The Versatile Trail Hawk

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I know some of you may have seen this from the WSS area of BF, but I recently discovered this forum. I had seen alot of the very cool mods you all have done to your Trail Hawks and it made me want one. So I got one in a trade. I have been useing it for a while and I really like it. I did a vid on a few or the uses I think it excels at.


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i'm glad you posted this over here too. I watched it in the WSS but not all the hawk guys post over there and it's a great vid:thumbup:
 
This video was the final push over the edge for me buying mine. I love it.
 
I've never seen that video, thank you for posting. Honestly it never occurred to me to use the TH removed from the handle, but the segment where youre making shavings sold me. Love the adze part, too. :thumbup:
 
Good stuff man. I don't have a trail hawk, but I have a hatchet and I'm amazed by how versatile it is.

Thanks for the vid.

JGON
 
Nice vid. This explains exactly why I like old school large eye tomahawks over hatchets. And the Trail Hawk is one in particular I've found to be quite useful over the course of the last year. I used to think the small edge would be a hindrance, but in use, it doesn't really seem to be an issue. I use it to split wood easily by impacting the wood at one end so the handle is parallel to the wood, and then twist the handle sideways allowing the sunken edge to pry material apart without removing the head, or batoning. The beefier handle at the eye is an advantage over a similarly sized hatchet. The adze config , I have to say, is clever, and one I'd never considered. I'm eager to give that one a try.
 
Real nice vid. I love how you make a replacement handle in what, 2-1/2 minutes? :thumbup:

One observation: when using the head as a splitting wedge (and to a lesser degree a chisel) it might be wise to leave the handle in. It may be a little more awkward that way, but the handle will help support the eye under pressure and you will be less likely to deform or crack it.
 
IA Woodsman Thanks for posting that video. I have been wanting to get an Axe / Hatchet for camping and hiking. I have really been struggling to decide on which one would suit me best. I want something small, lightweight, but with good chopping capabilities. Not too expensive. Your video has really swayed me towards the Trail Hawk. Thank you for making the video it was helpful.:thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:
 
Yep. I just bought one. 24 bucks? You can't go wrong for that! I'm going to beat the snot out of this thing!

JGON
 
More than two years since the last post, but this one is definitely worth reviving...

You're welcome,
JGON
 
IA Woodsman said:
I am glad you guys like the vid.
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Great job.
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IA Woodsman said:
This Hawk is still one of my favorite tools.
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Aside from being lighter, does the Trail Hawk have any advantages over a Pipe Hawk? They seem quite similar in their intended use, so I was a bit curious if the trail hawk had any advantages other than being lighter and more packable.
 
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