Hello BF,
Today I've got a pure function Work Hawk XL sporting Terotuf scales. The Work Hawk XL is a design created with the basic goal of making my Work Hawk bigger without breaking into a weight class that would invalidate the benefits of a full tang tomahawk. I've added 2" to the handle, .5" to the cutting edge, and tweaked the head design quite a bit to keep weight low for its size. The grind on this XL is a slowly convexed appleseed bevel. It's an aggressive cutter for its weight, and handles wonderfully in light chores also. It makes quick work of saplings but will cut your taters and onions by the campfire, too. This Work Hawk XL is finished with gun blue, which I consider a nice compromise tool finish. It's easy to touch up if desired, but looks good while taking a beating. These are meant to be used, and the finish reflects that. If surface rust develops, it can be easily removed with 0000 steel wool, although I find it easier to just keep carbon steels oiled. Grey terotuf isn't the prettiest handle material, but it grips awesomely and is plenty tough, which makes it damn beautiful to me. It's also perceptively lighter than micarta type handles of the same size.
Some of you may have seen my chopping and carving videos featuring the regular sized work hawk. The XL offers a significant performance increase for the six or so extra ounces it packs.
Steel: 80CRV2 @59RC, 47RC tang
Length: 14.75"
Edge: 4.25"
Weight: Estimated 24oz, I will weigh it later today with a scale and post the exact number.
Weight w/ Sheath: TBD
Handle: Grey(black) Terotuf with blasted aluminum chainring bolts + G-Flex epoxy
Finish: Gun blue tool finish, oiled with Barricade, lightly waxed with candelilla wax
Sheath: This is one of my simple edge guard sheaths with a buckle retention strap, but featuring a leather pull tab and leather protective strip to keep the webbing from wearing down against the edge of the tang.
The price for this Work Hawk XL is $345 SOLD (via Paypal, includes USPS Priority Mail to the CONUS). First "I'll take it" gets it. I will post elsewhere, and go by the timestamp.
You must be 18+ to purchase. You are responsible for compliance with your local laws.
10% discount for active duty MIL/LEO/FF/EMT
Thanks for looking, as always comments and questions welcome.
Today I've got a pure function Work Hawk XL sporting Terotuf scales. The Work Hawk XL is a design created with the basic goal of making my Work Hawk bigger without breaking into a weight class that would invalidate the benefits of a full tang tomahawk. I've added 2" to the handle, .5" to the cutting edge, and tweaked the head design quite a bit to keep weight low for its size. The grind on this XL is a slowly convexed appleseed bevel. It's an aggressive cutter for its weight, and handles wonderfully in light chores also. It makes quick work of saplings but will cut your taters and onions by the campfire, too. This Work Hawk XL is finished with gun blue, which I consider a nice compromise tool finish. It's easy to touch up if desired, but looks good while taking a beating. These are meant to be used, and the finish reflects that. If surface rust develops, it can be easily removed with 0000 steel wool, although I find it easier to just keep carbon steels oiled. Grey terotuf isn't the prettiest handle material, but it grips awesomely and is plenty tough, which makes it damn beautiful to me. It's also perceptively lighter than micarta type handles of the same size.
Some of you may have seen my chopping and carving videos featuring the regular sized work hawk. The XL offers a significant performance increase for the six or so extra ounces it packs.
Steel: 80CRV2 @59RC, 47RC tang
Length: 14.75"
Edge: 4.25"
Weight: Estimated 24oz, I will weigh it later today with a scale and post the exact number.
Weight w/ Sheath: TBD
Handle: Grey(black) Terotuf with blasted aluminum chainring bolts + G-Flex epoxy
Finish: Gun blue tool finish, oiled with Barricade, lightly waxed with candelilla wax
Sheath: This is one of my simple edge guard sheaths with a buckle retention strap, but featuring a leather pull tab and leather protective strip to keep the webbing from wearing down against the edge of the tang.
The price for this Work Hawk XL is $345 SOLD (via Paypal, includes USPS Priority Mail to the CONUS). First "I'll take it" gets it. I will post elsewhere, and go by the timestamp.
You must be 18+ to purchase. You are responsible for compliance with your local laws.
10% discount for active duty MIL/LEO/FF/EMT
Thanks for looking, as always comments and questions welcome.
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