The Hunting of the Snark - Beckerized

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TMHunt said:
Thats is a interesting well thought out theory, but I would have to disagree. I would think holding the axe in a reverse grip for fighting would eliminate its best advantage. Longer weapons, like axes and swords gain there advantage by there length. Reverse grip is a little more up and personal. It would seem to me anyway by turning it around you would be defeating a purpose. Thats just me anyway, ive studied the picture, and to be honest, im kinda drawing a blank as to why it shaped that way, maybe to develop more velocity on a downward swing allowing the head of the axe more time travel time in hitting its target. Kinda reverse logic of the design of the BK4. Which honestly I have a hard time understanding as well, Ethan and I have had a couple of great discussions about that.

WW, you may of mentioned it and I didn't see it. But when you talked to the maker did he give his reasoning? Its would be interesting to understand the thinking that went into it. They are definitely some cool looking axes.
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Yes, He said a customer wanted them that way, they were custom made for a customer, and he even tried to talk him out of it at first, but thats what he really wanted so he made them LOL

He said he likes how they looked but they are a PITA so he doesnt make the design anymore. He does have a similar version on his website, im not sure if it was an extra he made at the same time or what though.

They do look neat, but i can see the handle shape making it harder to use in some ways. So im thinking of maybe modding it. First ill test it out of course, but if it doesnt throw well the way it is ill likely try and grind the bent portion off. It would make the handle a bit shorter, but may improve the function when thrown.

Really i prefer to use knives when chopping wood and stuff. The only thing i really use hawks for is throwing and destroying stuff. I treat knives as tools, but hawks as toys LOL
 
Murphnuge said:
If they're throwing axes it's probably more to do with aiding in the throwing velocity. Kind of like a built in atl-atl.
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Smart thinking!! It could very well make them fly better once you get the rotation down!!

If so i wont mod it at all, i love throwing axes/hawks!!


TMHunt said:
Aahhh, Grasshopper using his brain, look out! Lol. That's a interesting theory as well, but I'm wondering if the placement of the handle that way would throw off the rotation? It might make a great thrower, but might require a much bigger learning curve I'd think....... interesting.
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Yes!! It will take some getting use to thats for sure.
 
Well, be sure to post some pics of it when you get it. It is neat looking if nothing else.
 
Will do Todd!! Ill make a video throwing it once i get a chance to get out and use it as well.
 
Turkey sandwich, cheez-its and what's left of the growler in the fridge.... That's a successful lunch in my book.
 
Well thanksgiving has come and gone, today we go out and drive around for tree lots for a Christmas tree, hopefully I can sneak in the garage to get my grind on. must get rid of the itch. Its only been a few weeks since I've worked on some knives, it feels like months. Have a great weekend... :happy:

I think I like the Seahawks now.. :grumpy:
 
Jerry D. said:
Turkey sandwich, cheez-its and what's left of the growler in the fridge.... That's a successful lunch in my book.
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Yumm cheese its :D

I think im going to have me a big ol bowl of collards here shortly.

710 said:
Well thanksgiving has come and gone, today we go out and drive around for tree lots for a Christmas tree, hopefully I can sneak in the garage to get my grind on. must get rid of the itch. Its only been a few weeks since I've worked on some knives, it feels like months. Have a great weekend... :happy:

I think I like the Seahawks now.. :grumpy:
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Real fans dont switch up in hard times.... Trader :D

Just kidding. Im not much into the foosball either way :) I like the Gators college team, but mostly because i was born in the UF hospital. Just being loyal to home. But i havent watched a single game in forever. The wife turned on the Eagles-Cowboy game for a while yesterday... But nobody sat down and watched it and i ended up turning it off.

I wanna get down to the basement and finish profiling a couple 3 finger knives but the wife banned me from working this weekend.
 
To heck with y'all. I'm moving to the AeroKnife forum.

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Meanwhile, brown gold...

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How the hell can any knife other than a safe queen "never" need sharpening? I do believe someone has cornered the market on BS.
 
Look, it's space-age tech and is endorsed by celebrity chef, Ming Tsai. And it cuts twice as smooth, twice as fast. Can't argue with that.
 
On top of the AeroKnife (a gift), I just ordered three United Cutlery throwing knives. It's raining Chinese steel over here.
 
Sweet looking hawk WW


Nice nuts Guyon

Agree with WW, 420 great number.
 
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Muchos Giggity
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So I have the money and wanted to go get a Glock 19 gen 4. Woke up and the LGS was having a black Friday sale so I ran down there, knocked over 6 old ladies on my way. They weren't in my way, but it's black friday so it seemed appropriate. Anyway, they were out of G19's. This is the worst thing that has ever happened.



Guyon said:
To heck with y'all. I'm moving to the AeroKnife forum.

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How come no one ever thought to make a knife with 60% less surface area before and never needs sharpening? That's a billion dollar idea if I ever heard of one.



Tdhurl1103 said:
According to the picture it only cuts tomatoes.
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No one has ever needed to cut anything else. They're the hardest thing to cut known to man kind.
 
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