This was my first attempt to make a hawk. It turned out better than I expected(I expected complete failure). I haven't broke it yet, and I've hucked it at a few solid stumps.

 

The head and handle are made from the same piece of rebar(I know how much you guys like rebar ;)) edge quenched in water and tempered to light brown. I think it might still be a little hard, (as it is difficult to file) but no chips in the edge yet.

 

I plan to wrap the handle in paracord after powder coating it. A friend of mine will do that for free.  I'm not spending money on coating this ugly thing, but it would be nice to keep the rust at bay.

 

Thanks for lookin

Dustin

I love it in an apocalyptical skull splitting king of way. does the rebar handle add any fatigue, or is it for show purposes?

is much nicer than my first hawk

Thanks Eggwelder.

 

I used the rebar handle, because the eye was drifted with that same piece of rebar(makes for a good fit), and it would be stronger,and I think better looking than the same diameter piece of wood.