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Axe me some questions.
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Humanoid 3.0
04-10-2025, 8:32pm
who are you going to scalp?
Big bob
04-10-2025, 8:33pm
Nice Tang :D
It looks sharp enough to shave with.
Cool 50th AE
04-10-2025, 8:35pm
What are you drinking out of those goblets?
Unsuspicious
04-10-2025, 8:41pm
Looks a little dry, rub some lube on it
What are you drinking out of those goblets?
Blood.
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Swany00
04-10-2025, 8:44pm
nice piece
Louie Detroit
04-10-2025, 8:46pm
Crazy lady...
slewfoot
04-10-2025, 8:48pm
From what I can see of it, your kitchen looks nice
It looks sharp enough to shave with.
Not yet, it just arrived.
Ask me next week.
Full tang hatchet. Nice piece. :seasix:
higgyburners
04-10-2025, 11:27pm
Is it made in china?
It is not a throwing hatchet
It is not a Viking axe
My guess it's cast and mass produced.
ratflinger
04-11-2025, 5:26am
PSA/ Never leave your hatchet sitting blade side up. \PSA
Humanoid 3.0
04-11-2025, 8:36am
From what I can see of it, your kitchen looks nice
too nice, should be making sandwiches :yesnod:
PSA/ Never leave your hatchet sitting blade side up. \PSA
Photo op only. :yesnod:
who are you going to scalp?
The next person axing me to make Sammies.
DJ_Critterus
04-11-2025, 9:26am
What are you drinking out of those goblets?
https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSOUQ8RvyyBGO_hiuo0yNCk81kCKkDWFMBBAA&s
Chuck A
04-11-2025, 9:36am
very sharp looking, indeed
I got me some Tang a few days ago!
https://i5.walmartimages.com/asr/67ace5a3-72c3-4861-bf52-80c34cec8277.a6fbf90aaf3f22579842ceba1716eb46.jpeg
I got me some Tang a few days ago!
https://i5.walmartimages.com/asr/67ace5a3-72c3-4861-bf52-80c34cec8277.a6fbf90aaf3f22579842ceba1716eb46.jpeg
That's outta this world, baby!
Burro (He/Haw)
04-11-2025, 12:22pm
Axe me some questions.
I got nothing Lizzy Borden.
Humanoid 3.0
04-11-2025, 12:35pm
I got nothing Lizzy Borden.
Not even Molly Hatchet
Not even Molly Hatchet
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nKszDiVAvTc
Is it made in china?
It is not a throwing hatchet
It is not a Viking axe
My guess it's cast and mass produced.
Not even close.
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Not even close.
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Very cool.
I believe that the point on the opposite side of the blade is what makes it a tomahawk. Designed as a weapon, can be used as a tool.
The one in the OP picture, also very cool, has the blunt (hammer) face opposing the blade. Designed as a tool, can be used as a weapon.
Very cool.
I believe that the point on the opposite side of the blade is what makes it a tomahawk. Designed as a weapon, can be used as a tool.
The one in the OP picture, also very cool, has the blunt (hammer) face opposing the blade. Designed as a tool, can be used as a weapon.
Goes to show you can learn something every day! Who would have thunk it?
Very cool.
I believe that the point on the opposite side of the blade is what makes it a tomahawk. Designed as a weapon, can be used as a tool.
The one in the OP picture, also very cool, has the blunt (hammer) face opposing the blade. Designed as a tool, can be used as a weapon.
Tier one operators use this brand.
Custom made.
Tier one operators use this brand.
Custom made.
Looks like a quality product :yesnod:
NEED-A-VETTE
04-13-2025, 3:01am
Axe me some questions.
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Gorgeous! Winkler, yes?
Not even close.
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That’s also a Winkler axe in the picture? Nox can confirm.
