Hawk Handles

[jnanson]

What is the most durable wood to use as a hawk handle both for throwing and general use? What is best to put on a handle to maintain it in good shape?

 

[Pipeman]

Hickory is the best, you can get them at Crazy Crow online. I dye all my hafts with leather dye and coat with linseed oil. Good straight grain Ash also works well.

Regards

Robin

 

[killstew]

Pipeman, What does the handle look like after you have dyed it? I am thinking of putting a handle in a hawk but was wanting something dark or close to black.

 

[Pipeman]

Pipeman, What does the handle look like after you have dyed it? I am thinking of putting a handle in a hawk but was wanting something dark or close to black.

I use Fiebings leather dye, it comes in all colours. I usually do a tan base then stripe it to resemble curly. I just did one with black over red and rubbed the black off early so the red showed through to match the burgundy latigo sheath I made for the hawk. I'll take a pic tomorrow if it stops snowing here and post a link to it. You can buy the dye at Tandys if you are near one. Shoe repair shops usually carry the black too.

Regards

Robin

 

[killstew]

I use Fiebings leather dye, it comes in all colours. I usually do a tan base then stripe it to resemble curly. I just did one with black over red and rubbed the black off early so the red showed through to match the burgundy latigo sheath I made for the hawk. I'll take a pic tomorrow if it stops snowing here and post a link to it. You can buy the dye at Tandys if you are near one. Shoe repair shops usually carry the black too.

Regards

Robin

Cool thanks for the info.