FastHawk

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WTF..

Can someone explain?

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Just going to take a guess here; assuming those holes are not for looks, I’m wondering if they aid in getting the blade unstuck. After all, if there is air in place where there should be metal, wouldn’t it make sense for the blade to be more easily withdrawn after a strike? Getting a hawk stuck in the medium, particularly if it has a thin edge, is a common problem as I understand it and why some prefer a thicker edge when using a hawk as a weapon
 
rlewpolar said:
Just going to take a guess here; assuming those holes are not for looks, I’m wondering if they aid in getting the blade unstuck. After all, if there is air in place where there should be metal, wouldn’t it make sense for the blade to be more easily withdrawn after a strike? Getting a hawk stuck in the medium, particularly if it has a thin edge, is a common problem as I understand it and why some prefer a thicker edge when using a hawk as a weapon
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It's the checkering patern we're talking about here, in the middle of the head, and how it aids in "precision placement when swinging". ;)
 
I think I know what they ment now, even if it doenst make much sense.

The checkering area is supposed to be the "hammer" and thus is supposed to ensure "precision placement when swinging" somehow, right?
 
353 said:
I think I know what they ment now, even if it doenst make much sense.

The checkering area is supposed to be the "hammer" and thus is supposed to ensure "precision placement when swinging" somehow, right?
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Actually, I can see that. Put your thumb against that area as you grip below it on the shaft. A bit more control….maybe
 
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rlewpolar said:
Actually, I can see that. Put your thumb against that area as you grip below it on the shaft. A bit more control….maybe
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Somethimg like that yeah, I thought more like the area ure hitting wouldn't let the hammer slide of as easy with the checkering. This goes deep.. 🤣
 
Frank Morris said:
I think that area with the checkering is for like driving a nail pounding the axe sideways.

I bought one on sale long ago but have not used it yet.
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Yeah, I have one to, just used briefly throwing it at some trees. Sits in the trunk of my car and I just took it out today and put a nice edge on it. Nice little thing really.

Think Planterz Planterz nailed it, but the wording "Side hammer checkering insures precision placement when swinging" go me a bit confused.
 
Frank Morris said:
I think that area with the checkering is for like driving a nail pounding the axe sideways.

I bought one on sale long ago but have not used it yet.
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Tools with oval handles don't get swung in all directions. You put the force in line with the long axis of the oval. Tools with round handles can be swung in all directions.
 
Danke42 said:
Tools with oval handles don't get swung in all directions. You put the force in line with the long axis of the oval. Tools with round handles can be swung in all directions.
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I hope this was a joke, never know with the ol danke, always 90% bs 😁
 
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