I have been looking for a hawk approximating the Frankish throwing axe, the Francisca, 200 to 600 AD. I bought the Flared French Hawk produced by Alan Foundry from Ragnar ( www.ragweedforge.com) for $36 plus $5 S&H. Ordered Friday, shipped Monday, received Wed. Very good service. Even sharpened the hawk for me; first hawk I've seen really sharp from the distributor.
I don't have much experience with hawks- just that piece of Indian made junk Francisca look alike and a Cold Steel Viking hawk. This one is much better in every regard- better handle fit, better blade edge, overall better appearance. It is a great thrower. Flawless at 6 paces if you let the hawk's own weight/momentum do the work for you. I'm going to have to find out what it will do with a lot of muscle behind it. I haven't figured out longer distances though. Past 8 or 9 paces, it tends to become an indirect fire weapon. Really sticks- good penetrating ability. This thing has real power. Makes a decent chopper too, though with the weight, I find it best to choke up for chopping.
This is definitely a weapon- not a toy. Just handling it has given me a new appreciation for the historical weapon. After throwing it a few times,I can believe that one of these things could pierce chain mail or stop a charging horse. The combination of the short handle ( 18") and the the weight ( app 18-19 oz.) is fascinating. I'm looking forward to playing with it more.
Regards-conwic
I don't have much experience with hawks- just that piece of Indian made junk Francisca look alike and a Cold Steel Viking hawk. This one is much better in every regard- better handle fit, better blade edge, overall better appearance. It is a great thrower. Flawless at 6 paces if you let the hawk's own weight/momentum do the work for you. I'm going to have to find out what it will do with a lot of muscle behind it. I haven't figured out longer distances though. Past 8 or 9 paces, it tends to become an indirect fire weapon. Really sticks- good penetrating ability. This thing has real power. Makes a decent chopper too, though with the weight, I find it best to choke up for chopping.
This is definitely a weapon- not a toy. Just handling it has given me a new appreciation for the historical weapon. After throwing it a few times,I can believe that one of these things could pierce chain mail or stop a charging horse. The combination of the short handle ( 18") and the the weight ( app 18-19 oz.) is fascinating. I'm looking forward to playing with it more.
Regards-conwic
