Cold Steel Trail Hawk Survival Mod

[@321southtube]

Holy "Molle"! Out-freakin-standing! You Sir are an artist! Nicely done

[@SKATICUS2000]

Felt like I was watching one of those ASMR videos. It was just relaxing just watching you doing your thing. You obviously must had done this a few times. You made look easy even though in reality if I was in the same situation I wouldn’t have a clue where to start. Great work. 👍

[@stevenwilder5461]

Good stuff, as usual, Josh. I own a similar hawk. I was cautioned to remove the set screw that holds the head in place; evidently, after some decent shock, it will crack around the set screw. I ended up lashing mine.

[@mewho4393]

This is quickly becoming one of my favorite channels

[@rodrickbowling5709]

COMPLETELY Agree..

[@caseyb1346]

Never understood why people put thick wrapped handles on tomahawks. One of the biggest advantages of a hawk is that you can slide the head off and use it as a hand knife for fine work.

[@grapplergirl10]

casey b and certainly can’t throw it with cord wrapped around it.

[@billythekidd623]

some people dont throw them and use them for chopping my hands sweat i wrap every handle in tarred bank line besides my 627 357 mag

[@jeremycrowe234]

Very neat how you put the para cord wrap on. I learned a couple tricks so thank you!!!

[@travisanthony9093]

Very cool, super informative. I am going to start building a shop in my garage at the start of 2019 , so glad/lucky i was one of the last generations of kids that took wood & metal shop in middle school.

[@WasabiWei]

Such a good experience "back in the day". Home Ec. and Shop lessons have been incredibly helpful over the years. Fewer and fewer can afford a swank shop as we move "forward" as well. Crappification. I feel so bad for kids raised these days. I have an adult son, and the difference in conditions and education is striking.

[@robertdunn3311]

I know, sham they don’t have wood shop anymore 😭

[@zaldumbide13]

That sheath came out tricked, I made a simple one for my crkt shogun t-hawk. I just covered the bladed half and added a piece of cordage to secure it over the end of the handle. It's snug as a bug. Man what a shop, thanks for sharing.

[@ga1283]

You should sell these blade covers/holster set ups..I’d buy it that’s badass

[@xray5niner1]

Very cool! I think you just won the internet! Great video..... I picked up the rifle hawk a few years ago, with the intent to modify it. Well, now I am certainly inspired. Thank you!

[@gyffesme]

Much fun, thanks for letting us see that come together.

[@rlbranch65]

Outstanding craftsmanship!!! Inspiring.

[@abandonedotter4270]

I ground the hammer down about half on one of mine so it fits in the alice hawk pouch. Great tool

[@buckdylan7941]

Man that shit is fucking fire! Im a huge cold steel fan and a woodsman to boot. That is an amazing mod man. The rifleman hawk is a beast to begin with bit you mad it perfect. That's something to be proud of and to bring home supper.

[@ldtexas1648]

Excellent work!👍 Thanks for the show.

[@MasterK9Trainer]

Cool project. More like two in one video. I like the boiling water trick. Not only will the cord shrink, but I imagine that you fused the outer sheath except you did it without flame and gained the advantage of the water's heat.

[@jeffbuhrman5362]

I love my wicked edge! nice seeing the attention to detail!

[@mattwernecke2342]

Great channel! I am a complete grey beard, at 46.;; and it grows fast! GA. Thanks!

[@lluwd]

I'm 3/4 gray beard at 38...and yes, one year growing a beard is about 10 inches! keep the beards alive !!

[@robbrown5702]

Man you have one Hell of a workshop!!

[@glennkoch5173]

That sheath is awesome. Everything locks up with a satisfying snap. This video earns a like, a subscribe, a sua sponte, and a de oppresso liber.

[@mongo1137]

You can sand REALLY FAST!! Very nice work!

[@jackg.7745]

Great video. I really like watching videos like this showing how craftsmen create useful and imaginative products. I’m a new subscriber. Glad I found you. Thanks for sharing.

[@GrayBeardedGreenBeret]

Welcome!

