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Owen on 14 Oct, 2025
5 out of 5 starsThis axe is a decent piece for the price. It is relatively light and feels quite sturdy and looks great. The few things I’d like done differently are one; I would prefer the edge to be sharpened at a steeper angle. It doesn’t need to be much but this axe comes with a practically 45 degree bevel on the end it’s rather blunt even for an axe. Secondly, and I only found this out after purposely removing the cap, the half dollar cap on top of the haft is pretty lightly glued on, and while I was trying to remove it, it came off a little too easily in my option ion. I removed the cap with the intention of drilling out the axe to make it smokable. We will see if it works and if I ruin the axe it’ll be my own fault. Overall I would recommend with only a few minor nitpicks.
Brian responded on 01 Nov, 2025
As written in the original listing, "THIS IS A NON-NATIVE NON-WORKING PIPE FOR DECORATIVE PURPOSES ONLY". It was not made to be disassembled nor to chop down a tree. If you want a camp ax I make them to be sturdy and well edged.
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Scott on 03 Sept, 2025
5 out of 5 starsSecond knife i have bought frome this seller. It is a superb piece of work. The only thing I have issue with is both knives I have bought have been dull upon arrival. For the price I feel it should be sharp as all get out.
Brian responded on 01 Nov, 2025
A dirk is made for thrusting, not slicing. I do not sharpen the sides of the blade on purpose. The tip is "sharp as all get out". My dagger is made to do what it is supposed to do, not slice tomatoes.
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Etsy buyer on 25 Oct, 2024
5 out of 5 starsThe hawk is beautiful. Shipping was on point. The craftsman was easy to communicate with.
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Sonny on 21 Jul, 2024
5 out of 5 starsQuality always costs more. This Beautiful custom knife is of the finest quality and craftsmanship, I was looking for something that stands out from all the others, this was the only one I could find after a year of looking. I absolutely love it! This is not some guy making knives in his garage, this is a true professional knife maker and craftsman. You won't be disappointed.
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Randy on 01 Feb, 2024
5 out of 5 starsQuality made item for the money. Well packed for transport, arrived in great shape.
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Peter on 12 Dec, 2023
5 out of 5 starsVery easy to work with this vender. The item I ordered was exactly as described.
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Will on 08 Oct, 2021
5 out of 5 starsA beautiful piece - masterfully made. Clearly made with care and skill. Surprisingly fast shipping as well!
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About ForrestForge
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Safety First: leather apron, furnace gloves and safety googles are a must -
Stock removal for hollowgrinding knives and tomahawks for the making of Forrest Forge knives and tomahawks -
The beginning of a tomahawk, the forge to get to the right temperature so you can work the metal into a tomahawk head -
The metal must go in and out of the forge several times to keep the metal soft enough to work -
The metal develops "scale" which has t be removed each time you work with the metal during the forging process
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