How long has it been since we've had one? Too long!

My Winkler belt knife and Gary's thread on hatchets and axes got me looking a little deeper in the closet lately.

To the left we have a SOG Fasthawk that I barely remember using that I'll put up against my awesome Battle Rat!



After 10 chops...pretty good!



Gets through at 15...nice!



The contender at 10...pretty close!



And breaks through at 14!



Went at it for awhile and they were pretty dang close the entire time! I think if I used the hawk more I would be more efficient and it would do even better.



'Course, breaking up smaller pieces is easier with the BR.





I laid pieces on their side though and the Fasthawk did ok!



I can't think about these tools without wondering about combat applicatons...here is a 45 degree strike...note the length of the big bowie strike and penetration of the Fasthawk- impressive!



Too bad the pic doesn't capture the hawks damage b/c it's impressive!

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Was fun to get out and blow off some steam..work has stunk lately and I needed some outdoor time. Also shows me these small hawks bring a lot of bang for the size. Did bind more than the BR and I need to use it to improve my effectiveness, but I was impressed!

Now....after reading this...don't ya miss Horn Dog??!! Nobody does a chop off better!