I Need throwing hawks

If you want to know the best hawks for throwing check out the N.M.L.R.A matches and guys that make hawks for them. A head can be no longer than 6 1/2" with a 4" cutting edge. These guys are serious about throwing hawks and no doubt have tried every design.
Check out these designs. I have a friend in Or who knows this guy and his hawks win a lot of competitions..
http://www.theblademaker.com/hawks.htm
 
some buddy evidently doesn't know the joy of throwing a spike hawk, spike first...:D:thumbup:

the trailing mass of the bit really has some nice tracking effects, and your bit doesn't get creamed, as well.

you get a lot of control with spike sticks because they have such extreme psi, so you don't have to throw the hawk super-hard, which can affect accuracy. they also stick great on a lazy lob, vice a tumbling throw.

the Cold Steel Spike Hawks coming out oughtta be outstanding in that regard.


i am not a big hawk tosser, but i gotta love a good spike hawk now and again.

i can't wait to get my hands on some of those dang CS spikies to vectorize.

vec

Hey vec,

All of your advice (like lobbing) is good here... I don't like a spike hawk for throwing because to me they don't rotate in the air as nice as the Frontier Hawk. The 1st hawk I threw was in fact a spike hawk, I figured it had more liklihood of 'something' sticking when I threw it...

I think if we are honest, that is a common thought. But... if you throw a hawk correctly, you don't need a spike to help you stick it more often. Just like you don't need to throw a 'throwing star' unless you can't throw a knife well...

:D:thumbup:
 
Kentucky,

Thanks... you helped support my point very well!!!

Gee... those almost look similar to a Frontier Hawk!!!
 
Hey vec,

All of your advice (like lobbing) is good here... I don't like a spike hawk for throwing because to me they don't rotate in the air as nice as the Frontier Hawk. The 1st hawk I threw was in fact a spike hawk, I figured it had more liklihood of 'something' sticking when I threw it...

I think if we are honest, that is a common thought. But... if you throw a hawk correctly, you don't need a spike to help you stick it more often. Just like you don't need to throw a 'throwing star' unless you can't throw a knife well...

:D:thumbup:

i think you've made some good points, brother, and how much they are valued is dictated on one's goals and objectives, i reckon.

i am not a sportsman by any stretch of the imagination; i hunt to eat. i train to kill.

throwing hawks is not a passtime for me, so lobbing and the spike preserving the opposite bit make good sense to me in last-ditch defensives, as well as first line attacks. the two and a half foot throw is as important as the twenty foot throw to me.

is there less art in my way? absolutely.

it's one less thing to worry about - no need for ranging, etc.

....just stick it in the enemy's eye socket, then break his neck with a knee drop when you collect your hawk.

simple and direct, like a good hawk.

and hopefully, as i will remain.

vec
 
Something I didn't see mentioned...

there is more fun throwing than there is in walking...
even if you have kids to fetch it...buy a bunch of them to increase the fun factor.

...and keep at least one spare handle ready

I agree Coldsteel, all the cheap, sturdy, consistent ...
 
I see each of your points. Everyone has something constuctive to add. That is why I enjoy THIS forum.

Personally I am done with war unless our government collapses. I hung up my uniform years ago (Airborne Infantry- if it matters) MY hawks will be used for training and sport. They will hopefully become family heirlooms and be regarded as "Papa's" long after I am worm dirt.

I chose handmade by a reputable individual. Who has proven to be one hell of a nice guy. He even went as far as to forge a PeeWee Hawk for my Son.

I await the arrival of my four Coal Creek Forge - made just for me -
Custom Spike Tomahawks by Stephen D Liley

More upon arrival of my Mailman....
 
I see each of your points. Everyone has something constuctive to add. That is why I enjoy THIS forum.

Personally I am done with war unless our government collapses. I hung up my uniform years ago (Airborne Infantry- if it matters) MY hawks will be used for training and sport. They will hopefully become family heirlooms and be regarded as "Papa's" long after I am worm dirt.

I chose handmade by a reputable individual. Who has proven to be one hell of a nice guy. He even went as far as to forge a PeeWee Hawk for my Son.

I await the arrival of my four Coal Creek Forge - made just for me -
Custom Spike Tomahawks by Stephen D Liley

More upon arrival of my Mailman....

You're going to love Steves spikes, I just finished a sheath for one and it is a beautiful hawk, Congrats and have fun throwing with your family.

Regards

Robin
 
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