Hey Nasty
Welcome and thanks for posting. We look forward to seeing what you do with your hawks. Addiction is a wonderful thing
As long as it's addiction to hawks and other sharp objects.Best regards
Robin
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Hey Nasty
Welcome and thanks for posting. We look forward to seeing what you do with your hawks. Addiction is a wonderful thing
As long as it's addiction to hawks and other sharp objects.Best regards
Robin
Hi there Madel
It's very brave of you to admit your hawkaholicism, sorry, there is no cure.
Right here you'll find all the help and support you need to get deeper and deeper into the addiction.
Best regards
Robin
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Hello,
I'm Craig, lurk here but post frequently over in the Buck knife forum. I collect 300 series slipjoints. I have always liked a good hatchet and axe,nice grained wood, good leather work, fur,antlers and native looking work. Have dressed a critter or two with knife and hatchet. Value good woodsmanship skills, usually not my own, ha. Since lurking here, I have acquired a Husqvarna hatchet and CS trail hawk I am currently filing on. Like good photos and How To threads.
300Bucks/ch
I'm Craig, lurk here but post frequently over in the Buck knife forum. I collect 300 series slipjoints. I have always liked a good hatchet and axe,nice grained wood, good leather work, fur,antlers and native looking work. Have dressed a critter or two with knife and hatchet. Value good woodsmanship skills, usually not my own, ha. Since lurking here, I have acquired a Husqvarna hatchet and CS trail hawk I am currently filing on. Like good photos and How To threads.
300Bucks/ch
Hi Craig, Thanks for posting. I see you on the traditional forum. I'm sure the other folks here would love to see some of your Bucks, just throw the hawk or hatchet into the pics
Best regards
Robin
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I'm pretty new to the Blade forum. I make my living building saddles and with a pack of big game hounds. The time I spend in the mountains has me using axes a lot. My favorite is a vintage Plumb marked Plumb Victory.
I'd love to be able to duplicate it in different weights. Sure enjoy this sub forum and the talent here.
I share a first name with you pipeman. Robin S.
I'd love to be able to duplicate it in different weights. Sure enjoy this sub forum and the talent here.
I share a first name with you pipeman. Robin S.
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I'm guilty of just lurking here myself. I signed up to Blade Forums a few years ago but never participated much. I am a member of another knife forum and there just wasn't enough hours. I've been much more active here the last couple months. Mostly is the custom makers area. I've always had a thing for hawks but just haven't jumped in. I have come so close to pulling the trigger on a couple custom hammer poll hawks but finances held me back. I just ordered my first Trail hawk (DLT Trading) to get my feet wet. I should have it tomorrow. i'm excited to make some changes and make it my own.
I'm also going to try my hand at some leather work. I figure my first leather "anything" can be a cover for my hawk.:thumbup::thumbup:
I'm also going to try my hand at some leather work. I figure my first leather "anything" can be a cover for my hawk.:thumbup::thumbup:
Hi there Robin S. I'm a Robin S. too
Saddlemaker, Now That is talent, amzing leather work. Love to see some pics of your work, just throw an axe in the pic so it doesn't get moved to the gallery.
Thanks for posting
Best regards
Robin
I'm guilty of just lurking here myself. I signed up to Blade Forums a few years ago but never participated much. I am a member of another knife forum and there just wasn't enough hours. I've been much more active here the last couple months. Mostly is the custom makers area. I've always had a thing for hawks but just haven't jumped in. I have come so close to pulling the trigger on a couple custom hammer poll hawks but finances held me back. I just ordered my first Trail hawk (DLT Trading) to get my feet wet. I should have it tomorrow. i'm excited to make some changes and make it my own.
I'm also going to try my hand at some leather work. I figure my first leather "anything" can be a cover for my hawk.:thumbup::thumbup:
Hi MajorD
Thanks for posting, congrats on getting your feet wet with the Trail hawk. If you haven't seen it check out my hawk sheath tutorial on this forum, it should help for your first sheath.
Best regards
Robin
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Well, I posted in another thread with a similar message, but I figure this is the proper place for it.
