tomahawk suggestions...

[ghostscout]

I plan on having one for a bug out bag and one that i may go camping with. I like the traditional Vietnam style hawks. i was checking out SOG's fusion. seems to be decent at a fair price. Im not looking to spend hundreds of dollars on a tool i may never use. any suggestions?

 

[zembonez]

I have some of SOG's knives. I've been impressed.

 

[sdsmith0322]

How about this one Trench Hawk
I've got one on order.

 

[Mikewood]

How about an eswing, cold steel or track of the wolf? It's a low tech tool. No need to spend big bucks.

 

[WadeP]

I have a SOG fusion and the blade seems kinda thin for chopping wood and other camping duties.
Check out a cold steel rifleman.

 

[sdsmith0322]

Trench Hawk is made my Cold Steel :P

 

[kimber_lover]

I have a SOG Fusion and a Benchmade hawk.

 

[TXRanchMedic]

I would go with a Cold Steal TrailHawk: Trail Hawk : Tomahawk (Cold Steel)

The Trench Hawk is made for self defense, but is impractical for camping. The Trail Hawk can offer self defense with a square poll and a narrow hawk edge, and it can be a functional tool when hiding out.

 

[robin303]

These are pretty kewl. Might piss off your neighbors off but. Tomahawk (missile) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

 

[jtriron]

Damn
Another thread here that has cost me some $$$$$

 

[Stumpy]

These are pretty kewl. Might piss off your neighbors off but. Tomahawk (missile) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

 

[Clockwork]

What is the benefit to having a tomahawk versus a machete in a bug out bag? The hammer?

 

[suhsjake]

What is the benefit to having a tomahawk versus a machete in a bug out bag? The hammer?

Many sir. If you live in forested areas, a hatchet or a tomahawk would be better. If you live in areas with whole tons of short brush (thin branches), tall grass, or vines, a machete would be better.

People who live in Florida would be better served by a machete, while here in SA, a Cold Steel Trail Hawk or Eastwig Hatchet would serve better. I would recommend the Trail Hawk over the Rifleman Hawk, SOG Fusion, or Trench Hawk. It has more application values toward bugging out and camping than others while being relatively inexpensive. SOG is great, but their Fusion, from reviews isn't.

 

[Fisherman777]

I like this one. Trail Boss : Tomahawk (Cold Steel Knives)

 

[TXRanchMedic]

What is the benefit to having a tomahawk versus a machete in a bug out bag? The hammer?

In addition to SuhsJake's post, a tomahawk offers the benefits of a long handled hatchet for chopping/splitting that is more precise than the machete. It also offers a more durable blade/edge than the often thin machete. For defense, the tomahawk's offensive maneuvers of the chop, slash, and hook is balanced by defensive blocking maneuvers.

 

[Clockwork]

I dunno, the kukri design is pretty solid... but I wouldn't have the first clue of errr.... axe fighting technique. Knives or swords or guns, yes... axes, not so much.

 

[TXRanchMedic]

Fighting with a tomahawk is fairly easy. It's an extension of hand to hand. The hawk needs to be light so it can be swung and retracted with speed and control, and is usually a single handed tool/weapon. My hawks have wrap and tacks so I know the position in my hand. I can choke up and down as the needs fits. It's best to use in conjunction with a dagger/knife like the Native Americans used.

 

[Willy]

http://pictures.topspeed.com/IMG/crop/200511/2003-dodge-tomahawk-4_1024x0w.jpg

300mph if you're crazy enough.

 

[swsmailman]

Sog Fusion would get my vote, friend also just got one and he loves it.

 

[Dcav]

Have a SOG fusion for 40 bucks it is durable and dependable split some oak with it although it was a PITA it is sharp and well built.