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Ok, anyone out there own/use a wax casted high carbon steel alloy 'hawk? First of all, what does "wax casted" mean? Here is an example of a wax casted 'hawk.
Anyone every throw a 'hawk like this one? I like the look, but wonder about the metal properties and balance issues. I'd just be using it for fun throwing, not for carry into the woods.
Second, if an axe/'hawk comes unsharpened (like the one above), what is the best way to sharpen it so it is ready for use? I got this one...
...from Atlanta Cutlery and had to have it sharpened, so I took it to my local outfitters (since they do sharpenings) and they just put it to the electric grindstone. It worked, but it wasn't very even.
Answers and suggestions are much welcome. Thanks in advance.

Anyone every throw a 'hawk like this one? I like the look, but wonder about the metal properties and balance issues. I'd just be using it for fun throwing, not for carry into the woods.
Second, if an axe/'hawk comes unsharpened (like the one above), what is the best way to sharpen it so it is ready for use? I got this one...

...from Atlanta Cutlery and had to have it sharpened, so I took it to my local outfitters (since they do sharpenings) and they just put it to the electric grindstone. It worked, but it wasn't very even.
Answers and suggestions are much welcome. Thanks in advance.