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Bullwhip

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I received my ATC Vietnam Tactical Tomahawk on December 31st from Botach Tactical. It didn't come "razor sharp" as I've heard but after several attempts I got an edge I'm happy with. Well made, excellent materials, super strong. I love it!

Here is a photo of my new tomahawk and the bullwhip I hike with:
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This is my first tomahawk so I wanted one that could take newbie abuse and hold up. I'm glad I chose the VT hawk because it is very rugged. I purchased it to use mainly as a hiking and camping tool but now that I've got it I'm thinking that the Roger's Ranger hawk would have been a better choice for this. Anyone else use their VT for camp chores? The selling point on the VT was the handle that I didn't have to worry about breaking or coming loose. Very cool.

We got some heavy snow and ice up here in WA the other day. I used my new hawk's spike to puncture the sheet of ice covering our lawn and created a big hole for our dogs to do their business. Worked like a charm!

Anyway, it's a great little tool. I'm looking forward to giving it a throw when I get the chance.
 
Hey, I got mine from them too.:)
I used mine to limb out some deadfalls and chop up some dried oak limbs to make a lean-to. It kept right up with the CRK Green Beret I was checking out on the same stuff. The GB - well I can't really keep using that name - the "19D" and the VT were about neck and neck on the limbing, but when I started sectioning out the 3+- main limbs the VT really shined.
I ordered the Next Gen from them too it should be enroute. Think I'll give em a call...


AARRRH just got off the phone with them... mid Feb. But they did upgrade my shipping not too bad I guess.
 
Originally posted by golok
I like that bull whip. What do you use it for?

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When I hike I carry it primarily for self-defense but also as a climbing aid and to just let off steam. Before you ask the answer is, no, I do not swing on it. That's just in the movies.

When not hiking I practice multiple-crack routines and target cutting. I also build my own whips using Kangaroo leather. The whip pictured above is one I made a couple years ago.
 
Originally posted by Bullwhip
When I hike I carry it primarily for self-defense but also as a climbing aid and to just let off steam. Before you ask the answer is, no, I do not swing on it. That's just in the movies.

When not hiking I practice multiple-crack routines and target cutting. I also build my own whips using Kangaroo leather. The whip pictured above is one I made a couple years ago.
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Wow, awesome. How long(time) does it take to make a 12 foot whip? That looks like one of the expensive aussie whips, ala Indy Jones. I have bought 12 footers from Westfield whip, nice but not as flexible as the finer whips. But definately not those cheaper fair whips.


Paul
 
It's cool that there is some interest in bullwhips here. I don't want to take this thread completely off topic though. I'll address your questions off line.

As for my new Tomahawk. I'm having a blast with it! I've wrapped the lower portion of the handle in paracord which has improved the grip a lot. I've been doing some chopping with it but haven't had a chance to throw it. I admit that I'm a little hesitant to throw it since I've never done it before. The wince inducing "clang" of steel as my new and only tomahawk deflects off the tree and hits the ground the first time makes me cringe just thinking about it. I'm sure I'll get over it pretty darn fast though.
 
Hey, I would love to see some pic.s of the hawk with the handle wrapped in paracord!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:rolleyes: :rolleyes: (if it's not too hard);)
 
Cool man! Thanks. Good pic.s!
I like the way you did that with the cord going up; and it wrapping around it every other.:D cool
 
Originally posted by Psalm 150
Cool man! Thanks. Good pic.s!
I like the way you did that with the cord going up; and it wrapping around it every other.:D cool
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Thanks. It makes for a very secure grip. Even with gloves.

I did this by drilling a new hole through the bottom facing the opposite direction of the stock lanyard hole and then securing the hawk in a vice. I then pulled a segment of about ten feet of paracord up through the new hole and laid it flat on top of the handle. (This segment left about eight inches of slack past where the wrap would begin.) I then took the cord hanging through the bottom and held it flat against the opposite side of the handle. With the two lengths in place I began wrapping from the bottom around the handle (pulling very tight) for about an inch. After that I began an alternating weave pattern going over and under the two strands on the handle making sure I kept those strands as straight as possible. When I reached the end I made sure the last wrap would be secured underneath one of the woven strands. Finally, I took a pair of pliers and pulled as hard as I could on the eight inch segment of cord sticking out at the top of the wrap which cinched everything (which was wrapped tight anyway) into place. After trimming and melting the ends it was ready to go.
 
Bullwhip, do you only frequent this forum on the Bladeforums? This is the first time I've seen your name here. I've tried to get a good bullwhip thread going in the past, but wasn't quite sure where to put it. I would LOVE to chat with you and anyone else who is interested in whips (stock, bull, snake, etc...) in general. I've got a 8' Australian Whip on order from Western Stage Props and can't wait for it's arrival.

By the way, it's funny that I found you in a tomahawk maker's forum. On a completely different set of forums, I posted a thread about what off-hand or secondary weapon to use in conjunction with a bullwhip. If you're interested in starting a thread somewhere, please feel free to email me or PM me. If you email me, say something about bullwhips in the subject so I don't accidentally delete you. :) I hope to hear from you soon.
 
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