The SeaHawk....my random idea?!

lazy otter · Jun 20, 2015

So I'm a big hawk fan and French had boarding axes and well it seems axes found their way onto the high seas. Now here is what I see all full tang H1 steel, serrated and plain edged, about 15"inches long,scales ?
Why? You ask quick to get through ropes of all sizes. No rust! Police and military units that work around water have one less piece of equipment to worry about. And well It would just be cool!

shipwright · Jun 20, 2015

a serrated H1 tomahawk? sign me up!

lazy otter · Jun 21, 2015

I've just seen may times where thick rope or rope needs to be cut in a hurry on a boat and mil and Leo boat crews could certantly benifit from it. Anywhere rust is an issue problem solved! Like I said me thinking out loud.

lazy otter · Jul 15, 2015

I had to bring this up again as I think it is an outstanding idea!

Sal Glesser · Jul 15, 2015

Hi Otter,

What would be the advantage of a Hawk over something like a Jumpmaster?

sal

lazy otter · Jul 16, 2015

Sal Glesser said:
Hi Otter,

What would be the advantage of a Hawk over something like a Jumpmaster?

sal

The weight that I would hope that would be in the hawk would allow for quick chops on the lines and rigings on boats and the ropes can vary in size and material, also for units that focus there ops in and around water don't have to worry about that piece of gear, also those that work in hot and humid conditions it's hard to keep your tools rust free, also with the spyderedge for downed aircraft men and women to cut themselves free.I'm not saying add a spike and make it a death ax,
But I think there are possibilities there.

Jim malone · Jul 16, 2015

i don't think H1 is a good basis steel to form an axe. i don't think it is shock resistant enough. It can't be differential hardened if i am correct.

ThePeacent · Jul 16, 2015

Jim malone said:
i don't think H1 is a good basis steel to form an axe. i don't think it is shock resistant enough. It can't be differential hardened if i am correct.

Not trying to be rude at all, but I think that knives like the Rock Salt demonstrate the opposite.
I'd say H1 is suitable for hard tasks since it is almost impossible to chip and withstands impact and pressure without breaking or shattering
My experience with the Pacific Salt tells me it is a steel perfectly able to handle prying and impact and really easy to repair and put back on place

Lycosa · Jul 16, 2015

I like the idea but, how many would sell? The hatchet market is busy at this time so maybe Spyderco could design a H1 hatchet for a sprint run.
rolf

lazy otter · Jul 16, 2015

Lycosa said:
I like the idea but, how many would sell? The hatchet market is busy at this time so maybe Spyderco could design a H1 hatchet for a sprint run.
rolf

I think the marketing would have to be geared to boaters,yachts,cargo vessels, ect and waterborne ops for Leo,mil, ect or lifeguards maybe the mass fishing industry? But it would be a small group I believe at first but would grow! Heck I could see them being used in jungles with specops! I just love Hawks and hate rust and with the right length and weight I thought a H1 hawk would atleast be worth a look at? Nothing out there like it so why not give it a go?

RayseM · Jul 17, 2015

I like where you are going LO but I see something more like a belt cleaver - the fixed blade Roc on steroids. Fully serrated, 1/4" to 5/16" thick and maybe 4" +/- from the spine to the edge. Needs to have some heft but be wearable in a sheath for a belt or web gear, with a rubberized handle like Kraton. H1? I defer to the experts. Might find it to be useful in all kinds of applications, intended and unintended.

The Spyderco Seafarer - not quite a cutlass and not quite a hawk and likely never to be used in commandeering a ship but worth a look - yeah

Dr Heelhook · Jul 18, 2015

Chopping with a serrated edge doesn't sound exactly optimal, but maybe a plain main edge for chopping and an additional serrated edge on the "beard" portion of the axe, for hooking and cutting.

ThePeacent · Jul 18, 2015

Yeah, I'd rather have two edges, and even though H1 really shines on its SE version, I think the main "chopping" section should be plain edged.
Anyway, I know I'd buy one in a heartbeat!

legato1 · Jul 18, 2015

I've never tried a serrated axe, but who knows it may be next level awesome, might be worth a try. I could see it demolishing rope and other Fiberous stuff especially if it had a long cutting edge kind of like the boker tomahook

lazy otter · Jul 23, 2015

I still think this is worth a look into SE or plain edged..please Sal I'd love to test a model out in salt water and brackish and fresh water along with its chopping and blade maintenance after chopping....I just see so many places this could shine!