
Handcrafted Western Americana by Carl W. Merck
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HawknKnife.com features works created by renowned Western Americana and French & Indian War era artist Carl W. Merck. Carl's handcrafted replicas are prized by collectors worldwide. We hope you enjoy viewing these beautiful examples of his work.

Hawk
Simple Inlay Tomahawk
My goal with this early 'hawk was to make a clean and minimal pipe axe. Simple but without sacrificing quality and appeal.

Knife
Civil War Bowie Knife
An interest of mine since childhood, shaped my ancestral roots and the region in which I was born is the Civil War. This is a Bowie Style Knife in the style carried from home into the war by many a Southern boy.

Accountrement
Assorted Accouter
An eclectic mix of regalia and equipment spanning an expanded historical timeframe.

"What would life be if we had no courage to attempt anything?"