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Title: Tomahawk
Post by: toddster on June 03, 2022, 02:57:36 PM

I had a Shrew hawk I used for years, that got lost last season.  Was thinking of just replacing it with a hatchet, but prefer the lighter pole hawk.
Anyone recommend a reasonable pole hawk or hatchet to replace it?  Looking online gets lost in noise and prefer fellow understanding of real work.

Title: Re: Tomahawk
Post by: Miner49er on June 03, 2022, 05:02:01 PM

I have two really nice throwing hawks that I bought from, Beaver Bills. Excellent hand forged hawks. They have several different sizes to choose from. Just Google.

Title: Re: Tomahawk
Post by: Jim Brennen on June 03, 2022, 05:10:26 PM

I think you can still get the shrew hawk at williamstown forge, beaver bill is an excellent choice also

Title: Re: Tomahawk
Post by: Mike Malvaini on June 03, 2022, 08:21:14 PM

I'm sorry, what is the difference in a tomahawk and a hatchet? I grew up with the teaching they are one and the same.  I do know my dad had a small hatched that we used to pole out game. It was probably two thirds the size of a normal hatchet.

Title: Re: Tomahawk
Post by: Cory Mattson on June 03, 2022, 08:59:58 PM

Marbles pocket Axe
The handle is around 11 inches
Great tool
For splitting brisket
Also very good for popping ribs
$20
Make your own harness or sheath

Title: Re: Tomahawk
Post by: Wudstix on June 03, 2022, 09:51:54 PM

I'm a fan of my Shrew Hawk, great for camp chores and game cleaning.
 :campfire: :coffee: :archer2:

Title: Re: Tomahawk
Post by: Appalachian Hillbilly on June 04, 2022, 08:10:42 PM

I have a CRKT Woods Chogan that I got for $50. absolutely love it. I also like to find old hatchet heads and rehandle them. Here is one I did and gave to my dad with a sheath I made as well.

Title: Re: Tomahawk
Post by: mahantango on June 05, 2022, 11:37:53 AM

Mike, other than the head shape/weight and cutting edge length (hawk is normally shorter), the main difference is how the handle attaches. A hawk handle is tapered and is a slip/friction fit in an oval eye on the head. Allows easy replacement and disassembly for packing.

Title: Re: Tomahawk
Post by: thumper-tx on June 11, 2022, 07:49:02 PM

Check out Two Hawks. Good steel and workmanship.

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Post by: Pat B on June 11, 2022, 11:35:23 PM

This is a forged hawk made for me by my friend Dylan Holderman and the over the shoulder sheath I made for it.
(https://i.imgur.com/oAc56vq.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/JstidFT.jpg)

...and a railroad spike hawk I traded a recurve selfbow for with Bobby Keller a bladesmith from Wilkesboro, NC. Bobby also made the knife above the spike hawk.
(https://i.imgur.com/2Zwh6vm.jpg)

the knife on the bottom left...
(https://i.imgur.com/amaZwgb.jpg)

Title: Re: Tomahawk
Post by: Wudstix on June 12, 2022, 11:23:52 PM

Some pretty impressive stuff at 2Hawks.  Got me thinking.
 :campfire: :coffee: :archer2: