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Main Discussion Area => Primitive Skills => Topic started by: Pat B on June 17, 2011, 10:40:45 pm

Title: Pair of Hawks
Post by: Pat B on June 17, 2011, 10:40:45 pm

A few months ago I finally got around to building a bow for Bobby Keller(Boo). Actually the first one I built developed a problem so I started a new bow for Bobby with a stave from Tom Brennan, a mutual friend that had passed away a few years ago. Bobby had given me the original stave. I told Bobby I would repair and finish up the original bow and Bobby asked that I make it for his daughter for Christmas.  Well, I got them both done and delivered before Christmas.  ;D
  Bobby asked what I wanted in return and I asked him if he would make a railroad spike hawk. For those that don't know Bobby, he is a very talented bladesmith. My favorite hunting knife I got from Bobby in a bow trade also.
Well, Bobby made me 2! I got them in the mail the other day. I am very pleased with these beautiful hawks.  Thanks a bunch Bobby.  Here are a few pics...

(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y199/PatBNC/BobbyKellerHawk2.jpg)

(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y199/PatBNC/HawksfromBobbyKeller002.jpg)

(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y199/PatBNC/HawksfromBobbyKeller003.jpg)

Title: Re: Pair of Hawks
Post by: Josh on June 18, 2011, 12:16:05 am

those are nice Pat!   :) :) What do you think it would take to get him to trade me just a forged hawk if I make the handle?  I really really really want one of those.  I got one from Pennhawk last year and I love it to death.  I really want another one.

Title: Re: Pair of Hawks
Post by: JW_Halverson on June 18, 2011, 12:19:57 am

Good lord, I think I just fell in love!

Title: Re: Pair of Hawks
Post by: Pat B on June 18, 2011, 01:51:11 am

Josh, contact Bobby. He goes by Boo here on PA. He likes to trade!  ;)
  They are sweet arent they John. I can't wait to spend a little time alone with them.  ;D 
  I told Bobby I wanted more than a throwing hawk. I wanted a good all purpose camp ax too. Both of these fit the bill but the head with the tiger maple handle is my favorite. The spike head has been flattened which makes it better for driving stakes or even nailing nails in a pinch.  I'll have to test both hawks to see which one works best for cuttung saplings for bows too.  ;D

Title: Re: Pair of Hawks
Post by: swamp yeti on June 18, 2011, 06:17:03 pm

Beautiful hawks,good job.

Title: Re: Pair of Hawks
Post by: nugget on June 18, 2011, 06:56:55 pm

Very cool. Nice pair of hawks for a nice pair of bows.

Title: Re: Pair of Hawks
Post by: hedgeapple on June 18, 2011, 07:15:16 pm

Those are just beautiful.  Probably my favorite hawks of all I've seen on here.

Title: Re: Pair of Hawks
Post by: cowboy on June 18, 2011, 07:33:32 pm

Those are some very handsome hawks! Pat, you aughta get ahold of a small forge and get busy ;D.

Title: Re: Pair of Hawks
Post by: rover brewer on June 18, 2011, 08:18:37 pm

I agree with the rest super nice hawks, I'm guessing made from r r spikes, I've got to try it been wanting a hawk for a while.

Title: Re: Pair of Hawks
Post by: mullet on June 18, 2011, 09:12:53 pm

Those are nice. I wish I new Bobby made those along time ago, I'd have been a trading fool.

Title: Re: Pair of Hawks
Post by: Lombard on June 19, 2011, 12:25:34 am

Pat, twice the nice. Looks like they would have a good balance.

Title: Re: Pair of Hawks
Post by: Pat B on June 19, 2011, 01:19:16 am

I've just been admiring them since they got here so haven't tried to throw them. They do feel good in the hand.
  Anyone have an idea for a sheath or head cover?

Title: Re: Pair of Hawks
Post by: boo on June 19, 2011, 04:00:08 pm

Hey Pat, Glad you liked them, Ive done some chopping with them and threw them a couple of times. Didnt want to scar them up to much before you got them. i was pleased with the way they performed. Hope you are.  Thanks everyone for the kind words.

Title: Re: Pair of Hawks
Post by: Pappy on June 20, 2011, 09:18:12 am

Man them are sweet,just a beautiful pair :). Very nice work. :) :)
   Pappy

Title: Re: Pair of Hawks
Post by: ohma2 on June 20, 2011, 11:45:59 am

man thats a pair to draw to if ever i saw. i to would be proud to pack one of them.

Title: Re: Pair of Hawks
Post by: criveraville on June 20, 2011, 05:42:50 pm

I sure would like one of those now

Title: Re: Pair of Hawks
Post by: SA on July 09, 2011, 09:56:23 pm

oh man those are sweat! i would like to own one like that  :) very cool!

Title: Re: Pair of Hawks
Post by: jasestrong on July 09, 2011, 10:36:28 pm

Awsome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Nothing beats a good Tomahawk!

Title: Re: Pair of Hawks
Post by: Gus on July 10, 2011, 01:31:40 am

Very Nice...

Some nice heavy well sewn Pig Skin would look good wrapping them headz...

First thing that jumped into my sun addled brain.   ;D

-Gus

Title: Re: Pair of Hawks
Post by: Buckeye Guy on July 12, 2011, 11:31:29 pm

Makes Me wish I had my forge and anvil back !!
Good job !!