I joined BF with the intention of staying in the Busse Combat subforums, and have spent the last few years on and off buying and selling more than a handful of their models. I've owned three BATACLEs and two identical ASH-1s, as well as a few other models. I own them for a while, rarely or never use them, and then sell them when something else comes along.
Anyway, after upgrading to a Gold membership, the search function really broadened my horizons, and it was only in the last three or four days that I discovered this particular subforum. I read through all of the CS Trail Hawk modification thread, and promptly ordered my very own CS Trail Hawk from a Canadian distributor, Warriors and Wonders, about two days ago.
It's still in the mail.
In the mean time, I read everything I could about the different types of tomahawks (fold and weld, slit and drift, castings, different head shapes, spikes and hammer polls, handle lengths, types of handles, etc), and discovered a few particularly nice forges that are putting out particularly nice hawks.
Craig Barr of Deer Mountain Forge only sells by eBay, and after a short bidding war (the auction's not done for another 24 hours anyway), I decided that I had bid myself out of his hammer polled hawks. Oh well, move on.
I sent an email to the very polite and informative Phillip and Lisa West of Wolf Creek Forge, and am currently in the process of ordering a custom hammer-polled bearded axe from them. They're incredibly skilled, and produce nothing but gorgeous and functional pieces.
While I was waiting on an email from them, however, I discovered Stephen Liley's work around noon today. Since then, I've poured over every resource available on this forum, searching for examples of his work. Everyone's happy with his work, with not a single bad thing to say about him or his hawks, so I sent him an email. It's now 2300hrs, and I've already worked out a design and paid for it.
I've gone from no hawks to two and a half in four or so days. Spectacular. The woods all around Kingston have already begun to shudder and weep at their arrival. I should have the CS TH by week's end.
Thanks a lot, Tomahawk subforum. Now I'm broke again.
May my tale serve as a warning to others.
Brad
I joined BF with the intention of staying in the Busse Combat subforums, and have spent the last few years on and off buying and selling more than a handful of their models. I've owned three BATACLEs and two identical ASH-1s, as well as a few other models. I own them for a while, rarely or never use them, and then sell them when something else comes along.
Anyway, after upgrading to a Gold membership, the search function really broadened my horizons, and it was only in the last three or four days that I discovered this particular subforum. I read through all of the CS Trail Hawk modification thread, and promptly ordered my very own CS Trail Hawk from a Canadian distributor, Warriors and Wonders, about two days ago.
It's still in the mail.
In the mean time, I read everything I could about the different types of tomahawks (fold and weld, slit and drift, castings, different head shapes, spikes and hammer polls, handle lengths, types of handles, etc), and discovered a few particularly nice forges that are putting out particularly nice hawks.
Craig Barr of Deer Mountain Forge only sells by eBay, and after a short bidding war (the auction's not done for another 24 hours anyway), I decided that I had bid myself out of his hammer polled hawks. Oh well, move on.
I sent an email to the very polite and informative Phillip and Lisa West of Wolf Creek Forge, and am currently in the process of ordering a custom hammer-polled bearded axe from them. They're incredibly skilled, and produce nothing but gorgeous and functional pieces.
While I was waiting on an email from them, however, I discovered Stephen Liley's work around noon today. Since then, I've poured over every resource available on this forum, searching for examples of his work. Everyone's happy with his work, with not a single bad thing to say about him or his hawks, so I sent him an email. It's now 2300hrs, and I've already worked out a design and paid for it.
I've gone from no hawks to two and a half in four or so days. Spectacular. The woods all around Kingston have already begun to shudder and weep at their arrival. I should have the CS TH by week's end.
Thanks a lot, Tomahawk subforum. Now I'm broke again.
May my tale serve as a warning to others.
Brad
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Hi Ed,
What knife is pictured in your reply?
Thanks,
Ryan
What knife is pictured in your reply?
Thanks,
Ryan
Well I guess Ill tell all of you a little bit about myself.
