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Pat B:
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...

Josh:
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.

JW_Halverson:
Good lord, I think I just fell in love!

Pat B:
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

swamp yeti:
Beautiful hawks,good job.

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