Making the predecessor to a Tomahawk

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Contest closed!! The Winner is @bogdanch Congratulations! If winner does not contact me after 7 days, a new winner will be drawn. Etc. Thanks for watching and coming alone on this one! There is a spam account replying with my avatar in the comments. I will post the winner and pin it to the top of comment sections. Anything else is not me. Keep the forge lit. 🔥 Tim.

[@jereomen]

Hi Tim, love the tomahawk predecessor. Beautifully done.

[@robsinclair1001]

The axe man cometh a deadly looking tool,a talented man you are Timothy!

[@KageStelhman]

That's a pretty nice Boarding Axe you've made there

[@maxfuller916]

Im a sucker for the forged look too great choice! Beautiful

[@jarlove]

Would love to win this! Super sweet!

[@hartlieb1]

The Predecessor Tomahawk build/design is really sweet. Hope you are considering putting it into production at some point! It is so cool!

[@hannes3040]

The wire brushed forge finish was defiantly the right choice, looks nice.

[@Jbrimbelibap]

Wire brushed is such a quick finish to get, yet looks so good ! All my stuff end up having that finish 😂

[@Tristan_Attilio]

Your attention to detail when making this Tomahawk is incredible. The simplicity of the piece is incredibly satisfying and really shows your skills as a blacksmith.

[@hacksaw434]

That is pretty cool! And the name "Predecessor" has a pretty nice ring to it. As a history nerd, I'm also a sucker for the "As Forged" finish. Nice work as always.

[@jimmyrk3]

Having fun is the best reason. The finish is sweet; you forged it, and it should look like it was forged. "Predecessor Tomahawk" is a great name.

[@lindasmart5099]

I'm so amazed that you can see a tomahawk in that small piece of spring. Keep up the good work

[@kevinendres7611]

Keeping an old design alive and sharing it with the world love it

[@the_belschnikel5985]

This is how tomahawks should be. Understated power and elegance.

[@brianwinklhofer990]

Don’t worry about keeping it “original” there’s a time and place for that, and your design is cool as hell and distinct, be proud of your creation!

[@kevinrunnels1273]

That's about as close to perfection as it comes. Whoever ends up with it is one lucky person!!

[@steveinman6842]

One of the best forging videos I have seen in a long time, I especially like the explanation on freeing the punch at the power hammer.

[@joeynelms]

That thing is AWESOME! My 16 year old told me he’d like to try blacksmithing. He’ll find out what calluses are soon. It will be fun making stuff together.

[@maximeouellet306]

"The Prédécessor " good name for a Axe/hammer . Amazing job

[@jordanwhistlefish2913]

This is very medieval feeling, love the way it came out

[@Chris_Schafer]

I really like that you didn't leave the eye square. the peak really makes this unique.

[@grahamlothian2695]

Love how you wanted to replicate something and you made it your own.

[@ryanmerrel1118]

I really like the forged finish too! Mill scale and all! Looks exactly the way you would expect a predecessor to look.

[@John-lx8iu]

It looks great. I like that you put your personal spin on it rather than just copying the other.

[@NineWorldsWorkshop]

Slick take on the original! Your proportions are a little more pleasing and the scalloping is a nice touch! I really enjoy watching your design process and workflow!

[@mikecole6923]

What a great guy to put so much time & effort into this unique Tomahawk just to give it away. Thanks for all of your videos Tim!!!

[@hulkthedane7542]

Your take on the shape is much more dynamic than the one, you were inspired by. Well done!

[@user-dv4wk6zi3d]

I really love the way you changed it from the original it just gave it a really nice touch of class

[@gregorystiff22]

Love this design. Looks light and nimble with enough weight and heft to get work done. Beautiful

[@mathijsdejong1085]

Forged scale finish was the only way for this piece! Love it

[@cdnaudioguy]

The Predecessor is gorgeous! Would love to have it as a family heirloom. Something I can use with my kids and pass down from generation to generation.

[@driftpig31]

Sitting in my soon to be blacksmiths workshop, sorting through the boxes, just mounted the TV on the wall and started watching blacksmithing/knifemaking videos to set the scene in the shop! The Tomahawk would be so welcome here.

[@dpothoven9480]

I love the contrast of the forged finish and mirror polished hammer face!

[@tracefelix]

The best thing about watching someone start and finish a project to perfection is the motivational high right after. I feel like breaking out my table saw at 12 am to build that project I've neglected for so long. Makers know what I'm talking about.

[@blakechilds2535]

That hatchet was absolutely beautiful.

[@Anima_Ignea]

Saw Will's video and I felt in love with every pound of metal he showed, just like I've done with this old sharp thing. BTW that was the one and only finish to go with, so I'm glad you went for it!

[@8023120SL]

That may be the most beautiful hatchet you've ever made!

[@theoxilus]

I really like your take on the design, very simple but also somehow elegant looking. Very beautiful.

[@travispratt7658]

Honestly, I liked the scale on it. Gave it a weathered and refurbished look. Looks good regardless!

[@spaguine4370]

The combination of the polished working edge and face with the brushed finished turned out perfect!

[@colbymenefee734]

This thing is way too cool. I used to throw tomahawks when I worked as a Wild West actor, and this thing immediately made me want to start again!

