In my experience the hammer head is better. The spike on the Vietnam hawk had very few uses. I find the hammer and curved head combo to be the best for me. Its much better than trying to use the side of the hawk as a hammer.
In my experience the hammer head is better. The spike on the Vietnam hawk had very few uses. I find the hammer and curved head combo to be the best for me. Its much better than trying to use the side of the hawk as a hammer.
Think of it this way folks. These tools/weapons have been used as tomahawks/handaxes by peoples all over the globe for thousands of years. There is a very good reason for this. They are both tool and weapon. And if you know how to use them they can do a LOT more than you would give them credit for.
Excellent dropy. I couldn't have out it better myself. It's been used for millennia by people from all over the world. I try not to leave home without it.
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Those are nice, Izzy.
I like a Tomahawk, and have one of these:
AMERICAN TOMAHAWK COMPANY : LaGana Tactical (VTAC)
I like it, but without the hammer head it has limited survival uses. Also, while the sheath is quite secure, it sucks for a combat weapon. By the time you got it out, the fight would be over. I went so far as to stipple the lower 4" or 5" of the handle for better grip.
Ok the Pipe Hawk is done, shortened, sharpened, and wrapped. Simple sheath on it that I plan on taking off if I may need it. The Hawk itself will hang in a simple loop on my battle belt for very fast access.
Amazon.com: SOG Specialty Knives & Tools F01T Tactical Tomahawk, Black: Home Improvement
and
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...=ATVPDKIKX0DER
are two that I would like to get. I am leaning on the Cold Steel one though, if I have to pick one.
I like the Pipe hawk. Looks nice with the handle wrapped. I've never woven the para cord. How did you go about wrapping it. Specifically how did you tie it off on both ends? Single layer or two?Originally Posted by apssbc
Ok the Pipe Hawk is done, shortened, sharpened, and wrapped. Simple sheath on it that I plan on taking off if I may need it. The Hawk itself will hang in a simple loop on my battle belt for very fast access.
I guess I'll chime in with my $0.02. I have thrown hawks for a couple of dozen years at Rendezvous. I traded my Rifleman's hawk to my youngest son for a Hudson Bay Camp knife. I like my francesca for throwing; ones like it fought Gaius Julius Caesar during his Gallic campaigns. I have a CS Trail hawk that I like and I'm going to get another Rifleman's hawk after 8 years of being without one.
Basically, you can make it look high tech but is a very low tech tool. One of the original tools I might add. So, I recommend getting a Cold Steel Rifleman's or Pipe hawk as an entry into the field.
Throwing tip-make sure your throwing knife and hawk weigh the same!
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I will keep watching this one - I am very interested in a hawk and want to get all the info I can before purchasing.
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