So, my beautiful little CQC-T arrived today, and I couldn't wait to get home to play with it. I thought I would post a couple of pictures of it. Ignore the quality because it took me all of about 10 seconds to get them done. I wanted to show what the sheath looked like for those that hadn't seen it yet. Also, ignore the size of the pictures on here because I didn't quite understand the "posting pics" process too well.
Anyway, this little gem is something else! It's hair-popping sharp, and now I can tell why Andy was talking about this not being a thrower, but a close fighter. There's nothing at all clumsy about this, and it's something to heft in the hand. It's got a great feel to it, and the head balances perfectly to get some momentum behind with strike without losing control or without being able to recover the swing. The O-rings work very nicely to help with grip retention and the whole hawk handles better than I thought it would.
You can tell from the blade profile, size, etc. that this was designed as a combat weapon to penetrate flesh and bone. I'm sure it would work as a camp-type axe in a pinch, but it's not designed for that. It's a fighter through and through--which brings me to a question I have about it.
Because of the very sharp edge, it's not the kind of hawk you can slip into your belt on the trail. You're going to have to sheath it in something. It seems to me that if it's designed as a true fighting hawk that's there for close in battle that you need some sort of quick-deployment sheath. No offense to Andy an them, but as nice as the CQC-T is, the sheath that comes standard isn't what I'm talking about. It has two quick release buckles on the front and then two loops in the back for lashing to a back or carrying on your belt. That's fine and good for your hikers, wannabe ninja-fighters and such, but what about someone that would truly need this in a hurry as a defensive weapon--such as soldiers? I think that they would need to get some sort of third-party sheath designer to fashion something that's quick to draw, because you just can't walk around with the CQC-T in your hand 24/7, but when you need it for the reason it was designed, then you need it fast!!
With the compact length of the head, I can almost envision some way of carrying the hawk up-side down in some sort of kydex holster with a kydex clip further up the handle to secure it a little more. A nylon web strap (like on a drop holster) could run from the belt down to just above the knee where you could secure it around the lower thigh with a strong elastic strap. Is this making sense? Just talking out loud here...Another thing, by the way, Andy, is that piping around the edge of the sheath? I'm not sure I understand the benefit of the white/cream trim on the sheath. It stands out a bit much against the rest of the sheath. It might look nice with a couple of throw pillows, but I'd prefer all of it to be "tactical black" or OD.
Anywho. Besides my little rant about the sheath, I love the CQC-T and I can't wait to take it out this weekend and give it a work-out. Now, I just need Andy and them to make a run of those Next Generation Spike Hawks and get that Patriot Hawk done. Am I asking too much here? I hope not. I love their stuff, and I appreciate the quality that went into making this piece, and I hope that comes through in what I wrote here!!!
Great job on this project folks!!!
Anyway, this little gem is something else! It's hair-popping sharp, and now I can tell why Andy was talking about this not being a thrower, but a close fighter. There's nothing at all clumsy about this, and it's something to heft in the hand. It's got a great feel to it, and the head balances perfectly to get some momentum behind with strike without losing control or without being able to recover the swing. The O-rings work very nicely to help with grip retention and the whole hawk handles better than I thought it would.
You can tell from the blade profile, size, etc. that this was designed as a combat weapon to penetrate flesh and bone. I'm sure it would work as a camp-type axe in a pinch, but it's not designed for that. It's a fighter through and through--which brings me to a question I have about it.
Because of the very sharp edge, it's not the kind of hawk you can slip into your belt on the trail. You're going to have to sheath it in something. It seems to me that if it's designed as a true fighting hawk that's there for close in battle that you need some sort of quick-deployment sheath. No offense to Andy an them, but as nice as the CQC-T is, the sheath that comes standard isn't what I'm talking about. It has two quick release buckles on the front and then two loops in the back for lashing to a back or carrying on your belt. That's fine and good for your hikers, wannabe ninja-fighters and such, but what about someone that would truly need this in a hurry as a defensive weapon--such as soldiers? I think that they would need to get some sort of third-party sheath designer to fashion something that's quick to draw, because you just can't walk around with the CQC-T in your hand 24/7, but when you need it for the reason it was designed, then you need it fast!!
With the compact length of the head, I can almost envision some way of carrying the hawk up-side down in some sort of kydex holster with a kydex clip further up the handle to secure it a little more. A nylon web strap (like on a drop holster) could run from the belt down to just above the knee where you could secure it around the lower thigh with a strong elastic strap. Is this making sense? Just talking out loud here...Another thing, by the way, Andy, is that piping around the edge of the sheath? I'm not sure I understand the benefit of the white/cream trim on the sheath. It stands out a bit much against the rest of the sheath. It might look nice with a couple of throw pillows, but I'd prefer all of it to be "tactical black" or OD.
Anywho. Besides my little rant about the sheath, I love the CQC-T and I can't wait to take it out this weekend and give it a work-out. Now, I just need Andy and them to make a run of those Next Generation Spike Hawks and get that Patriot Hawk done. Am I asking too much here? I hope not. I love their stuff, and I appreciate the quality that went into making this piece, and I hope that comes through in what I wrote here!!!
Great job on this project folks!!!
G-MAN,
