I really love this hawk, it's served me very well with my yardwork. My only qualm with it was that my hands would slip some on the handle. But I remedied it by putting a wide leather strip on it. LOVE YOUR VIDEOS!
Wow these are carried in my local Walmart for $50. Honetly I am shock it is of such high quality considering where I can buy it but this review sold me. Listed as "Columbia River Knife and Tool 2730 Rmj Woods Chogan T-Hawk Hickory"
I think I am going to get one of these. The design is good, the materials are good, I like the fact that I can easily replace the handle when it breaks, and the price is good. I really should buy a few of these actually.
So much hullabaloo about the head coming loose - blah blah... listen folks, a proper hawk is supposed to be friction fit to the shaft, there is a reason for it, it's to protect it in a throw, so the head doesn't stress the shaft and break it. Thawks with fixed heads are more prone to breaking than ones with a free fitted one. Now, that being said, that head is too loose, when you get a hawk, you should expect to take a knife or file or sandpaper and carve that handle a little bit to improve the fit so the head doesn't come off without a solid bang on the ground or some solid object with the bottom of the shaft. If you do the fitting right, you can even hit the head in the top and it won't slide down. So don't worry, this is not a flaw, it's a design feature and requires some elbow grease to make it work right! Good luck!
I have this tomahawk and I absolutely love it I also have a coldsteel pipe hawk but the chogan is far more superior my pipe hawk came with the edge literally rolled over never going to buy from coldsteel again
What I like about the Chogan that nice pointy beard is superb for navigating over rolling or steep terrain. Climbing uphill you can hook it onto thick bushes or tree limbs to help pull yourself up a steep grade. Very important in snowy or icy conditions. Nice hawk indeed for any woods wandering.
One tool use for a spike wood be to stick in the side of wooden structures or trees to be used as a step. In the age of sail the spike on boarding axes was used to create a step when boarding ships, a sailor would stick the spike in the hull of the ship and then make a staircase essentially out of axes.
I've had mine for awhile now and have had no failures or disappointments. I put a decorative wrap below the head to give me better grip when choking up on the handle . It helps with head movement and gives me better grip when doing carving work.
Skall, old video and you may have already gotten similar comments, but hickory is a "curly" wood with interlocking grain and it holds its strength very well even if the grain is not perfectly aligned with the shaft--which is hard to do in hickory anyway, since even very high-quality pieces tend not to run straight.
Agree, I bought mine for about $70 at cabelas. Like you said the head is expected to slip around, I just wrapped mine with twine and wrapped the handle with hockey tape. A great choice to replace a small hatchet in a bug out bag
Just received mine. The handle is dark, which is great because I was going to stain it dark if it came with that light colored wood. I'm very happy with it so far. I have no plans on throwing it unless the need arises. Now, to jazz it up a bit.
Just watched this, after seriously considering getting this 'hawk. I love your other videos, and I like your reviews, and so, I'll be ordering. Thanks! Skal!
Great straight forward review, it looks like a good practical design. I like the hammer back rather than the spike designs which are more common right now.
Skallagrim if you are going to use this hatchet a lot. I recommend you make a leather wrap that can be laced on and off. Rather then the raw hide you recommended. What you suggested is certainly inexpensive and serves much the same purpose. To protect the shaft from over strikes, and to make it more comfortable in the hand in cold weather while making fire brushes or similar fine work. As well as securing the axe head better for throwing or mock combat. One of the biggest advantages of this Axe head is that the handle is really easy to replace. Branches and small trees are naturally larger at the base. Also you can take it apart very easy that way, and it packs very well for outings out of doors. Also if you are back packing and weight or bulk is a issue. You can do what I do. Carry a good knife and folding saw, and just the axe head and when you stop to make camp, quickly make a handle. Nice video.
I know this video this is old but I got this Tomahawk and I absolutely love it great material, holds an edge on ithe next on it and when you get it on the right grinding wheel you can make it sharp enough to shave. My Viking heart loves it
***** Depends on how soft the wood is. If it's really dry, yep, might brake but if not super dry, it should work just fine. Wood is flexible material after all.
Hey Skall what was the video where you portrayed a "Viking" I believe in the woods and was surprised by technology and beat the crap out of it. I want to go back and watch it again but couldn't find it
I've already thrown mine despite the fact that I'm a super throwing noob... :P and it throws AMAZING. The length of handle and the weight at the too makes it super easy to throw. Stuck it in a cedar tree like seven times in a row at two rotations :D
Whew, I almost bought one of these for you last weekend when I came across it while I was looking for Wetterlings axes, they had this version and the spike backed version. Glad I checked your channel first!
