Hi Guys,
I've got another Work Hawk ready to go. The original idea for this hawk started a few years ago when I began investigating the concept of a single tool for backpacking and bushcraft. There are quite a few "tactical" tomahawks around, but I was always shocked to see that they were so heavy, not usually ground for chopping wood so much as people/tanks/helicopters, and generally unwieldy for normal outdoor use. I wanted to get as much chopping power into a 1lb tool as possible without sacrificing the ability to do all of the basic camp chores and more or muddying the design into a gimmicky survival tool. Eventually, the Work Hawk was born.
The tomahawk for sale today has a black canvas micarta handle which brings the weight up to 22oz. This is the second Work Hawk with the handle scales only bolted on. If you're really worried about weight, you can remove the scales and do a paracord wrap, which puts the weight right around 17oz. The 52100 easily takes a hair popping edge. I octagonalized the handle and then knocked the edges off. The handle is gently curved for an ideal position for powerful chopping. The slight beard and hole in the head allow you to choke up and cut with finesse. If you've never carved wood with a small, sharp axe, you're missing out! This particular Work Hawk has a rounded butt inspired by old-school axe handles.
The Work Hawk is a blast to use for it's intended purposes, which means processing wood (even game) in a number of ways. It is not intended for concrete chopping, safe-breaching, etc.
-Aldo's 52100, .25"
-Sandblasted finish
-57-58RC bit and poll, spring tempered (47RC) tang
-Peter's Heat Treat
-Structurally skeletonized tang (see CAD file picture)
-Black Canvas Micarta sanded @ 120 grit and soaked with wd-40.
-Sharp!
-Chainring bolts
12.75" length, 3.9" bit to poll, 3.75" cutting edge
1" wide handle, .75" thick
This Work Hawk comes with the pictured kydex sheath. The two little paracord loops are for a baldric setup. If you'd like me to make a simple webbing sling with HK clips to carry this way, add $20.
This is the last Work Hawk available at the introductory price of $SOLD (via Paypal, includes USPS Priority Mail to the CONUS). First "I'll take it" gets it.
You must be 18+ to purchase. You are responsible for compliance with your local laws.
Here is an image of the final CAD file for this design (on the right)
This is the last Work Hawk for a few weeks. If you'd like to receive updates on the progress of the second batch of Work Hawks, send me an email and I'll add you.
As always, feedback welcome. Thanks for looking!
I've got another Work Hawk ready to go. The original idea for this hawk started a few years ago when I began investigating the concept of a single tool for backpacking and bushcraft. There are quite a few "tactical" tomahawks around, but I was always shocked to see that they were so heavy, not usually ground for chopping wood so much as people/tanks/helicopters, and generally unwieldy for normal outdoor use. I wanted to get as much chopping power into a 1lb tool as possible without sacrificing the ability to do all of the basic camp chores and more or muddying the design into a gimmicky survival tool. Eventually, the Work Hawk was born.
The tomahawk for sale today has a black canvas micarta handle which brings the weight up to 22oz. This is the second Work Hawk with the handle scales only bolted on. If you're really worried about weight, you can remove the scales and do a paracord wrap, which puts the weight right around 17oz. The 52100 easily takes a hair popping edge. I octagonalized the handle and then knocked the edges off. The handle is gently curved for an ideal position for powerful chopping. The slight beard and hole in the head allow you to choke up and cut with finesse. If you've never carved wood with a small, sharp axe, you're missing out! This particular Work Hawk has a rounded butt inspired by old-school axe handles.
The Work Hawk is a blast to use for it's intended purposes, which means processing wood (even game) in a number of ways. It is not intended for concrete chopping, safe-breaching, etc.
-Aldo's 52100, .25"
-Sandblasted finish
-57-58RC bit and poll, spring tempered (47RC) tang
-Peter's Heat Treat
-Structurally skeletonized tang (see CAD file picture)
-Black Canvas Micarta sanded @ 120 grit and soaked with wd-40.
-Sharp!
-Chainring bolts
12.75" length, 3.9" bit to poll, 3.75" cutting edge
1" wide handle, .75" thick
This Work Hawk comes with the pictured kydex sheath. The two little paracord loops are for a baldric setup. If you'd like me to make a simple webbing sling with HK clips to carry this way, add $20.
This is the last Work Hawk available at the introductory price of $SOLD (via Paypal, includes USPS Priority Mail to the CONUS). First "I'll take it" gets it.
You must be 18+ to purchase. You are responsible for compliance with your local laws.
Here is an image of the final CAD file for this design (on the right)
This is the last Work Hawk for a few weeks. If you'd like to receive updates on the progress of the second batch of Work Hawks, send me an email and I'll add you.
As always, feedback welcome. Thanks for looking!
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