Wood or steel handles?

[Walking Man]

Hello, everyone,
I curious about everyone's opinion of what type of shaft is better. Are the one piece hawks or hatchets better or Is having a replaceable shaft better.

 

[crossada]

i think that depends on what you want in a hawk. i have both styles and like my one piece rmj eagle talon best. this thing is busse tough with 3/8" thick carbon steel and bolted micarta slabs with a rather rough diamond pattern for grip assurance.

my atc ranger spike hawk with wood handle is smooth and hand filling and probably better for a thrower because of this but i just like indestructable things so i would go with the full tang tactical designs first.

never tried the acetal, nylon or other synthetic handle designs that are out there.

 

[Bladewolf]

Yes, it depends on what you want out of your hawk. My best, quickest, fighter, a Francesca Axe, you need the wooden haft to keep it light. My demolition hawk, a K5 Tactical. Nearly indestructible like the RMJ Talon, all metal, and less than half the price. :thumbup:

 

[spyken]

yep, don't think the all metal ones are throwable / throw well. They're heavy too.

My hawks are for collection only, but if I needed one for do-it-all, I'd get a K5 but change out the alu handles to blasted g10 or micarta.

 

[Bladewolf]

They look pretty good in cord wrap too. Eddie's coming out with a light weight version I'm eagerly awaiting.