À tout les branleurs de youtube qui se prennent pour des survivors Parce qu ils plantent leurs Lames dans des 🌲 : vous êtes des abrutis. Point. On ne lance pas de Tomahawk,de couteaux ou autres dans des arbres vivants. Ça leur cause des maladies ,car ça créé une ouverture sur l extérieur. Comme pour vous,c est l équivalent d une blessure infectieuse.
This tree was slated to be cut down for harvest. It was cut down shortly after. TH-cam has removed the annotation that stated that. I am on land used for growing and harvesting timber for sale. I understand your concern normally I do not throw at living trees and I note that in my other videos so as not to offend people like you. I also wish youtube kept the annotations program in so people who are sensitive and quick to act and name call like you would realize that this tree is now gone, furniture, flooring, toilet paper etc. If you cant get your point across without being derogatory and calling names get the hell out of here.
À tout les branleurs de youtube qui se prennent pour des survivors Parce qu ils plantent leurs Lames dans des 🌲 : vous êtes des abrutis. Point. On ne lance pas de Tomahawk,de couteaux ou autres dans des arbres vivants. Ça leur cause des maladies ,car ça créé une ouverture sur l extérieur. Comme pour vous,c est l équivalent d une blessure infectieuse. TRANSLATION OF rien'n'est'grave's comment for all those interested :To all the wankers of youtube who think they are survivors Because they plant their Blades in 🌲: you are morons. Point. Tomahawks, knives, etc. are not thrown into living trees. It causes them diseases, because it creates an opening on the outside. As for you, it's the equivalent of an infectious injury.
@@Scablands_Scavengeri understand but it s a bad example specificaly for the young people . You throw a Tomahawk on a tree , and for many people it s "Cool"... Many people dont think the trees are alive.
@@MrFroggy29IF you understand what I just said there are no "butts". I explained the situation. I can not go back in time. TH-cam removed the annotation I put in saying DON'T HARM LIVE TREES THIS ONE IS GOING TO BE CUT DOWN FOR LUMBER. Calling people names because they don't agree with YOUR view is a poor way to start a conversation. YOU assuming you are the morale authority on matters like this is also a little arrogant wouldn't you think? The reality is for many people these trees are a product to be raised, managed and sold for product that most people use. so think about that perspective. I will say it for the last time, the ONLY reason I used this tree in this video is because this area was slated for harvest the same summer. That pales in comparison to me throwing a tomahawk into it. I made an annotation of this 8 years ago when I posted this video saying DON'T HURT LIVE TREES etc but TH-cam has since removed annotations. If you want to start a crusade head down to South America and stop the hundreds of thousands of acres of forest being cleared every day for farm land.
To be fair, this is one of the best videos on youtube, and on internet overall. It's just so amazingly focused and spot on. It contains Information, personal references (that's not in any way hating on anything else) making it a personal and unique video, tests that we all can associate to, good quality and you name it. I liked the video.
As a landscaper and bushcrafter, I've been impressed with this thing. I've had mine a year now, and I got it because of this review. Amazed with its performance and versatility. If chopped roots, made cordage, feather sticks, cots, shelters, processed firewood, quartered deer, rabbits, and squirrel, processed fish, made tent stakes, deadfall traps,etc. This thing really performs! Fuck the troll. Yeah, it was a weapon originally, but it's also a great field tool.
This tomahawk is an absolute beast. Get it nice and sharp and its insane how deep it's slim head can chomp into even the hardest pieces of wood with a good swing. Because it's so light it can also be swng fast with ease which allows it to cut through even the finest brush that a heavier slower hand axe would merely push aside instead of cutting. On steep hill country it can also be used as an arm extension, hooking the head round the trunks of trees to help pull yourself up steep banks.
I remember watching this years ago, I still like it. I bought this hawk, I stripped the head and put a mirror polish on it. The handle I cut down to 15” stripped it, did a basic carving and stained it. The handle was shaped wrong so i put wedges in the gaps and used the set screw for now, got to order a handle or just shape one. They do toss nice :)
@555Nato The poster's use of "in every respect" is entirely correct, and it's a phrase I am familiar with. I did some "research" though (: ,here is the difference-"My work isn't perfect in every respect" as opposed to "Every aspect of my work isn't perfect". Anyway, I would agree that hawks win out on portability, flexibility, repairability, but that axes clearly do what they are designed to do better.
i have to say i have never used tomahawk before. i refurbished a old axe one side had a hammer head on it. it had a strait handle that was broke so i put a hachet handle in it. it turned out to to be very handy tool. but i think that the hawk is lighter and makes makes up for the weight with the longer handle. the handle could be replaced in the field pretty easy. all good things ill have to get one. great video
That was a very nice review. I've been a tomahawk fan for use in the woods for years and anyone watching your video will know why a decent hawk is a valuable tool for woodsrunnun'.
I learned that scraping the waxy finish off the handle with a 'surform' or sandpaper taks about 15 minutes. Then I wiped on 2 light coats of boiled linseed oil. That is one of the very best preservatives of raw wood and a smooth handle with oil is a natural feeling handle. Better feel is better throwing. I dulled the paint with sandpaper to eliminate glint (and visibility in the field) and then sharpened the edge with an 800 stone.
