K5 or Vtac?

[Pydpiper]

Somehow I let you guys talk me into a hawk..
I have read all I can here on both models and was hoping for some constructive input on which way I am going to lean.
I plan on putting it to work, camping, 4-wheeling and eventually hunting. I am not big on the idea of using it for self defence, mostly because when I carry it there will be no other people around.
I see a lot of guys like the K5, I do too, especially the one with the hammer poll, that is the one thing I am not liking about the Vtac.. But the Vtac is just so attractive..
Any thoughts?

 

[762 shooter]

If you buy the K5 you will wait a LOOOOOoooooooonnnnnngggg time to get it.

 

[hatchetjack]

VTAC is good, K5 very long wait. For camping and hunting or outdoorsy stuff, I'd go with a Ft. Turner Camp Hawk. The Turner would also be a good one to split out a deer or elk.

 

[Pydpiper]

I am not getting any hits on the Ft. Turner camp axe when I google it, any chance of getting a link?
Thanks!

 

[jaysmith]

Ask and ye shall receive.

http://www.fortturner.com/store/index.htm

 

[WTF]

Check these out.

http://www.haysknivesmontana.com/warriorxp.html

or

http://www.haysknivesmontana.com/monthunter.html

I own both. Tough as nails. The Montana hunter is lighter but both are funtional and effective, for hunting, camping, and I believe emergency situations.

Enjoy the PICS.

 

[NorthStarXO]

If you're going traditional we have the Rainier and the Rainier Scout with lifetime warranty on the heads, replacement handles available. They' straight-grained hickory so they're sturdy but a bad throw will break it. Since you're going to "use" it you should be good to go for a long time.

 

[Pydpiper]

I love hickory, but for this situation I think I would prefer synthetic or steel. For chopping and handling you can't beat hickory, but I know at some point I am going to try to throw it..
I really like the looks of the Montana Hunter.

 

[reconseed]

If you are looking at the 2: VTAC and K5... personally, i dont know much about the K5, but the men on board here that have them love them.

However, if it were me, i would get the VTAC, just because i love that hawk!