CS hawk weights

[Blue Sky]

There was some discussion recently about the relative weights of CS's hawk heads, so I thought I'd share what I have for reference.

These values are for the heads only, NO HANDLES:

Frontier (old style, 2005?) = 335 g
Trail (2008) = 348 g
Norse (2009, stripped, set screw in side, screw removed) = 407 g
Norse (2011, factory paint, set screw in back, in place)= 385 g

It was surprising that the Norse dropped in weight, it looks like the material around the eye is thinner.

 

[dogstar]

Thanks, blue sky. When I get my new Frontier, I'll add the data here.

 

[dogstar]

New Frontier hawk #90FH

Total weight: 22.25 oz / 631g
Head weight: 10.63 oz / 301g
22" Handle weight: 11.62 oz / 330g

I hope others will add data.

 

[Ranger1]

Cold Steel Spike Hawk (head only) is 16 Oz.

 

[Shotgun]

New Frontier hawk #90FH

Total weight: 22.25 oz / 631g
Head weight: 10.63 oz / 301g
22" Handle weight: 11.62 oz / 330g

I hope others will add data.

The frontier is less then the trail? I was under the impression the trail was the lightest one.

My trail hawk's weight was 13.5 oz. Head only.

 

[Blue Sky]

The frontier is less then the trail?

Surprised me as well. I'm also surprised that the new heads seem to be getting lighter than the old. CS saving a little money on materials I wonder, or am I just being cynical?

 

[dogstar]

Yes, in the 2011 CS catalog, the frontier is listed as being lighter than the trail. The hammer poll makes a difference. From what I read the new frontier is thinner around the eye. It's still solidly made, though.