Need some inspiration for my CS Frontier hawk (pics)

[HarrogateTobias]

Hey up all,

Ive been playing around with the hawk today trying to take a huge ding out of the edge with mixed results, I read a cool thread about mods to the trail hawk and fancied stripping it of the black paint and doing something to the handle..

To sharpen all I have is the basic lansky set and my leatherman wave diamond file, not the best by any means

Ive given it a sand but cant decide what to do next? any ideas....

 

[woof]

I did my riflemans hawk with a wire brush, that gave a nice finish.

Rob

 

[HarrogateTobias]

I did my riflemans hawk with a wire brush, that gave a nice finish.

Rob

Good idea cheers, did you use paint stripper in conjunction?

 

[SteveW]

Paint stripper will take all the nasty black paint off, then you could use files sandpaper and wet and dry to put a new edge on it. I have just had a go at a Traihawk I recently got on here, I'll add some pictures tomorrow

 

[lathe dog]

I love the CS hawks for modding, done my spike hawk a while ago.

I used Nitromors to remove the black, then added a patina with a mix of BBQ sauce and salad cream (hey, it's what I had in the cupboard...)
and some simple filework and a proper sharpen.

Fitted the head properly and gave the hickory a light stain.

 

[HarrogateTobias]

Wow that is a beauty! i need to buy some wet and dry, and nitromors! considered the spike hawk but to0 "weaponry" for carrying around

patina? someone please enlighten me

 

[HarrogateTobias]

Paint stripper will take all the nasty black paint off, then you could use files sandpaper and wet and dry to put a new edge on it. I have just had a go at a Traihawk I recently got on here, I'll add some pictures tomorrow

yes post some piccys on here please

 

[Johnnyboy1971]

I put a nice used finish on the haft of mine. Cleaned the head with nitromors paint stripper.

 

[HarrogateTobias]

That looks great johhnyboy how did you put the finish on the handle?

 

[Johnnyboy1971]

Nothing more technical than a blowtorch to scorch the wood then a coat of oil. I liked it.

 

[HarrogateTobias]

sounds good, i have a butane mini blowtorch i might try and make a cool pattern? can always sand it off eh.?

 

[lathe dog]

patina? someone please enlighten me

A patina is when carbon steel blades develop a fine layer of surface oxidation i.e when your new shiny knife develops a dull grey finish over time with use or as I've done on the hawk, forced the patina. It can help provide a barrier on blades and give some protection from the more damaging red rust......very bad.


Mind how you go with that Nitromors if you use it, nasty stuff.

 

[SteveW]

Page 4 of this thread shows what I did to the first one....
http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=65970&page=4&highlight=trailhawk

 

[HarrogateTobias]

Page 4 of this thread shows what I did to the first one....
http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=65970&page=4&highlight=trailhawk

Hi steveW i had yours in mind specifically when i started this thread, those top "cuts" epic. I would love to make a sort of colourful tarnish to it.

cheers

 

[Corso]

I take it you;ve seen this thread

http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php/483042-Mod-ing-The-CS-Trail-Hawk

 

[HarrogateTobias]

I take it you;ve seen this thread

http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php/483042-Mod-ing-The-CS-Trail-Hawk

No i hadnt, cheers.

I would like to have a darkish handle with a shiny smooth head, what would i need to do to get the head really smooth? wet and dry paper and elbow grease i assume?

 

[Bluezephyr]

I have a cold steel trail hawk and have modified the handle to make it easier to grip when being used. I was hopeing all other signs of wear would come with age and time rather than trying to force a false look.

 

[Danceswithhelicopters]

A very quick make over is to cut down the handle, dye with tea and oil to a Gransfors Like finish and color. Strip the head and sand and wire wool it to a surface finish you like-tbh I didn't do much! Sand the sharp edges off inside of the poll to make mounting and demounting smoother.
Finally cover the head in mustard paste and cover in clingfilm for three days for a nice patina.
Clean then oil. Bingo, a GB like hatchet to match your SFA!

 

[HarrogateTobias]

A very quick make over is to cut down the handle, dye with tea and oil to a Gransfors Like finish and color. Strip the head and sand and wire wool it to a surface finish you like-tbh I didn't do much! Sand the sharp edges off inside of the poll to make mounting and demounting smoother.
Finally cover the head in mustard paste and cover in clingfilm for three days for a nice patina.
Clean then oil. Bingo, a GB like hatchet to match your SFA!

Thanks i will try a few of them ideas

 

[BJJJ]

Stripped and polished trail hawk, filled in locking screw hole and resharpened blade.