Hawks

[OldJoe]

Hi guys...  I'm in the market for a 'hawk.  From looking online, TOTW and Crazy Crow seems to have what I'm looking for.  Something to use around camp and a little throwing.  I've gotten stuff from TOTW but not CC.  Has anyone out there have any experience with these 'hawks.  Or maybe somewhere else.  Also, CC has a pouch kit.  It looks like it might make a good base to start with and modify from there.  Any comments.  

[bob in the woods]

Some of the hawks for sale; actually ...a lot of the hawks for sale are from India or other foreign source. They are meant for the hawk throwing crowd and are perfectly adequate for that, but they won't hold the edge that I prefer for many camp chores.  I've found HB hawks to take a good edge and castings from R.E Davis have worked well for me as well.  Just make sure you know what you're getting.  Our group has purchased a number of hawks from Crazy Crow to use in our throwing events and they work fine . 

[archertl]

I highly recommend h&b forge. Jarrod barber make very nice hand forged hawks at a extremely reasonable price.

[rich pierce]

Agree, for throwing the steel just needs to be tough. Trade axes were generally all-rounders though there are all types. But for camp chores a polled hatchet with a good steel bit that can just be sharpened with a good fine file works best for me.

[trentOH]

Agree, for throwing the steel just needs to be tough. Trade axes were generally all-rounders though there are all types. But for camp chores a polled hatchet with a good steel bit that can just be sharpened with a good fine file works best for me.

Wholly in agreement. A poll lets you hammer better than a rounded back. And save a little of your budget for a file to sharpen and resharpen the edge. Being able to put a sharp edge on an axe or 'hawk is very satisfying.

[Dewey]

Agree, for throwing the steel just needs to be tough. Trade axes were generally all-rounders though there are all types. But for camp chores a polled hatchet with a good steel bit that can just be sharpened with a good fine file works best for me.

Wholly in agreement. A poll lets you hammer better than a rounded back. And save a little of your budget for a file to sharpen and resharpen the edge. Being able to put a sharp edge on an axe or 'hawk is very satisfying.

I also agree - I have a hand forged Joe DeLaRonde polled hawk that works great for both throwing and camp.
Too bad he doesn't seem to be in business anymore.

But DO find a good blacksmith and pay the extra cash to get a QUALITY hawk - it will last a lifetime (or at least the head will, lol!).

[Jerry P.]

Joe's website is still up.

[road apples]

I've had a Crazy Crow throwing hawk for many years- It throws good, but as far as edge holding it leaves something to be desired... Also have a HB Forge hawk- much better quality, and holds an edge pretty good.

I have been experimenting with making my own - still a work in progress...