Thanks for the review, Skall! I bought this axe because of it and am really happy with it. A very good tool for being outdoor, quite versatile with great chopping power. Keep up your good work, i like your channel very much! Greetings from Nürnberg
Whitch one do you find most useful? I was thinking about buying both. The one with the hammer head, because it seems more useful, in most situations and the one with the spike because it has a spike on it and that is cool :)
Revex "Hache a tête" or Italian "Axe french type". about the same thing and the origin of the tomahawk. Usually about 600 gram bit. Bacho makes/sells one a bit heavier with fibreglass handle, go to Revex and Bacho homepage for to see. I have forgotten which Italian firm makes one like this, could be Angelo. The really light axes/hatchets are Italian Sicilian /Calabrian types as light as 250/400 gram bit . Baronyx sells some.
I have both of those, as well many other axes. I've also used dozens of Estwing hammers over the years. They are fine and durable tools, though they have a few downsides. The steel handle is the biggest strength and weakness. It's durable, harder to break than hickory. It's heavier though, and the steel transmits more vibration to your hand, making it less comfortable to use. The last thing is that, if you do manage to bend or break it, you can't replace the handle. They are good tools, suitable for bushcraft, and a good value. However, if you can afford more, you might look into Council Tools or Snow and Nealey. If you really have cash to blow, look at Hults Bruk or Gransfors Bruk.
I got this hawk. It's really heavy, it's not traditional at all, however, it chops like a beast. It chops as good as my forest axe. Anyway, it's a tool, not a weapon. Tomahawks designed for fighting are like the old Viet Nam hawk, or stuff they would call a fasthawk. My fasthawk is a lightweight head with a spike, and firmly and permanently attached to a boy scout hatchet handle. I got it all painted up red and white with feathers and shit. It's super fast, you can throw it hard, it's pretty awesome.
Just for people looking in the market for tomahawks. I have two cs hawks and i prefer them over this. Cs quality control will be worse than this hawk but the only thing i have seen with cs hawks are there grinds. They can come pretty dull but its a very quick fix if your really gonna complain about sharpening your axe your gonna have to do it sooner or later so not a big deal. The wood handles from cs are much better there both the same steel also. I recommend the pipe hawk over this but just my two cents. Both are great hawks.
from what I know about it which isn't much the head is not secured so it can be removed and held in the hand to do fine tasks. the curve in the bottom of the head is there so you can grip it better. ?
Nice review. That's a pretty heavy head for such a short handle. Almost in the small axe weight class. Have you tried using a longer handle on it? I would also suggest cleaning up the handle for a better fit. That curling you have going on can shear off allowing the head to go with it. You want a wedge/compression fit only. Any flat stops are a weak point.
i agree Cold steel has several hawks for 25-30 bucks...this one is a little better IMHO. But is it 15-20 dollars better? thats a personal preference. I dont think so in my experience..i have several CS hawks and this CRKT Love hawks!
I know this is an old video, but you do not want to permanently a fix the head to the half. When you're throwing. If you are a beginner and you hit with the handle it allows the head to move or come off sparing the handle the stress of that weight going through the handle keeping you from breaking the handle. Or at least helping. Your advice of strapping it down will lead to more broken handles.
Have you messed with the regular chogan T-hawk (kinda confusing vernacular but it is the all metal "tactical" version) i've been looking at these for backpacking tools and the all metal is slightly better than a half pound less. Also the original version of the kangee seems like it would be a mean thrower for people that are into that, it's all metal and sharpened on everything but the shaft.
i prefer hatchets over tomahawks because they are cheaper and very sturdy (i bought a cheap $20 hatchet with a wooden handle 5 years ago and it still works) they are also more suited for wood processing (which is what i would use a hatchet or tomahawk for
Noscoping egg an axe is normally two handed and has a larger blade and handle while a hatchet has a smaller blade and handle and is strictly one handed (a one handed axe would still be larger than a normal hatchet)
Blades.... on a steek! I thought about getting the SOG Fasthawk or it's sister tomahawk, which I think would hold up better in the elements than an old school hawk like this one, due to the synthetic handle. But since you own both, what do you think would hold up longer? (Regular use, no throwing)
IMO this one (and Kangee version too) is 200-300g too heavy, at least for me. It is a great weight for a modern axe of this size, but to me tomahawk should also be a functional weapon and I personally am not able to be quick and agile with a 1kg axe (because of its balance). Of course, if it's just for chopping things it makes for a good and versatile tool, though for this price (lower actually) Hultafors offers much better steel quality, no hammer though. 700-800g total weight would be ideal.
