handles that dont break

[fiveflags]

I like to make my own tomahawks and hatchets for wood working and throwing. I was out in the woods today and I was testing out a modified hachet head. The second impact I had the head broke off and I was wondering if anybody knew wich material is the best to use for something that is going to take a beating thanks for any help that u can give

 

[aikiyoda]

I believe hickory is used regularly for handles of axes, hammers etc

 

[Snakebreaker]

If your throwing your hawks with wooden handles........they're going to break. Throwing your tomahawk is the most punishing thing you can to do it. Either get good at making your own on the fly (which can be fun and rewarding once you get good at it.). Or consider a VTAC, which has a virtually unbreakable handle, a legendary design and is as tough as any tool in the world. The VTAC is also balanced like a wooden hawk and is an incredible hawk to throw. Wood working.......not so much. It has a very obtuse edge.

You may also want to look at a solid one piece design like RMJ or Swamp Rats Kill Devil just to name a few. The Kill Devil is also a great thrower and wood worker.

 

[300Six]

Likely take some modification to set and secure but composite hockey sticks are really tough. Visit the dumpsters out back of your local arena to see about finding some broken ones; hafts will be intact but the blade will have split or severed.

 

[garry3]

Likely take some modification to set and secure but composite hockey sticks are really tough. Visit the dumpsters out back of your local arena to see about finding some broken ones; hafts will be intact but the blade will have split or severed.

Composite?












Might as well get there early and catch a game.

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[300Six]

Composite?

Yes, as in carbon fiber/graphite etc kind of composite. Lots of different types in use at the moment and price ($300 for a stick!) is often an indicator of durability and flex properties.

 

[Square_peg]

Yes, as in carbon fiber/graphite etc kind of composite.

Be careful working with carbon fiber. It's dust particles are of a similar size and shape as the asbestos fibers that cause mesothelioma. And it's the size and shape that is important. The health effects of carbon fiber dust haven't been researched yet. For the time being it should be treated like asbestos.