My daughter has one of his axes. :cheers: I think it’s this one (at the link) but one of the earlier generations. Nox can confirm which one she has. https://winklerknives.com/products/wk-rescue-axe-gen4
Daniel (Winkler) generously gave her a fixed blade knife to carry with her when she was deployed to Afghanistan. :grouphug:
Good stuff! :cheers:
That looks like a Winkler Highland Hatchet. Similar to, although it is not a Naval Special Warfare or Special Operations Forces Axe. These hatchets and Axes have become quite popular, especially since Jack Carr’s Terminal List. Winkler Knives and Axes are issued to Naval Special Warfare and other Special Operations Forces, namely CAG.
Here is an NSW DEVGRU Axe and a Sayoc RnD Axe. The NSW Axe was issued to an NSW squadron and the Sayoc, though featured in the Terminal List is not actually an issued axe, however, it was designed for Sayoc Kali fighting.
Yes, it is a Highland Hatchet.
I want a tactical axe. Mr.owc6 pinged them this weekend, but we haven't heard back yet as to how long it will take.
Yes, it is a Highland Hatchet.
I want a tactical axe. Mr.owc6 pinged them this weekend, but we haven't heard back yet as to how long it will take.
Right now, it will take 4 to 6 months from Winkler, or you can buy them from an authorized dealer or directly from them if you go to Actual in Foscoe. Also, if you are military or a first responder there is a 25% discount.
Yadkin
04-13-2025, 11:20am
Lots of quality stuff made right here in the Blue Ridge Mountains. :D
GTOguy
04-13-2025, 11:57am
Lots of quality stuff made right here in the Blue Ridge Mountains. :D
And not by Democrats. :yesnod:
Lots of quality stuff made right here in the Blue Ridge Mountains. :D
True that.
I have many blue steel pans fabricated there.
That looks like a Winkler Highland Hatchet. Similar to, although it is not a Naval Special Warfare or Special Operations Forces Axe. These hatchets and Axes have become quite popular, especially since Jack Carr’s Terminal List. Winkler Knives and Axes are issued to Naval Special Warfare and other Special Operations Forces, namely CAG.
Here is an NSW DEVGRU Axe and a Sayoc RnD Axe. The NSW Axe was issued to an NSW squadron and the Sayoc, though featured in the Terminal List is not actually an issued axe, however, it was designed for Sayoc Kali fighting.
That second one is gorgeous... I have zero need for one. And yet... :drool::Sexy:
Is it made in china?
It is not a throwing hatchet
It is not a Viking axe
My guess it's cast and mass produced.
No, that hatchet was made in Foscoe, North Carolina in a shop owned by Daniel Winkler, an ABS Master Bladesmith. It’s crafted out of 80CRV2 steel, water jet cut out of a steel blank, beveled on a Siepman grinder, Caswell finished and final profile done by hand. While it is not entirely made by hand, it started out as a flat piece of steel and was completed by skilled workers in the United States using a stock removal process.
Daniel Winkler has made knives and hatchets for movies such as Last of the Mohicans, and currently makes knives and hatchets for Tier 1 military units.
There will be no tariffs associated with this hatchet and it is Berry compliant.
As a side note, I consider Daniel Winkler and his wife Karen to be members of my family. I visit them several times a year, and NAV and I stayed with them one year when we attended the wedding of a close friend who happens to be a very unique military operator, the only known person ever to be a member of both NSW DEVGRU and Army 1st SFOD-D.
Here is a Winkler knife currently used and issued to Naval Special Warfare operators assigned to DEVGRU.
Nox, you have some beautiful tools.
Nox, you have some beautiful tools.
Thanks. Here is one of Daniel Winkler’s hand forged pieces made start to finish entirely by hand. The sheath was made by Karen. His hand forged pieces are works of art and are actually quite rare and sought after.
True that.
I have many blue steel pans fabricated there.
There's also Mark Read in Valle Crucis. He makes really high end metal pieces: sculptures, altar ware for churches.
He made my wedding ring for me. It was originally a thin band of gold that was my grandfather's. Depression era gold. He crafted it onto titanium that he lathed out of a billet.
https://www.thevettebarn.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=96873&stc=1&thumb=1&d=1708373988
higgyburners
04-13-2025, 9:07pm
Try about 4 billion years ago era....just a smidge older than the Depression era....:Jeff '79:
higgyburners
04-13-2025, 9:12pm
What's your problem egghead? Just pointing out it's value...About the oldest thing you will ever hold in your hand.