[@brandonboyd5348]

That's badass. I'd like to see someone do something similar for their Trail Boss. Obviously you wouldn't want it hanging from a belt since it's handle is too long, but similar-ish....

[@blindfredy6128]

G'day mate, the trail hawk is a nice bit of gear but the pipe hawk is a fair bit better when it come to chopping for not much more weight. Give it a go you will be both surprised and pleased.

[@helsdisciple9014]

If you are going to use it like an axe (hacking), the pipe hawk is outstanding. With the Trail Hawk, you need to use more of a pecking method. With proper technique, they will process wood at about the same rate.

[@99Racker]

Outstanding work on the molle sheath. I suggest the black paint on the head is too shiny and the label as well. If you took a file to the head you could make a couple of spots to strike against a rod as an alternative. I found the screw in the head kept digging a deeper hole as I used it. I embedded a piece of tight steel with a drop of JB Weld in the hole. Fixed it right up. Locktighted the threads. At about 2.5+ lbs, probably the lightest 'Hawk to be found. The head is a great hand tool for small work and even dressing game. Great looking and well equipped shop. I'm jealous. Thanks for the videos.

[@jaxsaltfish015]

nice job, great workmanship

[@lifenature5463]

Excellent job, skills and craftsmanship, congratulation.

[@jeremycrowe234]

Lol when you were sanding first thing in the video I just about spit my coffee out from laughing. I thought dam , women would like this guy with hands that fast lol.

[@victorcastle1840]

I got a kydex sheath with a custom made knife I bought and never really got to use it, because the Tec-loc got into my side . With a kydex bent over clip, like you made wouldn't be a problem. Nice work.

[@MrPatrick7777]

I dig your workshop! Thanks for sharing.

[@ljaysperspective1775]

Actions speak louder then words..good vid, great job on the sheath. The Tomahawk looks awesome and appears to have a solid/super sharp blade after you got done with it. At this point i would say "Id like to be ur neighbor". I had to subscribe, thx again for sharing the vid!

[@GrayBeardedGreenBeret]

Thanks for the sub!

[@Magoot2456]

Hi Mr. Enyart, i was just curious if it would be possible to make a short video on how you tied the paracord handle on this axe? If you dont have time, what is the wrap called so i could find a video? Thanks ~Levi

[@GrayBeardedGreenBeret]

"Common whipping knot" is how it is tied

[@mrkultra1655]

That's some damn fine work. Thanks for showing the process.

[@davidpearce462]

Just take my money! I want, I want! Definitely one of my favorite channels.

[@jkdurden]

Great shop.... Wish I had the space for all of those goodies. :)

[@Wastelander13]

What is the reason of putting hot water on the handle wrap please?

[@GrayBeardedGreenBeret]

I shrinks the paracord so that it fits the handle tighter

[@Wastelander13]

I see! Thanks a lot for your reply, as well as for the many great videos! So much to learn by watching! Cheers!

[@jarettstine8357]

Thanks for sharing and I appreciate the details in the description. Subscribed.

[@rehoboth_farm]

Huh. Nice work. I'm going to use that trick with boiling water and paracord. It reminds me of how people used to shrink rawhide. The handle did seem a little long to me too. I'm kind of surprised that you didn't find a way to just drill out the end of the handle to incorporate a ferro rod there. Maybe a longer one too. If the head is carbon steel you could just use it to strike the ferro rod if there was a sharp 90 degree corner ground onto it somewhere. Drilling a hole like that into the end grain of hickory would be a little tricky unless you did it on a lathe. Cutting threads into end grain could be problematic. Maybe a nut and some epoxy? Or a diamond hone rod incorporated into the handle like that would also be super sexy. Anyway, maybe that idea will help someone on something. 👍

[@kennymonty8206]

That was fun! Especially the buffer wheel cam. I'mma go take some Dramamine. Lol

[@stevenellis9801]

You have mad skills bro. Cheers!!