I used mine to debranch 50 yards of spruce in 1½ hour. It was shaving-hair-off-my-arm sharp and went through all but the thickest branches in 1 or 2 chops. Very effective
as many already said to you, thanks so much for all this reviews to each CS Tomhawk. I'm a proud owner and user of a CS Trail Hawk and from some days I bought, thanks to your review, a Norse Hawk for bigger chores into the woods. happy trails man and stay safe out there! oh and nice bike! :D
Nice review thanks for taking the time to do it. I've been debating which one to get but after your review I'm going for the frontier to keep in my pack.
good review! i have this one too, and it is amazingly effect for the size and price. i like how well you put it through its paces. really shows the quality of the tool in practical use.
From my experiences, in general, tomahawks cut wood just fine, but stick way too often for my liking. It eventually drives the wedge out quicker from all the pulling and twisting. But in a survival situation...it'd work great as an axe!
I was on a bicycle tour rolling into Mariarty New Mexico and got chased by two very large dogs(a huge Chow and a German Shepard), so I can see how a tomahawk can be a weapon that can save your life.. Ferral dogs are very dangerous..
Bernardus Bima Listen idiot, you don't need to have done something wrong to a dog to be chased by it. The fact that you don't even realize that a dog can be deadly to a person even if that person didn't do anything to it indicates to me that your intelligence is very limited, don't talk to me anymore.
Hey Zeuki I don't usually watch videos like this. I am interested in the outdoors and consider myself an outdoorsmen though. I just wanted to say that you are a pretty chill guy and even though the review could have been more compact, I still enjoyed watching it. I really like how down to Earth you are. It's legit. Thanks for making these good videos and being so cool!
@555Nato If you're not a native speaker you are doing very well! I'm an English teacher, so these small differences interest me. I can't argue with your experience (as I don't have much) and preferences, in fact I have just bought a hatchet, so it's good to here your views.
"And it's starting to hail. Good." -ZEUKI1 That's one for the quote collection x) Also, another excellent video. Showing what you can do with the tool is so much more interesting and educational than a simple tabletop review (not that I don't watch those too, but still...). I have this hawk, and you've given me an entirely new appreciation for it, so thanks for that! Can't wait to head out with the wife and try building a fire with the Frontier Hawk.
Just bought this hawk, it’s a nice little tool, handle on mine was to narrow so in the meantime I’m using the set screw along with a couple shims, also put a wrap under the head and I cut the handle down to about 14.5 inches
Thats a bummer the handle is bad, I bought a few duds over the years. The easiest way I have found to replace it is by purchasing a sledge hammer or similar straight handle at the hardware store and carving it down to fit. Then you can be sure you wont get another dud and you can pick the length you want. Thanks for stoppin by !
Thanks for the review. A good axe is a great tool that can really make life enjoyable. I have a rigger's axe that my grandfather left to me that I absolutly love. It has a nice cutting edge with a hammer head on the reverse as well as a nail puller on the bottom of the blade. I won't go near the bush without it. BTW, there was some great looking fat wood in that pine!
I know the price on any Emerson can give anyone pause, but their CQCT is worth every penny. The size , minimal weight, & lethality in lightning fast motion is fuckin' Mozart in front of your eyes. The Emerson can blast through a Kevlar helmet & vest, hardened steel & can split 8"x16" hardwood rounds in 1-2 strikes no prob. Single YFS fastener. Unbreakable. Reliable. Accurate. Just like a gun, you get what you pay for.
Excellent review brother! I have several CS hawks, but not this one... I will be getting one now. One thing I do with mine is to file a portion of the top of the hawk to throw sparks with a firesteel. Like you said it is important to save your cutting edge.
I checked out the Trail hawk and the Riflemans hawk....... IMO the Frontier Hawk is without a doubt the best of the three choices.... Your vid convinced me that its the best one of the CS Hawks for wood processing and general all around woods companion tool..... Im subscribing based on your working man review style...
Great video and demo. Also, you got great chopping skill. Better than some people here who dont have skills with knives and axes and t-hawks and make ridiculous video. I lost my pipe hawk on a recent hog hunting trip. I mainly used it for quartering, chopping through bones and skinning. Had it for 5 years. I just purchased a frontier hawk. I
I'd LOVE to get my paws on the new, updated model!!! I got the earlier model (my first cold steel item ever, twelve years ago) and it's almost worn out ... I like the aesthetics of the flattened top of the head alot. It reminds me of a small bearded hand axe the vikings could have used. I would also nix the set screw, I hate it on my Riflemans hawk.
I have one of these and use it around the yard for clearing standing dead and it works awesome. I really don't care where it was made or what kind of steel it is made from because it works for me and what I need it for. Oh and trust me if I were to pop someone in the scull with it.... they would be leaving my house feet first haha. Great vid ZEUKI1 you should do a review on the pipe hawk I know you would like it. It's got nice weight and can do some pretty big jobs.
Excellent video, dude. Very detailed and informative. I'm thinking about picking one up. I have no interest in taking (or buying) a 300 dollar tactical hawk in the woods. Sometimes some drop forged carbon steel and a piece of hickory is all it takes. Thanks for sharing!
excellent overview, this is how knife/tool reviews should be done. nice job throwing too. and amen to your thoughts regarding getting the kids outside. subbed! :)
2 Hawks 'Longhunter' tomahawk, just bought on ebay for 100.00. Check it out more are available, really a step up in qhality but same uses. I enjoyed watching and appreciate your video very much. You convinced me to get the hawk. Thanks.
Very nice. Thanks for the review. I use the Gerber axe (you can see it in my Making a Fire video) I might just go get me one of those. I would assume the tomahawk is lighter than the gerber? I usually carry a razor saw for log cutting though. Do you carry a saw of any sort?
