"Hawks" and axes from Italy

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Steve Tall

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Howdy all... Some of you might be interested in seeing these European products that lie somewhere between Custom-forged-in-USA and CS-Asian-made.
I like the removable handles, even for the heavier axes. Unfortunately, they are not being marketed in the USA, to my knowledge.

This first example "Trentina" comes in 4 head weight options ranging from about 1 to 3 pounds (500g, 750g, 1200g, 1500g):

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http://www.angelo-b.com/ab/catalog/product.asp?xx_dd=100400&


This next design "Solito" comes in 4 weights up to approx. 4 pounds (1200g, 1500g, 1700g, 2000g):

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http://www.angelo-b.com/ab/catalog/product.asp?xx_dd=100100&


This one, "Calabria/Sicilia", has 8 options ranging from about a half pound to 5 pounds:

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http://www.angelo-b.com/ab/catalog/product.asp?xx_dd=101000&

Here are a few other types from the same site:

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Nice - I would LOVE a head similar to that Calabria in the 1.5-2lbs range. I prefer traditional axes to hawks, but that's probably because my traditional axes are >$100 GBs and my sole hawk is a ~$25 trail hawk. I'm sure if I had a quality hawk head with the right shape and weight and in the right price range, I would think a bit differently. It could open up the possibility of taking a large knife as well as an axe-head on outings as it's a LOT easier to make a handle for a hawk in the field than it is for a traditional axe.

Sadly, finding a hawk with the same cost:quality as a wetterlings or GB is difficult. Seems like there's a big gap between cheaper drop-forged hawks like CS and spendy custom-made ones.
 
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Wow, thanx much for the link. I will definitely check those out.

Finally something that will be easier and cheaper to get in Europe.


Ookami
 
Thanks for the link. Its always nice to see differant stuff thats out there.
 
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