Throwing hatchet

[8shot]

I remember my grandfather entertaining us kids with his ability to throw anything from a doublebladed axe, to a throwing tomahawk/hatchet. He had me at least hitting the stump and a few actually stuck. Now in my old age I would like to try that again. Does anyone have any ideas where a quality throwing hatchet can be bought?

 

[grunt soldier]

a guy in blade forums in the custom knife makers forum sells them for a very reasonable price like 30-50 bucks and they are very quality from what i have heard.

 

[theweakerbrother]

If you ever make it down to Smoky Mountain Knife Works in Sevierville, TN they have quite a few to chose from. I bet their website has them listed to check out. I have similar fond memories. My grandpa (on my mother's side) was a champion knife and ax thrower, even into his old age. I never asked him to teach me like I should have. In college, I picked it up a little and my roommate and I spent many an evening drinking beer and throwing axes/knives.

 

[Armed & Christian]

Cold Steel

 

[Field King]

A friend of mine has one he got from a widow! I will ask him his price?

 

[CoyoteCreekGuns]

I've been looking at this one, but I haven't taken the plunge yet (and it's less than $40.00)

Amazon.com: SOG Specialty Knives & Tools F01T Fusion Tactical Tomahawk, Black Hardcased: Home Improvement

 

[pinhead56]

Dixie Gun Works in Union City TN has been selling throwing 'hawks' as they have been for decades as well as anything you can think of for the black powder shooter

 

[Jack Ryan]

I remember my grandfather entertaining us kids with his ability to throw anything from a doublebladed axe, to a throwing tomahawk/hatchet. He had me at least hitting the stump and a few actually stuck. Now in my old age I would like to try that again. Does anyone have any ideas where a quality throwing hatchet can be bought?

HBForge.com

 

[jeremy]

I've been looking at this one, but I haven't taken the plunge yet (and it's less than $40.00)

Amazon.com: SOG Specialty Knives & Tools F01T Fusion Tactical Tomahawk, Black Hardcased: Home Improvement

I got me one of these...

I have yet to try throwing it, not a big fan of throwing tools around myself. But I have been beating the hell out of it for like 4 years now I think. I use this as my survival hatchet in my kit. I have used it for everything from chopping small trees up for firewood and shelters. To punching my way though ice to check on my traps. For $40 it is worth the money spent.

 

[Dewidmt]

I've been looking at this one, but I haven't taken the plunge yet (and it's less than $40.00)

Amazon.com: SOG Specialty Knives & Tools F01T Fusion Tactical Tomahawk, Black Hardcased: Home Improvement

Stay away from this one! I bought the SOG at a gunshow and it broke under the ferrule after just 12 throws! The handle is cheap wood painted to look like nylon. I'm interested in a good throwing axe also....

 

[jeremy]

Stay away from this one! I bought the SOG at a gunshow and it broke under the ferrule after just 12 throws! The handle is cheap wood painted to look like nylon. I'm interested in a good throwing axe also....

If the one you had has a wooden handle someone took you.

The SOG handle is a Fiberglass and Nylon composite handle similar to the fiberglass handle you find on a lot of hammers these days...

 

[Dewidmt]

If the one you had has a wooden handle someone took you.

The SOG handle is a Fiberglass and Nylon composite handle similar to the fiberglass handle you find on a lot of hammers these days...

Nope! Check again....specs state a fiberglass "reinforced" handle. I'm here to tell you buddy, there is just wood under that covering and i can show you the pics if you want! I have it sitting out in the garage, SOG Fusion....just like yours. Have you tried throwing yours at a maple tree when it's 5 degrees out?

 

[jeremy]

Nope! Check again....specs state a fiberglass "reinforced" handle. I'm here to tell you buddy, there is just wood under that covering and i can show you the pics if you want! I have it sitting out in the garage, SOG Fusion....just like yours. Have you tried throwing yours at a maple tree when it's 5 degrees out?

Then apparently the do not know how to write a spec sheet either...
No mention of wood in the handle material...
Fusion Tactical Tomahawk


Blade Length 2.75"
Overall Length 15.75"
Weight 24 oz.
Edge Straight Steel 420
Handle Fiberglass/Nylon
Finish Hardcased Black
Sheath Nylon

 

[Dewidmt]

Handle fiberglass/nylon FINISH.....doesn't state the material of the handle.....I'll grab the camera tomorrow, I'll even cross section a non-busted piece of the handle. Somebody already called dibs on the head.....

 

[jeremy]

You are aware that you can get it repaired by SOG under warranty?

I am not doubting you or calling you on it didn't mean to make it sound that way.

As far as throwing mine. Not a big fan of throwing tools personally. To me throwing a knife or a hawk is like throwing a pistol at someone. Not my style.

 

[Jack Ryan]

Handle fiberglass/nylon FINISH.....doesn't state the material of the handle.....I'll grab the camera tomorrow, I'll even cross section a non-busted piece of the handle. Somebody already called dibs on the head.....

Why not just put another handle in it?

 

[Dewidmt]

Could, but a fellow board member would like the head to do some pattern and steel work. When I get it back, I'll put a new handle in it...lol, I have 3 others that need new hafts also. Locally made heads.

 

[Jack Ryan]

Could, but a fellow board member would like the head to do some pattern and steel work. When I get it back, I'll put a new handle in it...lol, I have 3 others that need new hafts also. Locally made heads.

Why do the handles get broken so much?

 

[Dewidmt]

Not so much broken as banged up, dented, loose, battered, etc. I'm rough on 'hawks.

 

[Jack Ryan]

My handles are all wood, they do get loose once in a while but just a tap and they are tight again. I let every kid who walks on the place throw mine about all they want and I think I might have replaced one or two at the most.