Crash Rat, Kill Devil and Rattle Hawk

[=MAX=]

Sooo.....

Any videos of these hawks flying? I've found one of a crash rat but no others...

I will try to get out this week and "BRING IT"...............The KD flies like a Hawk
I know, I know video or it didn't happen......coming soon to the SR forum

[Sethrotull]

Sooo.....

Any videos of these hawks flying? I've found one of a crash rat but no others...

This is from Jerry's original post about the KD. Some flying hawks and other cool stuff.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=osa9eT5MJlQ

[chiral.grolim]

This is from Jerry's original post about the KD. Some flying hawks and other cool stuff.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=osa9eT5MJlQ

Thank you! Forgot about that video.

[noeesp]

I really like the Rattle Hawk. I had my airfare and all for blade this year and the week before something came up and I had to change my plans. Guess there is always next year.

[=MAX=]

Got some video tonight of the KD being thrown.......video will be uploaded tonight when I get in from the firepit.
Stay tuned

[rgoziner]

This is from Jerry's original post about the KD. Some flying hawks and other cool stuff.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=osa9eT5MJlQ

Almost looks like it was setting a bend when prying the door open?

[KG10]

Here are the Kill Devil and Rattler side by side. The rattler is a little thicker and taller. It does crave blood. the only bussekin to draw mine.

[wacki]

KG10,

why is the Rattler bent in the last picture?

[wacki]

whats the reasoning for the differences in thickness?

obvious diference in that last picture.

[chiral.grolim]

KG10,

why is the Rattler bent in the last picture?

I'm theorizing here...

1) I don't think it's bent, just held slightly askance so that you are seeing more of one side than the other - not easy to get a straight-on shot of an axe with such a head...

2) KDSH is thinner to be lighter for carry & use, 3/16" SR101 is plenty thick to maintain structure for most applications. RH is thicker & longer with a different blade design for increased b4d@$$ use Also, with the sharper grinds, the extra thickness provides more support to the RH's edges. *shrug*

[SpyderPhreak]

KG10,

why is the Rattler bent in the last picture?

It's not; it's the perspective playing tricks on you. You are not looking directly down the center, so it appears bent due to seeing some of the inside of the head. Try this; save the picture to your computer, then turn the picture so that the heads are toward the top. It should look clearer to you now.

whats the reasoning for the differences in thickness?

obvious diference in that last picture.

Kill-Devil = 0.20" thick, Rattle Hawk = 0.25" thick.

c.g hit the nail on the head. KD was made thinner in order to be lighter and more carry friendly for the people who asked for the original design (US military snipers in Afghanistan).

[wacki]

KD was made thinner in order to be lighter and more carry friendly for the people who asked for the original design (US military snipers in Afghanistan).

cool. didn't know that sniper thing. what were the other two designed for?

[SpyderPhreak]

cool. Didn't know that sniper thing. What were the other two designed for?

FUN!!! (what else?)

[wacki]

Har har

If I had to guess:

Rattle = pure bloodshed hawk. Made to cut flesh.
Kill Devil = lightweight hawk for snipers to poke holes in clay walls in afghanistan
Crash Rat = Wartime hawk that's also good for destroying houses made out of 2x4's. The axe looks "fireman-ish" and the bottom looks like a prybar. Perfect for breaching city houses and buildings.

FUN!!! (what else?)

[wacki]

leatherman,

what color is the micarta on those two hawks?

=MAX=,

is that black canvas on black?

[leatherman]

Hey wacki,
Of the three I have on hand right now,
Crash Rat has Tan canvas micarta handles
Kill Devil has black canvas micarta
Rattle Hawk has orange/green G10

Kill Devil is not mine, on loan from my Canadian brother, whom right now has to be a lot cooler than I. I am very envious.