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I would love to see pics of any of ur guys Mohawks. And share what wood combos they are. I'm pretty set on getting one I think.

here's my latest mohawk ...

 (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v82/rfdee/archery/mohawkhair.jpg)

:D

Rob

Is that your Mohawk?

John

QuoteOriginally posted by Outwest:
Rob

Is that your Mohawk?

John

nah, THIS is ...

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v82/rfdee/archery/mehawk.jpg)

:D

You clean up nice Rob

ok, the real mohawks ... just a few i've had over the years ...

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v82/rfdee/archery/bh3.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v82/rfdee/archery/he4.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v82/rfdee/archery/hawk2.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v82/rfdee/archery/hawk1.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v82/rfdee/archery/mh2.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v82/rfdee/archery/dh2.jpg)

and of course, ol' "magua" ...

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v82/rfdee/archery/mag9.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v82/rfdee/archery/mag7.jpg)

What r they limbs out of in the last pic Rob? And all of those look great!!

that's "magua" - natural tempered tonkin cane limb veneers with the cane nodes darkened.  quite striking, eh?   :)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v82/rfdee/archery/robscbow.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v82/rfdee/archery/mag6.jpg)

I believe that's the best looking one I have seen so far! Gorgeous!!

ok, more "magua" ...

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v82/rfdee/archery/mag1.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v82/rfdee/archery/mag10.jpg)  (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v82/rfdee/archery/mag11.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v82/rfdee/archery/mag5.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v82/rfdee/archery/mag8.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v82/rfdee/archery/mag4.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v82/rfdee/archery/mag3.jpg)

Magua and I once spent some time together over a three day weekend.

I still think about her.

Thanks Rob....I appreciate all the pics. Makes me want one even more now!!

i was psyched to see a real mohawk in the first reply... then of course it had to go back to bows.


nice bows , my hawk was way cooler.


-hov

I dont have any pics of my hawk handy but I love it ans it shoots second to none.

Always willing to show pics of mine...great bows!

(http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj93/ruger1970/IMG_1482.jpg)

(http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj93/ruger1970/IMG_1487.jpg) (http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj93/ruger1970/CopyofIMG_1472.jpg)
(http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj93/ruger1970/new007.jpg)
(http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj93/ruger1970/IMG_1220.jpg)

Great pics of all the 'hawks. I may have to invest in one of those things. You guys make them sound really good!

Me thinks that Rob was just waiting for someone to say "show me".  Beautiful bows Rob.  Not a bad hairdo either.    :biglaugh:

my current pair of 'hawks ... both 66" and both over 50# @ 29" ... one is a classic t/d w/lamboo cores and veneers under black glass and a solid cocobolo riser, the other is a 1pc w/solid boo cores and veneers under clear glass and a coco riser pierced with bocote.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v82/rfdee/archery/hawks.jpg)

68" all yew limbs with bubinga riser.
(http://members.cox.net/danking49/images/MohawkOne)

(http://members.cox.net/danking49/images/MohawkTwo) (http://members.cox.net/danking49/images/MohawkThree)

Rob

Do you think the tonkin cane limbs are better in any way than the other limb materials?

John

I'm surprised that Mohawk doesn't devise a better way of disguising the joint in their two piece.

62",  52@28,  Macassar/Cocobola riser,  all Yew limbs/core.

(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2339/5708426966_a00f97c8de_z.jpg)

(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3205/5707867641_920d053a3e_z.jpg)

(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2537/5709681067_184898ebf0_z.jpg)

QuoteOriginally posted by Norminator:
I'm surprised that Mohawk doesn't devise a better way of disguising the joint in their two piece.

if you think about it, how the connexion hinge works and the limits of embedding it into the riser, vince does it the best way possible.  not at all defending him, just saying it as it truly is.  there will always be a slight bulge at the front of the riser and the grip will be cut in half.  if you eschew the split leather grip for a roll down rubber one, the bow will "stick together" when unbraced ... NOTE: the bow in the pics below are NOT a typical mohawk where vince adds a wood riser front overlay veneer surrounding the hinge to "embed" it ...

