Hunting Bayonet by Iron John Logan

 

Reproduction of 18th century hunting bayonet by Iron John Logan

Forged from antique shear steel and solid brass with extensive whitesmithing, file work, and engraving. Age and patina by artist. Stand is pear wood and solid brass armature

Measures 8 inch blade 11-1/2 overall, 15-1/2 with stand

Copy and photos supplied by John Logan. More photos can be seen here.

Missourian by Iron John Logan

Pipe tomahawk and stand hand crafted with the collector in mind, using traditional tools and techniques to bring back a piece of the past. The Missourian was inspired by numerous antique tomahawks from the woodland cultures with it's hand forged and file decorated head, hand carved and alkaline stained cherry handle with Keyhole piercings and Pink Lip Pearl inlays. Handle is drilled and lined with brass it's full length for easy smoking and cleaning. Edge is not steeled. Included stand is made from hand rubbed pecan wood with solid brass and felt armatures.

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Intergal Guard Gentleman’s Dagger by Iron John Logan

A neat little dagger I forge from a small piece of scrap 1075 steel, with curly /wormy maple, steel wire and historic hot dipped tin. Scabbard is leather cored with hand stitched sheep skin outer and hot dipped tin drag.

Copy and photography by Iron John Logan.

Tomahawk by Iron John Logan

The tomahawk is loosely inspired by originals made by the frontier blacksmith Joseph Jourdain in the first half of the 19th century. The beautifully browned head is traditionally forged and filed from gun barrel and high carbon steel with pewter dot inlays and engraved with the maker's touchmark on one side and date on the other. The is faux figured hickory handle is inlayed with both poured and hand set pewter inlays. The copper and brass headstock is also hot dipped in pewter. The handle is drilled for a functioning pipe. Measures 8inch x 21-1/2 inches. Available

Copy and Photography supplied by John Logan.

Great Plains Spontoon Tomahawk By Iron John Logan

This is my copy of an original tomahawk from the 1860s. This head is the most difficult tomahawk I have ever forged; gun barrel pipe and eye, steel bit, pierced curls. Patinaed to match the original. Smokeable handle of black Walnut with fire checkering, incise carving, paint and brass tacks. Brain tanned deer quirt with glass beads and wool wrap. Overall dimensions 13 by 23 inches

Copy and photos by John Logan.

Tomahawk by John Logan and Tomahawk Head by Stephanie Aust

I am a traditionally trained blacksmith and traditional craftsman, with my shop in Onondaga Michigan. I, along with my apprentice Stephanie Aust, specialize in weapons of the 19th century though also delve into time periods from the Ancient Celts to the beginning of the 20th century. Firearms, tomahawks, swords, knives, tools, etc. I will attach a few images, or you are welcome to check out my website ironjohnlogan.com 


The above mage is of a tomahawk I made for one of the Cherokee chiefs of North Carolina. Head forged from black powder rifle barrel, hand filed and engraved. Handle of quilted maple with red brass and silver inlays of dogwood flowers and traditional Cherokee designs.

A tomahawk head made by Stephanie - Based on a historical example with connection to the frontiersman Lewis Wetzel

Copy and photos supplied by John Logan.