[@7kyro]

It’s cool. But I can’t help but think those lumber jack style axe holders that loggers wear vertically behind the back would be just as good. At least with this you can wear a backpack in conjunction with it. With the vertical style, however, you can fit a full size felling axe. Also, how come no one puts a metal guard strip to protect the neck right under the head anymore? I understand that with a hatchet you’re less likely to miss but you also have less diameter of wood remaining if you do.

[@stephenclarke3990]

Wonderful sheath ❗️ I want one 😊

[@18C_Sapper]

Where did you purchase the sharpening system that you used to sharpen your tomahawk I would like to get one.

[@MTwoodsrunner]

Nice work and a very nice, well equipped shop!...woods

[@GroovyCachinDude]

Nice shop and project.

[@zacgraves3328]

do you heat the kydex before you put it in the press or are you just using the force of the clamping

[@GrayBeardedGreenBeret]

Its heated to around 190 degrees F (varies on the thickness of the Kydex)

[@jonesy452]

Love this idea dude, I just remade a sheath for one of my personal sheaths.

[@GrayBeardedGreenBeret]

Really cool! I used to do kydex, still have all my stuff, but I tend to only do stuff for myself these days.

[@waynehead7271]

Wicked cool shop! Nice piece of work too.

[@longrider42]

Hey, what is that sharpening system your using and where can I find one, looks great. I also have the Trail Hawk, its been a good hawk for many years. But I'm upgrading to the Riflemen's hawk. Better cutting edge. Any idea what angle yo uput on your hawk?

[@gpozdol7912]

It's a beautiful thing. The mind at work.

[@ronin6016]

Wow! Another Great video, excellent instruction and information, thank you very much for sharing your knowledge. Strength and Honor God Bless

[@seanallingham8770]

very nice job. I have recently got the bug and have made kydex systems for the kangee, chogan (wood), my first two tries at working with thermal plastics. I got such great responses on them I have started adding kydex to anything I can find. I plan to get very good and aquire all the tools I need to start producing sheaths holsters vape modes ect. locally. I would appreciate and pointer you would be willing to pass on to someone who looks at as a Craftsman not just stamping out the same old $4i+. thank you for you time.

[@GrayBeardedGreenBeret]

Yeah buddy, had I guy show me how to make my first holster in Afghanistan, then when I got home I got all the stuff and started cranking stuff out. It got to be a challenge to keep up with filling orders so I stopped retailing and just started making stuff for myself and my friends. Learned more each time I made something new. Would be happy to help in any way I can. Find me on Facebook under Joshua Enyart.

[@JonStockman82]

I have the CS Spike Hawk and I was wondering how much of the handle you removed?

[@GrayBeardedGreenBeret]

Well, this mod was done about 5 years ago and I did it for a buddy of mine so I don’t remember exactly. I want to say it was about 3”

[@JonStockman82]

Fair point, I can't remember five days ago sometimes haha thanks.

[@SedDelMar]

Sure is a pretty rig. Great job!

[@comeandtakeit_bushcraft5705]

Nice work grey!

[@adammartinez4184]

Wow Nice work. I didn't see where you were going with it until the very end now that looks beautiful. GOD BLESS.

[@robertdunn3311]

Luv your shop

[@thedefinitive6296]

Sweet setup!

[@nicktant1756]

Absolutely brilliant!!

[@bcwoodsman876]

Nice work! That's very cool.

[@GrayBeardedGreenBeret]

Thanks!

[@keytoadventure54]

Just found your channel. Awesome content! Subscribed!

[@gregjones1626]

Sir, the bolling water on the paracord. Does it make it tighter? Great video! Thank you for the sacrifices you have made and the great knowledge you share. Would love to learn more about your survival classes.

[@GrayBeardedGreenBeret]

Thanks! It does, yes. It shrinks the nylon a bit and makes it snug. All my classes at the moment are listed on my website flintsteelcsg.com. I also teach at the Pathfinder courses which are in selfrelianceoutfitters.com

[@gregjones1626]

@@GrayBeardedGreenBeret outstanding! Looking forward. B safe. Thank you again.

[@hunterprepper8716]

Thanks for the Video. What is the Sharpening System you used? I use both stones and the Lansky, first time I saw yours in action.

