New review of the Cold Steel Rifleman’s Hawk Tomahawk. This is one of their heaviest and most useful hawks. Check out the master list of tomahawks, axes, and hatchets by Cold Steel, CRKT, SOG, and Estwing in the text description box. Enjoy :]
Love mine. I've removed the set screw, and the finish. Filled the set screw hole with a bolt. Cut off the head of the bolt and filed it down. No more hole. Looks good too. And for as big as this is, it throws well. Yes, get rid of the set screw, get a good wood rasp and some sand paper and work the top of the handle down, just enough to friction fit the head, takes time, but its pretty easy.
I agree, this is my favorite Cold Steel hawk as well. I prefer more weight for inertia over lighter weight for speed. My favorite hawk is the Helm Forge hand made 18" long with hammer poll opposite the blade. It was $200, but with 4130 steel, I will be passing it on to my 3 grandkids!!!
I did a really controversial thing to mine, sawed off the hammer head, and now it's perfect for me. Don't need that much of a hit strength, it's thin enough to dig deep into most logs, but it was a bit too heavy for a tomahawk (subjective of course). And it still works as a hammer for wood/tent stakes and even smaller nails. I know there is many different models, but it was the only one i could get at the time where i live. So far so good. Want to get trail hawk next.
Sounds cool, I have a forged poll axe tomahawk (blade on the front, flat back that can hammer), and your modification sounds like it would resemble a bit heavier version of it.
I don’t think I would’ve personally gone that route but then again,Ive never even handled this particular tomahawk so who knows...glad that it worked out for the best
I’ve got one and it’s a beast. The hammer poll makes quick work of any smashing job. Great demo tool and weapon. I swap it onto a war hammer handle sometimes if I need more power, but right now my Norse hawk head is mounted on it. I keep it behind my front door for “emergencies.”
That’s pretty awesome,I recently bought an Estwing camp axe,it’s of similar size...I also have the Estwing Black Eagle tomahawk,it’s a bit smaller than this but still pretty awesome
Another great video! I would like your review and opinion on the Cold Steel Viking Battle Axe. Looks very interesting! Just for everyones info. the Riflemans link takes you to the Drop Forged.
I am surprised you don't have the norse hawk in there? its probably my favorite although i really like the trail hawk too, that hudson bay hawk is going to be one i will have to get too
People! Come on.... That much klicks and subscriber, but that few comments?? And with that number of klicks, the likes should be at least around 6500! Whats going on??
For sure, that is the thing about Cold Steel, people like to debate about their knives and swords, but the best values they offer are the hawks and machetes, an impressive collection of those is within the reach of normal people.
Awesome video, but come on man, get with the program! WHAT ABOUT THE FOOD VIDEOS??? Imagine this: for today's cooking video we have bbq pork ribs, hold on, let me get my COLD STEEL MAGNUM KUKRI out to show you how it easily slices through the bones......
I got some pretty good hunting knives recently, Outdoor Edge 5 inch folding boning knife is one. So, might be some sliced and baked chicken at some point in the future :]
New review of the Cold Steel Rifleman’s Hawk Tomahawk. This is one of their heaviest and most useful hawks. Check out the master list of tomahawks, axes, and hatchets by Cold Steel, CRKT, SOG, and Estwing in the text description box. Enjoy :]
Love mine. I've removed the set screw, and the finish. Filled the set screw hole with a bolt. Cut off the head of the bolt and filed it down. No more hole. Looks good too. And for as big as this is, it throws well. Yes, get rid of the set screw, get a good wood rasp and some sand paper and work the top of the handle down, just enough to friction fit the head, takes time, but its pretty easy.
What is the problem with leaving the hole 🤔 its not like you can see it
I agree, this is my favorite Cold Steel hawk as well. I prefer more weight for inertia over lighter weight for speed. My favorite hawk is the Helm Forge hand made 18" long with hammer poll opposite the blade. It was $200, but with 4130 steel, I will be passing it on to my 3 grandkids!!!
