’hawk.....who of you throws them
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Topic: ’hawk.....who of you throws them
Posted By: Irish Bird Dog
Subject: ’hawk.....who of you throws them
Date Posted: 20 February 2010 at 16:32
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so who of you out there.......
I throw the 'hawk for fun & competition at local rendezvous My favorite 'hawk is a H&B Forge brand with full length handle second in line is the Old Reliable from Track of the Wolf (19"???? forgot exact length) ------------- Irish Bird Dog NRA Life/Endowment 2nd Amendment Supporter |
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Posted By: Rockydog
Date Posted: 20 February 2010 at 18:09
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IBD, I've thrown one a time or two but my best throwing tool was a 4" wide hatchet with a square hammer head on the back and a handle about 10" long. It was my mother's chicken killing axe. She had a couple of 10 penny nails driven an inch apart in an oak block about 2 feet tall and 18" across. She'd drop a chicken's neck in the nail slot and stretch the neck out by pulling on their legs. Thunk! A beheaded chicken. Might butcher 20 a day sometimes. But my brother and I used to throw it at the big elm tree by the chicken house. It would stick in the tree about 75% of the time too. RD ------------- When the people fear their government, there is tyranny; when the government fears the people, there is liberty. Thomas Jefferson |
Posted By: gary murray
Date Posted: 20 February 2010 at 18:41
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I tried it a couple of times in camp. Maybe stuck it in the stump 3 times out of a 100. Couldn't tell you anything about it as it was an old, cheap, rusty looking thing. I watch them doing it during Lumberjack competitions on the tube when they have them on and my hat goes off to them. Gary ------------- If you can sue McDonalds for getting you fat then why can't you sue the alcohol companies for all the ugly people you ended up sleeping with? Penticton, B.C. Canada |
Posted By: Guests
Date Posted: 20 February 2010 at 22:00
| use to do flintlock competition at rendezous, got a long handled hawk from dixie abouy 30 years ago. always won the fire making and got good with the hawk, never mastered the knife throw at the ace od spades. |
Posted By: Muleskinner
Date Posted: 26 March 2010 at 11:59
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I've tried it a time or two. Was better throwing a K-bar into a door during my army years. It was a pastime while on overnight duty in the dispensary. ------------- Mule |
Posted By: Kingpin
Date Posted: 30 March 2010 at 12:01
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I bought a Cold Steel Riflrmans Hawk years ago. It was made in china even then. I introduced it to Mr. Belt grinder and made it a thing of beauty, grinding it straight and flat where it used to be then I polished it to about 500 grit and put a razor edge on it. It looks NOTHING like a chinese piece of dung, and in fact looks very custom. I thought of throwing it, but, I just can't seem to bring myself to do it. Maybe someday, but the main reason I bought it was to carry while hunting.....................Kingpin ------------- There are times when a normal man must, spit in his hands, hoist the black flag, and begin slitting throats. |
Posted By: Rockydog
Date Posted: 30 March 2010 at 13:04
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I bought my son one of these for his birthday a couple of years ago. He takes it with him on field exercises and deployment as part of his personal gear. RD http://www.coldsteel.com/vito.html - http://www.coldsteel.com/vito.html ------------- When the people fear their government, there is tyranny; when the government fears the people, there is liberty. Thomas Jefferson |
Posted By: Montana Maddnes
Date Posted: 12 April 2010 at 10:50
Never tried it. I suck so bad at knife throwing I figgered I kill someone with a hawk ------------- Montana Maddness God Bless The U.S.A. On the Highways for Jesus! |
Posted By: JUSTN A. MURKAN
Date Posted: 20 November 2010 at 04:09
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I keep lookin' for the Aussie made 'hawks so I don't have ta keep chasin' 'em,,,do ya think a back-stop of some sort is a good idea?? ------------- If,,in the end all I have is my honor......it will be enough! |
Posted By: Rockydog
Date Posted: 22 November 2010 at 09:32
You use those Aussie Hawks and don't watch them it could be a back of the head stop.  RD------------- When the people fear their government, there is tyranny; when the government fears the people, there is liberty. Thomas Jefferson |
Posted By: Guests
Date Posted: 22 November 2010 at 11:47
| me |
Posted By: JUSTN A. MURKAN
Date Posted: 03 December 2010 at 14:15
WELL,,,I finally got my t-hawk to stick the first throw........kinda.I'm chuckin' at some 12" cut offs,the 'hawk hits the edge of a chunk on the handle just below the head,bounces off goin'faster than when I threw it,,,wizzes past me about crotch high,and sticks perfectly.......................in the left rear quarter panel of the wifes towncar!!!,,,I turned the car around so she won't see it right away,but I am sure I can cross the new rifle off the Santa list for this year ------------- If,,in the end all I have is my honor......it will be enough! |
Posted By: Irish Bird Dog
Date Posted: 04 December 2010 at 15:24
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Justn.......pace back from your target with natural steps (no long or short ones) as if you were just walking normal....try 7 steps, square off to the target & if right handed thrower, place your right toes on the line and step into the target with your left foot as you throw/toss the 'hawk at the target........all the while keeping your eyes on the spot you want the 'hawk to hit on the target. YOU do NOT need to throw with all your upper body/arm strength.....as you throw & when your arm is fully extended release your fingers/grip (you don't need a death grip either) on the handle & keep your hand pointed at the target.........bingo! a hit and it sticks!...great job bud! If it don't stick try adjusting your "mark" a bit front or back until it does stick. OH, and move the wifes car to out behind the garage and out of sight of the target. ENJOY! ------------- Irish Bird Dog NRA Life/Endowment 2nd Amendment Supporter |
Posted By: JUSTN A. MURKAN
Date Posted: 07 December 2010 at 08:59
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I use the same tecnique as when I throw a roofers hatchet,but the 'hawk bein' lighter ,I guess I could ease up on the "snap" at the end of the forward part of release,a 3 1/2 lb. fellin' axe aint no trouble at all,,,,go figger!!?? ------------- If,,in the end all I have is my honor......it will be enough! |
Posted By: Guests
Date Posted: 08 December 2010 at 02:20
| Time to trade the car in....fast. |
Posted By: JUSTN A. MURKAN
Date Posted: 15 December 2010 at 10:04
Yeah,she's been wantin' one of the new Challengers,,,but the Challenger I KNEW never had 4 doors!!! and it ran on .34 9 super!
------------- If,,in the end all I have is my honor......it will be enough! |
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