tomohawk/hatchet

[sprice]

I'm looking for a good tomohawk I could use for camping and survival situations (like lost in the woods ect.) I also just think it would be fun if it had the weapon and throwing capabilities. I'd either like the back edge to be a hammer or maybe a spike/blade type of thing. So far I like the sog and cold steel ones; especially the trail-hawk. Any thoughts or recomendations?

 

[zignal_zero]

i was really looking at the SOG as a Christmas present for a friend. i ended up not buying it, but my uncle had one and said it was great. said it threw good, also.

due to a recent purchase, i can not buy anymore non-essential (food, water) items for a LONG TIME if i could, though, i'd also look at the Swamp Rat Crash Rat, if you can find one. i really like that the butt is a pry tool.

 

[Markus]

HB Forge. Been using one since 1990.

 

[Winston_Smith]

RMJ Tactical

 

[hso]

If you're really looking to use it in the woods get a GF and forget the other toys. http://www.shopatron.com/products/p...chet/part_number=410/235.0.1.1.58472.0.0.0.0?

 

[james_bond]

I have the CS trail hawk and Love it. I would advise the hammer/poll over the spike unless you honestly really only plan to use it for combat/zombies.
My wife gave me mine for Christmas 2 years ago, and it has had plenty of abuse. When I got it a sanded off the coating and stained it then gave it 5 or so coats of clear coat.

 

[Todd A]

I am with hso on this one. However if the $150 is too much, go with the 10" Wetterlings like I did for about $50.

GB has a better fit and finish, but as a user the Wetterlings will do just fine. The edge might need to be touched up out-of-the-box. New mine was hair scraping, after a little sandpaper it was hair popping. And the edge is a tad un-even but very useable.

(Both companies are owned by the same parent company)

 

[sprice]

what is wetterlings?

 

[Todd A]

A Swedish axe manufacturer.

 

[jdh]

This works well for a variety of uses.
http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=13096994

 

[zignal_zero]

looking at the picture of the RMJ, the multi level lettering has me confused. that's not CAST is it? it's hard to imagine it would be after everything i've heard they can withstand.

 

[Winston_Smith]

looking at the picture of the RMJ, the multi level lettering has me confused. that's not CAST is it? it's hard to imagine it would be after everything i've heard they can withstand.

They are forged, not cast. When you pull it out of the kydex sheath, it rings like a bell

 

[Cosmoline]

There's a detailed review of some more practical minis here:

http://www.oldjimbo.com/survival/tinyhatchets.html

I have the Gransfors mini and love it. I have taken down a small birch with it and could have done more with enough time. It packs nicely, too.

 

[mgjohn]

Cold Steel has a couple of new one coming out for 2010. One is a wood handle with a spike and the other is a polamar handel "combat" hawk with a spike.

 

[Skoghund]

Go for the Gränsfors Bruks hatchet. As a hunter here in Sweden no self respecting hunter would think of getting anything else. One of my favorite bits of hunting kit

 

[PRM]

I was into Buckskining back in the late 70s early 80s. Bought a nice hawk and over the years have used it extensively in the woods and around camp. I was descent at throwing it, that was always fun, but in reality, I don't see myself throwing my hawk in a survival situation. Works better kept in the hand...

Having said that - I also never go in the field with out my Gerber folding saw. Its light, easy to carry and makes short work of most wood cutting needs. Its also easier than chopping with a small axe. Guess as I have grown older - easier trumps cool.

Both have their place

 

[thunder173]

Have had a Buck hand axe for about as long as I have had my 27 year old son. Works well,..and is light enuff to carry,....but the one that goes to the woods the most,...is a Gerber folding saw.

 

[stromhammer]

I you're interested in a more traditional look and feel check these out: http://www.fortturner.com/index.html
Hand forged and good quality from right here in the good ol USofA. And the prices aren't bad either.

 

[inherentical]

I've got a Gransfors Bruks Wildlife Hatchet that I use. I don't think that the traditional hatchet form factor can be beat for hunting/camping.

 

[X-Rap]

Unless on a trapline where I might need to cut or drive stakes I can see little a hatchet or ax can do that the saw can't do much better and safer. The extra weight is hard to justify. If I were still limited to single shot flint or cap then a tomahawk would be on my belt.

 

[inherentical]

Unless on a trapline where I might need to cut or drive stakes I can see little a hatchet or ax can do that the saw can't do much better and safer.

Flip pancakes.

 

[X-Rap]

I cook my pancakes on a forked stick

 

[Coyote3855]

And eat them with a forked tongue?

 

[Izzy77]

ragweedforge.com has some nice hawks as well, and he's always good to deal with.

 

[Aka Zero]

Khukris make a good hatchet. But not so great a hammer.