Its a great heavy tomahawk. My first. First throw in the forest stuck. Been hooked since. Now I got several tomahawks from 10" LOA to 22" LOA, and bits and pieces from others. So I been customizing them. Even got a new Cold Steel Spike Hawk Im customizing. My CKRT Wood's Chogan needs a new handle. Not gonna pay that much for an ill fitting turd. I can glue it and wrap it in strong cord and keep using it for now. Gonna carve a new handle out of Black Cherry or Black Locust, for the Woods Chogan. Lots of Hickory, but I failed to identify any availabile dead standing or hanging Shagbark Hickory, which is the best I hear. There's lots of easy to Identify, super hard and pretty Black Cherry, already seasoned. Wish I didn't have arthritis so bad. Hopefully it dont make me quit.
Didn't watched the whole channel yet, but have you ever done some Doberman Knives review? That guy makes some brutal, but yet beautiful blades, awesome stuff.
A small hole not all the way through. I would not go even half way. Due to the angle You would need a drill press. Epoxy and a steel pin. Like doing a knife handle.
You know, I was actually thinking about about buying the Schrade SCAXE4 you reviewed, but I like the look, the natural handle, and the hammer (I intend to use it as a tool, not a weapon, obviously) on this one enough to shell out a few extra bucks. It's still very wallet-friendly at $50. Appreciate how rigorous your tests are, I might not feel like 50 dollars was so cheap (after all, I could just use my wood axe, but that doesn't look as neat!), if I hadn't seen what you did with it, at which point it seems like a real bargain.
Hey, I'm new to the channel. As a curiosity, have you seen any swords with a sort of wavy edge? Think Shan-Yu's sword from Mulan. Is there any particular point to that kind of design, and would any one have actually made a design like that?
The Indonesian people also made a wavy type blade called a kris, which was adopted by many of the surrounding areas, including parts of the Philippines
You mean like a blade on both sides of the handle? Just think about it. Have you ever seen a historically accurate sword in such a configuration? I did not, and I bet you would have a hard time trying to find one. And if an example of a thing is hard to find, then it means that it wasn't done, or was done very rarely. And I guess you will be able to come to the final conclusion by yourself. ;)
An axe is pushed down onto the handle and the handle wedged to fit the inside of the axe to hold it in place. A tomahawk the handle gets wider at the top and the head is held in place by centripetal force. Lately though companies have been using tomahawk to mean a smaller, lighter style of weapon/tool compared to an axe.
Jesse Sisolack I think its more to do with the size and shape. Tomahawks are just small axes. They take their name from the Native American stone headed weapons.
Drunkduck True the name has evolved to mean something a bit different, and is evolving to mean something else a bit different again recently to mean more about size and shape. I am sure it will change again in the future.
Hickory has a spiral grain, that's why it's not "perfectly in shape". This is also why it's so strong. Most axe and sledge hammer handles are made from hickory for this reason. I own one of these and I would never throw it. Maybe Cold Steel is better for throwing, also better for modification.
Skallagrim, have you checked out cornelious creations' channel?. I know it may not be functional, but if you want a set of toms for decoration, what this guy does is quite amazing.
+Travis Fortune little on the heavy side for a "Combat" t-hawk... you vs Zombie= no problem, you vs Nazis= probably not, you vs cheesy wood door in a combat zone= easyday.. Yes, you could use it, however I believe most hand to hand folks would prefer a spike vs hammer pull and lighter.
I just wanted to say i'd like to see you do some saber reviews. I didn't see much of those on your channel. So i hope you could do some in the future. But of course i appreciate other stuff as well :D
well, the cold steel one are made by American Tomahawk so it basically the same. and i know that Skallagrim don't like cold steel for his own reason, so i prefer to go directly to the actual original maker.
deathangellink they are two different companies actually, cold steels are marketed as american tomahawk but the actual american tomahawk co is rather expensive and only carries 3 hawks of a highly tactical variety.
Hey ***** , could you suggest sites in the UK to purchase the products you present in your videos please, thank you. Love your videos, and the way your not afraid to be critical;)
***** i have purchased this, and a cold steel viking hand axe, both of which i'm getting for the Scandinavian and native American side of my family, both for my 18th birthday. i know cold steel is bad and all because they over hype there stuff, and say its the shit and what not, but tbh i don't care about branding just the material that makes a reliable, and beautiful piece. though cold steel fucks up on there swords, i know the axes they make are much easier to fix, and come with a decent steel with only a few minor defects at best. so still, thank you for this review, i cant wait to start modding handles for my hawks and axes.
hey Scall could you recommend a good backpacking axe? I'm looking for something I can use in the Adirondacks and the hatches I have don't split wood so good =/
Gransfors Bruks. Skall just did a review on one. There are different sizes and types so you can find exactly what fits your needs. The small forest axe is hugely popular with campers.
i got a question if you guys could help me out, I am wanting to grab one of these since the blade seems slightly thicker and better for splitting than a pipe hawk, however I do like the 22" length of the cold steel hawks handles, would the CRKT chogan hawk head have any compatibility issues with the cold steel replacement handles?
