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drail · October 24, 2012, 09:19 AM

Oh, it is a FINE tool to have. Actually there was a documentary on the tube the other night about the man who designed the hawk used in Vietnam. Most veterans agreed that its main use was for purposes other than combat. In Afghanistan the culture is one that has always had GREAT respect for edged weapons and the soldiers are treated with more respect if they are seen carrying them. Cold Steel makes some very serviceable hawks for the price but I believe they are made in Asia if that matters to you.

October 24, 2012, 09:19 AM	#13
drail Junior member Join Date: February 2, 2008 Posts: 3,150	Oh, it is a FINE tool to have. Actually there was a documentary on the tube the other night about the man who designed the hawk used in Vietnam. Most veterans agreed that its main use was for purposes other than combat. In Afghanistan the culture is one that has always had GREAT respect for edged weapons and the soldiers are treated with more respect if they are seen carrying them. Cold Steel makes some very serviceable hawks for the price but I believe they are made in Asia if that matters to you. Last edited by drail; October 24, 2012 at 09:33 AM.