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Features a hardwood handle and a steel head, balanced for throwing. Measures 18" overall and is super rugged with a sharpened edge.
Cheaper Than Dirt DBA519
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 Great tool and toy!, 06/01/2008 |
| Reviewer: TenFingers TenToes |
| I have never had to throw any weapon in a "life saving" situation, and I don't know that I would want to front someone off with an ax, but this is definitely a quality tool for the price. I have been hand forging knives, swords, and hatchets for almost 30 years, and this item has a good feel, and a relatively good head for throwing. It also makes a handy tool for camping, and hiking, and would be good in a survival situation to fend off an animal if it became absolutely necessary. I am a retired Detroit police lieutenant, and in my 26 years on the street, I don't think I have ever seen, or heard of anyone actually being injured with a throwing knife, or an ax, so I suggest that if you are looking for a self defense weapon, that you learn how to shoot, obtain a legal concealed pistol permit, and leave the axes to history as far as a self defense weapon. American Indians were smart, and traded in their tomahawks and knives for guns if given the chance, so if you are going to practice something for self defense, I suggest you do it at a gun range! No offense to other posters, but this is for hobby and recreation, as I find that tomahawks are hard to conceal, don't wear well on your belt at the local grocery store, and if you were to pull it on someone in a "life saving" situation, yuu might get killed, or end up with the handle protruding from a very uncomfortable place. Lizzy Borden was the only person that I have ever heard of in an urban area to ever use a hatchet!! For camping, hunting, playful amateur contest, sport, and exercise, this is a great tool. The wood is well crafted hardwood, the steel is tempered and holds a good edge, and it is well attached for serious abuse. The hatchet has a good shape for throwing, and it sharpens well. A great buy for the money as always with CTD. Have fun people!! |
 throwing, 03/20/2008 |
| Reviewer: combatman |
| I have been throwing knives and hawks for years. Yes distance is important to get the rotation correct. This will ensure a good solid stick. When having to throw a weapon in a life saving senario a few things become evident.
My favorite throwing hawk is 440 stainless, heavy and throws perfect. At seven steps from my target about 20 ft, holding the hawk upright, blade facing target with a straight armed release that hawk will make one revolution to stick the target. As I have taught many people to throw one question is often asked " Okay what if I am throwing in protection mode and the distance is not a perfect 20 ft, what will I do then, I won't be able to stop the guy" My answer is the same everytime. I demonstrate the answer. I walk away from the target 10 steps or whatever you will turn and throw that heavy assed hawk as hard as I can chest high. And as you hear it thump I just put him down and it did not have to stick.
Learn to throw it is alot of fun and a great stress reliever. |
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