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I put this on the review forum. Id taught it post it hear as well. 
Sayoc Winkler Hawk Short version.
This is the description for the hawks on Mr. Winkler’s site.
"A collaboration between edged weapons expert Rafael Kayanan and Daniel Winkler. The goal was to exceed the standards of what a tomahawk could be- a practical application tool of exceptional craftsmanship. Despite its sleek appearance, the Sayoc-Winkler R&D Hawk is made with edge awareness, economy of motion and mobility in mind."
I bought this hawk at the Costa Mesa blade show this past September. I’ve been a long time admirer of Mr. Winkler’s work, haven seen some of his knives and axes carried by people from the Navy that have been kind enough to train whit me over the years I’ve spent working for the Mexican government. I had the good fortune of buying this hawk from Mr. Winkler at the Blade Show.
(Its small makes it a great weapon to carry counseled; I sometimes carry it in mi map bag.)
It has been my experience in training and real world experience that a tomahawk makes a great back up weapon. No other edged weapon that I have used has the man stopping power that the tomahawk has. And in the situations wear something goes wrong whit your primary weapon or that it is grabbed by someone, or if you find your buddy struggling on the floor whit the enemy the tomahawk ends the treat fast.
I decided to get the shorter version of the R & D hawk because of the time I spend In and out of vehicles and buildings wail I’m out working. (I go on a lot of urban operations and a good close quarter weapon aside from my Glock 17 and Mp5 is always good to have.) I have it strapped to the left side of mi riffle plate carrier, under my left arm. It doesn’t get in the way at all in this position and is easily accessible for a one handed cross draw. The sheath that comes whit the hawk has to rubber straps that I attached to the my modular vest, (Mr. Winkler offers a special adaptation for the sheaths specifically designed for this purpose one his web site.)
This axe is made of 5160 steel and features a full tang that is skeletonized and tapered to maximize the weight, and impact force, at the head. Curlly maple handle. (Available in either curly maple, black micarta or recycled rubber) I got the surly maple handle for the simple fact that it looks so dame nice.
It is by no means a breeching hawk but it can do some hard use tasks such as window braking, light chopping and the spike makes a great tyre slasher.
All and all a great fighting hawk. I was so happy whit it that i ordered a full sized hawk from Mr. Winkler, it shipped a few days ago; I can’t wait for it to arrive.
Sayoc Winkler Hawk Short version.
This is the description for the hawks on Mr. Winkler’s site.
"A collaboration between edged weapons expert Rafael Kayanan and Daniel Winkler. The goal was to exceed the standards of what a tomahawk could be- a practical application tool of exceptional craftsmanship. Despite its sleek appearance, the Sayoc-Winkler R&D Hawk is made with edge awareness, economy of motion and mobility in mind."
I bought this hawk at the Costa Mesa blade show this past September. I’ve been a long time admirer of Mr. Winkler’s work, haven seen some of his knives and axes carried by people from the Navy that have been kind enough to train whit me over the years I’ve spent working for the Mexican government. I had the good fortune of buying this hawk from Mr. Winkler at the Blade Show.
(Its small makes it a great weapon to carry counseled; I sometimes carry it in mi map bag.)
It has been my experience in training and real world experience that a tomahawk makes a great back up weapon. No other edged weapon that I have used has the man stopping power that the tomahawk has. And in the situations wear something goes wrong whit your primary weapon or that it is grabbed by someone, or if you find your buddy struggling on the floor whit the enemy the tomahawk ends the treat fast.
I decided to get the shorter version of the R & D hawk because of the time I spend In and out of vehicles and buildings wail I’m out working. (I go on a lot of urban operations and a good close quarter weapon aside from my Glock 17 and Mp5 is always good to have.) I have it strapped to the left side of mi riffle plate carrier, under my left arm. It doesn’t get in the way at all in this position and is easily accessible for a one handed cross draw. The sheath that comes whit the hawk has to rubber straps that I attached to the my modular vest, (Mr. Winkler offers a special adaptation for the sheaths specifically designed for this purpose one his web site.)
This axe is made of 5160 steel and features a full tang that is skeletonized and tapered to maximize the weight, and impact force, at the head. Curlly maple handle. (Available in either curly maple, black micarta or recycled rubber) I got the surly maple handle for the simple fact that it looks so dame nice.
It is by no means a breeching hawk but it can do some hard use tasks such as window braking, light chopping and the spike makes a great tyre slasher.
All and all a great fighting hawk. I was so happy whit it that i ordered a full sized hawk from Mr. Winkler, it shipped a few days ago; I can’t wait for it to arrive.