I was a lurker hear for some time, my particular are of interest is the tomahawk and its application as a weapon. I was introduced to the tomahawk by some Navy guys that I got to train whit a few years ago. The only time I have ever seen this weapon was in movies like the Patriot and Last of the Mohicans. I had an eye opening experience during the CQC part of the training. When the issue of edged weapon was being discussed, of the instructors pulled out a Winkler made combat axe, he proceeded to give us a few basics of the use of this weapon both in a combat and breeching roll. From then on I made the tomahawk a permanent part of my combat load out.
I finally met and got to buy a hawk from Daniel Winkler this past October, and have been carrying it ever since. I loved it so much that I have bought two more axes since then.
Being part of this forum has thought me a lot about the history of these axes, and has let me appreciate the artistic side of what I only taught of as a weapon. ( I have Pipeman to thank for that)
I have studied a lot of tactics from a lot of sources, ( the syoc dvds etc.) but most of what has actually helped me when I have been in harms way, and have had to use my axe, are basic moves I have learned from the Dwight McLemore books and DVDs. I do some training whit the axe every time I get the chance, have a log and chain set up like Mr. McLeomore taught me trough his books and videos. I now get to trained some of the new members of the government group Im a part of and have added the tomahawk as part of the gear I recommend and teach.
Yes men do still take axes in to battle, and they do use them.
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That’s a Lynn Dowson custom sting knife. Best little offensive fixed knife i have.
http://www.lynnknives.com/shop/inde...ategory_id=14&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=64
Here is a link to one like it on Lynn Dowson’s site.
http://www.lynnknives.com/shop/inde...ategory_id=14&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=64
Here is a link to one like it on Lynn Dowson’s site.
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Thanks for the link Ed! Really like your input on the forums and your excellent high-res photos.
A little about myself...
I have been a lurker just recently, trying to expand my horizons with knives and hawks. I am a critical care RN, specialty Trauma Intensive Care, currently travel all over the country with work. I am now in Alaska, and plan on putting my knives to use hunting and fishing this summer. I have many knives and firearms, but only a few custom knives and a couple custom handguns. I will post some pics up this weekend of my B.O.B. bag and my weapons and gear!
Ryan
A little about myself...
I have been a lurker just recently, trying to expand my horizons with knives and hawks. I am a critical care RN, specialty Trauma Intensive Care, currently travel all over the country with work. I am now in Alaska, and plan on putting my knives to use hunting and fishing this summer. I have many knives and firearms, but only a few custom knives and a couple custom handguns. I will post some pics up this weekend of my B.O.B. bag and my weapons and gear!
Ryan
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Really looking forward to seeing your gear. Welcome the forum my friend.
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Thanks Brother!
Ryan
Ryan
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Ed,
Actually meant to ask about the grip on that Winkler Hawk. I am going to order one, but was unsure about which grip, curly maple or rubber. Seems like the rubber would hold an advantage for grip, especially when its wet. Does the wood seem easy to grip and hold on to when in motion?
Thanks,
Ryan
Actually meant to ask about the grip on that Winkler Hawk. I am going to order one, but was unsure about which grip, curly maple or rubber. Seems like the rubber would hold an advantage for grip, especially when its wet. Does the wood seem easy to grip and hold on to when in motion?
Thanks,
Ryan
Well, I posted in another thread with a similar message, but I figure this is the proper place for it.
I joined BF with the intention of staying in the Busse Combat subforums, and have spent the last few years on and off buying and selling more than a handful of their models. I've owned three BATACLEs and two identical ASH-1s, as well as a few other models. I own them for a while, rarely or never use them, and then sell them when something else comes along.
Anyway, after upgrading to a Gold membership, the search function really broadened my horizons, and it was only in the last three or four days that I discovered this particular subforum. I read through all of the CS Trail Hawk modification thread, and promptly ordered my very own CS Trail Hawk from a Canadian distributor, Warriors and Wonders, about two days ago.
It's still in the mail.
In the mean time, I read everything I could about the different types of tomahawks (fold and weld, slit and drift, castings, different head shapes, spikes and hammer polls, handle lengths, types of handles, etc), and discovered a few particularly nice forges that are putting out particularly nice hawks.
