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Title: 3 New Hawks
Post by: Ragnarok Forge on May 01, 2011, 01:48:00 PM
Here are the tomahawk projects I have been working on recently.  They are all field grade models.  These are true tomahawks with the slip fit tapered handles.    

Two have curly maple handles and one has an ash handle.  The are all three in my mid weight series which makes them good for carrying in the field, yet heavy enough to chop wood in camp.
 

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Title: Re: 3 New Hawks
Post by: Over&Under on May 01, 2011, 02:04:00 PM
Love that head design, well done!
Title: Re: 3 New Hawks
Post by: DANA HOLMAN on May 01, 2011, 02:40:00 PM
Very nice hawks
Dana
Title: Re: 3 New Hawks
Post by: JMR on May 01, 2011, 03:18:00 PM
Love them all, seeing them reminds me that I have really been wanting to try making a hawk. Great job again.
Title: Re: 3 New Hawks
Post by: mater on May 01, 2011, 03:28:00 PM
Is the head all carbon steel or a welded on piece? either way there great hawks.


Mark
Title: Re: 3 New Hawks
Post by: Ragnarok Forge on May 01, 2011, 05:52:00 PM
They are all mono steel hawks, I am planning to work on some wrapped and welded hawks in the near future.
Title: Re: 3 New Hawks
Post by: Lin Rhea on May 01, 2011, 06:57:00 PM
Those are some fine looking hawks. Really nice.
Title: Re: 3 New Hawks
Post by: Tique on May 01, 2011, 07:51:00 PM
Very nice looking hawks! I really like the hammer pool design.
Title: Re: 3 New Hawks
Post by: GWV on May 01, 2011, 08:52:00 PM
Really nice!
Title: Re: 3 New Hawks
Post by: arrowflipper on May 01, 2011, 09:27:00 PM
Sweet Hawks!I like them all.
Title: Re: 3 New Hawks
Post by: ronp on May 02, 2011, 05:44:00 PM
They look fantastic!  I love 'em!
Title: Re: 3 New Hawks
Post by: Steve Nuckels on May 02, 2011, 06:15:00 PM
Very nice work!

Steve
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Potomac Forge
Title: Re: 3 New Hawks
Post by: amar911 on May 02, 2011, 07:56:00 PM
Those look great, Clay. I love the one I got in the St. Jude auction that you made. I know how good you are!

Allan
Title: Re: 3 New Hawks
Post by: Ragnarok Forge on May 02, 2011, 11:56:00 PM
The middle hawk is going in this years auction.  I am going to be putting one of the neck knives and most likely a bird and trout knife in as well.  The bird and trout will go in if I manage to get it done in time.
Title: Re: 3 New Hawks
Post by: madness522 on May 03, 2011, 06:14:00 AM
Great looking hawks Clay!
Title: Re: 3 New Hawks
Post by: trad_bowhunter1965 on May 03, 2011, 08:06:00 AM
Those are some great looking hawks Clay you talent. Blake
Title: Re: 3 New Hawks
Post by: MTArrowLauncher on May 03, 2011, 10:03:00 PM
Those looks great
Title: Re: 3 New Hawks
Post by: gudspelr on May 04, 2011, 11:17:00 PM
Great looking, Clay.  Are they all recycled heads that you re-forged?  Can't wait to try and get started on a few sometime...  Ever since the weekend at your house, it's been a steady downward spiral-can't thank you enough  :) .


Jeremy
Title: Re: 3 New Hawks
Post by: MT Longbow on May 05, 2011, 12:13:00 AM
Are they balanced well for chuckin?
Title: Re: 3 New Hawks
Post by: Ragnarok Forge on May 05, 2011, 02:04:00 AM
MT Longbow the hammer poll hawks are not specifically designed for throwing. I normally make spike hawks for that.  

Gudspelr.  I can tell your fully hooked.  I have 15 blanks from the full set of knives I worked on over the winter that are tempering in the oven right now.  I just finished hardening them tonight.  I am plotting out a couple of big choppers in the near future.  Right after I finish the guards and handles for a couple bowies and two long hunter blades that have been sitting for a long time.  Your welcome, though I wonder if your wife feels grateful for your new hobby.
Title: Re: 3 New Hawks
Post by: gudspelr on May 06, 2011, 03:36:00 AM
Wow-can't wait to see all those knives waiting in the wings.  I think the wife's glad I have something I'm really enjoying-guess she was hoping I'd suddenly love mowing the yard instead....  :) .  Makes her even happier at the notion I might get good enough to try and sell some knives somewhere down the road.  I'm sticking with what you said-if I can do a hobby that helps pay for itself, that can't be a bad thing.  Take it easy and have a great weekend.

Jeremy
Title: Re: 3 New Hawks
Post by: Sheepshooter on September 06, 2011, 10:07:00 AM
Hey Clay,

Just wanted to let you know how much I'm enjoying the hawk. I like it cuz it's light enough that you don't mind taking it along but heavy enough to do some serious choppin'. The wife and I also enjoyed the short visit we had with you guys. Thanks!

Randy

Here is the hawk on a backpack trip with my son and I.

 (http://i725.photobucket.com/albums/ww255/randyhermann/126.jpg)
Title: Re: 3 New Hawks
Post by: Margly on September 06, 2011, 10:54:00 AM
Great looking Hawks!
Title: Re: 3 New Hawks
Post by: SveinD on September 06, 2011, 03:34:00 PM
Nice  :D
Title: Re: 3 New Hawks
Post by: PrarrieDog on September 07, 2011, 12:47:00 AM
When I was a boy scout, my scoutmaster taught me the value of a good hatchet. I have carried a 'hawk afield for decades. Your hawk will do about anything a knife will do and more. A great design. Keep makin em.
Title: Re: 3 New Hawks
Post by: Toecutter on September 07, 2011, 04:33:00 PM
Perfect Design!  If the eyes werent a little off on my first two attempts, thats what they would (sorta) resemble!  Gorgeous!

Nathan