I really love this hawk, it's served me very well with my yardwork. My only qualm with it was that my hands would slip some on the handle. But I remedied it by putting a wide leather strip on it.
LOVE YOUR VIDEOS!
I've watched this so many times, I've grown accustomed to listening to your voice.
Wow these are carried in my local Walmart for $50. Honetly I am shock it is of such high quality considering where I can buy it but this review sold me. Listed as "Columbia River Knife and Tool 2730 Rmj Woods Chogan T-Hawk Hickory"
I think I am going to get one of these. The design is good, the materials are good, I like the fact that I can easily replace the handle when it breaks, and the price is good. I really should buy a few of these actually.
So much hullabaloo about the head coming loose - blah blah... listen folks, a proper hawk is supposed to be friction fit to the shaft, there is a reason for it, it's to protect it in a throw, so the head doesn't stress the shaft and break it. Thawks with fixed heads are more prone to breaking than ones with a free fitted one.
Now, that being said, that head is too loose, when you get a hawk, you should expect to take a knife or file or sandpaper and carve that handle a little bit to improve the fit so the head doesn't come off without a solid bang on the ground or some solid object with the bottom of the shaft.
If you do the fitting right, you can even hit the head in the top and it won't slide down.
So don't worry, this is not a flaw, it's a design feature and requires some elbow grease to make it work right!
Good luck!
And while afield, it's easy to take the handle off so you can use the head as a hand tool, or rehaft it if the handle breaks.
I have this tomahawk and I absolutely love it I also have a coldsteel pipe hawk but the chogan is far more superior my pipe hawk came with the edge literally rolled over never going to buy from coldsteel again
+ankush bhakhri
Not surprised. I've seen quite a number of examples of horrible quality control on Cold Steel stuff.
Is it any god for throwing
What I like about the Chogan that nice pointy beard is superb for navigating over rolling or steep terrain. Climbing uphill you can hook it onto thick bushes or tree limbs to help pull yourself up a steep grade. Very important in snowy or icy conditions. Nice hawk indeed for any woods wandering.
The Channel has been growing so fast since it hit 100,000.
I guess other people love his content as much as we do!
Look at him now!!
I was always told that the reason the handle can move like that is to prevent it from breaking if it strikes wrong when thrown.
I saw this and some other reviews, so I got one. I have had it for a while, and used it ALOT. very happy with it. thanks, skall.
I would WAY rather have the hammer head instead of the spike because there really isnt even that many practical uses for a spike vs a hammer .
This comment is old but when having an axe purely for throwing a spike is nice because that's just another point to stick it.
Spike also works for breaking ice. Not much else though.
Digging, climbing, throwing...want a hammer? Use the side of the axe
One tool use for a spike wood be to stick in the side of wooden structures or trees to be used as a step. In the age of sail the spike on boarding axes was used to create a step when boarding ships, a sailor would stick the spike in the hull of the ship and then make a staircase essentially out of axes.
@@SeemsLogical It's nice for piercing through a man's skull
I've had mine for awhile now and have had no failures or disappointments. I put a decorative wrap below the head to give me better grip when choking up on the handle . It helps with head movement and gives me better grip when doing carving work.
I have one and have removed two stumps. Chipped and chopped those stumps awesomely. Stays sharp. Mine can slice paper. It’s a good tool
Skall, old video and you may have already gotten similar comments, but hickory is a "curly" wood with interlocking grain and it holds its strength very well even if the grain is not perfectly aligned with the shaft--which is hard to do in hickory anyway, since even very high-quality pieces tend not to run straight.
Thank you for the review, I just bought one.
The edge was not perfekt but very easely fixed with a knife sharpener and a coupple of strokes.
Check put the H&B Forge Medium Camp Hawk. Hand forged in PA. Used be like $55/65, but now about $87.50. Still worth it.