Craig Barr of Deer Mountain Forge only sells by eBay, and after a short bidding war (the auction's not done for another 24 hours anyway), I decided that I had bid myself out of his hammer polled hawks. Oh well, move on.
I sent an email to the very polite and informative Phillip and Lisa West of Wolf Creek Forge, and am currently in the process of ordering a custom hammer-polled bearded axe from them. They're incredibly skilled, and produce nothing but gorgeous and functional pieces.
While I was waiting on an email from them, however, I discovered Stephen Liley's work around noon today. Since then, I've poured over every resource available on this forum, searching for examples of his work. Everyone's happy with his work, with not a single bad thing to say about him or his hawks, so I sent him an email. It's now 2300hrs, and I've already worked out a design and paid for it.
I've gone from no hawks to two and a half in four or so days. Spectacular. The woods all around Kingston have already begun to shudder and weep at their arrival. I should have the CS TH by week's end.
Thanks a lot, Tomahawk subforum. Now I'm broke again.
May my tale serve as a warning to others.
Brad
Hey there Brad
A big welcome to the tomahawk forum. Now don't be hurtin the trees around Kingston
. Congrats on your 2 1/2 new hawks, you're going to love your life when they start arriving. There are a number of great makers here to feed your new addiction. Glad you got ahold of Steve Liley, he's a great guy making great hawks.Best regards
Robin
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and,while it took forever.
i had all the wrong tools with the right will. started with a spike hawk out of the box with the intention of a weekend present for a friend.
oh. how was i so,so wrong.my machinists friends told me,nasty, to get a smooth, glass like finish you must file. and file. marry a girl,have children and all the while you must
file for 24 hours a day.
so i filed. i had old and i bought new. i bragged on my filin' until i got hung up on-twice.
i read every piece online i could find about how to get that orange peel off of my Hawks.(all the while filin',ruining a good cell phone and a key board with the metal dust)
i tried melting lead into the screw hole one night after a bad run at poker and was laid up for almost two weeks(which,in this condition, i did not file any metal mind you) from having my nose two inches away from the fish weights and torch. i might add i melted this mess in a ripped open beer can with the stereo blasting in the barn.
i tried various mediums for my acis etch after i had given up on the perfect polish. finally settled on contact paper-good choice but clean your metal first and don't cut too deep nor handle it over and over again-it will let the acid seep in.
and it did.
so i freehanded my pattern,painted three coats of Krylon,peeled the sticky and went for it.
here is the painted head about to go in. i cleaned with a Qtip and alcohol
made a jug from a Coke bottle which let me roll it around all the time- i did, one hour one side , flipped it. one hour other side,flipped it. 15 mins,15 mins and out,rinsed. should have left it for at least two more hours as i wanted the etch deep. but with the coke bottle i could just twist the cap and rotate it. then just opened the cap to pour it back into the bottle it came from
the lines got all blurry because i did not clean it well enough and handled it too much. so the etch was a mess. i will polish it out and do the haft,then post more pics
i had all the wrong tools with the right will. started with a spike hawk out of the box with the intention of a weekend present for a friend.
oh. how was i so,so wrong.my machinists friends told me,nasty, to get a smooth, glass like finish you must file. and file. marry a girl,have children and all the while you must
file for 24 hours a day.
so i filed. i had old and i bought new. i bragged on my filin' until i got hung up on-twice.
i read every piece online i could find about how to get that orange peel off of my Hawks.(all the while filin',ruining a good cell phone and a key board with the metal dust)
i tried melting lead into the screw hole one night after a bad run at poker and was laid up for almost two weeks(which,in this condition, i did not file any metal mind you) from having my nose two inches away from the fish weights and torch. i might add i melted this mess in a ripped open beer can with the stereo blasting in the barn.
i tried various mediums for my acis etch after i had given up on the perfect polish. finally settled on contact paper-good choice but clean your metal first and don't cut too deep nor handle it over and over again-it will let the acid seep in.
and it did.
so i freehanded my pattern,painted three coats of Krylon,peeled the sticky and went for it.