Hi, A question for you after your years of experience with the Cold Steel tomahawks if you dont mind. I go camping and bushcrafting with my kids (I have 5 sons and 2 daughters). We do not really use fixed blade knives (I sometimes do, a Mora Garberg or a Cold Steel Bushman, and my oldest daughter is partial to the Mora Light-my-fire). In general we tend to use a light weight chopping tool and a Victorinox (different kids have different preferences but lets say nothing smaller than the Victorinox Forester and it must have the saw). One of my older boys uses the Cold Steel shovel, my oldest daughter likes the Gerber hand axe, another boy likes a classic machete and I use tbe Cold Steel Trailhawk. Now my twins are getting of age to have their own (boy and girl) and I am wondering which of the Cold Steel tomahawks you would recommend. It is mainly used for shelter building and firewood but would be great if it could be used for some light digging or entrenching (eg to divert rain from the tent or tarp; we now use my boys shovel and my old military shovel that folds in 3 - no idea whats it called, I still have it from my days in the military in the early 80s). I am mainly looking at the Trailhawk, the Riflemans hawk and the Frontier hawk but I am open to other suggestions. Thank you for your feedback, Kind regards Alain
Alain, sounds like a well kitted family! For general camp use the pipe hawk is hard to beat, much lighter than the rifleman (pipe is 17oz rifleman is 27oz), but a bit more chopping performance than the trail hawk. I ended up outfitting all of my family with trail hawks, the lighter weight seemed easier for the kids to use, but pipe would do also work. The benefit of any hawk is being able to cut the handle down (or go longer) to suit each persons preference/strength. As for digging the hammer hawks do an ok job as they are all hardened. There is always the spike hawks but that can be a bit unwieldy to safely use/store/transport for beginners. I do have the Cold Steel War Hammer That I use like a small pick when camping, I swap the handle between it and a rifleman hawk. Another good option is the CRKT Hammer Chogan, kind of looks like a large trail hawk but at a robust 19oz it can get some work done, it was one that actually surprised me, and I like the edge design....Oh and the Cold Steel Hudson Bay is decent as well, about same weight as pip hawk (16.8) but has a bigger hammer face, more head to handle contact (sturdier fit)... but it does have a slightly thinner blade than the pipe hawk and the hammer is less suited to grubbing around as it is closer to the head. Well ha ha I dont know if I helped or not, but I hope it does ha ha.
@@Scablands_Scavenger thanks for claryfying. I didnt think about the weight for the rifleman. I think Î'll go for a pipe hawk and a trailhawk. In case the pipehawk wouldnt work for them, I can always give them my trailhawk and use the pipe hawk myself. Also, you are right; breaking up the ground with the hammer bit of the hawk and scooping it out with a slightly wider than usual digging stick (shaped more like a wider wedge) would make those small trenches easier to make. Afterwards the digging stick can become firewood. Again, thank you for the input. Kind regards, Alain
Off the subject of hawks as I already have three from H&B forge. I like your back pack, it looks like a camlebak or maxpedition? A heads up would be appreciated.
Hey Zeuki1, I grew up in the woods of western Maine (lots of mountains) and have decided to go for my registered/licensed Maine guide course and test over the next year. I've been looking for a lite weight multi use tool to carry on my pack and you've sold me on a hawk. At some point I'll grab an H&B med camp hawk but for now I'm starting with the CS pipe hawk. I've got my ideas on what I'll need to do to modify the hawk for myself, but I was wondering if you had any 'yes do this' or 'no don't do this' suggestions. Thanks for doing all of these man. Stay safe.
Thanks for the kind words I appreciate it ! the pipe hawk is a fine tool for the woods and will do very well on a pack for sure !! I would say the must do's for the C S hawks are pretty much throw away the set screw and get a good tapered fit for the handle going, thats about it other than a good sharpening and good cover . I wish you good luck on your testing and hope the hawk serves you well in your adventures !
A pocket saw could be a pretty devastating weapon especially if it were a larger one no stabbing of course but it would tear a pretty good wound in an aggressor if used in a slashing manner
Hey, I'v watched your reviews on the cold steel norse hawk, frontier hawk, and trail hawk. I enjoyed your reviews very much and learned a lot, I am very new to tomahawks. I was leaning toward the trail hawk but I would very much like your personal opinion on what to get. I'll lay out what I want it to do. I want it to be as light as possible, as I want to keep my pack weight light. Chopping will be its main purpose (you pretty much stated in the review the frontier hawk is easier to chop with ). Here is the thing, I also want to use it as a blunt tool, kind of like a hammer. I would like it to be able to drive my tent stakes, and also hammer a wedge to split larger pieces of wood. I was leaning toward the trail hawk at first because it has the flat hammer in the back, but the frontier hawk is a little lighter and easier to chop with. My real question is could I use the back of the frontier hawk to hammer tent stakes and drive a wedge? Or would I just be better off going with the trail hawk? I really appreciate your time and effort for the reviews and hope to hear back from you, thanks.
Ok, to answer your main question: yes you can use the back of the frontier hawk as a hammer for softer materials such as wood and plastic, but the eye portion of these hawks are soft (like any other axe) and it will damage it over time ( and kind of awkwardly curved). If you want to do a lot of hammering I would say go with the trail hawk, it does have a narrower blade than the frontier and is not as efficient of a chopper. Depending on the size of fire you are planning this may or may not be an issue at all and for some things I actually prefer the blade profile. It is only 1.5 ounce heavier than the frontier and has a hardened hammer face, I really prefer having a hammer to not. You sound like weight is a major consideration and I can appreciate that, as often times I take only the head of the trail hawk tucked under my motorcycle seat for "emergency use" also consider that all handles are not the same I have weighed them (from cold steel) anywhere from 8 to 12 ounces so it is possible to get a handle heavier than your hawk HA ha. I do have a shortened handle made of alder 12 inch at 4.5 oz that I carry for real light weight and carving....... anyway hope this helps and really they are all great tools and fairly cheap so you cant really go wrong ! thanks for the comments.
