Primitive Archer

Main Discussion Area => At the Forge => Topic started by: Handforged on March 09, 2020, 02:16:45 pm

Title: Forged broadheads
Post by: Handforged on March 09, 2020, 02:16:45 pm

I make these from time to time at the forge, I call them a bodkin plus. These are forged from 52100 round bar stock, heat treated and tempered to take an edge like a razor blade but they are stout enough to shoot through a brick wall. I decided to make another half dozen of these today and thought you folks might appreciate a pic. It's a relatively simple design that just works.

Title: Re: Forged broadheads
Post by: Handforged on March 09, 2020, 02:20:15 pm

So far I have taken mule deer, elk and black bear with these.

Title: Re: Forged broadheads
Post by: Mesophilic on March 09, 2020, 05:13:16 pm

Looks good, and stout enough to get the job done. 

What's the weight on these?

Title: Re: Forged broadheads
Post by: Handforged on March 09, 2020, 05:32:45 pm

they weigh about 9.5 grams or 150 grains each. 

Title: Re: Forged broadheads
Post by: Trapper Rob on March 10, 2020, 05:46:15 am

Nice work

Title: Re: Forged broadheads
Post by: Hawkdancer on March 10, 2020, 10:27:06 am

Very nice!

Title: Re: Forged broadheads
Post by: Handforged on March 10, 2020, 11:19:53 am

thanks guys, I make my living at the forge so basically that means I enjoy spending hours or days making things that can be bought for 20.00  HA!

Title: Re: Forged broadheads
Post by: GlisGlis on March 12, 2020, 10:47:09 am

really nice points. they look lethals
Probably the first arrowheads we see in this forum smithing area

Title: Re: Forged broadheads
Post by: Handforged on March 12, 2020, 11:36:16 am

I don't know why other blacksmiths don't make them. I imagine because they are small and somewhat intricate to forge out and consistency piece to piece is important. Most don't want the bother I guess.

Title: Re: Forged broadheads
Post by: PaulN/KS on March 14, 2020, 06:02:10 pm

Those are some seriously heavy duty points you make.  :OK
The late Mike Ameling was a blacksmith and living history enthusiast who was famous for his fire steels and simple knives. He also made simple trade points once in a while. I had some till some hooligan stole them from my display at an event that I used to demonstrate primitive archery at.  :(

Title: Re: Forged broadheads
Post by: Handforged on March 14, 2020, 06:08:39 pm

Quote from: PaulN/KS on March 14, 2020, 06:02:10 pm

Those are some seriously heavy duty points you make.  :OK
The late Mike Ameling was a blacksmith and living history enthusiast who was famous for his fire steels and simple knives. He also made simple trade points once in a while. I had some till some hooligan stole them from my display at an event that I used to demonstrate primitive archery at.  :(

Thanks, like most things I make, I work on it until I can't tear it up. I figured if I couldn't break these doing ridiculous things no one else had a chance. I usually only make a half dozen when I loose the last half dozen. It does take time to get them right but I wouldn't hesitate to use them on any sort of game. Even the kind that can fight back.

Title: Re: Forged broadheads
Post by: masonred on March 18, 2020, 06:39:44 am

Could you show how they look mounted?
Nice points

Title: Re: Forged broadheads
Post by: Handforged on March 18, 2020, 03:36:13 pm

Quote from: masonred on March 18, 2020, 06:39:44 am

Could you show how they look mounted?
Nice points

I need to get some new shafts and I will mount a few up and post pictures. As it is hunting season is a long ways away so I had not given much thought to it honestly.

Title: Re: Forged broadheads
Post by: BowEd on March 23, 2020, 04:34:38 am

Very nice work.I like those broadheads.They look plenty strong.