I have one on the way based on your review
Agree, I bought mine for about $70 at cabelas. Like you said the head is expected to slip around, I just wrapped mine with twine and wrapped the handle with hockey tape. A great choice to replace a small hatchet in a bug out bag
Just received mine. The handle is dark, which is great because I was going to stain it dark if it came with that light colored wood. I'm very happy with it so far. I have no plans on throwing it unless the need arises. Now, to jazz it up a bit.
Also slam the top of the hawk handle on the table to get a better fit on the tomahawk
Just watched this, after seriously considering getting this 'hawk. I love your other videos, and I like your reviews, and so, I'll be ordering. Thanks! Skal!
Great straight forward review, it looks like a good practical design. I like the hammer back rather than the spike designs which are more common right now.
I'll be getting one of these soon to use on my outdoor adventures! Thanks.
Skallagrim if you are going to use this hatchet a lot. I recommend you make a leather wrap that can be laced on and off. Rather then the raw hide you recommended. What you suggested is certainly inexpensive and serves much the same purpose. To protect the shaft from over strikes, and to make it more comfortable in the hand in cold weather while making fire brushes or similar fine work. As well as securing the axe head better for throwing or mock combat. One of the biggest advantages of this Axe head is that the handle is really easy to replace. Branches and small trees are naturally larger at the base. Also you can take it apart very easy that way, and it packs very well for outings out of doors. Also if you are back packing and weight or bulk is a issue. You can do what I do. Carry a good knife and folding saw, and just the axe head and when you stop to make camp, quickly make a handle. Nice video.
I know this video this is old but I got this Tomahawk and I absolutely love it great material, holds an edge on ithe next on it and when you get it on the right grinding wheel you can make it sharp enough to shave. My Viking heart loves it
If you are lazy, you can drive a nail down the end and it should lock the head to its place. On my old camping axe that worded quite well.
Wouldn't it potentially damage the handle? Make the wood split or something?
Looks like spell check got ya
***** Depends on how soft the wood is. If it's really dry, yep, might brake but if not super dry, it should work just fine. Wood is flexible material after all.
but that would also dammage the wood,allowing water to get in there and the thing to rot off wouldnt it?
***** Yea, it kind of will.
I found a good 3" lashing of paracord under the head solved the head movement "problem", simple to untie if the handle were to break.
Or you could just fit the head properly.
They've got these for $45 at Sportsman's Warehouse in Anchorage Alaska. I'll be picking one or two up on Monday
Hey Skall what was the video where you portrayed a "Viking" I believe in the woods and was surprised by technology and beat the crap out of it. I want to go back and watch it again but couldn't find it
I have both the chogan and kangee. I’m in the process of modding, personalizing them.
I have made my own overstrike collars for them.
The coldsteel norse hawk is pretty good for me, needs to have the eyelet filed and the handle reshaped but great for 25$ ish
The CRKT tomahawk is a lot better, so definitely worth a bit more money.
He doesn't like cold steel and I dont blame him
TsunaTsurugi Except their QC is absolute garbage.
Buying CS stuff is basically a 50/50 coin toss if it comes damaged.
WE DO NOT SAY COLD STEEL IN THIS HOUSEHOLD MR BAGGINS
In my experience. You should round off the edges of the eye with a file. Especially the top of the eye. So it stops shaving the handle.
I've already thrown mine despite the fact that I'm a super throwing noob... :P and it throws AMAZING. The length of handle and the weight at the too makes it super easy to throw. Stuck it in a cedar tree like seven times in a row at two rotations :D
Thanks for reviewing this hawk. I have thought about buying one but you never really know about those testimonials you see on the product website.
Whew, I almost bought one of these for you last weekend when I came across it while I was looking for Wetterlings axes, they had this version and the spike backed version. Glad I checked your channel first!
I bought the kangee version, so it has the spike instead of the hammer and I love it, it's very nice
Thanks for the review, Skall! I bought this axe because of it and am really happy with it. A very good tool for being outdoor, quite versatile with great chopping power.
Keep up your good work, i like your channel very much!
Greetings from Nürnberg
FILE THE TOP OF THE HANDLE SO THE HAWK GOES TIGHTER ONTO THE HANDLE, A RASP IS A GOOD TOOL FOR THIS AND THEN A BIT OF SANDPAPER
I own this. If you're thinking about it, just pull the trigger. Great value.
I've got both versions of these CRKT hawks and they are very nice. Best hawks you can get without going into the several hundred dollar range IMO.
Whitch one do you find most useful? I was thinking about buying both. The one with the hammer head, because it seems more useful, in most situations and the one with the spike because it has a spike on it and that is cool :)
I've only used the axe blades themselves, but I'd assume the hammer one is more useful in general.
Did one cut better than the other?
