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Andy has mentioned to me that some questions have come up regarding the modular options of the tomahawk sheaths I make. First of all let me say that I would love to do a sheath that could be worn on the belt, then worn on the shoulder harness. But unlike a knife, the hawk has a radically different deployment method. From under the arm it deploys in a downward motion. I did this so a strike could be achieved from the draw, much like a katana. From the belt, the hawk is pulled from the rear so the user is set up to throw or hit.
Now with a knife this is different. I can make a knife sheath that will go on either a belt or harness, and will do so on request. The reason for harness specific sheaths is for function, comfort, and concealability, especially for the small knives and deployed folders. If you have a big knife, like the Randall Thorpe Bowie I'm working on right now, the length prohibits a contoured fit. On a hawk, the employment, shape, and handling of that particular weapon play the biggest part in the sheath. Maybe someone could make a nylon contraption that does all the work, but I would rather pull the hawk with either hand in one motion without unzipping, unstrapping, or unsnapping something first. I operate on a KISS principle, as does the whole design of a tomahawk, and these rigs are made by me, one at a time, in my shop.
I hope this addresses any concerns about the sheathing I do, and if anyone has any questions, please don't hesitate to call or e-mail. The response to this system has been wonderful, and I look forward to sheathing your hawks in the future.
Thank You all,
Now with a knife this is different. I can make a knife sheath that will go on either a belt or harness, and will do so on request. The reason for harness specific sheaths is for function, comfort, and concealability, especially for the small knives and deployed folders. If you have a big knife, like the Randall Thorpe Bowie I'm working on right now, the length prohibits a contoured fit. On a hawk, the employment, shape, and handling of that particular weapon play the biggest part in the sheath. Maybe someone could make a nylon contraption that does all the work, but I would rather pull the hawk with either hand in one motion without unzipping, unstrapping, or unsnapping something first. I operate on a KISS principle, as does the whole design of a tomahawk, and these rigs are made by me, one at a time, in my shop.
I hope this addresses any concerns about the sheathing I do, and if anyone has any questions, please don't hesitate to call or e-mail. The response to this system has been wonderful, and I look forward to sheathing your hawks in the future.
Thank You all,
