How Do You Make An Indian Tomahawk?
The tomahawk derives its name from the Algonquian term meaning “light battle axe.” Native American craftsmen made many variations of the tomahawk from stone; metal blades arrived with the Europeans. The axe’s popularity as both a versatile tool and a weapon continued into the Vietnam War and is seen even today among soldiers in Afghanistan, according to author Jason Earls. Step 1 Find a blade. Suitable rocks can be found on a short hike outside. For a metal blade, scrounge around in a salvage yard or machine shop for a scrap of iron, brass or copper. Bury the metal in the ground for a few weeks to tarnish and rust the blade for an aged effect. Step 2 Shape the stone or metal to a blade shape, using the hacksaw. Smooth it with the file. Step 3 Choose a piece of seasoned wood for the handle. Hickory was the traditional handle, but willow and ash can also be used. Remove the bark if you wish. Step 4 Lock the handle in a vise and and split one end of the wood with a saw or knife. This will
