Making "trainers"?

[Plainsman]

Does anybody have an inexpensive way to make training 'hawks? I want to start practicing and I want to make something that will work for training! Thanks!

 

[thompsonblades]

I wrap a piece of soft flat stock around a handle to form an eye and then pin on a harder "bit" between the ends. Quick, cheap and easy. Hammer in a wedge to make it tight, and you'll have something to practice with. In fact, I use one made this way for competition throwing. The one shown I took my time and cleaned it up to look good, but you don't need something anywhere near as good looking as this one. Just make sure you bevel the pin holes before you hammer in the pins.

 

[Plainsman]

I see I wasn't clear on what type of "training" as I was referring to practice without danger of getting hurt or hurting a future sparring partner. I see in Dwight's video after I posted this question that they have some ideas on making trainers using PVC, pipe insulation, wood, etc. So I am wondering if anybody here has come up with good options/combinations of materials?

Thanks!

 

[g.a.m.t.g.f]

I made and use these for training.

Hawk handles are pvc
Heads and blades are made from polypropylene.
All work well.
George................