Build a primitive tomahawk from an old rasp - Cedar Bow Build part 1

Over the next few videos Clay Hayes is getting back to basics. In this new series Clay will be hand forging the tools he will need to build a primitive sinew backed eastern red cedar longbow. We'll use very basic, primitive tool kit consisting of a tomahawk made from a rasp (shown here) and knife (to me made in a future video).

Charcoal is used to fire the forge and heat the steel making it malleable. Once the basic shape is hammered out, Clay files the edge before bringing the cutting edge up to cherry red and quenching it in oil to harden the steel.

Once the tomahawk is finished Clay finds a very nice eastern red cedar tree and uses the new hatchet to harvest it for two bow staves. In future videos we'll forge the knife, rough out the bow and continue to process. If all goes well I'll also make some river cane arrows, steel broadheads and take the bow and arrows out for a hog hunt.

If you're interested in blacksmith work, hand made tools, knives, bow building, or primitive technology, you'll want to follow along with this series.

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