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AIR AXES |

The Francisca has enough
haft length and weight to pull The Fasthawk’s spike is blunt and won’t
double duty as a camp hatchet stick into a target but is good for camp
on light chores. chores like digging, etc.

throwing axe set and I must say so would
I. However, remember that it is a set of
four throwing axes, which means each
axe runs roughly $42.50. For some it
The Wasp sports a sharpened will remain a price not easy to swallow,
edge leading to the spike. Be

sure to be aware of the feature though there are benefits to buying a set.

at all times to avoid inadvertent These axes are strictly throwers. Th ey
injury during use. are all-metal construction with no scales.
Sure, you could try chopping with them
but your hand will hate you for it. As far
as throwing goes, they are what the doc-

tor ordered. They throw beautifully and
the design is futuristic—somewhat like
you might find in a vampire movie. In

the end, they work extremely well. Th ey
have an overall length of 11.54 inches
each and come with a single-edged
sharpened spike.

One of the main benefits of a set of
four axes is obviously more throwing
and less walking between throws. An-
other bennie is helping break down the
learning curve. If you want to embed
something in your muscle memory, the
best way is to eliminate all the variables.
While the Fasthawk’s pouch-
style sheath provides secure Using four of the same axe reduces the
carry, the author found variables and allows you to concentrate
unsheathing the throwing axe on the throwing action. The axe is the

to be “a bit fussy.”
same, the target is the same and the dis-
tance is the same—the only thing that
changes is your throwing motion.
The Wasp is a great little thrower, sleek

and trim. All four come in a Kydex belt
sheath with retention strap. A down side

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