here is the painted head about to go in. i cleaned with a Qtip and alcohol
made a jug from a Coke bottle which let me roll it around all the time- i did, one hour one side , flipped it. one hour other side,flipped it. 15 mins,15 mins and out,rinsed. should have left it for at least two more hours as i wanted the etch deep. but with the coke bottle i could just twist the cap and rotate it. then just opened the cap to pour it back into the bottle it came from
the lines got all blurry because i did not clean it well enough and handled it too much. so the etch was a mess. i will polish it out and do the haft,then post more pics
Well I guess Ill tell all of you a little bit about myself.
I was a lurker hear for some time, my particular are of interest is the tomahawk and its application as a weapon. I was introduced to the tomahawk by some Navy guys that I got to train whit a few years ago. The only time I have ever seen this weapon was in movies like the Patriot and Last of the Mohicans. I had an eye opening experience during the CQC part of the training. When the issue of edged weapon was being discussed, of the instructors pulled out a Winkler made combat axe, he proceeded to give us a few basics of the use of this weapon both in a combat and breeching roll. From then on I made the tomahawk a permanent part of my combat load out.
I finally met and got to buy a hawk from Daniel Winkler this past October, and have been carrying it ever since. I loved it so much that I have bought two more axes since then.
Being part of this forum has thought me a lot about the history of these axes, and has let me appreciate the artistic side of what I only taught of as a weapon. ( I have Pipeman to thank for that)
I have studied a lot of tactics from a lot of sources, ( the syoc dvds etc.) but most of what has actually helped me when I have been in harms way, and have had to use my axe, are basic moves I have learned from the Dwight McLemore books and DVDs. I do some training whit the axe every time I get the chance, have a log and chain set up like Mr. McLeomore taught me trough his books and videos. I now get to trained some of the new members of the government group Im a part of and have added the tomahawk as part of the gear I recommend and teach.
Yes men do still take axes in to battle, and they do use them.
Oops, meant to include your quote in my last post!
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Hey all, figured I would bump this thread back up.
The name's Xander. Long time knife user, just getting into making knives. Always had an appreciation for "swing cutters," and even got into throwing 'hawks and knives when I was younger. Currently I don't own any axes but am in the market for my first utility type axe in hatchet or belt axe size/weight. I don't have a forge or anvil so I can't make my own yet, but I plan on it being an early forging project for me. Right now I am fascinated by making miniature knives and I am running a KITH as we speak over in the makers forum.
My interests over here are in woodsman type axes of all sizes, but I really enjoy seeing all the amazin work on these hawks and period pieces. I asolutely love to tinker and modify knives and other things, so I may get an el cheapo axe from the flea market to file and grind on. My wife has an old double bit axe that belonged to her late paternal great grandfather. She only recently has given me permission to clean it up and stop the decay, but not to make it "all shiney and new looking." Was going to start that today, but got called to work.
I count down the days til I can give my son his first knife lesson and show him how to use an axe. He is 21 months now, so I figure by 3 years old he should be ready! ;-)
-Xander
The name's Xander. Long time knife user, just getting into making knives. Always had an appreciation for "swing cutters," and even got into throwing 'hawks and knives when I was younger. Currently I don't own any axes but am in the market for my first utility type axe in hatchet or belt axe size/weight. I don't have a forge or anvil so I can't make my own yet, but I plan on it being an early forging project for me. Right now I am fascinated by making miniature knives and I am running a KITH as we speak over in the makers forum.
My interests over here are in woodsman type axes of all sizes, but I really enjoy seeing all the amazin work on these hawks and period pieces. I asolutely love to tinker and modify knives and other things, so I may get an el cheapo axe from the flea market to file and grind on. My wife has an old double bit axe that belonged to her late paternal great grandfather. She only recently has given me permission to clean it up and stop the decay, but not to make it "all shiney and new looking." Was going to start that today, but got called to work.
I count down the days til I can give my son his first knife lesson and show him how to use an axe. He is 21 months now, so I figure by 3 years old he should be ready! ;-)
-Xander