Testing of the trail hawk.

Just so everyone knows, as of right now, all my pictures wont upload, Im not sure why, but only a few worked. I'll try and get the rest up as soon as possible.

So, I recived the trailhawk the other day, and I was very surprised at its size. Smaller then I thought it would be. But still a good size, though I wanted to see what It could do.

Here is what I wanted to chop up,

But it was under alot of junk, so I hacked at it for a total of 1:38 seconds, untill I was able to pull it out. It did alot better than I thought it would. Plus it wasen't too hard on the hands. Anyone whos used a straight hawk handle knows its a bit fatigueing, but in general its not bad.

Now, I figured a good test would be the to see how well the hammer drove things. So, I took this 5 foot piece and tried to split it down the center, First however I needed some wedges.
I made 6 12" long pieces and chipped the edge like a chisel. I then drove them through the piece, slowly but stedily and eventually split the log in half. Doing this would make it alot easier to break up for fire wood. Plus it really wasn't that fatiguing.

This hawk makes a great light tool to stick in your belt, or throw in your pack.
A good sharp chopper on camping trips is a great companion, having that ability to make any situation better is an obvious good thing.
This hawk takes a good edge, it was shaving sharp at the beginning(not when I got it, it didn't even have an edge) and at the end would scrap hair.
But I was striking the piece or wood very hard, and it zipped through it. Im sure I could have dont it with the wetterlings in a minute, but when you take in the factor the weight, its understandable.

Over all, I am very happy with it, its sharp light and dependable. Glad I picked it up.

Looking good Fonly! I love it. How tall is it?

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	Colt wrote:
	Looking good Fonly! I love it. How tall is it?

19" in length.

Cool! I got my new pics, just have to host um!

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Fonly, How much was this Tomahawk ?.

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	Drummer Dave wrote:
	Fonly, How much was this Tomahawk ?.

$40, but can probably be had in canada for around $30, just would take some looking, but im lazy Laughing

Fonly wrote:

	Drummer Dave wrote:
	Fonly, How much was this Tomahawk ?.

$40, but can probably be had in canada for around $30, just would take some looking, but im lazy Laughing

lol, ... $ 40 bones is well priced. I will really look into getting one. Smile

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Cool stuff Fonly Very Happy

How is the head held on?

eric

	turd wrote:
	Cool stuff Fonly How is the head held on? eric

The top of the shaft gets larger at the very end so your hawk stops at the end. Kinda cool!

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-Till shade is gone, till water is gone, into the Shadow with teeth bared, screaming defiance with the last breath, to spit in Sightblinder's eye on the Last Day.

-Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and proclaiming, "Wow, what a ride!!!"

Survivor Kid 909 wrote:

	turd wrote:
	Cool stuff Fonly How is the head held on? eric

The top of the shaft gets larger at the very end so your hawk stops at the end. Kinda cool!

Yup, when it come loose just tap it back on, the best is it cant come flying off. Laughing

Just a FYI guys, I just picked mine up on Amazon.com brand new for 20 bucks.

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	Survivor Kid 909 wrote:
	The top of the shaft gets larger at the very end so your hawk stops at the end. Kinda cool!

	Fonly wrote:
	Yup, when it come loose just tap it back on, the best is it cant come flying off.

That is cool! Cool

	Colt wrote:
	Just a FYI guys, I just picked mine up on Amazon.com brand new for 20 bucks.

Good deal

eric