Traditional Hawk

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I just got my first hawk yesterday, an Ontario RD-Hawk w/pick. Now while I like it, though I've not had a chance to test it out yet, I would still like to have a more traditional hawk. For many, many, many years, I was a folder buyer, and still am to a degree, but have found myself buying more and more fixed bladed knives. More and more to me is 6 fb's so far. I have been wanting a hawk for a while now, and since first seeing the RD-hawk, I wanted to get it. But I also would like to have the more traditional hawk that a lot of you folks show pics of. Now, where is the best place to begin? I will use it for trail hiking, and some camping, but I may be tempted to throw it a bit also. I figure I would go around the $100 mark, up or down depending on what I find out from this forum.

So again, should I start off with a Cold Steel hawk to get the feel of a hawk, or should I start a little bit higher. I have no problem working with my hands to improve the "problems" with the Cold Steel hawks that I have read about. Any and all advice is really appreciated!
 
Get the Cold Steel. They are good working hawks, especially if you are not afraid to do some tinkering. This will help you gain more experience and therefore let you know what you want in a hawk.

And for 100bucks you can have a Frontier, a Trail, and a Spike Hawk. So you can test out no poll, poll, and spike.


Ookami
 
I would also highly recommend you look at two of the most interesting makers on this subforum, Pipman and Church & Son.



These wonderful things are made by Pipeman. There is a lot of knowledge and talent behind these creations.



These war relics are made by the very talented Church&Son. His style is just awesome. I’m convinced this two guys have some sort of time machine microwave oven, were they age there stuff a few hundred years.


P.S.
I already reported you guys to the FBI’s fringe unit.;)
 
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I agree that CS is a good place to start getting a feel for traditional hawks. Beyond that Steve at Coal Creek Forge gets a big +1 from me. Great guy to work with.

God bless,
Adam
 
How about WhiteWolf1750?

If you have the dough..

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I love this:

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Edwood7 said:
I would also highly recommend you look at two of the most interesting makers on this subforum, Pipman and Church & Son.





These wonderful things are made by Pipeman. There is a lot of knowledge and talent behind these creations.



These war relics are made by the very talented Church&Son. His style is just awesome. I’m convinced this two guys have some sort of time machine microwave oven, were they age there stuff a few hundred years.


P.S.
I already reported you guys to the FBI’s fringe unit.;)
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Thanks Brother ;-) I've got the time machine cranked up. Making a sheath for my new Moose skinning Nessie out of a Beaver tail, a first for me. Spent the past week getting the oil out ;-( I'll post pics later today maybe.

R
 
Jay, that's some Great looking gear, Love the painting on that haft, heads are beautiful. Thanks for posting.

Best regards

Robin
 
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