What is the difference between the Shrike and the Eagle Talon/ Kestrel?
Although the silhouette of these tomahawks are virtually the same, there are some significant differences between the hawks. The Eagle Talon and the Kestrel are laser cut from sheet steel and then the bevels are milled to shape. The hammer forging process on the Shrike does about 90% of the shaping for us and allows us to put a slight indention in the head of the Shrike. This forms a “rail” along the head of the Shrike that reduces drag when the tomahawk is going in and out of material. The material rides along this “rail”, reducing surface area and therefore reducing drag. Typically, the Eagle Talon and Kestrel’s forward edge are about 1/4″ longer than the Shrike, but due to the nature of the process there are some variations. Also, the spike on the Shrike is a little taller and thinner than the spike on the Eagle Talon and Kestrel. More of a tanto blade shape. This was done to improve penetration capability and strength on the Shrike. We have kept the original spike geometry on the T