I really appreciate your response and the time and thought that went into it. I ended up buying the trail hawk, as I liked the capability to hammer tent stakes and bring out into the bush with a couple nails and make a shelter if need be. When I purchased it I liked it so much I bought the frontier hawk lol. I believe I'll end up taking the frontier hawk because when I'm hiking the hawk is mostly only used for fire processing and self defense. In this aspect the frontier hawk is more capable. I can pound stakes in the ground with pieces of logs after I process them. I love them both though and thanks again for the answer!
Take a look at the Pipe Hawk. It has a pipe-hammer. Light weight. If you're looking for camping work any of the tomahawks with hammers will work for you well.
I own the Rifleman's Hawk and have used it quite a bit for throwing, wood processing ect. I was curious though, where did you get the longer handle for your hawk? You seem to get a hell of a lot more leverage with that length than the stock one.
The sticker was a pain in the ass to get off. It leaves the glue on and that picks up a lot of crap. I had to use a lot of elbo grease to get the blade clean.
i really like your videos in the sense that they answer a lot of my questions except one. which of the tomahawks that you've done reviews on would you most highly recommend for a recreational outdoorsman who wants something that is practical, gets the job done and looks cool.
You should make sure you write all of these reviews down on paper multiple times. Use as many trees as you can so that the tree farmers plant more and we get more trees in the USA. The forest industry is driven by tree harvests which in turn means even more trees get planted. Help our economy and help our forests by using more American-made wood products!!
Well done, Brother. I have been putting my composite handles on these hawks for years, and I am just starting to teach techniques on proper hawk techniques, that make them shine over hatchets and axes in some instances. Thanks for noting the efficiency of the hawks. I consider them to be the second half of a long blade/hawk pair. Proper Hawks are just as much a tool and a weapon. This hawk isn't really a true hawk IMHO, a subject I am covering on my vids. Thanks for posting this. - Mike / vec
I just have one question: why would you throw your tomahawk? After all, unless you can count the distance and know the spin, there is no guarantee that it will hit head-first. I mean, it's OK for fun, but due to the spin thing I can't see how it is useful.
@ZEUKI1. Thanks for the info much appreciated. How hasvthe pack been holding up for you under your use? Looking very hard at getting one and don't what to waste money. Any info is appreciated. Thanks
@555Nato We have friends in Boskoop Holland, yes, the Dutch are great English speakers, I saw Blake's Seven in English there, with Dutch subtitles, probably part of the reason. It's pretty urbanised there as I remember, but I heard about projects to regenerate the woods, are there many places for you to get out and about, do you travel abroad at all?
À tout les branleurs de youtube qui se prennent pour des survivors Parce qu ils plantent leurs Lames dans des 🌲 : vous êtes des abrutis.
Point.
On ne lance pas de Tomahawk,de couteaux ou autres dans des arbres vivants.
Ça leur cause des maladies ,car ça créé une ouverture sur l extérieur.
Comme pour vous,c est l équivalent d une blessure infectieuse.
This tree was slated to be cut down for harvest. It was cut down shortly after. TH-cam has removed the annotation that stated that. I am on land used for growing and harvesting timber for sale. I understand your concern normally I do not throw at living trees and I note that in my other videos so as not to offend people like you. I also wish youtube kept the annotations program in so people who are sensitive and quick to act and name call like you would realize that this tree is now gone, furniture, flooring, toilet paper etc. If you cant get your point across without being derogatory and calling names get the hell out of here.
À tout les branleurs de youtube qui se prennent pour des survivors Parce qu ils plantent leurs Lames dans des 🌲 : vous êtes des abrutis.
Point.
On ne lance pas de Tomahawk,de couteaux ou autres dans des arbres vivants.
Ça leur cause des maladies ,car ça créé une ouverture sur l extérieur.
Comme pour vous,c est l équivalent d une blessure infectieuse.
TRANSLATION OF rien'n'est'grave's comment for all those interested :To all the wankers of youtube who think they are survivors Because they plant their Blades in 🌲: you are morons.
Point.
Tomahawks, knives, etc. are not thrown into living trees.
It causes them diseases, because it creates an opening on the outside.
As for you, it's the equivalent of an infectious injury.
@@Scablands_Scavengeri understand but it s a bad example specificaly for the young people .
You throw a Tomahawk on a tree , and for many people it s "Cool"...
Many people dont think the trees are alive.
@@MrFroggy29IF you understand what I just said there are no "butts". I explained the situation. I can not go back in time. TH-cam removed the annotation I put in saying DON'T HARM LIVE TREES THIS ONE IS GOING TO BE CUT DOWN FOR LUMBER. Calling people names because they don't agree with YOUR view is a poor way to start a conversation. YOU assuming you are the morale authority on matters like this is also a little arrogant wouldn't you think? The reality is for many people these trees are a product to be raised, managed and sold for product that most people use. so think about that perspective. I will say it for the last time, the ONLY reason I used this tree in this video is because this area was slated for harvest the same summer. That pales in comparison to me throwing a tomahawk into it. I made an annotation of this 8 years ago when I posted this video saying DON'T HURT LIVE TREES etc but TH-cam has since removed annotations. If you want to start a crusade head down to South America and stop the hundreds of thousands of acres of forest being cleared every day for farm land.
