Swamp Rat axe?

slight · Jul 9, 2011

I saw this pic on another thread and im wondering if any1 knws anything about them.

i dont even knw what its called but i have never wanted an axe more (or ever) than this one

M67 · Jul 9, 2011

It's called a War Hawk, it made its debut this past Blade :thumbup:

Not completely sure when it'll be available, but it'll before Blade next year.

silverbullets · Jul 9, 2011

M67 said:
It's called a War Hawk, it made its debut this past Blade :thumbup:

Not completely sure when it'll be available, but it'll before Blade next year.

hopefully in time for Christmas so I can buy myself a really cool gift this year :thumbup:

Bussecrazed · Jul 9, 2011

Needless to say.........I'm in!

It's Just a simply beautifully constructed work of War Hawk art!

belbo · Jul 10, 2011

I've been trying to talk myself into ordering one of these. To me it looks more like something for the showcase that something that i would actually use. I may be completely wrong since I have never held one though. The handle looks very thin with not enough coverage from micarta or G-10. Dosn't seem like it would be as useful and some other hawks that have thicker handles. i don't over use any of my nice knives nor would I this one but in the end I like to know my knives could get the job done if push comes to shove. I hope someone can convince me before ordering starts.

amflud · Jul 10, 2011

I believe its 3/8" thick! How thick do you need it to be?

belbo · Jul 10, 2011

amflud said:
I believe its 3/8" thick! How thick do you need it to be?

Thick enough to be comfortable for a big hand and from the pictures, it doesn't look like it. But i may be wrong, I haven't held one.

M67 · Jul 10, 2011

amflud said:
I believe its 3/8" thick! How thick do you need it to be?

That seems about right, it's a nice and hefty tomahawk

:thumbup:

And if you think that's thick, RMJ hawks are usually thicker

amflud · Jul 11, 2011

belbo said:
Thick enough to be comfortable for a big hand and from the pictures, it doesn't look like it. But i may be wrong, I haven't held one.

I was under the impression you were more concerned with whether or not it was capable of hard use.

I haven't held one either, but them Busse boys have pretty big hands too. I'd imagine it should fill the hand quite nicely.

edmundl · Jul 16, 2011

I am sure this question has been asked . However, I can't seem to find an answer anywhere. "What is the exact length and weight of the Swamp Rat axe?". Eric, please answer this question if you have time. Thank you.