[@roadhandviking2741]

Excellent work sir

[@randallkelley3599]

That was a really nice job.

[@wildmanknowhow6617]

What brand is the sharpener you use at the beginning of the video?

[@arcticpara7775]

Joshua- Great Work as Usual...and BTW Nice Shop

[@GrayBeardedGreenBeret]

Thanks! I had a lot of room in that shop.

[@Llamadosalvaje]

Wow perfect work! ... Congrats for your super cool channel!

[@stevebrinkert8339]

New to your channel, heck of a shop!!

[@jerrickmapa2064]

What’s the proper terminology for the handle holder? Is there a specific name for that part of the hostler?

[@adamcates182]

Beautifuly done!

[@popogejo7245]

There's a reason for the long handles on a "hawk"! To cut it down takes away some of the weapon's defensive capibilitys, as well as taking away the leverage the longer handle gives when using it to chop. The little short handled ones are cute, and seem to sell well, but I'd sure rather take a long handled one, with the proper skills of how to use it down range. All that said; the quick draw set up he designed is top shelf. Can't say I've ever see a better one. And I totally agree, he needs to try marketing these! And maybe get with some ol school knuckle dragger who knows to ins and outs of how a tomahawk is properly employed. In the hands of the right person this is one of the best defensive tools ever devised. Even the martial arts types have trouble defending against it.

[@guns4funcajanajustin]

Awesome nice mods and work brother!

[@GrayBeardedGreenBeret]

Thanks, brother! I wish I had made this for me. Really happy with it.

[@migueldeangel46]

Joshe, do you have somewhere a list of the materials you used here?

[@longrider42]

Where did you get that wonderful sharpening system?

[@GrayBeardedGreenBeret]

The Wicked Edge, wickededgeusa.com

[@ericlaney384]

Very crafty and well thought out! You should get into making pistol holsters id buy one in a heartbeat I can't find any real good ones for a couple of my long slides

[@GrayBeardedGreenBeret]

I used to make holsters for folks. It was difficult to make enough back to make it worth the time they take and there are other companies who just focus on Kydex that can turn out a holster much quicker. Each mold for a pistol costs about $45 from the start, so the more unique models you are starting down $45 for a $65 holster and haven't even started working on it yet. Thats okay if you have enough orders for that particular mold, but since they are less popular models it seems, you end up not getting repeat orders where you can actually profit. Thats a long way of telling you why I don't do the custom Kydex any more, at least not right now. I have a friend in Missouri that does them for folks and a friend across the pond in the UK that also does them. Which holster are you looking for?

[@ericlaney384]

I'm trying to find some that are wrapped the whole length of the pistol is my problem most of them are open on the muzzle end of them from what I've seen I need one for a walther ppq m2 longslide a Springfield xdm 10 mm long slide and a dan Wesson 10 mm Bruno 1911 long slide

[@GrayBeardedGreenBeret]

I dont think I have any of those molds to help you out on them. Might try my buddy Matt Tate over at Integrated Survival Systems. he does custom kydex

[@AtTheHomestead]

After 5 years do you still recommend that hawk?

[@devriescustomleather1109]

Really nice work

[@virginiacopeland108]

Thumbs up!!! Clark

[@ecmo2007]

Josh did you modify the blade angle or touch it up? If modified did you do a secondary bevel? I have a Cold Steel Trail Boss and I like it but was considering modifying it more for a "bush crafting"? Thanks in advance.

[@GrayBeardedGreenBeret]

I was doing this for a buddy so all I did was sharpen the edge

[@snellaltal]

Nice video and great skills.

[@victorcastle1840]

Did you buy the press with the eyelet setting tools or did you convert a regular press, for the dies ?

[@GrayBeardedGreenBeret]

Bought it with the setting tools. I imagine you could use any press and just get the proper dies

[@victorcastle1840]

@@GrayBeardedGreenBeret , Thanks for answering . I was wondering because it looked just like a standard press, but I didn't know how I could convert mine to hold the upper die in the press ? .............. Sure would be handy for a old disabled person .

[@brr8888]

Nice work!

