Browning Shock n Awe Tomahawk?

[chiral.grolim]

I already own a Wetterlings-made Husqvarna hatchet and CS Trail Hawk.

I've become interested in smaller pack-axes like the Husqvarna, but see certain advantages to the spike hawks, particularly this one. Reasons:

- Spike to aid in digging holes in wood and soil, crushing stone/brick/concrete into gravel (yes, this is important to me)
- Thick Full-tang construction for added leverage and durability despite small size, but adds weight.
- Comfortable curvature to handle, although handle-wrap will need improvement
- Large cutting edge and thin geometry for improved cutting performance
- Thick stock allows head to be used as a hammer
- impressive quality sheath-system

I know it's too short for good chopping, but the geometry seems better than other pack axes I've seen, e.g. Gerber Pack Axe (head is much too fat) and Gerber BG axe (head is much too thin). Can anyone comment on their use of this little spike hawk or reasons why it is inferior to other pack axes and should be avoided? Any comments on how it throws?

Alternatively, anyone have one they haven't used much and want to off-load? I've made a thread in the WTB-section.

Thank you.

 

[Shirk24]

chopping would work kinda fine due to the heavy and well shaped head. Browning stated it as weapon, but seriously, it's more a small multi purpose rescue tool. I'm just unsure how long the handle wrapping will withstand.
Throwing could be diffucult because it's a bit too short imo.

 

[BePrepared]

If it was 12" long, and proportionally increased in all other dimensions, i'd buy it in a heartbeat. The design is wonderful, but the size doesn't work for me.

 

[tirod3]

To me, a spike hawk isn't a primary chopper. A boys axe would do it better - but it doesn't have a spike, which can be used as a small pick digging, breaking masonry, piercing metal, prying - and defensively. The spike hawk would be lighter, and much more suited to constant carry. The boy's axe would be left in camp.

Different tools for different purposes, just like different knives.