I did a really controversial thing to mine, sawed off the hammer head, and now it's perfect for me. Don't need that much of a hit strength, it's thin enough to dig deep into most logs, but it was a bit too heavy for a tomahawk (subjective of course). And it still works as a hammer for wood/tent stakes and even smaller nails. I know there is many different models, but it was the only one i could get at the time where i live. So far so good. Want to get trail hawk next.
That's pretty stunning and brave
Sounds cool, I have a forged poll axe tomahawk (blade on the front, flat back that can hammer), and your modification sounds like it would resemble a bit heavier version of it.
I don’t think I would’ve personally gone that route but then again,Ive never even handled this particular tomahawk so who knows...glad that it worked out for the best
I’ve got one and it’s a beast. The hammer poll makes quick work of any smashing job. Great demo tool and weapon. I swap it onto a war hammer handle sometimes if I need more power, but right now my Norse hawk head is mounted on it. I keep it behind my front door for “emergencies.”
Always enjoy a blast from the past video.
I always Mig weld over the screw in the head then file it smooth. My favorite is the Viking hand axe.
That's a good way to go. I will took a look at the Viking Hand Axe :]
That’s pretty awesome,I recently bought an Estwing camp axe,it’s of similar size...I also have the Estwing Black Eagle tomahawk,it’s a bit smaller than this but still pretty awesome
Thanks for the video! Used the same modifications on my Rifleman's Hawk 🤙
I bought this today and it's awesome, I just have to fix some things
Great review I have the same one except mine was a real early model with no set screw hole. The steel is very hard
TOPS has several awesome axes/hatchets/tomahawks,I personally love their Viking style axe
I've had the rifleman's hawk for several years too. I got the war hammer handle in mine, makes a great light ax
Sounds wicked :]
I love my CS pipe hawk.
Another great video! I would like your review and opinion on the Cold Steel Viking Battle Axe. Looks very interesting! Just for everyones info. the Riflemans link takes you to the Drop Forged.
Cool, Beefy I luv the shape of it. My Best Brother
Cool Video 👍
Thank U for the links 👍
Great review. Which tomahawk do you prefer for throwing ?
I am surprised you don't have the norse hawk in there? its probably my favorite although i really like the trail hawk too, that hudson bay hawk is going to be one i will have to get too
I like these hawks way better than what condor has to offer.
Yeah, I was thinking of my Condor hawk the other day, what I could do to maybe improve it. I think I'd have to really re-profile it's edge.
Love my hawk
People! Come on.... That much klicks and subscriber, but that few comments?? And with that number of klicks, the likes should be at least around 6500!
Whats going on??
Thanks for the video, is the rifleman’s hawk heavier than the Hudson Bay?
Thanks Dave
Welcome! Yes, Rifleman's is a bit heavier.
I have the warhammer handle on mine, so it's more of an axe(?) now. Damn nice, I have to say.
Nice, very creative!
Same here
is it dangerous to wear a tomahawk without something covering the edge?
yes
Definitely hard to complain for the price. You can get all there hawk's for the price of these other's I've seen. 👊💀
For sure, that is the thing about Cold Steel, people like to debate about their knives and swords, but the best values they offer are the hawks and machetes, an impressive collection of those is within the reach of normal people.
@@WeAllJuggleKnives Most definitely brother.
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I like it!
I'm glad you dig it, bro!
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Thank you for watching :]
Awesome video, but come on man, get with the program! WHAT ABOUT THE FOOD VIDEOS??? Imagine this: for today's cooking video we have bbq pork ribs, hold on, let me get my COLD STEEL MAGNUM KUKRI out to show you how it easily slices through the bones......
I got some pretty good hunting knives recently, Outdoor Edge 5 inch folding boning knife is one. So, might be some sliced and baked chicken at some point in the future :]
Less than 40 isn’t bad for something like that.