Axes and Tomahawks

[Younggun]

Sorry, off topic, but whenever the tactical tomahawk question pops up I have to pose a rhetorical question:

It's you and a complete stranger, thrown into an arena for a gladiatorial fight to the death. In the middle of the ring are two weapons: a spear, and a tomahawk. Both of you start equidistant... what do you run and grab?

Now... why aren't there more tactical spears???

If you will be meeting in the middle to grab a weapon the spear will be much harder to use offensively but with enough training it could be very effective defensively.

I'm not trained, tomahawk and start swingin'.

 

[Vaquero]

Well phooey! Went to Academy tonight.
Ours doesn't carry the S&W tomahawk.
Had some SOG and other cheapo ones.
I really want the S&W with the full tang handle.

 

[majormadmax]

Vaquero

Amazon.com has 'em.

Smith and Wesson SW671 Extraction and Evasion Tomahawk Hatchet with Kraton Overlay and Sheath - Amazon.com

 

[Vaquero]

Thanks 3m.
Sent the link to Mrs. Clause.

 

[556.45.12]

Actually, there are...

...but to be honest I would still prefer a tactical tomahawk instead. Better close quarters weapon, easier to store, more versatile and still can be used for other, non-combative purposes.

Yeah I've seen that one. I've actually been talking about the tactical spear/lance for some time now. I couldn't trust anything that UC puts out. Besides the portability issue and lack of chopping ability (I mean - are you going to breach a door with a tomahawk anyway?), I believe a properly built short tactical spear would be superior in every way. Awww hell, why not just bring bayonets back?

 

[TheDan]

I saw the tactical spear at academy the other day. $65 I think it was... A little on the heavy side and the handle felt wobbly. I think I'd rather have a hickory pole for a spear handle.

 

[Vaquero]

Santa came early. I got the S&W last night.
Holy cow! What a chunk of steel. I got a feeling I'm gonna be sore after swinging it around.

 

[majormadmax]

Santa came early. I got the S&W last night.
Holy cow! What a chunk of steel. I got a feeling I'm gonna be sore after swinging it around.

Sweet, isn't it?!?

 

[ArmyZach]

Santa came early. I got the S&W last night.
Holy cow! What a chunk of steel. I got a feeling I'm gonna be sore after swinging it around.

Go chop something!

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[Vaquero]

Yeah. It's gonna get some damage to the finish here soon.