Peregrine tomahawk {Finished pics}

[BenR.T.]

I just finished up this hawk tonight. This is the first full tang hawk I have done, and I am very pleased with how it came out.
I did a wip on it if you are interested in seeing the process...http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php/1087103-Full-tang-axes-and-hawk-WIP
I have to give credit to Daniel Winkler for the bungee retention idea on the sheath, it is a simple but very functional way of locking the hawk in place.
The Steel is 4140, with an OAL of 11", a head length of 5 1/4", and a cutting edge that is 2 7/8" long.
Let me know what you guys think.

 

[scouter27]

Gotta know: what is the weight? How thick?

The sheath: how easily does it release? The design appears slightly different than the Winkler/Tracker Dan design.

 

[erik markman]

Very cool, Ben!

 

[thomdarrah]

What's the finish weight, with/without sheath?

 

[BenR.T.]

Gotta know: what is the weight? How thick?

The sheath: how easily does it release? The design appears slightly different than the Winkler/Tracker Dan design.

It is 3/8" thick and weighs in at 1lb 8oz. To release the hawk, you simply pull up on the bunge cord and it snaps out of the way, I think it works quite well.

 

[NickWheeler]

That's a beast Ben! Love it!

I only wish you'd move the camera instead of your wrist for that last shot... it's reminding me of the 3 times I've broken my left arm&wrist! LOL

Great work Ben.

 

[BenR.T.]

That's a beast Ben! Love it!

I only wish you'd move the camera instead of your wrist for that last shot... it's reminding me of the 3 times I've broken my left arm&wrist! LOL

Great work Ben.

Thanks Nick.
Yeah, trying to reach in my light tent and snap a pic is a bit awkward.
I know if I don't take an in hand shot though, someone will ask for one.

 

[Lorien]

I wonder how they throw?
sweet, no nonsense design:thumbup:

 

[BenR.T.]

I wonder how they throw?
sweet, no nonsense design:thumbup:

Thanks Lorien. I am curious how they throw as well. I will probably have to wait, til I make one for myself, to see.