To be fair, this is one of the best videos on youtube, and on internet overall. It's just so amazingly focused and spot on. It contains Information, personal references (that's not in any way hating on anything else) making it a personal and unique video, tests that we all can associate to, good quality and you name it.
I liked the video.
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As a landscaper and bushcrafter, I've been impressed with this thing. I've had mine a year now, and I got it because of this review. Amazed with its performance and versatility. If chopped roots, made cordage, feather sticks, cots, shelters, processed firewood, quartered deer, rabbits, and squirrel, processed fish, made tent stakes, deadfall traps,etc. This thing really performs! Fuck the troll. Yeah, it was a weapon originally, but it's also a great field tool.
This tomahawk is an absolute beast. Get it nice and sharp and its insane how deep it's slim head can chomp into even the hardest pieces of wood with a good swing. Because it's so light it can also be swng fast with ease which allows it to cut through even the finest brush that a heavier slower hand axe would merely push aside instead of cutting. On steep hill country it can also be used as an arm extension, hooking the head round the trunks of trees to help pull yourself up steep banks.
I remember watching this years ago, I still like it. I bought this hawk, I stripped the head and put a mirror polish on it. The handle I cut down to 15” stripped it, did a basic carving and stained it. The handle was shaped wrong so i put wedges in the gaps and used the set screw for now, got to order a handle or just shape one. They do toss nice :)
I don't really NEED one. But dammit I want one!
@555Nato The poster's use of "in every respect" is entirely correct, and it's a phrase I am familiar with. I did some "research" though (: ,here is the difference-"My work isn't perfect in every respect" as opposed to "Every aspect of my work isn't perfect". Anyway, I would agree that hawks win out on portability, flexibility, repairability, but that axes clearly do what they are designed to do better.
i have to say i have never used tomahawk before. i refurbished a old axe one side had a hammer head on it. it had a strait handle that was broke so i put a hachet handle in it. it turned out to to be very handy tool. but i think that the hawk is lighter and makes makes up for the weight with the longer handle. the handle could be replaced in the field pretty easy. all good things ill have to get one. great video
That was a very nice review. I've been a tomahawk fan for use in the woods for years and anyone watching your video will know why a decent hawk is a valuable tool for woodsrunnun'.
Hay man great review, I own 2 of them and just used mine for the first time the other day and was very impressed with how it preformed. Thanks man!
Good overview. I went from trail hawk to pipe hawk to improve my chopping capacity.
The hawk & a small knife, 're indestructible Combo
For a quick and dirty sheath / edge protection you can just cut a shot length of rubber hose and slide it over the edge.
Good review. I went from Norse Hawk to Spike Hawk and finally to the Trail Hawk. The Trail Hawk is my favorite.
I learned that scraping the waxy finish off the handle with a 'surform' or sandpaper taks about 15 minutes. Then I wiped on 2 light coats of boiled linseed oil. That is one of the very best preservatives of raw wood and a smooth handle with oil is a natural feeling handle. Better feel is better throwing. I dulled the paint with sandpaper to eliminate glint (and visibility in the field) and then sharpened the edge with an 800 stone.
I used mine to debranch 50 yards of spruce in 1½ hour. It was shaving-hair-off-my-arm sharp and went through all but the thickest branches in 1 or 2 chops.
Very effective
I've been eyeing the pathfinder hawk which is about $100. If this one is a good bit cheaper it may be the way to go. Nice video, thanks
I bought one and love it. It has replaced my Gerber camp ax in my pack.
as many already said to you, thanks so much for all this reviews to each CS Tomhawk. I'm a proud owner and user of a CS Trail Hawk and from some days I bought, thanks to your review, a Norse Hawk for bigger chores into the woods. happy trails man and stay safe out there! oh and nice bike! :D
Nice review thanks for taking the time to do it. I've been debating which one to get but after your review I'm going for the frontier to keep in my pack.
good review! i have this one too, and it is amazingly effect for the size and price. i like how well you put it through its paces. really shows the quality of the tool in practical use.
From my experiences, in general, tomahawks cut wood just fine, but stick way too often for my liking. It eventually drives the wedge out quicker from all the pulling and twisting. But in a survival situation...it'd work great as an axe!
I was on a bicycle tour rolling into Mariarty New Mexico and got chased by two very large dogs(a huge Chow and a German Shepard), so I can see how a tomahawk can be a weapon that can save your life.. Ferral dogs are very dangerous..
Bernardus Bima fucking idiot lol
Bernardus Bima Listen idiot, you don't need to have done something wrong to a dog to be chased by it. The fact that you don't even realize that a dog can be deadly to a person even if that person didn't do anything to it indicates to me that your intelligence is very limited, don't talk to me anymore.
Hey Zeuki I don't usually watch videos like this. I am interested in the outdoors and consider myself an outdoorsmen though. I just wanted to say that you are a pretty chill guy and even though the review could have been more compact, I still enjoyed watching it.
I really like how down to Earth you are. It's legit. Thanks for making these good videos and being so cool!
I guess you didn’t know that he was chill like that.
@555Nato If you're not a native speaker you are doing very well! I'm an English teacher, so these small differences interest me. I can't argue with your experience (as I don't have much) and preferences, in fact I have just bought a hatchet, so it's good to here your views.
