This commissioned piece was made with a reclaimed axehead that I cut into the current shape.  The head displays hand-etched Alaskan bushpilot scenes on each side.  The belly plate is crafted from mild steel onto which I etched a mountain goat head.   The plate is attached to the hickory handle with solid brass nails.  The bottom six and half inches of the handle are wrapped in deer hide lacing for a comfortable grip.