Tomahawk Talk

[DaKruiser]

How about starting me off with a link to the thread about it?

About my hawk?
https://www.indianagunowners.com/forums/the_cutting_edge/114056-handmade_hawk.html

 

[Suprtek]

About my hawk?
https://www.indianagunowners.com/forums/the_cutting_edge/114056-handmade_hawk.html

That thing is awesome. Was it cut from a solid piece or was the handle welded to the head?

 

[DaKruiser]

That thing is awesome. Was it cut from a solid piece or was the handle welded to the head?

That is from one solid piece of D2 tool steel!This is a pic of win I started, that grinder and a few files is how I made it.

 

[Suprtek]

Cool. The reason I asked is because its a lot more expensive to get a good piece of steel if its that wide. If the head was welded on, I could use a piece that was only 3 inches wide or so. But I wouldn't want the weld to be visible even though the weld is stronger than the parent metal if done properly.

I'm keeping my eyes open for some good steel that I can get cheap. Market prices for the good stuff can be higher than just buying one already made.

 

[straittactical]

Which one of the tomahawks in the "GROUP BUY" would be the best to get for throwing.
thanks

 

[DaKruiser]

Which one of the tomahawks in the "GROUP BUY" would be the best to get for throwing.
thanks

The trail or frontier would be the best in my opinion. I think you could throw and stick any of them, but those two should hold up the best.

 

[Suprtek]

I created this thread to ask questions, so here's another one.

What kinds of things are commonly done to customize wooden handles? I've seen some that appear to have rings or other patterns burned into them. I've also seen grooves carved into them for grip.

It would seem to me that the grooves could possibly interfere with the ability to throw. I considered bending some stiff wire into the shape of my initials and heating it to make a brand that I can re-use if the handle gets broken.

 

[DaKruiser]

I don't like a wrapped handle to throw! That's just me though, I suspect there are a few people that do like it!

Handle decoration is all up to you, branding sounds like a cool idea!

 

[Que]

I'm going to brand mine and then stain them deep red.

 

[DaKruiser]

For those of you that havnt seen it, this is what happens when you have Tyler sharpen your hawk!

 

[OneBadV8]

For those of you that havnt seen it, this is what happens when you have Tyler sharpen your hawk!

I know where mine are going after I get them.

 

[DaKruiser]

I was bored after work and needed to sharpen this anyway. I figured I would make sure it was dull. It did'nt hurt the edge much.

 

[Suprtek]

Wow! Double wall even! Maybe I'll ride with someone else if I ever make it to your place.

 

[Jack Ryan]

Handle decoration is all up to you, branding sounds like a cool idea!

Decorations all go on the steel or better yet, not. Some come with different holes cut in to them. It's suppose to make it whistle when you throw them.

I call them lawyer holes. They make noise but are basicly useless.

 

[DaKruiser]

Decorations all go on the steel or better yet, not. Some come with different holes cut in to them. It's suppose to make it whistle when you throw them.

I call them lawyer holes. They make noise but are basicly useless.

Thats funny stuff right there, lawyer holes!

It doesnt take long to mess up a pretty handle does it Jack.

 

[Suprtek]

Thats funny stuff right there, lawyer holes!

It doesnt take long to mess up a pretty handle does it Jack.

This is why whatever I decide to do, if anything, I want it to be easily done and easily repeatable.

 

[DaKruiser]

This is why whatever I decide to do, if anything, I want it to be easily done and easily repeatable.

Excellent plan my friend! Thats why alot of guys just use a torch to put the rings on a handle, easy.

 

[Suprtek]

While we are talking about handles, I'd like to hear some opinions about different materials. Is there a reason other than tradition for not using a fiberglass or nylon handle?

 

[Fireaxes]

Wood handles are cheap and easy to fit. I think that is why they are so popular. Synthetic handles are getting used more and more now. Just a time lag thing.

 

[M67]

And they're easier to replace, you can find them easier.