Forging a trade axe or tomahawk part 1 - blacksmithing for beginners

The simple wrapped eye axe is one of the oldest axe designs. Similar axes were made all over Europe at one time. In the US these were a common trade item and are now often simply called a tomahawk.

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Other suppliers of blacksmithing tools and supplies
Self contained air hammers - http://www.saymakhammers.com/
General blacksmithing supplies - https://www.oleoacresfarriersupply.com/
General blacksmithing supplies - http://www.piehtoolco.com/
General blacksmithing supplies - http://www.centaurforge.com/
General blacksmithing supplies - https://www.blacksmithsdepot.com/
General blacksmithing supplies - http://www.blacksmithsupply.com/
Square head bolts and lags - http://www.blacksmithbolt.com/
New anvils - https://www.oldworldanvils.com/
New anvils - http://www.nimbaanvils.com/
New anvils -
Industrial supplier - http://www.mcmaster.com
Tong blanks and tools - https://kensironstore.com/
Fire brick and refractory - http://refwest.com

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