Not that I noticed, but I didn't exactly go doing any major projects with them either, just some test chopping out in the yard.
ok, thanks for the reply
Revex "Hache a tête" or Italian "Axe french type". about the same thing and the origin of the tomahawk. Usually about 600 gram bit. Bacho makes/sells one a bit heavier with fibreglass handle, go to Revex and Bacho homepage for to see. I have forgotten which Italian firm makes one like this, could be Angelo. The really light axes/hatchets are Italian Sicilian /Calabrian types as light as 250/400 gram bit . Baronyx sells some.
i recently acquired an estwing no 1 and an estwing tomahawk and i love them. i was wondering what you thought of the company
I have both of those, as well many other axes. I've also used dozens of Estwing hammers over the years. They are fine and durable tools, though they have a few downsides. The steel handle is the biggest strength and weakness. It's durable, harder to break than hickory. It's heavier though, and the steel transmits more vibration to your hand, making it less comfortable to use. The last thing is that, if you do manage to bend or break it, you can't replace the handle. They are good tools, suitable for bushcraft, and a good value. However, if you can afford more, you might look into Council Tools or Snow and Nealey. If you really have cash to blow, look at Hults Bruk or Gransfors Bruk.
I got this hawk. It's really heavy, it's not traditional at all, however, it chops like a beast.
It chops as good as my forest axe.
Anyway, it's a tool, not a weapon. Tomahawks designed for fighting are like the old Viet Nam hawk, or stuff they would call a fasthawk.
My fasthawk is a lightweight head with a spike, and firmly and permanently attached to a boy scout hatchet handle. I got it all painted up red and white with feathers and shit. It's super fast, you can throw it hard, it's pretty awesome.
Great review! Been looking at CRKT for t-hawks. And other brands. But leaning hard on CRKT.
is better to round the edges of the hole with a file and use the tape for hockey sticks on the handle where you put the tomahawk head
A good thing to use as a grip or a tape is Hurley grip
Just for people looking in the market for tomahawks. I have two cs hawks and i prefer them over this. Cs quality control will be worse than this hawk but the only thing i have seen with cs hawks are there grinds. They can come pretty dull but its a very quick fix if your really gonna complain about sharpening your axe your gonna have to do it sooner or later so not a big deal. The wood handles from cs are much better there both the same steel also. I recommend the pipe hawk over this but just my two cents. Both are great hawks.
You recommend it as a tool, but is it an adequate fighting weapon?
It’s a tomahawk, so yes.
I’d honestly rather get shot than have one of these thrown at me , have a little class and get a gun
@@zorth42 nopes...stick to the axe. Much more fun and more manly 😀
I have the crt the new hawk great keep it with my camping gear I made a leather case for it because it did not come with one other then that rock on
from what I know about it which isn't much the head is not secured so it can be removed and held in the hand to do fine tasks. the curve in the bottom of the head is there so you can grip it better. ?
Just a suggestion but maybe check out the estwing double bit axe. It's pretty awesome.
hi the head is designed to come off so you can use it as a working blade,
Nice review. That's a pretty heavy head for such a short handle. Almost in the small axe weight class. Have you tried using a longer handle on it? I would also suggest cleaning up the handle for a better fit. That curling you have going on can shear off allowing the head to go with it. You want a wedge/compression fit only. Any flat stops are a weak point.
If it's not too much trouble Skall, I'd like to know what you think of the Hatchet from this same manufacturer. Same price range, different axe.
i agree Cold steel has several hawks for 25-30 bucks...this one is a little better IMHO.
But is it 15-20 dollars better? thats a personal preference. I dont think so in my experience..i have several CS hawks and this CRKT Love hawks!
Ei Pi I paid 44.99
I know this is an old video, but you do not want to permanently a fix the head to the half. When you're throwing. If you are a beginner and you hit with the handle it allows the head to move or come off sparing the handle the stress of that weight going through the handle keeping you from breaking the handle. Or at least helping. Your advice of strapping it down will lead to more broken handles.
I bought this and i couldnt cut the wood..does it have to be sharpened i dont get it😞
Have you messed with the regular chogan T-hawk (kinda confusing vernacular but it is the all metal "tactical" version) i've been looking at these for backpacking tools and the all metal is slightly better than a half pound less. Also the original version of the kangee seems like it would be a mean thrower for people that are into that, it's all metal and sharpened on everything but the shaft.
i prefer hatchets over tomahawks because they are cheaper and very sturdy (i bought a cheap $20 hatchet with a wooden handle 5 years ago and it still works) they are also more suited for wood processing (which is what i would use a hatchet or tomahawk for
Noscoping egg an axe is normally two handed and has a larger blade and handle while a hatchet has a smaller blade and handle and is strictly one handed (a one handed axe would still be larger than a normal hatchet)
Blades.... on a steek!
