#WINKLER SAYOC TOMAHAWK FULL#

Size Options: There is also a Compact version available for more discrete carry and close quarter use. Handle Options: Curly Maple, walnut, Recycled Rubber, or Micartaįinish Options: Caswell or a variety of K&G finishes – Black, Jungle Camo, Desert Camo, or Woodland Camo. Metal finish: Caswell no glare or K&G Durable Gun coat Grip diameter: Varies depending on grip position, about 4” to 4 ½” Wood and Micarta handles are sand-blasted to enhance grip texture Grip texturing: Rubber provides best gripping surface either wet or dry. Handle material: Wood, Recycled rubber, or Micarta Heat treating: Computer controlled Salt Pot soak and draw

#WINKLER SAYOC TOMAHAWK FULL#

Tang Length: Full length tapered and skeletonized tang for strength, weight, and balance Head length: 6” with Front Spike / 5 ½” with regular head Winkler says that 'Weight, balance, quality, materials, attention to the detail… without extra hype” are what differentiate their Hawk from other tactical tomahawks on the market. These tactical tomahawks definitely display a unique synthesis of ergonomics, performance, and aesthetics. Hundreds of these tools have been manufactured and sold from the facility in North Carolina. This hand machined hawk is designed for combat and features 2 hand hold areas. When asked about the purpose of this tactical tomahawk, Winkler replies, “Getting the job done!” The military special operations personnel and field professionals using these tactical tomahawks agree. Rafael Kayanan of Sayoc Tactical Group and Daniel Winkler, an accomplished bladesmith. The versatility of the R&D Hawk allows “individuals who have expertise in tomahawk close quarter fighting or are adept with various edged weapons like karambits, bowies, and short swords to easily adapt their methods…” says Kayanan. Winkler tested the performance aspects in regard to penetration, edge holding, and strength.Īccording to Kayanan, most of the design variances from traditional tomahawks were to increase the effectiveness of modern grip positions. Kayanan’s expertise came into play during the testing of the ergonomics, concealment aspects, multiple grip positions, and grip/edge memory. The Sayoc Winkler Rnd Hawk is a tactical tomahawk that came from the collaboration of Sayoc Instructor Rafael Kayanan and Master Bladesmith Daniel Winkler. According to Winkler, “…the best and most thoroughly tested Combat Axe available.” Careful design consideration was given to materials, weight, multiple grip positions, balance, and “natural fluid motion.” A year later, the Sayoc/Winkler RnD Hawk was born. It took months of close communication to combine Kayanan’s design ideas with the technical realities and construction expertise of Winkler. A collaboration seemed like the natural next step. Winkler and Kayanan were introduced to each other by members of Naval Special Warfare for whom they were both providing services. Their goal was to design a “pure combat” tomahawk for Military Special Operations personnel. Kayanan drew from his experience as the Chief Tomahawk Instructor for Sayoc and Winkler from his decades as a bladesmith. Information from Winkler Knives.The Sayoc Winkler Rnd Hawk is a tactical tomahawk that came from the collaboration of Sayoc Instructor Rafael Kayanan and Master Bladesmith Daniel Winkler. The Winker Knives line utilizes the same standards of excellence in craftsmanship as his hand forged work and they are born of Warriors' experience. The product line are created through the stock removal process instead of being hand forged. The knives and axes in the Collection are all custom made in his shop. Includes felt lined kydex carrier with nylon belt hanger and bungee retainer.ĭaniel Winkler has been making knives full time since 1988 and has more recently started the Winkler Knives product line after working with the Special Forces Teams in the United States Military and Allied Forces from around the world. This R&D Hawk has a tribal engraved Maple handle and the Front Spike head. The handle features an upward curved end to reinforce grip. Designed so that the heaviest area rests at the head, the hawk's full tang is milled to a taper reducing overall weight to an approximate 1 1/2 lbs. If it is it's very slight on this particular model. The tang is supposed to be tapered, but it doesn't seem to be when I look at it. It sounds like it will be a tough, durable steel. I have never had this type of steel so i'm curious to see how it is. The R&D Hawk is made with edge awareness, economy of motion and mobility in mind. The hawk is 80CRV2 steel with a caswell finish. The RnD Hawk Axe is a collaboration between edged weapons expert Rafael Kayanan and Daniel Winkler. Lanyard hole in the handle of the axe and an included kydex carrier. Here’s a look at some of Winkler’s custom-designed works: Titled the WK II Stealth Axe, its described on the site as a 'close quarters axe.Maple handle with tribal etchings and ergonomic secondary grip.Caswell-coated 80CrV2 workhorse steel with a front spike.

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