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Title: Curly maple tomahawk
Post by: srtben on August 08, 2013, 12:41:00 AM
Here is one of my Peregrine tomahawks that I dressed up with some fantastic curly maple.
This is my compact hawk and is built to take a beating and last a lifetime. It is made from 3/8" 4140, has a skeletonized full tang, and weighs in at
1lb 7oz. My makers mark is on the top edge of the head on these. I know leather would be a prettier, but you can't beat the utility of kydex.
Let me know what you think.


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This is up for grabs, for now. : )
Title: Re: Curly maple tomahawk
Post by: Lamey on August 08, 2013, 07:47:00 AM
yeah I like that one even better then the scalloped handle ones.
Title: Re: Curly maple tomahawk
Post by: Lin Rhea on August 08, 2013, 08:30:00 AM
Very good work Ben.   :)
Title: Re: Curly maple tomahawk
Post by: Doug Campbell on August 08, 2013, 09:10:00 AM
That's one dandy tool Ben, those should be a big hit.
Title: Re: Curly maple tomahawk
Post by: tomsm44 on August 08, 2013, 07:32:00 PM
That wouldn't look half bad strapped to a leather back quiver.  Can't say that about many 'tactical' hawks.  

Matt
Title: Re: Curly maple tomahawk
Post by: srtben on August 09, 2013, 04:04:00 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by Lamey:
yeah I like that one even better then the scalloped handle ones.
I figured you would like this one Matt. : )

Thanks everyone for the comments, I am having fun with these.
Title: Re: Curly maple tomahawk
Post by: akaboomer on August 09, 2013, 10:15:00 PM
I agree with the other comment. Keep up the fine work Ben. Thanks for sharing.

Chris
Title: Re: Curly maple tomahawk
Post by: tomcat8910 on August 10, 2013, 01:37:00 AM
Awesome work!
Title: Re: Curly maple tomahawk
Post by: Steve Nuckels on August 10, 2013, 10:28:00 PM
COOL..... Very COOL!

Fantastic grind lines.  And I love curly maple!

Steve
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