If anyone can, would like to see a reviewof the new CS Trench Hawk. I have several of the wooden handle tomahawks but the 3mm pin that holds the head in place broke on all of them. I'd like to know what holds the head on the Trench Hawk and if it is a durable system or not. Thanks.
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Cold Steel Trench Hawk
- Thread starter Wunderbar
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Pin? I thought they used a set screw?
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The Trench Hawk has a plastic handle, and is held in place by 2 screws.
As for the screws in the wood handled Hawks, ditch them. The best way to get a good fit is to smooth the inside of the eye, slide the head onto the handle and give it a good couple of smacks. Those set screws are only cheap insurance policys for Cold Steel.
As for the screws in the wood handled Hawks, ditch them. The best way to get a good fit is to smooth the inside of the eye, slide the head onto the handle and give it a good couple of smacks. Those set screws are only cheap insurance policys for Cold Steel.
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Yes they are. 3mm set screws. Very weak though. Didn't last long.
Glad to hear about the 1/4" screws on the Trench Hawk. Looks like I might have to get one. Thanks everyone.:thumbup:
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And slather globs of clear rubber silicone above and inside the head as you slide it up. Then clean the handle off and let it sit to dry in a closet for a few days. This fills the gap in my hawks and makes then tight\snug. My Rifleman hasn't loosened up in three years. I have to re do my CS New Frontier because I didn't fill it enough.
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How did the set screw fail? What were you doing with the hawks? And when you say "all of them" exactly how many hawks are we talking about. I am certainly no wilting lily when it comes to using my hawks but I fail to see how the set screw could fail. Elucidate please.
The set screw wears out the handle, making a groove. Since it is rather short, it soon doesn't have any more purchase, rendering it useless.
On the Trench Hawk, however, the screws go through the handle and are secured by bolts on the other side. You'd have to really bash the thing around to make it fail.
Ookami
On the Trench Hawk, however, the screws go through the handle and are secured by bolts on the other side. You'd have to really bash the thing around to make it fail.
Ookami