What kind of steel is it made out of and can the handle be removed easy for hand working the head?
880011
i do not know the steel number if that is what you mean, he takes a good edge and holds it for awhile. the hammer head has no rolled or mushroomed yet but I have not use it much. the head does come off with an allen head plug (Metric). it was a PITA to do so as they had painted over it and cracked when I applied pressure. I had to drill mine out and tap it for a bigger plug. ASME this time. for the price it OK but for long term, well it will not be my first choice.
880012
John....make sure you tight the set screw. The head tends to move around. I have sort of torn up my handle. I have had a ball with this hawk. Sharpens nicely too.jm
880013
It's drop forged 1055 carbon steel. The head can be easily removed (remove the set screw and just knock/slide the head down the handle). Check out some of the work others have done, here:http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php/483042-Mod-ing-The-CS-Trail-Hawk/page3
880014
It is made from 1055 high carbon. The handle removes and is replaced easily.
880015
Answer here...It is a high carbon steel, the handle can be removed with effort to work the head. From head to heel it's a worthy hawk.
880016
JohnThe axe head has set screw...the star shape.Easy removal. Steel type....not sure but I really enjoyed my axe.....5 .5 paces from the tree....All the best...Jimmy
880017
Its carbon steel. Yes the head can be removed, there is a screw in side of head that should be removed immediately upon purchase and thrown away. A proper tomahawk have slight give or flex
1258359
Yes, it is made out of steel. I like that the black vinyl on the barrel makes it easier to grip while you are using it. Best investment I ever made.
1500323
Scooping part is heavy metal...handle is also metal(all one piece) covered with neoprene rubber for comfort on hands... will not break!
226880
It is high carbon steel. Real thin, small handle, piece of junk. Look at CONDOR MACHETES if you want a good machete. You get a thick machete blade with a good handle.
2163099
If your talking about the handle material its made from stacked leather. I hope this helps.
1312529
No, the head is made from a different material. However, the head is firmly attached to the handle and is more flexible than most of our other spatulas. We have found this tool does a WONDERFUL job of getting the remains from a jar of mayonnaise and putting it on the sandwich.
1374551
The handle is stainless steel too. After you loosen it up with water, it is strong and ice easily falls out. I chose stainless steel because it washes clean. I use it to freeze cubes of minced ginger and also minced basil. Expensive but for a natural nut, really a great product.LD
1585598
Chinese Stainless Steel, which goes through the handle. Needed to be sharpened out of the box, the handle slips out of your hands easily, and is a bit uncomfortable...looks menacing, in and out of the sheath.
2267270
The handle is steel but the orange plastic coating it VERY thick. I think they are extremely durable. I bought 6 of them to give to my sister/sister- in-laws.
858479
Unfortunately, it is cast iron, not steel. It is great for my purpose, which is to hold things while I weld/solder/braise them. I don't anticipate putting much stress on the vice, such as if I were to be sawing some thing with my "Sawsall." I hope this helps you with your purchase.
1986047
The handle is plastic. Haven't dropped it off my picker yet, but I have a feeling it would shatter. Hope this helps...
764998
The pressing handle is pretty sturdy. I have had one before this and the handle was never a problem. I am not sure if body is steel or aluminum.
1409742
no, I'm not sure what kind of steel it's made of but it is extremely pitted and just about the poorest workmanship I have ever seen. I work as a machinist and I would be embarrassed to say that I made this shavette. the handle is cheap plastic with sharp edges
1155985
The handle is metal. The blade is hard plastic. I used it a few weeks ago for a 2 inch snow and it worked great. Was very pleased with it.
1373523
steel. this is a quality tool. It is identical to the Oregon one that costs twice as much.
1923257
Yes, the handle is steel with a wooden dowel where the hand-grip is. I do notice that it can tend to get a little cold on your hand when shoveling in very cold. I have spent over 15 hours pond-shoveling with this and the grip is pretty nice, sturdy wood, just a little cold at times.
611724
I purchased mine last spring and the handle was made of both metal and plastic. The piece you grip is plastic while the sides that go to the tool are metal. It also rotates easily around the tool which I thought would be a problem but it actually was really convenient I thought. I wouldn't hesitate to buy it again for the price, especially compared to name brand electric jackhammers. I've used it to rip up a basement floor, patio, and sidewalk. All with no issues. Sorry this is more info, I've just been really pleased with this tool.