Kris Lipinski 182 Posted July 11, 2017 Share Posted July 11, 2017 Hi. My latest work. Something unusual This one was forged from carbon steel (axle from old lorry) I used to do one of this once from wrought iron: http://lipinskimetalart.blogspot.com/2015/06/dolabra-rzymski-topor-kilof-roman-axe.html 3 lipinskimetalart.blogspot.com Link to post Share on other sites
Charles dP 584 Posted July 11, 2017 Share Posted July 11, 2017 Hi Kris. That is very unusual. I do love the shape. Is this based on an archeological find? "The way we win matters" (Ender Wiggins) Orson Scott Card Nos, qui libertate donati sumus, nes cimus quid constet. Link to post Share on other sites
C Craft 207 Posted July 11, 2017 Share Posted July 11, 2017 Really nice work, Kris!! I like how you sketched out as too how you wanted it at each stage! Two thumbs up! 33 minutes ago, Charles du Preez said: Hi Kris. That is very unusual. I do love the shape. Is this based on an archeological find? Charles, take a look at these Google searchs! http://www.roman-artifacts.com/Military Accessories/Pick-axe sheath/Pick-axe_sheath.htm https://www.google.com/search?q=roman+pickaxe&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjt9ZrbloLVAhVFcT4KHUN7DT8QsAQIJw&biw=1280&bih=918 C Craft Customs ~~~ With every custom knife I build I try to accomplish three things. I want that knife to look so good you just have to pick it up, feel so good in your hand you can't wait to try it, and once you use it, you never want to put it down ! If I capture those three factors in each knife I build, I am assured the knife will become a piece that is used and treasured by its owner! ~~~ C Craft Link to post Share on other sites
Kris Lipinski 182 Posted July 12, 2017 Author Share Posted July 12, 2017 I forged it accoding to this find. Don't know where from. To me it is a "google images find" ;-) (thanks to the Author who put the dimentions on it). My is slightly bigger and more massive. It was also one of my first jobs on my new assembled old power hammer. The material (lorry axle) is 48,5mm thick (2") lipinskimetalart.blogspot.com Link to post Share on other sites
Charles dP 584 Posted July 12, 2017 Share Posted July 12, 2017 Very nice indeed Kris and congrats on the power hammer. @C Craft thank you for the links. I have bookmarked the first one for future reference. "The way we win matters" (Ender Wiggins) Orson Scott Card Nos, qui libertate donati sumus, nes cimus quid constet. Link to post Share on other sites
Alan Longmire 3,673 Posted July 12, 2017 Share Posted July 12, 2017 Really nice work, Kris! I do like non-knife tools, and historical things, and accurate forging. You got all three! Link to post Share on other sites
Kris Lipinski 182 Posted July 12, 2017 Author Share Posted July 12, 2017 Thank you guys lipinskimetalart.blogspot.com Link to post Share on other sites
Pop Iuliu-Cristinel 43 Posted October 28, 2019 Share Posted October 28, 2019 Hi Kris and congrats ! You got a very nice result with the roman pickaxe, dolabra. I discovered this site after searching on google some information about dolabra I am the one who discovered this dolabra and I edited it in size in millimeters. I am passionate about history and can define myself as an archaeological enthusiast. If you are interested in other artifacts after which you will want to make replicas, I have some edited to dimensions such as spearheads, battle axes, daggers, tools, jewelry. Good luck in all your projects ! DSCN2394.MOV 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Rob Toneguzzo 839 Posted October 28, 2019 Share Posted October 28, 2019 You really did a great job recreating that. "Old dogs care about you even when you make mistakes" - Tom HALL - Old Dogs, Children and Watermelon wine. Link to post Share on other sites
Karim 62 Posted October 30, 2019 Share Posted October 30, 2019 This is nice, On 10/28/2019 at 5:07 PM, Pop Iuliu-Cristinel said: Hi Kris and congrats ! You got a very nice result with the roman pickaxe, dolabra. I discovered this site after searching on google some information about dolabra I am the one who discovered this dolabra and I edited it in size in millimeters. I am passionate about history and can define myself as an archaeological enthusiast. If you are interested in other artifacts after which you will want to make replicas, I have some edited to dimensions such as spearheads, battle axes, daggers, tools, jewelry. Good luck in all your projects ! DSCN2394.MOV amazing work to both, the finding and documentation plus a replica Link to post Share on other sites
Kris Lipinski 182 Posted November 13, 2019 Author Share Posted November 13, 2019 Pop Iuliu-Cristinel On 10/28/2019 at 5:07 PM, Pop Iuliu-Cristinel said: I am the one who discovered this dolabra and I edited it in size in millimeters. Thank You for sharing Your finds I would be really glad to see what other objects You've got described in dimentions. Btw, I often think to visit Romania, never been so far, but my Wife has, also my brother and a friend. I know it is worth to see. lipinskimetalart.blogspot.com Link to post Share on other sites
Pop Iuliu-Cristinel 43 Posted November 14, 2019 Share Posted November 14, 2019 (edited) On 11/13/2019 at 10:57 AM, Kris Lipinski said: Pop Iuliu-Cristinel Thank You for sharing Your finds I would be really glad to see what other objects You've got described in dimentions. Btw, I often think to visit Romania, never been so far, but my Wife has, also my brother and a friend. I know it is worth to see. If you want, I can post some of these artifacts that might interest you to make replicas. Just tell me if I can make these posts here on this topic or elsewhere... In Romania you will surely find many places that will delight you. Edited November 14, 2019 by Pop Iuliu-Cristinel Link to post Share on other sites
Alan Longmire 3,673 Posted November 14, 2019 Share Posted November 14, 2019 I can't speak for Kris, but please do post artifacts! We have a History subforum that would be a good place. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Will Wilcox 263 Posted November 14, 2019 Share Posted November 14, 2019 I agree, I would very much so like to see any artifacts you have come upon! Link to post Share on other sites
Kris Lipinski 182 Posted November 15, 2019 Author Share Posted November 15, 2019 I agree Thank You 1 lipinskimetalart.blogspot.com Link to post Share on other sites
Chris C-S 148 Posted January 19, 2020 Share Posted January 19, 2020 Awesome piece. Thanks for sharing it and the history around it. Cheers. Link to post Share on other sites
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