’ll definitely keep it in mind for the next few videos!

[@bloolatte]

online store. Let us buy some hatchets

[@joeofnotrades]

The handle came out amazing?

[@joeofnotrades]

Question for you bud, working from your parents small shed, do you get much grief from neighborhood Karen's over the hammering noise or are you far enough away from neighbors?