2Hawks Competition Hawk.

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Looking at a 2Hawks Competition Hawk as my first tomahawk. Seems like a lot of Hawk for the money. Specs are right up my alley, blued steel, traditional look, USA made, and 3-4” cutting edge, seems quite sturdy. How will this hawk stand up to general use? I plan on getting a Warbeast down the road, but I figured I’d start with this hawk and get familiar with them before spending 2.5 times the price. Any thoughts or opinions are appreciated.
 
I have a Warbeast and a Competition. The Competition is a throwing hawk, it's plenty tough. It's also light, easy to carry, and quite capable in the field. Probably going to get another one soon...
 
justjed said:
I have a Warbeast and a Competition. The Competition is a throwing hawk, it's plenty tough. It's also light, easy to carry, and quite capable in the field. Probably going to get another one soon...
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The price on the Comp Hawk seems really reasonable for what you get. I figured it would be worth a shot and not a real big loss if I end up not liking it, Especially compared to the $300 Warbeast.
 
I don't know anyone who has handled a 2Hawks hawk and NOT liked it! The Warbeast is a serious working hawk, and is my favorite outdoors tool.
The Competition is a really good throwing hawk. I like the longer edge, compared to the Cold Steel hawks, and the better quality steel compared
to CS or CRKT. 6150 steel is basically 5160 with some vanadium. 5160 may be a bit tougher, but 6150 holds a better edge, and is easy to sharpen.
Whether you want the Comp as a working tool, or a thrower, it'll do the job. Reasonable abuse is in its nature...
 
I have a Warbeast and love it. It is a pretty amazing hawk. I do not have any experience with the comp hawk, but I am confident you will be very happy with anything made by 2Hawks.
 
bobanne2012 said:
Aries, where your H&B Forge Hawks made by Jarrod or are they from before he took over?
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I'm not sure actually. Never did a a lot of research into them if I'm honest. All I can remember finding out is they're both apparently forged rather than cast. You still see the forge marks on the h&b vs 2hawks grinding them off. I still have my voyager from 2hawks (might pick up that little nessmuk double bit they sell to try it out).

Im not sure on the age of my H&B Boys Hawk being before Jerrod took over or anything but it's a solid little piece. They have very good edges. I have processed an entire 12 ft log down into kindling with it and a Gransfors Double Bit. It did the the job very efficiently and only required a stopping after. They put a nice convex on it so it takes some punishment.

Looks just like this one https://hbforge.com/throwing-tomahawk/boys-throwing-hawk/ .. I'm not saying the 2hawks is really any worse off. I've used it to process a lot of wood.. I just had a burnt edge on arrival (once I sharpened it down to good steel it was fine, and its made of 6150 iirc).. it's just my subjective opinion that these H&B's are better as it arrived faster, ready to work, cheaper, made traditionally with a bit, and also look more traditional as well. Those reasons are essentially why I tend to like it more.

I also plan to pick one up from Lisa at Wolf Creek Forge at some point. I hear they're making amazing hawks. I want a nice example of one of each of the nice Hawk brands to test out head to head.

That's being said you wouldn't be in a bad spot picking up a voyager or longhunter from 2hawks either.

Just some thoughts on it.. yymv. Thanks for reading 😁
 
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AriesTheCam said:
I'm not sure actually. Never did a a lot of research into them if I'm honest. All I can remember finding out is they're both apparently forged rather than cast. Younstill see the forge marks on the h&b vs 2hawks grinding them off. I still have my voyager from 2hawks (might pick up that little nessmuk double bit they sell to try it out).

Im not sure on the age of my H&B Boys Hawk being before Jerrod took over or anything but it's a solid little piece. They have very good edges. I have processed an entire 12 ft log down into kindling with it and a Gransfors Double Bit. It did the the job very efficiently and only required a stopping after. They put a nice convex on it so it takes some punishment.

Looks just like this one https://hbforge.com/throwing-tomahawk/boys-throwing-hawk/ .. I'm not saying the 2hawks is really any worse off. I've used it to process a lot of wood.. I just had a burnt edge on arrival (once I sharpened it down to good steel it was fine, and its made of 6150 iirc).. it's just my subjective opinion that these H&B's are better as it arrived faster, ready to work, cheaper, made trationally with a bit, and also look more traditionalas well. Those are essentially why I tend to like it more.

I also plan to pick one up from Lisa at Wolf Creek Forge at some point. I hear they're making amazing hawks. I want a nice example of one of each of the nice Hawk brands to test out head to head.

That's being said you wouldn't be in a bad spit picking up a voyager or longhunter from 2hawks either.

Just some thoughts on it.. yymv. Thanks for reading 😁
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I'm ordering an H&B Goshawk. I'll have to check out Wolf Creek Forge too. Once I get a better feel for them I may order a 2hawks, this will be my first tomahawk. Thanks for the reply.
 
bobanne2012 said:
I'm ordering an H&B Goshawk. I'll have to check out Wolf Creek Forge too. Once I get a better feel for them I may order a 2hawks, this will be my first tomahawk. Thanks for the reply.
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I've been eyeing that up as well! Looks useful as all get out. Hammer pole, nice amount of blade, and even a bow drill divot in the head. Let me know how you like it. I might grab one even sooner.. I'm also pretty positive you'd enjoy the 2Hawks as well. It really is a nice hawk so don't take my burnt edge experience as a knock on them as it might've been a one off issue. Now that it's been sharpened through it performs very well.

I've never handled a Wolf Creek but a lot swear by them and they seem to be made traditionally as well.

Also you're very welcome. I enjoy a good tomahawk convo.
 
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