Tomahawk Talk

[Suprtek]

So are the synthetic handles less likely to break from throwing? I wouldn't mind paying a little extra if it actually more durable.

 

[tyler34]

So are the synthetic handles less likely to break from throwing? I wouldn't mind paying a little extra if it actually more durable.

if you want composite handles then this is the guy you want to talk to, period.

Vec's GEN 1 Mk V Hawk Page

 

[Suprtek]

Great link Tyler! Thanks!

 

[Suprtek]

Throwing targets

A buddy of mine says he has some logs that are 1.5 to 2 feet in diameter that he can cut some slices from for me to use as targets. I asked him to cut them at least 8 inches thick. I thought I could construct a simple 2x4 tripod to mount them on for throwing. I figured you guys that throw a lot could tell me if you think this will work. I just looking for something I could set up in the yard to mess around with and be able to throw it in the shed when I'm not using it. My main concerns are if this is big enough and if will be too easy to knock over.

 

[DaKruiser]

A buddy of mine says he has some logs that are 1.5 to 2 feet in diameter that he can cut some slices from for me to use as targets. I asked him to cut them at least 8 inches thick. I thought I could construct a simple 2x4 tripod to mount them on for throwing. I figured you guys that throw a lot could tell me if you think this will work. I just looking for something I could set up in the yard to mess around with and be able to throw it in the shed when I'm not using it. My main concerns are if this is big enough and if will be too easy to knock over.

A 2x4 tripod should hold something that size just fine. I would brace the arms that will hold the slab real well.

 

[Suprtek]

If this weather keeps up, we're gonna have to use our hawks as ice axes!

 

[Jack Ryan]

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?

Blasphemy, curses, hex, the evil eye, disease, it looks gay, and saplings that size are free.

 

[Jack Ryan]

So are the synthetic handles less likely to break from throwing? I wouldn't mind paying a little extra if it actually more durable.

The whole point to a tomahawk is so the handles don't get torn up throwing them. A hatchet is NOT a tomahawk. If you throw a tomahawk and it hits on the handle the metal blade will just fly down the handle instead of busting up the wood.

 

[Jack Ryan]

A buddy of mine says he has some logs that are 1.5 to 2 feet in diameter that he can cut some slices from for me to use as targets. I asked him to cut them at least 8 inches thick. I thought I could construct a simple 2x4 tripod to mount them on for throwing. I figured you guys that throw a lot could tell me if you think this will work. I just looking for something I could set up in the yard to mess around with and be able to throw it in the shed when I'm not using it. My main concerns are if this is big enough and if will be too easy to knock over.

I've had about every kind of target to throw at there is. The absolute best one I've had is the one I'm using now.

If you cut firewood or know some one who does just save a piece of trunk cut to firewood length and don't split it. Drive a railroad spike in to it where you want the top to be and tie a rope to it. That and a limb or something to throw the rope over is all you need now. Easy to move around the yard, provided you've got trees, none of your trees or landscaping get's torn up and you can throw it all in the trunk of the car and take it with you any where you want to throw. Easy to move up or down for yourself or children to throw at and easy to replace.

 

[DaKruiser]

Those are great Jack!

 

[Suprtek]

My two brand new spike hawks were just delivered!

Thanks to OneBadV8 for dropping them off!

 

[Que]

Cool! I should be able to put my hands on two T34-sharpened hawks, sometime tomorrow!

 

[Suprtek]

V8 and I were discussing how the handles seem a bit long. I'm thinking I might take about 4" off of it, but I'm not gonna get in a hurry about it.

 

[OneBadV8]

 

[Suprtek]

OOOOOOOOOOOOO! Dat's purty!

 

[tyler34]

hey don't I see a couple of daves?

 

[OneBadV8]

hey don't I see a couple of daves?

 

[dubsac]

Tyler how much is the going rate to get a hawk tylerized????

 

[tyler34]

Tyler how much is the going rate to get a hawk tylerized????

all depends on the amount of work wanted/needed.

 

[Suprtek]

all depends on the amount of work wanted/needed.

How much does this cost?