James Gibson Carving axe pics

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  1. Caleb O

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    I was reading a post by Wingard Wearables (tomahawk maker) the other day that was discussing this. The guy looks at tons of historical examples of early arms and tools, and he was saying it wasn't unusual to see spike hawks and other hawks wedge mounted back in the day. He said all the pipe hawks were dropthru heads generally so you could switch between the smoking ceremonial handle and a working one. The ease of handle replacement carried over to most modern examples due to folks wanting to throw them (thus often having to replace the handle). This is what he was saying anyway. I know a wedge mounted hawk would definitely be more secure in hand just due to the fact the handle doesn't need to be tapered to friction fit the eye. That hawk is a beauty though isn't it?!
     
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    For me it's going to be primarily just a small pack axe for general camp tasks. I'll probably also play around with some carving.
     
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    It's always been my understanding that what is considered a tomahawk today, would have been a trade axe at that time. They would transport the heads out west to sell, then put a handle on them when bought. The word tomahawk comes from the Indians and originally just meant a war club of some sort. When they acquired steel axes from the Europeans they simply continued to use the same word for them.
     
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    That sounds right from what I remember. I think I recall someone talking about what H. Kephart called a "tomahawk" most of us would have referred to as a hatchet. Not sure if that was due to how it was mounted, angle of the bit, or what, but I always have felt that there has been a little bit of fluidity between the historical steel hawk and early American hatchet.
     
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    SMKW has posted on the bookface that they have received the axes and are shipping pre-orders.
     
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    based on only seeing pics so far....

    for me personally, this axe will be an ultralight concealed/non concealed belt axe, for both hiking in local trails (with people) and non people trails.

    camping use of course, and i will prep food with it.

    Its pretty small (thats ok) .....for me, to be honest. I honestly thought it was the size of the Estwing firewood hatchet...............now i see its not much bigger than a little knife. (PR4)


    I like a little reach with my axes. (like my Estwing or other tomahawks

    I carry my Estwing double bit for 3 reasons. It is very well balanced and is an extension of my hands/arms ,i can switch left hand right hand and wield it like a tomahawk, without having to think where it is. Excels at chopping strikes and pull strikes.

    - Chops trees down for firewood very quickly.
    - animal defense
    - 2 legged threats defense.
     
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    Single or double bit?
     
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    I’ve been using mine for a lot of carving and it excels at that. At the same time it’s been handy for general camp task. I like the slim blade profile that also carries some weight. It’s fine companion to a smaller neck knife.
     
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    ^ neck axe? :D
     
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    For you it could be. Youre a monster.

    Would you use this to REPLACE your junglas or as another finer tool?
     
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    I’m gonna use mine for a throwing axe (single and double bit) ;)

    Really it’s for a packable carving tool for spoons and such, small camp chores and just being cool.
     
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    You’d have to ask them. Or bookface. I hope it’s double. Those are way better for throwing accuracy.
     
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    This is how I’m picturing me using it.

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    no i'll add it on to the load out. I'll have to learn how to carve.....:D so expect lots of wonky hoodoo faces in trees.....
     
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    Looking forward to the multicam sheath off your rig. :)
     
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    Mine shipped witj an ETA of Monday. So Excite!
     
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    plamn to pait it up with my Fiddleback Handyman, a spoon gouge and maybe some of my Dad's old german carving tools. I'll need to make a nice leather tool roll for it.....
     
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    Anyone have mods already planned for the axe?
     
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