What's the shortest handle you'd use? (for hawk)

[Shotgun]

Want to cut my hawk down so it packs better but haven't made up my mind how short I want to go. What would you say would be the shortest practical handle length for a CS Trail Hawk. Uses are light wood work and fire prep. Also, I don't carry a firearm so it would be my impromptu weapon if needed.

 

[Wolf_1989]

I've got to have at minimum of 20".

 

[Steve Tall]

Before you get out the saw, I suggest that you choke up on your existing haft to simulate various lengths, give the different lengths a good trial, and find the shortest length that's functional enough for you.

 

[Blue Sky]

What Steve said. I have done that and 14"-15" is the shortest I personally like. Longer is generally better for the uses you state, it's just not as convenient to carry around.

 

[Triq]

Have you thought of seperating the hawk and handle and packing them seperatly?

 

[Kentucky]

About 12"...Dont laugh that size is perfect for cutting limbs around a blind and butchering small game..

 

[Shotgun]

Before you get out the saw, I suggest that you choke up on your existing haft to simulate various lengths, give the different lengths a good trial, and find the shortest length that's functional enough for you.

Yup, that's the plan. Hoping to go camping this weekend to try it out. Just wanted to get a feel for what others think.

About 12"...Dont laugh that size is perfect for cutting limbs around a blind and butchering small game..

I think this is about what I'm looking at. My GB mini at about 10-11 inches long is just fine but it looks a bit odd with the length of the bit on the Trail Hawk. Proportions are just a little off and it's all about looking good right? So, a couple more inches seems about right and that would be in the 12 inch range.