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Allan A-23R

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A-23R; The French Lady 'Hawk is pattered after a very old style of throwing axe called a francisca. The Gauls gave Caesar a rather hard time with axes much like these. The pattern was in use over a very long period, and examples have been found as late as the American Colonial period. The head weighs 16 ounces, and has a 4" cutting edge. The increased upsweep improves sticking. This is the most popular axe I sell with the local SCA folks. I throw this one quite a lot myself. It comes with an 18" handle of American hardwood. While it's not evident from the picture, the tapered handle is inserted from the top in the same fashion as the other 'hawks.

The replacement handle is the "OS" style listed

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Bryan (Albuquerque, US)
Really nice thrower

I bought my first Lady 'Hawk three years ago. While it is not my favorite throwing axe (that honor belongs to a custom made francesca that I won nearly 20 years ago) it is by far my favorite commercially available throwing axe. It has a smooth throw, easy flip and, once I sharpened up the edge to my liking, sticks like a charm. I just purchased two more, giving me a full set of these sweet axes.

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Dale Overman (Salt Lake City, US)
Great Thrower and Fighter

This is a pure fighting Axe in the Frankish style. It’s also designed to be used in the hand with a point you cat stab with. It can also be used for hooking shield rims, wrists, weapons or someone’s
Neck. This Axe would make my ancestors proud! Excellent quality as well.

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Jason Kelley (St Louis, US)
Great throwing hawk!

I've had two for over ten years and done a LOT of throwing with them. I finally decided to complete the set. Balance, weight, and size are the same as the older ones and throws just as well. My only problem now is I keep splitting handles... :/