I thought about getting the SOG Fasthawk or it's sister tomahawk, which I think would hold up better in the elements than an old school hawk like this one, due to the synthetic handle. But since you own both, what do you think would hold up longer? (Regular use, no throwing)
You may have just convinced me to actually buy one of these!
I would like it with a 22 inch handle over the 19
IMO this one (and Kangee version too) is 200-300g too heavy, at least for me. It is a great weight for a modern axe of this size, but to me tomahawk should also be a functional weapon and I personally am not able to be quick and agile with a 1kg axe (because of its balance).
Of course, if it's just for chopping things it makes for a good and versatile tool, though for this price (lower actually) Hultafors offers much better steel quality, no hammer though.
700-800g total weight would be ideal.
Laura E I can move this hawk pretty damn fast
Looks good! Did you get a sheathe with it?
I think I saw them sold separately for $24 or so.
I do prefer a longer handle tho'.
Its a great heavy tomahawk. My first. First throw in the forest stuck. Been hooked since. Now I got several tomahawks from 10" LOA to 22" LOA, and bits and pieces from others. So I been customizing them. Even got a new Cold Steel Spike Hawk Im customizing. My CKRT Wood's Chogan needs a new handle. Not gonna pay that much for an ill fitting turd. I can glue it and wrap it in strong cord and keep using it for now. Gonna carve a new handle out of Black Cherry or Black Locust, for the Woods Chogan. Lots of Hickory, but I failed to identify any availabile dead standing or hanging Shagbark Hickory, which is the best I hear. There's lots of easy to Identify, super hard and pretty Black Cherry, already seasoned.
Wish I didn't have arthritis so bad. Hopefully it dont make me quit.
How do you sharpen the blade? Easy to sharpen? Hold its edge well? Thanks for the review!
Gonna have to get me on 'a those!
New tires are overrated anyway right?
Didn't watched the whole channel yet, but have you ever done some Doberman Knives review? That guy makes some brutal, but yet beautiful blades, awesome stuff.
I have a random question, but do you do HEMA tournaments? I've been hanging around Longpoint all weekend, and was curious.
How do you think an ironwood would be for an axe handle?
Is it just me or would that thing kick some ass in the zombie apocalypse?
Yeah it's basically a lighter version of a Warhammer. An excellent self defense tool
Just bought this, thanks for the recommendation. Try it against some armor!
Could you drill a hole in the head to fix it to the handle with a screw/nail/bolt/pin/etc. ? Or would that weaken the handle too much?
A small hole not all the way through. I would not go even half way. Due to the angle You would need a drill press. Epoxy and a steel pin. Like doing a knife handle.
nice video been waiting for this one
You know, I was actually thinking about about buying the Schrade SCAXE4 you reviewed, but I like the look, the natural handle, and the hammer (I intend to use it as a tool, not a weapon, obviously) on this one enough to shell out a few extra bucks. It's still very wallet-friendly at $50. Appreciate how rigorous your tests are, I might not feel like 50 dollars was so cheap (after all, I could just use my wood axe, but that doesn't look as neat!), if I hadn't seen what you did with it, at which point it seems like a real bargain.
I am perfectly happy with my Cold Steel Viking Hand Axe!
Hey, I'm new to the channel. As a curiosity, have you seen any swords with a sort of wavy edge? Think Shan-Yu's sword from Mulan. Is there any particular point to that kind of design, and would any one have actually made a design like that?
That kind of sword is called a Flambard if its two-handed or a Flamberge if its a one handed sword. They were made and used extensively.
Thanks.
The Indonesian people also made a wavy type blade called a kris, which was adopted by many of the surrounding areas, including parts of the Philippines
Laglemamu'g Gjiga'qaquj Thank you for that, I'll have to look into that, but on a tangent, I have to ask how in the balls you pronounce your name.
ShatterPalm "flam-ber-jay" is the simplest way... or "flam-ber-shay" to to get more accent in there.
It's beautiful Tomahawk 👍👍
I always wrap my heads with paracord or rawhide, even when I do have a very good seat on my hawk. The extra bit of cordage is wonderful.
