Hawk Handle Replacement....???

[Horserod]

I need to replace my Hawk's handle.  I've had this one for years and I can't remember where I got the handle......Let alone the head itself!! The head says "Cast Steel  Allen MFG  Warranted".   And I'm sure there is a procedure involved with replacing the handle....  Thanks for your help,  Horserod   

[smokinbuck]

Horserod,
There is no trick to replaceing a hawk handle. Slide the old one out and slide the new one in. I have a number of them here if you want to PM me. Track, and other shops also sell them.
Mark

[Shreckmeister]

I have a nice piece of curly maple if you want to PM me.

[coutios]

  Just have to ask.... Ya planning on throwing it or smoking it    For my throwing hawk I like a peice of hard straight grain hickory...  Prior posts direct you to where to get what you need...

Regards
Dave

[KennyC]

For both my throwing hawk and poll hachet I perfer hickory  just my 02

[Horserod]

  Thanks guys.......I was concerned that my Hawk (head) would take a certain handle.  I take it that any handle will fit   Are they all made the same size   That's why I listed my head's manufacturer.  Horserod

[smokinbuck]

Horsehead,
All of the available hawks will be close in size, not exactly the same. Most of the handles you will find on the market will be a little oversized and should fit into any of the hawks. You may find it to be a little larger than the eye on your hawk which will allow you to drive it home and create a good snug fit. After I mount a new handle I often drop it, head and all, into a bucket of water which will swell the handle into the hawk very tightly. Be sure to oil the head first if you soak it. I do have some straight grain pre shaped handles and one curley maple blank
Mark