crossada
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i just received a eagle talon from tadgear.com and thought i would share my initial thoughts with you.
dimensions:
18 1/4" oal
7" head with a 2 3/4" edge and a 3 1/4" spike
11 1/4" black micarta handles
3/8" thick 4140 steel or on bladeart.com it is listed as 1075 spring steel
first off i was totally surprised at how small it was in comparison to my atc ranger spike hawk. by the pics i have seen i was expecting like another forum member had said was a battle axe. it only weighs in around the two lbs. range but it isn't really head heavy like you would expect.
its edge was not shaving sharp like my atc hawk was but the grind is pretty thick so when i get to use it i will let you know how it chops. the primary grind is 1/2" wide convex with a secondary edge bevel which to my eye also looks convex but it is hard to tell for sure.
there is also a lower cutting edge that is 2" deeply hollow ground that is much sharper but still not shaving sharp. on the rmj website he admits this is the weak point on the hawk but still put it on there for other utility uses.
the eagle talon spike is not ground to a full taper but to within roughly 1/8" on both upper and lower side. 3/16" from the tip it dramatically tapers to a razor sharp point. like a double ground chisel.
even with the black coating you can see this is diff. temp. on the head.
the micarta handle which is attached with phillips screws has a cross hatching that is very abrasive. it feels like it might be hard on the hand while chopping but i usually use fingerless gloves when i am working with a hawk anyway. the scales are not flush with the tang so i suppose you will not damage them as readily when thrown. there is a row of 20 paracord loops to help fill out the hand also. there is also a lanyard hole.
the sheath is a work of art with a top load kydex that really snaps in there. belt attachment is with a teclock.
already i like this hawk more than i have any in the past with its solid feel and precise grind lines. has the best fit and finish of any hawk i've seen but with a hefty $400 price tag i expect that.
when i get time to really test this out in the field i will report back.
sorry no camera to take pics
dimensions:
18 1/4" oal
7" head with a 2 3/4" edge and a 3 1/4" spike
11 1/4" black micarta handles
3/8" thick 4140 steel or on bladeart.com it is listed as 1075 spring steel
first off i was totally surprised at how small it was in comparison to my atc ranger spike hawk. by the pics i have seen i was expecting like another forum member had said was a battle axe. it only weighs in around the two lbs. range but it isn't really head heavy like you would expect.
its edge was not shaving sharp like my atc hawk was but the grind is pretty thick so when i get to use it i will let you know how it chops. the primary grind is 1/2" wide convex with a secondary edge bevel which to my eye also looks convex but it is hard to tell for sure.
there is also a lower cutting edge that is 2" deeply hollow ground that is much sharper but still not shaving sharp. on the rmj website he admits this is the weak point on the hawk but still put it on there for other utility uses.
the eagle talon spike is not ground to a full taper but to within roughly 1/8" on both upper and lower side. 3/16" from the tip it dramatically tapers to a razor sharp point. like a double ground chisel.
even with the black coating you can see this is diff. temp. on the head.
the micarta handle which is attached with phillips screws has a cross hatching that is very abrasive. it feels like it might be hard on the hand while chopping but i usually use fingerless gloves when i am working with a hawk anyway. the scales are not flush with the tang so i suppose you will not damage them as readily when thrown. there is a row of 20 paracord loops to help fill out the hand also. there is also a lanyard hole.
the sheath is a work of art with a top load kydex that really snaps in there. belt attachment is with a teclock.
already i like this hawk more than i have any in the past with its solid feel and precise grind lines. has the best fit and finish of any hawk i've seen but with a hefty $400 price tag i expect that.
when i get time to really test this out in the field i will report back.
sorry no camera to take pics