Another great review, your videos have helped me pick out a tomahawk. (got the CS pipe hawk, I think it will be perfect for me) Thank you!
I think tomahawks and axes are very impressive. To the guys that like to Baton knives, try batoning an ax or tomahawk. It works much better
"And it's starting to hail. Good."
-ZEUKI1
That's one for the quote collection x) Also, another excellent video. Showing what you can do with the tool is so much more interesting and educational than a simple tabletop review (not that I don't watch those too, but still...). I have this hawk, and you've given me an entirely new appreciation for it, so thanks for that! Can't wait to head out with the wife and try building a fire with the Frontier Hawk.
Just bought this hawk, it’s a nice little tool, handle on mine was to narrow so in the meantime I’m using the set screw along with a couple shims, also put a wrap under the head and I cut the handle down to about 14.5 inches
Thats a bummer the handle is bad, I bought a few duds over the years. The easiest way I have found to replace it is by purchasing a sledge hammer or similar straight handle at the hardware store and carving it down to fit. Then you can be sure you wont get another dud and you can pick the length you want. Thanks for stoppin by !
Thanks for the review. A good axe is a great tool that can really make life enjoyable. I have a rigger's axe that my grandfather left to me that I absolutly love. It has a nice cutting edge with a hammer head on the reverse as well as a nail puller on the bottom of the blade. I won't go near the bush without it. BTW, there was some great looking fat wood in that pine!
Great review and nice throwing! Ordered my Frontier Hawk a few hours ago. Can't wait to try it out. ATB from Australia ;-)
I know the price on any Emerson can give anyone pause, but their CQCT is worth every penny. The size , minimal weight, & lethality in lightning fast motion is fuckin' Mozart in front of your eyes. The Emerson can blast through a Kevlar helmet & vest, hardened steel & can split 8"x16" hardwood rounds in 1-2 strikes no prob. Single YFS fastener. Unbreakable. Reliable. Accurate. Just like a gun, you get what you pay for.
I like this review, no b.s., gave me a good idea of the tool's toughness and uses, and it's to the point. Well done.
Excellent review brother! I have several CS hawks, but not this one... I will be getting one now. One thing I do with mine is to file a portion of the top of the hawk to throw sparks with a firesteel. Like you said it is important to save your cutting edge.
I checked out the Trail hawk and the Riflemans hawk....... IMO the Frontier Hawk is without a doubt the best of the three choices.... Your vid convinced me that its the best one of the CS Hawks for wood processing and general all around woods companion tool..... Im subscribing based on your working man review style...
LOVEING YOUR VIDS AND WHEN U SAID YOU HAD THE KIDS TOO MADE THEM EVEN BETTER ALL THE BEST .
Great video and demo. Also, you got great chopping skill. Better than some people here who dont have skills with knives and axes and t-hawks and make ridiculous video. I lost my pipe hawk on a recent hog hunting trip. I mainly used it for quartering, chopping through bones and skinning. Had it for 5 years. I just purchased a frontier hawk. I
I'd LOVE to get my paws on the new, updated model!!! I got the earlier model (my first cold steel item ever, twelve years ago) and it's almost worn out ... I like the aesthetics of the flattened top of the head alot. It reminds me of a small bearded hand axe the vikings could have used. I would also nix the set screw, I hate it on my Riflemans hawk.
That was a great review. I'm going to the Cold Steel sidewalk sale this morning. I may keep an eye out for one of these.
I have one of these and use it around the yard for clearing standing dead and it works awesome. I really don't care where it was made or what kind of steel it is made from because it works for me and what I need it for. Oh and trust me if I were to pop someone in the scull with it.... they would be leaving my house feet first haha. Great vid ZEUKI1 you should do a review on the pipe hawk I know you would like it. It's got nice weight and can do some pretty big jobs.
I have one and really like it... Plus I have other breaching versions.. But, great video...
Nice review, I think I might have to pick up one of these.
I just ordered the Norse Hawk. I think here in the Black Hills it is just what I am looking for. Good videos brother.
I love Cold Steel, fantastic products and long lasting.
This was my first tomahawk as well it’s a great hawk, especially for the price
How much did you get this for? The cheapest I can get in the UK is £40.
Excellent video, dude. Very detailed and informative. I'm thinking about picking one up. I have no interest in taking (or buying) a 300 dollar tactical hawk in the woods. Sometimes some drop forged carbon steel and a piece of hickory is all it takes. Thanks for sharing!
Nice video now I am going to have to buy one of these.
excellent overview, this is how knife/tool reviews should be done. nice job throwing too. and amen to your thoughts regarding getting the kids outside. subbed! :)
In Da Market... for this or the Norse Hawk... really nice hawk and Thx for a great hands on review.
Great video sir very informative,seems a great piece of equipment,thanks you've sold me I'm getting one👍
for the top of the hawk, one idea is to just square it off sorta like some people do machetes. then use it to push down the steel
I wish I knew half the stuff you do. Great videos!
Great review. Checking out your other stuff. Looking forward to your thoughts of how, and what to pack. Matt from Minnesota.
2 Hawks 'Longhunter' tomahawk, just bought on ebay for 100.00. Check it out more are available, really a step up in qhality but same uses. I enjoyed watching and appreciate your video very much. You convinced me to get the hawk. Thanks.
I am definitely considering ordering one. Great review!
I bought a coldsteel special forces shovel...thats a tasty bit of kit..!!
