American tomahawk knife

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I like the looks of it a lot. To my eye, it's modern version of the frontier long knife. I'm definitely thinking of getting one. I believe these are made by RMJ.
 
Riz! said:
@w

I really want one of these, but want to see an in-hand pic before I decide. Is there any way you could snap some pics of it in your hand?

The sheath looks amazing too
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I wear a size large glove. I was kinda hesitant about the shorter handle but it actually feels great in hand because of the way it swells out at the back.View attachment 2075070
 
Overall it seems smaller than I it appears in the photos on their site. Might be just about perfect
 
I like that, for many reasons, not least of which is the leather sheath. And I don't find the cost to be out of line. Might wind up with one of those myself....
 
Riz! said:
Did you get your rifleman yet?
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I did. I really like it so far.

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I cant tell if its a little small or if W has big ol’ bear paws. I hate when a knife has handles that are too small. I find a larger handle more comfortable for prolonged use.
 
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Got any “in hand” pics or comparison pics with other popular fixed blades or folders?

Im really trying to justify this!

How is the factory edge and cutting performance?
 
Riz! said:
I cant tell if its a little small or if W has big ol’ bear paws. I hate when a knife has handles that are too small. I find a larger handle more comfortable for prolonged use.
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I wear a M/L glove, and the handle is plenty big for me.

I don't have any other pics at the moment - been too busy since it arrived, but I'll post some when I get a chance. :thumbsup:
 
Smithhammer said:
I did. I really like it so far.

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The overall profile has potential, I just don't understand the near-fanatical determination to stick with the same sort of integral guards the French Trade Knives had a few centuries ago. I would think we had grown past that by know with all we've learned about knife use and knife making since then. Whenever I see knives like this, I wish whoever put it on the market would get stuck using it in a primitive living situation for about a year, and then see how many integral-guarded knives they'd want to carry afterward. At this size range and price point, I'll definitely stick with the SOG Pillar. I believe it's a superior design, made of superior materials, and developed from a superior working knowledge of both knife making and knife use in fieldcraft.
 
B Griffin said:
The overall profile has potential, I just don't understand the near-fanatical determination to stick with the same sort of integral guards the French Trade Knives had a few centuries ago.
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"Near fanatical?" Where are you getting that from? What "fanaticism" are you referring to on the part of this specific company/knifemkaer?

And you do realize that French trade knives had a direct influence on knife designs carried on the frontier, of which this is a deliberate modernized version, yes? It sounds like you have some understanding of history, so I'm guessing you do. Which makes your assertion all the more odd, since you seem to have missed the point of this knife.

You can like the design or not like it, but there is a historical background to this modern interpretation that is not coincidental.
B Griffin said:
I would think we had grown past that by know with all we've learned about knife use and knife making since then.
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I'd be curious to hear you elaborate on "all we've learned about knife use," since the days when people literally depended on their knife on a daily basis for their very survival.
B Griffin said:
Whenever I see knives like this, I wish whoever put it on the market would get stuck using it in a primitive living situation for about a year, and then see how many integral-guarded knives they'd want to carry afterward. At this size range and price point, I'll definitely stick with the SOG Pillar. I believe it's a superior design, made of superior materials, and developed from a superior working knowledge of both knife making and knife use in fieldcraft.
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Then it sounds like you should get a SOG Pillar and start a thread about how superior it is, no? 😉
 
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Not sure why this is in the axe subforum but I'd personally rather use the ATC than the SOG. AEB-L is one of the finest all-around steels in my book and the design strikes me as superior for general outdoors use. The integral guard doesn't appear as though it interferes with edge clearance at all and with a thumb-locked grip it doesn't appear as though any undue pressure would be applied to the forefinger in use. The blade shape appears all around more useful for knife work and this style of knife is meant to be paired with a more robust striking tool like...their axes. There are cases where a woods knife is leaned on as a primary tool for hacking and prying but to suggest that this knife is a poor design because it's not as well suited to it as the SOG is seems to be a glaring misinterpretation of its intended context of use and optimization.
 
FortyTwoBlades said:
Not sure why this is in the axe subforum
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Agreed. It should be moved.

FortyTwoBlades said:
but I'd personally rather use the ATC than the SOG. AEB-L is one of the finest all-around steels in my book and the design strikes me as superior for general outdoors use. The integral guard doesn't appear as though it interferes with edge clearance at all and with a thumb-locked grip it doesn't appear as though any undue pressure would be applied to the forefinger in use. The blade shape appears all around more useful for knife work and this style of knife is meant to be paired with a more robust striking tool like...their axes. There are cases where a woods knife is leaned on as a primary tool for hacking and prying but to suggest that this knife is a poor design because it's not as well suited to it as the SOG is seems to be a glaring misinterpretation of its intended context of use and optimization.
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Bingo.
 
B Griffin said:
I just don't understand the near-fanatical determination to stick with the same sort of integral guards the French Trade Knives had a few centuries ago. I would think we had grown past that by know with all we've learned about knife use and knife making since then.
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I like it if the integral guard was a bit more prominent myself…

Nice looking knife and great specs.
 
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