Gold Indian Head Forged Titanium Pipe Hawk with Curly Ash

Product Description for Gold Indian Head Forged Titanium Pipe Hawk with Curly Ash

Maker: Lonnie Hansen (click to see more by this maker)
Item num: 102362
*** This is handmade and one-of-a-kind ***
Cutting edge length: 3.50 in.
Total length: 23.75 in.
Item weight: 28.60 oz.
Shipment weight: 72 oz.
Blade: Hand forged titanium head with antiqued finish - inlaid with a $5 24k gold Indian Head coin
Bolster: Forged titanium fittings
Handle: Presentation grade curly ash haft
Sheath: Waxed canvas padded storage case
Description: Lonnie Hansen makes some of the most dramatic hawks found anywhere. This pipe hawk is a captivating example of his best work.
The head and all fittings are forged from titanium and given an heirloom quality antique finish. This keeps the hawk light and nimble. The right side of the head is inlaid with a genuine 1909D Indian Head $5 gold coin. This coin is 1/4 oz of 24k gold. It also features Hansen's maker's mark. The octagon bowl is carved and textured, moving into an octagonal neck. A removable threaded titanium crown at the top of the haft is easily removed for cleaning the titanium tube that moves through the center of the haft.
The haft is formed from presentation grade curly ash wood. The head measures approximately 8-3/4 inches from cutting edge to the end of the bowl. The cutting edge is 3-1/2 inches long. The haft measures 23-3/4 inches overall and is finished with a titanium collar, end caps, and mouthpiece.
The hawk is accompanied by a waxed canvas and leather padded storage case.
Lonnie creates his hawks with a tremendous amount of hand carving and the results here are turly exceptional and unique.


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