QuoteI have two of Ron's Shrew hawks and I really don't think you can get better, especially for the money. I carry one a LOT.  The ONLY wish I have is that they would make a Shrew hawk with a bit thicker handle. ChuckC  

Chuck, you probably have an earlier version of a Shrew hawk, we use a bigger handle now that fits the hand better.

The problem with most hawks or hatches is that most of the time they get left in camp or in the truck. Carrying one in a belt sheath is about as comfortable as having your dog tied to your waist..     :rolleyes:    The Shrew Hawk weighs about one pound which is less than the average hawk and it has the option of carrying in the "Frontiersman" shoulder rig sheath a very easy and comfortable way to carry where it's out of the way yet with easy access.

The Shrew hawk is hand forged in a style that was made 200 years ago but with modern steels. A high carbon steel is forged welded right into the ax giving the cutting edge good edge holding capability. You'll find a dozen uses for the hammer pole in camp or in the woods.
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Ron LaClair has done so much for traditional archery...keep the fires burning.

Are u kidding?? Ron doesn't even need a bow! That last picture is proof he just sneaks up on em and gives them a thwack with the shrew hawk  

Nathan

Ron are you gonna have a booth set up at the GLLI?

QuoteRon are you gonna have a booth set up at the GLLI?  

No, I'm just gonna shoot and have fun...  

Dang it Ron, now I'm gonna have to get a third one !

I agree, if it is unwieldy or heavy, you won't carry it long.  Its slightly smaller size and the over the shoulder carrier makes it pretty sweet to carry.  Up in the UP, you almost never see me without mine.  

ChuckC

I'm leaving for the GLLI in Hastings today and I'm going to donate a Shrew Hawk for the Raffle.  

Mine is one that I had custom made for me from a friend in Florida, it is fashioned after a 1770's British Belt Axe.

When I get home I'll post a picture.

I carry the short Gerbers. I have used it a lot cutting up elk . It is short , light and works great.
God bless you all, Steve

I usually carry mine unhafted in my pack or haversack with a slighly shorter handle. Not going to build a cabin but it works great cutting brush for groundblinds and clearing shooting lanes.

I was suprised how well a decent folding saw worked while cutting a trail up a ridge. My buddy Matt started with it and I quickly followed suit with mine.

Compact, light, sharp enough to slash through small stuff and great for cutting small trees, brush etc...

If you get a folding saw do yourself a favor and order a Bahco Laplander.  They are about $30 off of several large popular internet retailers and are head its head and shoulders better than any folding saw I've used before....

Just do a search for "Bahco Laplander" and you will find it.

I checked out the Shrew Hawk Ron donated for the GLLI today.I belive you could shave with it,scary sharp.And well built.

If it has to be a hawk then I don't know...

Wetterlings large hunters axe is VERY nice and handy and at a good price. Owned by Gransfor now. They just don't finish it out to the same specs. Which doesn't bother me cause I like to make something my own. But the blade took about 10 minutes of honing and i shaved a patch on my leg with it.

Ive always been a folding saw guy, I think this thread changed that.