Hi guys, I have a Work Hawk for sale today in 52100. This is the last of the 52100 Hawks, the next batch is in 80CRV2 and will start being available in the next couple weeks.
The original idea for this hawk started a few years ago when I began investigating the concept of a single tool for backpacking and bushcraft. There are quite a few "tactical" tomahawks around, but I was always shocked to see that they were so heavy, not usually ground for chopping wood so much as people/tanks/helicopters, and generally unwieldy for normal outdoor use. I wanted to get as much chopping power into a 1lb tool as possible without sacrificing the ability to do all of the basic camp chores and more or muddying the design into a gimmicky survival tool. Eventually, the Work Hawk was born.
The tomahawk for sale today is the first one I'm selling with no handle scales. The weight is an ultralight 16.75oz for the chopping power you get, and it's There is a less than 1/2 degree bend around the neck area of this hawk that I couldn't get out, so it isn't perfectly straight. When the head of the hawk is pressed on a flat surface, the tip of the tang is raised above the surface about 1/8". The bend is hard to see, and completely unnoticeable in use. I have chopped and carved with this tools for hours; it's the same one used in my spoon carving video and is an absolute joy to use:
[video=youtube;t_azdm96nVg]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_azdm96nVg[/video]
The 52100 easily takes a hair popping edge. I chamfered all the outer edges for comfort using the metal handle or wrapping with paracord. The handle is gently curved for an ideal position for powerful chopping. The slight beard and hole in the head allow you to choke up and cut with finesse. If you've never carved wood with a small, sharp axe, you're missing out!
The Work Hawk is a blast to use for it's intended purposes, which means processing wood (even game) in a number of ways. It is not intended for concrete chopping, safe-breaching, etc.
-Aldo's 52100, .25"
-Forced patina looks downright mean
-58RC bit and poll, spring tempered (47RC) tang
-Peter's Heat Treat
-Structurally skeletonized tang
-Sharp as hell, ask me how I know
12.75" length, 3.9" bit to poll, 3.75" cutting edge
I can make a kydex sheath for $30.
Because of the minor bend, I am letting this hawk go for $SOLD
(via Paypal, includes USPS Priority Mail to the CONUS). First "I'll take it" gets it.
You must be 18+ to purchase. You are responsible for compliance with your local laws.
Got out of the bright sun to try and capture the color and texture better.
Here I tried to capture a photo of the bend:
As always, feedback is welcome. If you're interested in receiving updates on the progress of the second batch of Work Hawks, including the new XL design, send me an email and I'll put you on the list.
Thanks for looking!
The original idea for this hawk started a few years ago when I began investigating the concept of a single tool for backpacking and bushcraft. There are quite a few "tactical" tomahawks around, but I was always shocked to see that they were so heavy, not usually ground for chopping wood so much as people/tanks/helicopters, and generally unwieldy for normal outdoor use. I wanted to get as much chopping power into a 1lb tool as possible without sacrificing the ability to do all of the basic camp chores and more or muddying the design into a gimmicky survival tool. Eventually, the Work Hawk was born.
The tomahawk for sale today is the first one I'm selling with no handle scales. The weight is an ultralight 16.75oz for the chopping power you get, and it's There is a less than 1/2 degree bend around the neck area of this hawk that I couldn't get out, so it isn't perfectly straight. When the head of the hawk is pressed on a flat surface, the tip of the tang is raised above the surface about 1/8". The bend is hard to see, and completely unnoticeable in use. I have chopped and carved with this tools for hours; it's the same one used in my spoon carving video and is an absolute joy to use:
[video=youtube;t_azdm96nVg]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_azdm96nVg[/video]
The 52100 easily takes a hair popping edge. I chamfered all the outer edges for comfort using the metal handle or wrapping with paracord. The handle is gently curved for an ideal position for powerful chopping. The slight beard and hole in the head allow you to choke up and cut with finesse. If you've never carved wood with a small, sharp axe, you're missing out!
The Work Hawk is a blast to use for it's intended purposes, which means processing wood (even game) in a number of ways. It is not intended for concrete chopping, safe-breaching, etc.
-Aldo's 52100, .25"
-Forced patina looks downright mean
-58RC bit and poll, spring tempered (47RC) tang
-Peter's Heat Treat
-Structurally skeletonized tang
-Sharp as hell, ask me how I know
12.75" length, 3.9" bit to poll, 3.75" cutting edge
I can make a kydex sheath for $30.
Because of the minor bend, I am letting this hawk go for $SOLD
(via Paypal, includes USPS Priority Mail to the CONUS). First "I'll take it" gets it.
You must be 18+ to purchase. You are responsible for compliance with your local laws.
Got out of the bright sun to try and capture the color and texture better.
Here I tried to capture a photo of the bend:
As always, feedback is welcome. If you're interested in receiving updates on the progress of the second batch of Work Hawks, including the new XL design, send me an email and I'll put you on the list.
Thanks for looking!
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