CS pipehawk modifications

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Any recommended? I just ordered one and not sure what si a good idea to do. I'm thinking maybe sharpen the inner area of the curve (make it a little better for defense as well as adding a tad bit of utility(second edge for cutting to preserve the outer edge and whatnot).
 
Strip the finish
Forced patina
Sharpen the inner part of the edge (lower part)
Cut off the pipe portion
Reshape the pipe to a spike
filework on the top of the edge
Stain the handle
Groove the handle
Paint the whole thing

Of course there is the required of bevelling the eye of the head and fitting it better to the handle.

That's a major part of the attraction, they're cheap enough that you can afford to play around with them and make them your own.

Charlie
 
How would I make the hammer into a spike? Seems better to just buy the spike hawk. I'm thinking it I make it a fully defensive role that I can modify the hammer to be more like a war hammer face and make it nasty.
 
I just got one myself.
Remember,first thing to do is remove the set screw from the head/haft.
IMHO about the only thing I can see the Pipe Hawk needs is the cutting edge refined and lightly deburr the edges of the eye with a file to ease assembly/disassembly without gouging the haft in the process.Head to haft fit on mine is real tight,so no need to do much there.
Otherwise,the Pipe Hawk is the most well rounded design hawk Ive had to date,and so far is showing to be a exceptionally functional field tool.

Personally,Im just going to use the hawk as it came.Once the finish on the head and haft wears with use I will refinish by stripping the paint from the head and cold bluing.The haft I will eventually add some carvings for grip enhancement and decoration,lightly sand and refinish with a few coats of Birchwood Casey Tru-oil for a hard finish and seal the wood.

I would not sharpen the back of the beard.Ive done that on previous hawks and it basically places a sharp edge to your hand and gear.I prefer the back of the bits beard to just be functional as a hook and not a cutting edge.
The hammer pole is about the perfect size without affecting the balance of the bit,so I'd leave it as it comes,especially if this is to used as a tool for field use.
 
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Blankwaffe said:
I just got one myself.
Remember,first thing to do is remove the set screw from the head/haft.
IMHO about the only thing I can see the Pipe Hawk needs is the cutting edge refined and lightly deburr the edges of the eye with a file to ease assembly/disassembly without gouging the haft in the process.Head to haft fit on mine is real tight,so no need to do much there.
Otherwise,the Pipe Hawk is the most well rounded design hawk Ive had to date,and so far is showing to be a exceptionally functional field tool.

Personally,Im just going to use the hawk as it came.Once the finish on the head and haft wears with use I will refinish by stripping the paint from the head and cold bluing.The haft I will eventually add some carvings for grip enhancement and decoration,lightly sand and refinish with a few coats of Birchwood Casey Tru-oil for a hard finish and seal the wood.

I would not sharpen the back of the beard.Ive done that on previous hawks and it basically places a sharp edge to your hand and gear.I prefer the back of the bits beard to just be functional as a hook and not a cutting edge.
The hammer pole is about the perfect size without affecting the balance of the bit,so I'd leave it as it comes,especially if this is to used as a tool for field use.
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..But how does the hammerpoll function as a bludgeon? ;)
 
Read the Trail Hawk Mods thread if you want complete knowledge of all the ColdSteel Hawk Mods. It's not just about trail hawks
 
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