[@ronin6016]

How do you think the CRKT WOODS CHOGAN RMJ Design or the CRKT FREYR axe stack up to the Cold Steel Trail Hawk?

[@GrayBeardedGreenBeret]

The Chogan Hawk we used for all the students in an Advanced Survival Course and as much as I thought it would be garbage and barely adequate, I was quite impressed with it in the end. I didnt really compare it to the Trail Hawk, so I cant say one is better, but I can say I like the Chogan better. No experience with the FREYR

[@naturalbowyer]

Looks great. Ever consider making the tassel a set of Ranger beads?

[@victorcastle1840]

No taking the Hawk head off and using it as hand tool. The kydex, isn't for sound control is it ? Old combat vet, remembering Nam , night LP

[@victorcastle1840]

PS: makes a real nice looking carry Hawk kit !

[@GrayBeardedGreenBeret]

Definitely nothing quiet about kydex!

[@oldestsurvivalist6928]

I looked in Ur Stone >BUT< This amazing axe sharper is >NOT< There. Where Did U Get It PLS..

[@GrayBeardedGreenBeret]

Wicked Edge sharpening systems, they are even nicer now, this was one of the first. Buddy of mines brother is the inventor

[@meoka2368]

Does the paracord wrap prevent you from removing the head from the shaft? That might reduce the utility of it a bit.

[@mediocreman561]

That looks awesome. I just use plastic bags and shape them on to my axe with a heat gun and then sand them into shape.

[@JerryWDaviscom]

Huh? Plastic bags for what?

[@mediocreman561]

Jerry W Davis the plastic bags you get from a grocery store. you can heat them up and crunch them together on to a surface and they become a hard shell. I took my axe, put it on a vice, put on a plastic bag on the blade and heated it up and shaped it on the blade. after about 6 or 7 bags heat-shaped on the blade, you let them cool and then sand it smooth. it looks pretty cool and coats nothing.

[@JerryWDaviscom]

@@mediocreman561 No kidding. Thanks. I've gotta try that. Do you think if one used more bags that they would hold rivets?

[@mediocreman561]

Jerry W Davis I don't see why not. if you heat it long enough you can mold it, or things into it. one word of caution. make sire you have some leather gloves on cause the bags get hot and can scold you. and after you mold it on to the blade, let it cool on the blade for a long while cause the plastic shrinks. once it is cool then remove, sand, and paint it however you like. if you use different color bags you get a tie die effect. good luck.

[@grapplergirl10]

Salvatore Vavalle how hot are you heating plastic to get it to mold and turn hard? What kind of fumes are associated with that? Also does all that heat does mess up the blade?

[@cliffbarrett9471]

Now that is too cool! new sub here, I have never seen kydex molded before!

[@GrayBeardedGreenBeret]

Thanks for the sub!

[@graffixx808]

what sharpening system for the axe head did you use??

[@GrayBeardedGreenBeret]

graffixx808 from the Wicked Edge

[@juancamilolovo2546]

Wow man Nice skills 🤛🏽 !!!

[@JavierClaussell]

Skills+Tools= Awesomeness!! 👍🔥

[@chrisclayton2214]

That was awesome!!

[@andyanderson4604]

You are a true ninja

[@RotnLukWilly]

Nice! I'm liking your channel.

[@GrayBeardedGreenBeret]

Thanks! Glad you are enjoying it.

[@johnmoder5306]

Very nice! After shortening it - does it still fly well enough to throw it?

[@tylerwilliams7173]

What the name of your blade sharpener you use at the first of this video pls? Thanks

[@harrypalms1]

How mad you gonna be when you lose that cover lol. Goodjob

[@c3po2324]

Anyone know what the hot water on the paracord was for? I just got my own Trail Hawk and i'm looking to mod it. Love The Gray Bearded Green Beret .

[@GrayBeardedGreenBeret]

The hot water shrinks the nylon in the paracord and makes the wrap tighter. Glad to have you hear, you can ask anything, I read and answer every question

[@c3po2324]

I didn't even think of that. I am definitely going to be using that to help my own. Thank you.