Custom Hawk makers?

[dylan_d]

I'm in the market for a Tomahawk and I'm looking at Pap's custom and Walk By Faith currently. Pap's Hawks look amazing but they are out of my price range so that leaves my with WBF, which have wonderful looking axes too. Who else should I consider? I'm a bit out of the loop with custom axe makers.

 

[kvaughn]

Daado in the Knifemakers market just sold a nice one and is making more. I have two of his knives in 52100 and love 'em. He really has the H.T. down on the 52100 and his prices are always reasonable and a nice guy to deal with.

 

[Riz!]

Beaver bill and H&B forge are two good ones.

 

[RIP Dequincy Jynxie]

H&B seems like a great value/cost ratio

someday, when I get my act a little more together, I have promised myself I'll get a couple from WalkByFaith777

I really like his work

 

[I am bleeding]

Brian and Tena Otto. www.walkbyfaith777.com. Also here on forums very occasionally @walkbyfaith777
Brian forges, and his work is sick as far as I can tell. See the website and search forums. It’ll be worth your time. I have a hawk on order. Slightly custom, Orange Osage handle. Yeah. Custom shaped and sized head.

 

[I am bleeding]

Sorry, I really didn’t answer your question dylan_d

 

[E.D.C.]

You get what you pay for when it comes to 'hawks.

 

[RIP Dequincy Jynxie]

people do seem to have good luck rehanging super cheap-o CS hawks, don't they?

I seem to remember reading how rehanging a hawk is a little trickier than an axe, but I've done neither at this point, so beyond my little world of comprehension

 

[E.D.C.]

people do seem to have good luck rehanging super cheap-o CS hawks, don't they?

I seem to remember reading how rehanging a hawk is a little trickier than an axe, but I've done neither at this point, so beyond my little world of comprehension

It's much easier to properly hang a hawk than an axe.

 

[Sid Post]

2Hawks is a good way to test the waters. The Longhunter at $125 is a great value IMHO.

 

[Riz!]

2Hawks is a good way to test the waters. The Longhunter at $125 is a great value IMHO.

Agreed! I have a Longhunter. Its performed flawlessly. good luck getting it off the handle though. I think he uses a hydraulic press to eat the heads

 

[I am bleeding]

Found another one for you. This looks sweet from @cardman
https://www.bladeforums.com/threads...ish-with-curved-spike-leather-sheath.1748797/

 

[cbr1000]

I'm going to second H&B forge. I have a large polled hawk that I beat up pretty good this year and have been very happy with it's performance.

 

[justjed]

Another vote for 2Hawks. I've been using a Warbeast for almost ten years, it's never failed to do what I've needed. Even makes a decent ulu! To be fair, in that role the handle is somewhat ungainly, and it's not my first choice. Might pick up a Longhunter soon...

 

[RIP Dequincy Jynxie]

cardman does commendable work fwiw

if only I could afford one of his hawks after picking up one of his ax

oh those horribly impulsive purchases I do not regret