macbeau 902 Posted May 31, 2013 Report Share Posted May 31, 2013 Let see them TOMAHAWKS! The Cold Steel "Rifleman's Tomahawk" really isn't a tomahawk in my book. Too long (22") and heavy. - more of a two-handed affair. That, and it's cast and not fordged. I am a huge fan for the H&B Forged 'hawks. Macbeau... 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ronin38 2,117 Posted May 31, 2013 Report Share Posted May 31, 2013 I thought this thread was more recent, but it's from last year... http://forum.saiga-12.com/index.php?/topic/79896-tactical-tomahawk-late-bday-present-from-a-friend 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
protected static 19 Posted May 31, 2013 Report Share Posted May 31, 2013 I took a tomahawk-making class earlier this year, taught by Darryl Nelson of Puyallup, WA. This is some of his work: This is the 2nd one I made. It's a 'mouse' 'hawk, made from folded and forge-welded angle iron, with a hammer poll. Hot: Cold: Done: The first one I made, I fucked up the eye when I welded the head shut. It wound up being too big for a mouse handle, but too small for a full-sized handle. I also had a hard time getting the edge to curve properly. Other than the goofy handle sticking up an inch past the eye (which I suppose I could trim), it looks a lot like #2, but uglier. Dollar bill included to give a sense of size. This is the third and last one I made. It's forged from rectangular bar stock; the eye is hand-punched, with a hooked poll, and a charred haft: I almost fucked up the eye on this one as well; I stretched one side out too much, weakening the eye. Some judicious welding kept it useable. The class was a hoot. And they all throw nicely, even the first one with the goofy handle and edge. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Garys4598 1,065 Posted May 31, 2013 Report Share Posted May 31, 2013 I thought this thread was more recent, but it's from last year... http://forum.saiga-12.com/index.php?/topic/79896-tactical-tomahawk-late-bday-present-from-a-friend +1. This has already been done Macbeau. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
macbeau 902 Posted May 31, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 31, 2013 (edited) I thought this thread was more recent, but it's from last year... http://forum.saiga-12.com/index.php?/topic/79896-tactical-tomahawk-late-bday-present-from-a-friend +1. This has already been done Macbeau. Hmmmmm....? Looks like a thread that should have been moved to the Blades section... That... and I am looking for folks here who actually have and use their tomahawks; not just who can find cool ones on the internet. I actually use my hawks on a regular basis and prefer them in general field-craft (or as a weapon) over a knife alone. Macbeau sends... Edited May 31, 2013 by macbeau Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ronin38 2,117 Posted May 31, 2013 Report Share Posted May 31, 2013 Well, you just posted some pictures, you didn't ask for test results or usage videos! I have just a regular hatchet, axe and 5-lb. maul. Also various edged forms of ass-kickery (some high-quality and some wall-hangers), so I think I'll hold off on getting a 'hawk... for now. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
thebuns1 4,323 Posted May 31, 2013 Report Share Posted May 31, 2013 I used to have a Cherokee tomahawk head that my dad gave me, but I donated it to a museum when I was 13, cuz I was afraid I would lose it. But I do want an Eagle Talon from RMJ tactical. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SHOTGUN MESIAH 855 Posted June 1, 2013 Report Share Posted June 1, 2013 I'm liking my Smithy, damn fine Hawk for the money. Very sharp and thick full tang. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LuPiN8oR 333 Posted June 1, 2013 Report Share Posted June 1, 2013 Got this originally to be a thrower, something i didnt have to worry about messing up. Now it stays in my work truck in the door. I friggin love this thing! Itll easily cut/puncture car doors n whatnot lol. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
thebuns1 4,323 Posted October 9, 2013 Report Share Posted October 9, 2013 Well, I now have another blade I feel I need to pick up, the new hawk from ZT. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Odd Man Out 1,283 Posted October 9, 2013 Report Share Posted October 9, 2013 LIKE IT -- Only wish it could've mirrored the bottom curve on top -- . Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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