   (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v82/rfdee/archery/M9.jpg)     (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v82/rfdee/archery/M6-1.jpg)

the connexion hinge is a very solid, positive lock up t/d system that works no matter what the environment or conditions.  it has absolutely no effect on shooting the bow.  and, it allows the bow to be cut into equal halves - this can be important for stowage of longer longbows during air travel.

so yeah, for me this is the best t/d system out there so far.  ymmv.

Here is one going out today, Bocote/Cocobolo with Juniper over actionboo

(http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s312/mohawkbows/juniper/2011_0607juniper0004.jpg)
(http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s312/mohawkbows/juniper/2011_0607juniper0002.jpg)

Woot! Looks like mine.........  :)

Yep this is yours Jon, I am headed for the post office now and you should see it on Friday, hope you like her.

Great looking hawks guys!!

Hey Rob,
Do you have any pics of mine to post?  It was your old bow, the very first 'Hawk Classic.
Ron

QuoteOriginally posted by ronp:
Hey Rob,
Do you have any pics of mine to post?  It was your old bow, the very first 'Hawk Classic.
Ron

sure thing ........

(http://tradgang.com/rob/classic/mc3.jpg)

(http://tradgang.com/rob/classic/mc4.jpg)

(http://tradgang.com/rob/classic/mc6.jpg)

(http://tradgang.com/rob/classic/mc7.jpg)

(http://tradgang.com/rob/classic/mc9.jpg)

(http://tradgang.com/rob/classic/mc10.jpg)

(http://tradgang.com/rob/classic/mc2.jpg)  (http://tradgang.com/rob/classic/mc1.jpg)

Here's mine. I love this bow.

(http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l88/sbennett_01/MOHAWK%20LONG%20BOW/Mohawk7.jpg)

not sure what I did wrong?????????

Try again.

(http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l88/sbennett_01/MOHAWK%20LONG%20BOW/Mohawk7.jpg)

Thanks Rob.  These bows are works of art.

Love those Mohawks!  I've never shot one but hope to someday.

TTT

I'm gonna place an order for a Sparrowhawk soon!!

WOW. Lamey that is one beautiful Hawk. Ok I think im sold. I have been debating on the Savannah and Hawk. Those Hawks are beautiful and I can get the weight I want.

Mohawks are sweet!
Shot a.couple at RMS Gear in Denver. Real snappy!

mohawks are indeed superb mild r/d "D" longbows.  i'd been shooting them for years, until the arrival of the  sparrowhawk (http://tradgang.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=5;t=047253;p=1) .  ;)

well I would have a sparrowhawk too if I could get Vince to make  me one   :rolleyes:

Kidding aside im going to get one after the season wraps up.... kidna want to get some blood on my current Mohawk before I get the "new" one.

Here is mine.64" of pure death and 47@27.
Boo cores with red elm veneers.RC


(http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w39/rcswampbucket/IMG_1179.jpg)

still too wide, joe .....

I said it before and I'll say it again!       :banghead:      Eric has the prettiest Mohawks Vince has ever made!      :archer:          :archer2:   Wow just saw Lamey's that ones a knockout  too.

Ha! Thanks Bent.   :biglaugh:   I'll throw in my latest since I did'nt have it when this thread started.
All Osage with Cocobolo flare.  The best thing is they shoot even better than they look.

(http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj93/ruger1970/IMG_2424.jpg)

(http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj93/ruger1970/IMG_2427.jpg)
(http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj93/ruger1970/IMG_2432.jpg)

Eric

Very Nice! Osage and Cocoabolla great combo! I want to see that bow when she darkens.

Eric:Thats one SWEEEEET Bow  :archer2:

QuoteOriginally posted by bentpole:
Very Nice! Osage and Cocoabolla great combo! I want to see that bow when she darkens.

You and me both, I think it will be awesome.

Eric

quote:

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Originally posted by bentpole:
I said it before and I'll say it again!        :banghead:       Eric has the prettiest Mohawks Vince has ever made!       :archer:            :laughing: