Time to throw in the towel...

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: Thanks for the reply, Randall.

: The structural integrity (in the event there was an original telescoping model) was of some concern to me.  Modern rescue shovels (for avalanche rescue) have collapsible handles, but I don't thing they have equivalent lateral forces being applied.

: What I was hoping was that there was an original in existence, perhaps made as a special presentation piece, rather than standard trade goods.

: Still, a very unique design, telescoping or not.

: BTW, what were they doing to break the hardwood handles?

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: : The Hawk used by Magua during the entire film was made by Daniel Winkler of Blowing Rock in North Carolina, and was modified by Jim Yellow Eagle of Townsend , Tennessee. the ridges that you are speaking of are there for gripping purposes only. A telescoping Handle would not be strong enough for any use . The actors regularly broke hardwood handles during filming . The scene portrayed Magua slipping the Hawk Handle down for the proper grip to Attack. Most of the weapons used by the Native Americans during this time period were crude but effective, I doubt that anyone would have time to construct or the use of a collapsible handle. I was on the set during the "attack on the George's Road" filming and have a first hand account of the directors instructions in this scene.
: : Hope this helps,
: : Randall King


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