I am hoping to purchase this t-hawk, I was wondering how it has stood up to extended use. Have you had any issues with it since filming?
skallagrim i have a question if you haven't done it yet what is the legitimacy of twinblades/dual ended swords
You mean like a blade on both sides of the handle? Just think about it. Have you ever seen a historically accurate sword in such a configuration? I did not, and I bet you would have a hard time trying to find one. And if an example of a thing is hard to find, then it means that it wasn't done, or was done very rarely. And I guess you will be able to come to the final conclusion by yourself. ;)
***** axes on the on the other hand....
What's the difference between an axe and a tomahawk, and why he doesn't call this an axe?
Head shape and head mounting style.
Zachary Carr And a tomahawk is generally better at throwing.
An axe is pushed down onto the handle and the handle wedged to fit the inside of the axe to hold it in place. A tomahawk the handle gets wider at the top and the head is held in place by centripetal force. Lately though companies have been using tomahawk to mean a smaller, lighter style of weapon/tool compared to an axe.
Jesse Sisolack I think its more to do with the size and shape. Tomahawks are just small axes. They take their name from the Native American stone headed weapons.
Drunkduck True the name has evolved to mean something a bit different, and is evolving to mean something else a bit different again recently to mean more about size and shape. I am sure it will change again in the future.
how was the hand fatigue, for vibration?
My only problem with the sliding blade is that if struck by an opponents weapons, it might come down and hurt your hand.
Is there a sheath for this hawk? Big issue for safe carry with this item.
Just so you know the handle is supposed to run with the axe blade not against it. And why can i only find it for about $100 in Sweden?!?!?
Bus stop, I would recommend the so
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How does this compare to the Fiskars X7 hatchet in terms of chopping/splitting ability?
fromkentucky this chops better
Hickory has a spiral grain, that's why it's not "perfectly in shape". This is also why it's so strong. Most axe and sledge hammer handles are made from hickory for this reason. I own one of these and I would never throw it. Maybe Cold Steel is better for throwing, also better for modification.
Skallagrim, have you checked out cornelious creations' channel?. I know it may not be functional, but if you want a set of toms for decoration, what this guy does is quite amazing.
Is there any place where i can purchase this tomahawk without paying for double or even triple the price for shipping ? ( i live in Europe ) .
Probably won't get a response, but I was wondering your take on this as a combat t-hawk & not just as a tool. Keep up the kick ass vids
+Travis Fortune little on the heavy side for a "Combat" t-hawk... you vs Zombie= no problem, you vs Nazis= probably not, you vs cheesy wood door in a combat zone= easyday.. Yes, you could use it, however I believe most hand to hand folks would prefer a spike vs hammer pull and lighter.
you should try out a condor machete
I just wanted to say i'd like to see you do some saber reviews. I didn't see much of those on your channel. So i hope you could do some in the future. But of course i appreciate other stuff as well :D
any chance to see you try a hawk from American Tomahawk ? they seem really good and really affordable too.
do you mean the cold steel hawks? or the actual american tomahawk company?
well, the cold steel one are made by American Tomahawk so it basically the same. and i know that Skallagrim don't like cold steel for his own reason, so i prefer to go directly to the actual original maker.
deathangellink they are two different companies actually, cold steels are marketed as american tomahawk but the actual american tomahawk co is rather expensive and only carries 3 hawks of a highly tactical variety.
i guess i need yo learn more about them then.
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Hey ***** , could you suggest sites in the UK to purchase the products you present in your videos please, thank you. Love your videos, and the way your not afraid to be critical;)
***** i have purchased this, and a cold steel viking hand axe, both of which i'm getting for the Scandinavian and native American side of my family, both for my 18th birthday. i know cold steel is bad and all because they over hype there stuff, and say its the shit and what not, but tbh i don't care about branding just the material that makes a reliable, and beautiful piece. though cold steel fucks up on there swords, i know the axes they make are much easier to fix, and come with a decent steel with only a few minor defects at best. so still, thank you for this review, i cant wait to start modding handles for my hawks and axes.
hey Scall could you recommend a good backpacking axe? I'm looking for something I can use in the Adirondacks and the hatches I have don't split wood so good =/
Gransfors Bruks. Skall just did a review on one. There are different sizes and types so you can find exactly what fits your needs. The small forest axe is hugely popular with campers.
Thanks! I'll check it out!
Where did you find it for 50 dollars i have only seen it at arround 60. I was thinking about bying like 3 of them.
Jostein Rekustad I paid 44.99 at cabelas
i got a question if you guys could help me out, I am wanting to grab one of these since the blade seems slightly thicker and better for splitting than a pipe hawk, however I do like the 22" length of the cold steel hawks handles, would the CRKT chogan hawk head have any compatibility issues with the cold steel replacement handles?
Ninjanobi you'd have a little work with your 4 in hand file to fit it but yes you could