Tomahawk Axe Template Guide - DIY

Based on the A3 pattern you've provided for the Winkler Compact Sayok RnD Tomahawk (famous for its appearance in The Terminal List), here is a step-by-step guide on how to use this template for a DIY build.

Depending on your skill level, you can use this for a prop build (EVA foam/wood) or a functional build (steel).

1. Scale and Print - Since the file name specifies A3 pattern, you must print it correctly to ensure the dimensions are accurate to the real-life axe.

Printer Settings: Set your printer to "Actual Size" or 100% Scale. Do not "Fit to Page," or the dimensions will be off.

Paper: Use A3 paper. if you only have a standard printer, use "Poster Mode" to print across two pieces of A4 paper and tape them together.

2. Transfer the Pattern - Once printed, cut out the individual components: the Head, the Handle (Full Tang), and the Scales (Grips).

For Wood/Foam: Glue the paper cutout directly onto your material using a glue stick or spray adhesive.

For Steel: Trace the outline onto your metal slab using a permanent marker or a scribe.

Tip: Notice the red dashed line on the axe head pattern. This usually indicates the "bevel" or the sharpened edge area. Don't cut the physical material to that line; use it as a guide for where to start grinding/sanding the edge.

3. Shaping the "Full Tang" - The pattern shows a full-tang design (where the metal/core goes all the way through the handle).

The Profile: Cut the main silhouette first.

The Finger Grooves: This specific axe has deep, ergonomic finger grooves. Use a spindle sander, a round file, or a

Dremel to hollow out those curves on the handle to match the template's wavy profile.

4. Crafting the Tribal Scales - The right side of your template shows the intricate Tribal Maple engraving patterns.

Drill Holes: Note the small circles on the handle template. These are your pin locations. Drill these through your handle scales and the tang simultaneously so they align perfectly.

Engraving: After shaping the wood scales to match the handle's "wavy" profile, use a wood burner or a small triangular file to recreate the geometric tribal patterns shown in the line art.

5. Assembly and Finishing

The Wrap: The template and the reference photo show black cord or leather wrapping near the neck and the pommel. This isn't just for looks; it provides extra grip.

The Sheath: The image includes a pattern for the leather "shuck" (sheath). Notice the heavy stitching along the curved edge; you'll want to use a leather punch to prep those holes before sewing.

Pro-Tips for this Specific Model:

The "Pick" End: The back of the Sayok RnD head is a blunt "poll" or a slight point. Ensure you don't over-sharpen the back unless you want a true spike tomahawk.

Handle Texture: The real Winkler axes have a "scalloped" texture. Use a round rasp to create those divots you see in the photo of the finished axe on the left.

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