New spike hawk

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Hi folks, been a while since I posted anything, busy getting ready for summer shows. Here's a through the haft spike hawk that is almost finished. I used a small sledge hammer handle for the haft, it has fantastic grain alignment, is 22 inches, dyed with leather dye, wrapped in rawhide. I thought I'd try a light blade made from 5/32nds sawmill blade steel. Throws great and chops very well, razor sharp for camp work. The sheaths are Elkhide, dyed and tacked, still need a closer and ties.

Best regards

Robin

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You've never made anything I didn't like Robin. It's great. When my rich uncle gets out of the poorhouse and dies, I have to have one of your creations....one of Randy's.....one of Kentucky's....etc.....etc. SO MANY HAWKS AND SO LITTLE MONEY! lol.

Howard
 
church&son said:
Awesome Brother R.
And your ground is green again!!
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Hey Randy
We all miss you and your stuff here, hope you come back more often Bro. Yes, we finally have bare ground again, it was over 70 a week ago, has not gone back to below zero C. at night though. My photo rock is good to see this time of year.

Bro R
 
HandAxeProMan said:
You've never made anything I didn't like Robin. It's great. When my rich uncle gets out of the poorhouse and dies, I have to have one of your creations....one of Randy's.....one of Kentucky's....etc.....etc. SO MANY HAWKS AND SO LITTLE MONEY! lol.

Howard
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Thanks Howard
I know what you mean. If I ever won the lottery I would make a lot of artists very happy people. Thanks for the kind comments my friend.

R
 
Thanks crossada, Lee, Matt and Mike, your comments are always much appreciated.

regards

Robin
 
I had the chance to se this Hawk in person a few days ago, its very comfortable, sharp, and extremly fast.
You guys should see Robin split a card when throwing.
Was good seeing you again Robin, Keep up the good work!

Mike
 
Hi Mike
Always great to visit with you. Splitting the card was likely a fluke ;-)) Although I did it twice with this hawk, maybe I should keep it ;-))

R
 
HandAxeProMan said:
If I every split two cards with a hawk, you would have to pry it out of my cold dead hands!

Howard
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:D Here's a funny story Howard. Two years ago I was doing a show when someone announced that you could sign up for the tomahawk throwing contest that was just starting outside. I quickly tucked two hawks under my arm and ran out to sign up. As I approached I saw three guys throwing three hawks each one after another at VERY small log slice targets. There was literally No time between throws. As I got closer I saw that all three had split the aces of spades with all three throws ;-(((
The hawks were edge to edge right in the middle of the cards ,ALL NINE. I quick like a bunny turned and went inside again.:D
I met them all later and it turned out that the one guy was the Canadian champion so I didn't feel so bad . I started pinning a card to my throwing tree and it helped a lot. I've been hitting the card more often lately. ;-)

R
 
Wow. That would be seriously impressive. I'll have to come see you for lessons, Robin. I'd just be happy to stick it in the log. :D
 
M3mphis said:
Wow. That would be seriously impressive. I'll have to come see you for lessons, Robin. I'd just be happy to stick it in the log. :D
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My partner Christine calls it my "Zen time" ;-)) I'll tell ya, it always surprises the hell out of me when I hit the card.

R
 
I generally stick my trail hawk in my 3x3 target. I'm getting more in the 6 inch circle than in the past. Unfortunately, it's hard to practice where I live. I would love to see some guys with those kind of skills.
 
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