Iggy, congrats on a good looking saw. I have always been curious about the Hawks. Never touched one, would like to get the chance to take one for a spin someday. Do not try to compare it to a DeWalt, I know enough to know it is a completely different saw, just like my Hegner is completely different from the Dewalt, Ex and Seyco that I have owned (still own the Seyco). Took me a while to get use to it, now I love it. It is a saw I will not part with. I'm sure you will gain the same respect for your Hawk.