You mean, like water? Air?
Just grow up, and learn to shut up.
higgyburners
04-13-2025, 9:34pm
sure thing groper....:Jeff '79:
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There's also Mark Read in Valle Crucis. He makes really high end metal pieces: sculptures, altar ware for churches.
He made my wedding ring for me. It was originally a thin band of gold that was my grandfather's. Depression era gold. He crafted it onto titanium that he lathed out of a billet.
https://www.thevettebarn.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=96873&stc=1&thumb=1&d=1708373988
That is really beautiful.
I love the Boone area.
Mr.owc6 has gone many times to bagpiping camp in Valle Cruces.
That and Cheap Joes art supply in Boone is right up my alley.
And now blades. :yesnod:
higgyburners
04-13-2025, 10:54pm
No, that hatchet was made in Foscoe, North Carolina in a shop owned by Daniel Winkler, an ABS Master Bladesmith. It’s crafted out of 80CRV2 steel, water jet cut out of a steel blank, beveled on a Siepman grinder, Caswell finished and final profile done by hand. While it is not entirely made by hand, it started out as a flat piece of steel and was completed by skilled workers in the United States using a stock removal process.
Daniel Winkler has made knives and hatchets for movies such as Last of the Mohicans, and currently makes knives and hatchets for Tier 1 military units.
There will be no tariffs associated with this hatchet and it is Berry compliant.
As a side note, I consider Daniel Winkler and his wife Karen to be members of my family. I visit them several times a year, and NAV and I stayed with them one year when we attended the wedding of a close friend who happens to be a very unique military operator, the only known person ever to be a member of both NSW DEVGRU and Army 1st SFOD-D.
Here is a Winkler knife currently used and issued to Naval Special Warfare operators assigned to DEVGRU.
Thanks Nox. I am a big fan of the Viking axes and Tomahawks. From the picture it appears to be mass produced. maybe not from china but here in the states. I can see now that it was designed as a pack hatchet from the website used for chopping wood for a camp fire. I am sure as you say they waterjet cut the profile due to thickness then beveled on CNC Siepmann grinder. And then oxide coated and sealed. That is what leads me to mass produced. It is not a custom axe, one of one. They may make a run of a hundred or more using this process to bring down the cost. Still very appealing and i love that we still have craftsman of this caliber in the USA. :cert:
higgyburners
04-13-2025, 11:35pm
Try about 4 billion years ago era....just a smidge older than the Depression era....:Jeff '79:
Beat me to it by a smidge.
Am I getting in your head? .....:Jeff '79:
Thanks Nox. I am a big fan of the Viking axes and Tomahawks. From the picture it appears to be mass produced. maybe not from china but here in the states. I can see now that it was designed as a pack hatchet from the website used for chopping wood for a camp fire. I am sure as you say they waterjet cut the profile due to thickness then beveled on CNC Siepmann grinder. And then oxide coated and sealed. That is what leads me to mass produced. It is not a custom axe, one of one. They may make a run of a hundred or more using this process to bring down the cost. Still very appealing and i love that we still have craftsman of this caliber in the USA. :cert:
Daniel Winkler being a master bladesmith is certainly more than capable of hand forging an axe or knife from start to finish. However, at that rate, only a select few will ever be able to own one. Daniel continued to make his knives and axes one at a time and by hand until he started getting more and more inquiries from military operators and finally getting a contract with NSW DEVGRU. What sets Daniel apart is that he goes to the shop every single day and personally oversees the process and even has his hands on the equipment daily. Although he has employees, Daniel is not shy about helping out at the Caswell tanks or even applying a few final grinds himself. This is the only way anyone other than a few select people can ever own a Winkler knife or axe. I would not say his knives will ever be mass produced, however, they are efficiently produced with the assistance of machinery.
There's also Mark Read in Valle Crucis. He makes really high end metal pieces: sculptures, altar ware for churches.
If you’re ever in Valle Crucis, make sure you visit the Mast General Store as well as their annex.
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