Your take on the use of a Tomahawk?

[toddnjoyce]

I was thinking more in line with a tomahawk's original purpose - as a weapon. Traditionally the blade has an eye for the wood handle, as the handle is considered expendable.

As a fighting tool, bones (even skulls) don’t usually generate a whole lot of impact shock, but one improvement made with the VTAC style ‘hawks is the pick end on the axe head. The pick is also good against glass to punch a hole, then rake around with the entire head and handle to create a larger opening.

 

[General Zod]

As a fighting tool, bones (even skulls) don’t usually generate a whole lot of impact shock, but one improvement made with the VTAC style ‘hawks is the pick end on the axe head. The pick is also good against glass to punch a hole, then rake around with the entire head and handle to create a larger opening.

I just tend to be old fashioned where things like this are concerned. I really like the modern designs, but if I were to make one (which hopefully is on the horizon) I don't think I'd do full tang unless someone requested it specifically.

 

[Mills]

 

[wakosama]

Buckskinners are prone to have throwing hawks. Wood handles can be trimmed to suitable length. Traditional weapons and they are generally cheaper and tougher. I've seen folks pop off the head and use it as a handy food processing tool. I have a decades old Cold Steel hawk by the front door. We like these too...

Allan A-23R

A-23R; The French Lady 'Hawk is pattered after a very old style of throwing axe called a francisca. The Gauls gave Caesar a rather hard time with axes much like these. The pattern was in use over a very long period, and examples have been found as late as the American Colonial period. The head...

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edit: back in the 'old' days there was a 'nam' hawk with a spike on the back. It was generally ground off sometimes belatedly because it often injured the user in actual 'use'. just fyi...

 

[Txhighlander]

I have more than a few hawks, my favorite is a Warbeast by 2 Hawks. It is a beast.

 

[Tonyt915]

Not a tomahawk, but I bought this Buck hunters hatchet earlier in the year and it gets taken with me more than I thought it would

 

[Wudidiz]

I like this Tecumseh pipe tomahawk. You could smoke it when you were chilling by the campfire.

 

[jmohme]

Always good to have a few handy...


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I think maybe this kind of tomahawk.

 

[Axxe55]

I think maybe this kind of tomahawk.
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a tomahawk can serve as a tool or a weapon!

 

[jmohme]

a tomahawk can serve as a tool or a weapon!

This is true of almost anything.

 

[BigRed]

H & B Forge Shawnee Throwing Tomahawk

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Still my favorite. I keep a few around. While good for throwing, they are also great for days in the woods, campsides, and so much more.

 

[BigRed]

a tomahawk can serve as a tool or a weapon!

Weapons are simply tools!

 

[baboon]

I think maybe this kind of tomahawk.
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That looks very similar to the Vietnam tomahawks that Cold Steel made.

Cold Steel Vietnam Tomahawk Axe w/ Brown Leather Sheath - 90VTZ - Blade HQ

The Cold Steel Vietnam Tomahawk offers a detailed replica design of the historic Vietnam-era axe. Black coated carbon steel provides a strong, durable blade. Black wood handle for a secure grip in hand. Item includes a brown leather sheath for safe carry.

www.bladehq.com

 

[Wudidiz]

I carry this one under my seat In case I run into a zombie or something.

 

[Txhighlander]

I carry this one under my seat In case I run into a zombie or something.

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Appears to be recently put to use.

 

[Wudidiz]

Appears to be recently put to use.

Design enhancement

 

[CyberWolf]

I really like the Spiderco Warrior Hawk.

Balance is fantastic, and feels like an extension of your arm...

Spyderco H03 Warrior Hawk Tomahawk

The Spyderco H03 Warrior Hawk Tomahawk is an all new design from Laci Szabo. Szabo drew from his extensive martial arts, military, and law enforcement experience to create a versatile hawk that can…

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This Marine Vet's Tomahawks Were Designed For 'Maximum Power With Minimal Effort'

If you purchase something through a post on our site, Task & Purpose may get a small share of the sale.There are plenty of fine-lookin' blades out

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[Whalercohasset]

Don't really get into the fantasy weapons stuff, a good machete or a quality fixed blade knife is a useful tool that actually gets used. A enlisted soldier with a tomahawk is a guaranteed trip to the medics at some point.

 

[jmohme]

I really like the Spiderco Warrior Hawk.

Balance is fantastic, and feels like an extension of your arm...

Spyderco H03 Warrior Hawk Tomahawk

The Spyderco H03 Warrior Hawk Tomahawk is an all new design from Laci Szabo. Szabo drew from his extensive martial arts, military, and law enforcement experience to create a versatile hawk that can…

knifenewsroom.com

This Marine Vet's Tomahawks Were Designed For 'Maximum Power With Minimal Effort'

If you purchase something through a post on our site, Task & Purpose may get a small share of the sale.There are plenty of fine-lookin' blades out

taskandpurpose.com

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How could I have guessed that a Spyderco tomahawk would have a big ass hole in the blade.

 

[Southpaw]

Always good to have a few handy...


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My first thought too...