Teaser Pic.......

steel_leather said:
So how much will you be selling them for and when are they going to be read!!! I really want one :D:D
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Well I don't know much about the cost and availability, but it's called the "Cassam Tactical Hawk" and is about 14" top to bottom of pommel...
 
Cleaned up after heat treat, with all the components.

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Handles glueing on.

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My god that is wicked looking! I'm not going to lie, I check this thread about every 5 minutes! Thanks for the pic updates, it's looking better and better (which I didn't think was possible!)!
 
What's the idea behind the hawk? it seems to almost have a sort of fire rescue head, but the handle appears to have angles in it. Are there specific purposes for the angle of the tool, or is it just because it looks bad to the bone!
thanks and as always, John, you work is awesome

Dan
 
I`ll let pmbspyder explain the details of the handle shape. I think once it`s shaped you will see the reason for it.
 
Thanks JK!

Danc: let me first day that I am by no means an expert in tomahawk history or application. All I know is what works for me and what is practical from an engineering and physics standpoint. I will explain some of the details of the hawk below:

Handle was inspired primarily by the winkler line of tactical rnd hawks. The multiple grip positions allow the hawk to be used and gripped in a number of different ways. I opted for a longer beard but still kept the angle of the slope of the head relatively low to as not resemble more of an ax. I believe when you see a finished photo with the hawk lying flat you will see that the head shape is on the smaller side as is consistent with most hawks as opposed to axes. I used a bit more curve than in the most handles as more force will be generated through the head during a swing. Now for some of the finer points: the entire top of the head will have rounded edges for a more finished look. Contoured convexed black canvas micarta sculpted with finger grooves lower and contoured on the upper grip. Pointed tapered exposed pommel at the butt, smoothed edge lanyard hole for a para cord wrist wrap. The general idea behind this hawk is for one primarily suited for tactical applications but also built to be able to handle finer work or light breaching duty. I took inspiration from both winklers defensive hawks and some elements from more traditional breaching hawks. What I came up with is sort of a Frankenstein hybrid of sorts, but I looove the looks of it. I think when Jk displays the final product it will be quite impressive (to me anyway)! Please let me know if you have any other questions, hopefully I didn't talk too much in circles!
 
Well its looking GREAT and i cant wait to see it finished!! Iv been checking this thread every HR looking for new updates ;)
 
First off thanks for the explanation, I really appreciate it. if you can stand it, a few more questions. I am not searching for an immediate entry tool, but more of a jack of all trades bust it up or open tool for an urban law enforcement enviorment. My thought was John's Urban Hawk which has the "hammer type head on one side, hatchet blade on the other, and a pry end on the handle would be my next purchase after what i have ordered. But your design really intrigues me. What is the advantage of the backside smaller blade on the head, vs using the "main" blade? My though was a "hammer type" back to the main blade might also be extremely functional.

Thanks and great design!
 
Thanks again for all the great compliments everyone!

Danc: more than happy to answer your questions. The truth is, the right thing for one person may not be the right thing for another. The hammer on the end of JKs urban hawk is most definitely useful. The reason I went for the spike on the back was because it's useful in urban applications such as tire puncturing, picking things up with the spike, and in close quarters can be used with little movement as a good pressure penetrator. The spike you see on mine is actually not sharpened to a blade. I had John mildly taper it to increase penetration. If going through cinder blocks and other debris is your day to day, then you can decide to taper the point or leave it at .25" thick. The backside of a hawk is always personal preference, I just see more usefulness with a spike than a hammer for myself. I also had John taper the pommel as an alternate impact tool. Though i may be discounted because I don't claim to be a hawk master with regards to combat etc, I believe this design will be versatile in both tactical self defense applications and light breaching. If you told
me breaching and destroying stuff would be your main activity, might I suggest JKs spike hawk max. That thing looks like it was made to be a tank buster. My "Cassam" hawk was designed to toe the line between both worlds. Hope this helps!
 
Thanks Again! My investigative group uses ERT for all known higher risk search warrant services, but that said, we still serve 80+ search warrants ourselves and there are times when we have to break through or break up something. Right now if we get slowed down, I go the car and get a sledge hammer and a 4 foot crow bar, but if I could carry something around 18 inches or less in my large raid kit that would handle the majority of problems, then that would be beneficial. ( And who are we kidding, down right fun!) Will check out the spike hawk max as well as revisit the urban hawk.
Thanks again
Dan
 
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