[@stevealford230]

As a fellow smith of prominent nosage, which came from the Native American side of my family, (my profile looks like the face of an old Nickel, lol), the progenitors of the Tomahawk: I enthusiastically approve and endorse this build. MERRY CHRISTMAS, TIM!

[@jamietweedcap5234]

I like when a project gets designed or modified on the go. Jazz forging.

[@jonathankettles9507]

That looks great! I love the modern twist that the more angular design seems to give it.

[@DrizztFan23]

That looks great. I love the mirrored butt and the scale finish. The combination bridges the gap between workhorse tool and display piece.

[@frankz3843]

Very cool looking axe. The ridge on the side of the ryr really brings out character. Morden and traditional looking at the same time.

[@TheVectorious]

Love the design. I like the original design for the function but I love your design because it’s form and function.

[@udoerkenrath4377]

Sweet! And the finish looks great. And I like the resourcefulness on reusing the old wooden box.

[@darklore4259]

You know, I too am a sucker for that forged finish.

[@kishacrowden854]

Simple but so much attention to detail. Would be an amazing heirloom piece! Good luck to everyone!!

[@toddwilkinson7787]

What a beautiful project and the box was the cherry on top too!!!

[@cerberus1563]

Love your videos Tim. Thanks for all the hard work.

[@davidleavitt3505]

The forging process is so enjoyable to watch. What a pretty piece.

[@allenpeachy3987]

Sweet build and cool name. Almost turned into something a viking would've used. Like it.

[@thorneworks]

That's a sweet hawk. Love the forged brushed finish. Well done.

[@FuzzykidSA]

Such a cool design, the contrast in the finish is really stunning.

[@RookieLock]

Hell ya! Your gonna make one happy winner! Merry Christmas Tim!

[@zacharytaylor6791]

Love your work Tim!

[@johnsalmond410]

Always so fun to watch you create!

[@MikeStern1]

love this & love that you watch will too. That anvil castle tour was nuts. Merry Christmas Tim!

[@jamesruth100]

This tomahawk is so cool; it looks like it'd be a perfect camp axe.

[@lorencalleri2687]

What a wonderful piece!

[@magnusshawn4698]

Gorgeous. Great work as always. Thank you 😊

[@MrJohn714]

Beautiful work Tim!

[@GibsonCutlery]

This is a really beautiful piece. Perfect lines. Well done!

[@jack51574]

Awesome job, beautiful piece

[@jordanmarshall6096]

Just love the way it looks. Just awesome

[@K7classicrockfan]

Looks awesome, great job Tim!

[@blazingasn]

This is amazing - thanks for all the cool videos Tim!

[@Labrador_Forge]

That turned out amazing, whomever wins it should be proud to have it

[@richryan2644]

Love your work! Turned out great!

[@matzede3742]

A raw forgre finish just always hits different, looks really nice.

[@nicktoepfer2083]

Beautiful job. Thank you for all of your hard work.

[@ltd5stringer]

The deviation from the original design makes it look so much better. And the forge finish is just so good.

[@lendicicco7578]

Merry Christmas Timothy. Love the Predecessor Tomahawk. Beautiful work as always.

[@kaynadinstilleverge3843]

Another lovely result. I like the modern lines on an ancient piece.

[@russelbutler6704]

Beautiful piece mate. I hope who ever wins it not only uses it but also puts it on the mantel so they can admire it.

[@SteveAaron]

Absolutely beautiful!!! Well done!!!

[@sbd4de3]

THE PREDECESSOR!! Very nice looking and well made!!

[@EfthimisFr]

Magnificent piece, love it!

[@Zogg1281]

I love that tomahawk. All the lines just flow together really nicely and the polished blade and back are sweet!! 👍 Hope you have a great Christmas, Tim 😊👍👍👍👍👍

[@tylercarr1640]

Love the build Timothy!

[@Noctura1138]

I love the grungey Boxes too! Always love seeing your work

[@hopalong5069]

I love all your work. Thanks for the videos

[@davidsanchez1233]

Great work! Looking forward to seeing more

[@StevenHodder]

Always awesome to watch the transformation

[@paulfrohlich4085]

Awesome. Love the sharp lines, really clean.

[@zomb_b]

Beautiful work as always!

[@kd5byb]

What a piece of art! Love it. Beautiful.

[@meterfeeder]

Thank you for keeping the finish!

[@revpapem]

I'm not a blacksmith but love your creativity, great content

[@notabandicoot5227]

Love ya work Tim. Beautiful work

[@jasonvliet-odonataknifeworks]

Turned out fantastic! Very nice.

[@kentmckean6795]

Love it! Merry Christmas to you and yours.

[@juliancybak9574]

the box fitment is perfect👌

[@xaviersonntag4302]

looks friggin awsome! beautiful work as always

[@bolweval]

Awesome work Tim!!

[@wesleybarker5418]

A Beautiful Piece Of Work

[@axelahrenholtz7309]

Love the lines on that thing. Well done!

[@rpeckens]

Happy Holidays! Please keep pumping out killer content!

[@KLRFJR]

Love your work, learning a lot about what it means to just be yourself and make the work of your hands show who you are. Keep it up, my man!

[@kd5uxb]

Really like the changes you made. The scallops are a great touch.

[@Vadams1224]

One of the coolest projects to date, Tim. Fine work as always!

[@murraymakesstuff]

This is a great build, thanks for showing us! I learn so much watching your forging.

[@joshwarren9855]

Super cool project Tim!