Very nice. Thanks for the review. I use the Gerber axe (you can see it in my Making a Fire video) I might just go get me one of those. I would assume the tomahawk is lighter than the gerber? I usually carry a razor saw for log cutting though. Do you carry a saw of any sort?
Take a look at the H&B Forge and Fort turner stuff! prices from $40 to $68, all hand forged.
Hey,looks like fun.I just got into axes and carving.I'm hoping to get a carving axe,big advantage.
Great review and the right information. Way to go
Nice tomahawk! I wanted this one at first, but I think the trail hawk is more versatile due to the hammer smash on the rear of the hawk.
Hi,
A question for you after your years of experience with the Cold Steel tomahawks if you dont mind. I go camping and bushcrafting with my kids (I have 5 sons and 2 daughters). We do not really use fixed blade knives (I sometimes do, a Mora Garberg or a Cold Steel Bushman, and my oldest daughter is partial to the Mora Light-my-fire). In general we tend to use a light weight chopping tool and a Victorinox (different kids have different preferences but lets say nothing smaller than the Victorinox Forester and it must have the saw). One of my older boys uses the Cold Steel shovel, my oldest daughter likes the Gerber hand axe, another boy likes a classic machete and I use tbe Cold Steel Trailhawk. Now my twins are getting of age to have their own (boy and girl) and I am wondering which of the Cold Steel tomahawks you would recommend. It is mainly used for shelter building and firewood but would be great if it could be used for some light digging or entrenching (eg to divert rain from the tent or tarp; we now use my boys shovel and my old military shovel that folds in 3 - no idea whats it called, I still have it from my days in the military in the early 80s). I am mainly looking at the Trailhawk, the Riflemans hawk and the Frontier hawk but I am open to other suggestions.
Thank you for your feedback,
Kind regards
Alain
Alain, sounds like a well kitted family! For general camp use the pipe hawk is hard to beat, much lighter than the rifleman (pipe is 17oz rifleman is 27oz), but a bit more chopping performance than the trail hawk. I ended up outfitting all of my family with trail hawks, the lighter weight seemed easier for the kids to use, but pipe would do also work. The benefit of any hawk is being able to cut the handle down (or go longer) to suit each persons preference/strength.
As for digging the hammer hawks do an ok job as they are all hardened. There is always the spike hawks but that can be a bit unwieldy to safely use/store/transport for beginners. I do have the Cold Steel War Hammer That I use like a small pick when camping, I swap the handle between it and a rifleman hawk. Another good option is the CRKT Hammer Chogan, kind of looks like a large trail hawk but at a robust 19oz it can get some work done, it was one that actually surprised me, and I like the edge design....Oh and the Cold Steel Hudson Bay is decent as well, about same weight as pip hawk (16.8) but has a bigger hammer face, more head to handle contact (sturdier fit)... but it does have a slightly thinner blade than the pipe hawk and the hammer is less suited to grubbing around as it is closer to the head.
Well ha ha I dont know if I helped or not, but I hope it does ha ha.
@@Scablands_Scavenger thanks for claryfying. I didnt think about the weight for the rifleman. I think Î'll go for a pipe hawk and a trailhawk. In case the pipehawk wouldnt work for them, I can always give them my trailhawk and use the pipe hawk myself. Also, you are right; breaking up the ground with the hammer bit of the hawk and scooping it out with a slightly wider than usual digging stick (shaped more like a wider wedge) would make those small trenches easier to make. Afterwards the digging stick can become firewood.
Again, thank you for the input.
Kind regards,
Alain
Prairie Hawk huh, kinda like it.. it's got a ring to it.
The bit looks like it might be modeled after some kind of Norse axe. Pretty cool, imo.
Really good review
Good Review. Good use of the tool.
So ZEUKI ...
After all these years. After buying so many cs tomahawks and using them.
Which one is your Personal Favorite ??
+Brian Mccann I personally like the Pipe Hawk.
I think you get the point. HA!
Thank you for the great review.
Off the subject of hawks as I already have three from H&B forge. I like your back pack, it looks like a camlebak or maxpedition? A heads up would be appreciated.
Nice video, thanks for the review.
Nice review
Hey Zeuki1, I grew up in the woods of western Maine (lots of mountains) and have decided to go for my registered/licensed Maine guide course and test over the next year. I've been looking for a lite weight multi use tool to carry on my pack and you've sold me on a hawk. At some point I'll grab an H&B med camp hawk but for now I'm starting with the CS pipe hawk. I've got my ideas on what I'll need to do to modify the hawk for myself, but I was wondering if you had any 'yes do this' or 'no don't do this' suggestions. Thanks for doing all of these man. Stay safe.
Thanks for the kind words I appreciate it ! the pipe hawk is a fine tool for the woods and will do very well on a pack for sure !! I would say the must do's for the C S hawks are pretty much throw away the set screw and get a good tapered fit for the handle going, thats about it other than a good sharpening and good cover . I wish you good luck on your testing and hope the hawk serves you well in your adventures !
ive always liked having a big knife small knife a folding saw and an axe
Thanks for the review man!
A pocket saw could be a pretty devastating weapon especially if it were a larger one no stabbing of course but it would tear a pretty good wound in an aggressor if used in a slashing manner
rather than using tape try using ranger bands they will absorb shock better
Loved this review!
