Forged broadheads

[Handforged]

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.

[Handforged]

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

[Mesophilic]

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

What's the weight on these?

[Handforged]

they weigh about 9.5 grams or 150 grains each. 

[Trapper Rob]

Nice work

[Hawkdancer]

Very nice!

[Handforged]

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!

[GlisGlis]

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

[Handforged]

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.

[PaulN/KS]

Those are some seriously heavy duty points you make. 
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. 

[Handforged]

Those are some seriously heavy duty points you make. 
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.

[masonred]

Could you show how they look mounted?
Nice points

[Handforged]

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.

[BowEd]

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