New "battle hatchets" from MMHW

Kumdo

Kumdo

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...a few prototypes that Ted Frizzell of Mineral Mountain Hatchet Works just came up with. I maintain his web site, so he sent me these to take pics of.

As you can see, all of these have a sharp back "swedge" for backhand cuts... and they are sharp! I'm going to keep one for myself and put it through some tests. I'll post pics and reviews after I get a chance to play!

Anyway, have a look and let me know what you think. Ted likes constructive feedback (and doesn't do the knife forums too much any more).

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BTW, the black one has some sort of coating on the scales that Ted is calling "Hawg Hyde". It's rubber, sprayed on, and is nice and grippy yet comfortable to handle.
 
I like the ones with the slightly smaller beard and the pointed front blade . I wonder how they stick if you throw them ? The one with the slightly longer curved beard seems like it might hang up on something . That hog hide looks neat .
 
Would love to see those go into production, especially the Hawg Hyde configuration. :cool: :thumbup:
 
They look well done, but I have to wonder how you're going to sheathe them, especially with the large point on top. And as much as I like bearded designs for more mundane uses, for a combat weapon I think there is too high a risk of it becoming entangled and trapped. FWIW though, I think the sharpened back edge is interesting and more useful than a spike.
 
I like these designs a lot, except for the spikey one.

I don't think the sharp points will b much of an issue since they're relatively far removed from the sweet-spot of these hatchets

Ookami
 
I've long been a fan of Ted's work, and the all black model is just what I'm looking for! What are the prices going to be?:thumbup:
 
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