What are you guys using them for? Gimmick or serious piece of equipment? I mean, in all the deployments, from desert to jungle and urban combat, I don't recall a situation where I was like "damn, if only I had a tomahawk now!". So, NES, legit piece of gear, or an unnecessary addition to the kit?
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Wassup with tomahawks?
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Splitting firewood, some useful for cleaning game.
I tried using SOG's tomahawk for very light woodcutting for kindling/marshmallow sticks. Honestly either a hatchet or a machete would have been a lot easier to use. The spike sticking back towards me meant that I had to go a little slower than I would have with either of the others. Also, the light weight (of that particular model) meant that it didn't get through wood as fast.
Twigg
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"Mall ninja" territory.
I prefer a stout fixed blade for light chopping around camp. Have a take down bow saw for camping.
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I prefer a stout fixed blade for light chopping around camp. Have a take down bow saw for camping.
Betterer for firewood.
These are my two favs. I like the simple looks. Not these crazy zombie tactical ones. Fast Hawk and Vietnam Hawk. I love tomahawks even if I don't use em much but to bring hiking and throw em haha...
warwickben
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I've gotten a few given to me really gave no use should karma them off with. The katanas I have
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I think the only type I would see a reasonable use for is one of the ones with the hammer on the back. Other than that, fun to dick around with.
An ax or hatchet made for doing ax/hatchet things would be better for ax/hatchet things. A stout blade would be better for blade things.
An ax or hatchet made for doing ax/hatchet things would be better for ax/hatchet things. A stout blade would be better for blade things.
Boghog1
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given the choice of having a tomahawk or not against an unarmed opponent I would prefer to have a tomahawk. that being the case I would also prefer to have a sword or a spear, a rifle a pistol etc...
They are fun to throw inexpensive in the scheme of things. I think a better edged weapon would be a Kukri
They are fun to throw inexpensive in the scheme of things. I think a better edged weapon would be a Kukri
you're still thinking about that tomahawk?
i'd pay good money to have about a dozen of them lined up on a table and to watch you throw them into a tree while cursing in french.
No shit! Took a couple hours to figure it out on a throwing slab. Trees are a lot harder to stick.
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In God We Trust
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A hawk is Pretty much a mall ninja toy. I have two of them I bought to play with, but I can't think of any real world situation where I would carry one.
For the weight, I can carry a spare gun or a Couple mags. As far as wood cutting or shelter building, I think a large knife would work just as good for less weight and more utility in other areas. Check out the ESEE Junglas.
For the weight, I can carry a spare gun or a Couple mags. As far as wood cutting or shelter building, I think a large knife would work just as good for less weight and more utility in other areas. Check out the ESEE Junglas.
I was thinking the same thing.
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A Kukri is far more versatile and practical
cockpitbob
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They are only truely useful when you put a laser sight on them (00:40)
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Cap
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I think you already know the answer to this.
Depending on what I'm looking to do, I'll use a hatchet, axe, machete, or knife. Other than dicking around, I don't see the purpose of a "tactical tomahawk".
I've got a Cold Steel Trailhawk that I have played with a little, and I bought a pile of those SOG Fasthawks and gave them out for Christmas this year (and kept one for myself). I was planning on setting up a target in the backyard to throw it at, but I haven't got around to it yet.
I also got my daughter a set of throwing knives for Christmas (Hunger Games fan), and we need to get the target set up for those as well.
I don't consider any of these essential gear of viable weapons, just fun backyard/camping toys.
This was the video that got me to buy the Trail Hawk:
I also got my daughter a set of throwing knives for Christmas (Hunger Games fan), and we need to get the target set up for those as well.
I don't consider any of these essential gear of viable weapons, just fun backyard/camping toys.
This was the video that got me to buy the Trail Hawk:
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Hawks are just cool. Cheap and no one needs real justification to buy one. Calling them mall ninja is the same is guys on here with expensive plate carriers with plates and helmets all set up for operator crap for when SHTF. Probably never going to use it. But its all cool to have if you can.
personaly i have always been a fan of the gladius. if for no other reason, aint no one who wants to mess with someone carrying a sword...
Nick Fury
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I am glad I worked out my fixed blade fantasies in the 80's when the choices were so much simpler. Bought a Gerber BMF, felt like Rambo, and was done with it. I would be a kid in the candy store with the current lineup.
Actually I still have a Gerber MkII that begs for some kydex and a kit to belong to...
Actually I still have a Gerber MkII that begs for some kydex and a kit to belong to...