Hey, I'v watched your reviews on the cold steel norse hawk, frontier hawk, and trail hawk. I enjoyed your reviews very much and learned a lot, I am very new to tomahawks. I was leaning toward the trail hawk but I would very much like your personal opinion on what to get. I'll lay out what I want it to do. I want it to be as light as possible, as I want to keep my pack weight light. Chopping will be its main purpose (you pretty much stated in the review the frontier hawk is easier to chop with ). Here is the thing, I also want to use it as a blunt tool, kind of like a hammer. I would like it to be able to drive my tent stakes, and also hammer a wedge to split larger pieces of wood. I was leaning toward the trail hawk at first because it has the flat hammer in the back, but the frontier hawk is a little lighter and easier to chop with. My real question is could I use the back of the frontier hawk to hammer tent stakes and drive a wedge? Or would I just be better off going with the trail hawk? I really appreciate your time and effort for the reviews and hope to hear back from you, thanks.
Ok, to answer your main question: yes you can use the back of the frontier hawk as a hammer for softer materials such as wood and plastic, but the eye portion of these hawks are soft (like any other axe) and it will damage it over time ( and kind of awkwardly curved). If you want to do a lot of hammering I would say go with the trail hawk, it does have a narrower blade than the frontier and is not as efficient of a chopper. Depending on the size of fire you are planning this may or may not be an issue at all and for some things I actually prefer the blade profile. It is only 1.5 ounce heavier than the frontier and has a hardened hammer face, I really prefer having a hammer to not. You sound like weight is a major consideration and I can appreciate that, as often times I take only the head of the trail hawk tucked under my motorcycle seat for "emergency use" also consider that all handles are not the same I have weighed them (from cold steel) anywhere from 8 to 12 ounces so it is possible to get a handle heavier than your hawk HA ha. I do have a shortened handle made of alder 12 inch at 4.5 oz that I carry for real light weight and carving....... anyway hope this helps and really they are all great tools and fairly cheap so you cant really go wrong ! thanks for the comments.
I really appreciate your response and the time and thought that went into it. I ended up buying the trail hawk, as I liked the capability to hammer tent stakes and bring out into the bush with a couple nails and make a shelter if need be. When I purchased it I liked it so much I bought the frontier hawk lol. I believe I'll end up taking the frontier hawk because when I'm hiking the hawk is mostly only used for fire processing and self defense. In this aspect the frontier hawk is more capable. I can pound stakes in the ground with pieces of logs after I process them. I love them both though and thanks again for the answer!
Glad I could help ! part of the fun for me is finding out the strengths of each design, and gives me excuses to get out more LOL.
Take a look at the Pipe Hawk.
It has a pipe-hammer. Light weight.
If you're looking for camping work any of the tomahawks with hammers will work for you well.
I own the Rifleman's Hawk and have used it quite a bit for throwing, wood processing ect. I was curious though, where did you get the longer handle for your hawk? You seem to get a hell of a lot more leverage with that length than the stock one.
The sticker was a pain in the ass to get off. It leaves the glue on and that picks up a lot of crap. I had to use a lot of elbo grease to get the blade clean.
i really like your videos in the sense that they answer a lot of my questions except one. which of the tomahawks that you've done reviews on would you most highly recommend for a recreational outdoorsman who wants something that is practical, gets the job done and looks cool.
Just curious, what pack is that? Looks like a Maxpedtion, but doesn't match any of there products....
Subscribed after reading that ass-kicking of a retort.
Amen on taking the kids!!
Great video man, just ordered myself one. And all this cuckoo for caca regarding throwing a tomahawk into a tree...
Hey Zeuki, I was wondering what back pack that is? I couldn't tell from the video.. Thanks
Great review i'm sold. Of all the hawk's you have reviewed which one is "in your pack"?
Thank you for the comments, My standard "pack hawk" from CS is the pipehawk, great all around tool.
You should make sure you write all of these reviews down on paper multiple times. Use as many trees as you can so that the tree farmers plant more and we get more trees in the USA. The forest industry is driven by tree harvests which in turn means even more trees get planted. Help our economy and help our forests by using more American-made wood products!!
Well done, Brother. I have been putting my composite handles on these hawks for years, and I am just starting to teach techniques on proper hawk techniques, that make them shine over hatchets and axes in some instances. Thanks for noting the efficiency of the hawks. I consider them to be the second half of a long blade/hawk pair. Proper Hawks are just as much a tool and a weapon. This hawk isn't really a true hawk IMHO, a subject I am covering on my vids. Thanks for posting this. - Mike / vec
which is the best in cuttin raw wood, the frontier, the norse or the pipe hawk? really good reviews.. I just subscribed.
that really is a nice lil camp axe....
Splitting is good for were days. I like the way way you choke up for fine work- that's a lost skill.
I just have one question: why would you throw your tomahawk? After all, unless you can count the distance and know the spin, there is no guarantee that it will hit head-first. I mean, it's OK for fun, but due to the spin thing I can't see how it is useful.
@ZEUKI1. Thanks for the info much appreciated. How hasvthe pack been holding up for you under your use? Looking very hard at getting one and don't what to waste money. Any info is appreciated. Thanks
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nice. i see the sticker still has not come off. Also how far were you standing when throwing it?
Good review. Thanks for posting. What are your gloves? They look like they've taken some abuse and are still in pretty good shape.
Good vid.
@555Nato We have friends in Boskoop Holland, yes, the Dutch are great English speakers, I saw Blake's Seven in English there, with Dutch subtitles, probably part of the reason. It's pretty urbanised there as I remember, but I heard about projects to regenerate the woods, are there many places for you to get out and about, do you travel abroad at all?
Where at in the PNW are ya? I'm in eastern washington, it's great bushcraft in country.