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The Original Vietnam Tomahawk by Peter LaGana made its debut at the Blade Show this past weekend!!!
We backed up the debut by featuring two display tables manned by Maria LaGana, Peter's daughter, and two other LaGana family members, Greg and Renee. Their tables featured dozens of beautiful glossy photos of Peter as a young man promoting his Tomahawk, along with several original Hawks from Mr. Lagana's private collection.
The new "Original Vietnam Tomahawk" is pictured below and we have some important news about its debut.
First, let me say that this Tomahawk, made in America, with Peter LaGana as the axiom of the company once more, was totally refreshing to everyone who visited us.
Here is the new "Original Vietnam Tomahawk" below....
As you can see, the head is coated, roll-stamped with "American Tomahawk Company, First Edition, 2001", the handle is green camo stained, and the ambidextrous sheath is by Eagle Industries; OD Green, made from triple layered 1000 Denier Cordura from Dupont...this is the most value filled package ever seen with a Vietnam Tomahawk.
On our first 250 Tomahawks, we elected to utilize Peter's "armor penetrating" edge grind at the primary edge. In other words, the bevel is thick and will totally swath a helmet, annealed steel, cable, kevlar, etc.
What it won't do is shave hair.....so don't freak when it doesn't. However, here is what ATC has chosen to do as it knows its customer base. If for any reason you would like the edge of your Vietnam Tomahawk thinned out for a keener edge, send it back and our custom shop will do this by hand, at no charge. Try the "armor penetrating" edge first however before you make the decision to send it back in....you won't believe its power.
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Second, here is something special that is being revealed here on the ATC Forum for the first time!!! We made a limited number of shot blast finished Tomahawks exclusively for the Blade Show....no coating. Why? Peter manufactured his very first Tomahawks this way when he started the company in 1966, so we chose to do the same at the debut of the NEW "Original Vietnam Tomahawk". Here is the pic...
What's totally cool about the shot blast finish is that the heat treating lines, or "zones", can be seen toward the edge and spike. The hardness of the steel causes the shot blasting to texturize the steel differently when hit with the shot. While not as corrosion resistant as the coated version, it is still clear coated to protect it from rust but requires a bit more maintenance. However, the look is totally hot!!! Same price and numbers are limited, so if you want yours shot blasted, don't waste any time and order yours today!!! The edges on the shot blasted Hawks are a bit thinner than the coated ones and will "bite" like a gator.
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Finally, the Eagle Industries "Caracci designed" sheath, is featured here on a color matched Eagle Pack. The Hawk is mounted appropriately in the ice axe loops which we now call "Hawk Loops".
We originally planned to offer the "Caracci designed" sheath with every Vietnam Tomahawk. The offering has been modified however to include the ambidextrous sheath standard, with the "Caracci designed" as an option at an extra cost. Why? Plain and simple, it is too expensive for us to include it, and they are not ambidextrous, causing us to stock both right and left handed versions.
The liner is hot formed Hawk plastic (really...it's really called that!) and covered in 1050 Ballistic Nylon, featuring the "Eagle Tab". The sheath is designed to be worn on the belt just as it is pictured...handle UP!
Now, there are some dealers who offer and will be offering the "Caracci designed" sheath with the Hawk standard, but their offering touts a higher retail price. If you would like to add the "Caracci designed" sheath to your Vietnam Tomahawk order from ATC directly, which will already include the standard Eagle ambi-carry sheath, the cost is a nominal $34.95.
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ATC is so pumped to be able to ship these Tomahawks with swiftness....our orders which have been in a holding pattern until its debut have already begun shipping. Drop us a note when you get yours and let us know what you think!!!!
As always, we thank you tremendously for your support and patronage.
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Andy Prisco,
Co-Founder, Manager
American Tomahawk Company
877-557-5200
http://www.americantomahawk.com
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[This message has been edited by Andy Prisco (edited 06-13-2001).]
We backed up the debut by featuring two display tables manned by Maria LaGana, Peter's daughter, and two other LaGana family members, Greg and Renee. Their tables featured dozens of beautiful glossy photos of Peter as a young man promoting his Tomahawk, along with several original Hawks from Mr. Lagana's private collection.
The new "Original Vietnam Tomahawk" is pictured below and we have some important news about its debut.
First, let me say that this Tomahawk, made in America, with Peter LaGana as the axiom of the company once more, was totally refreshing to everyone who visited us.
Here is the new "Original Vietnam Tomahawk" below....
As you can see, the head is coated, roll-stamped with "American Tomahawk Company, First Edition, 2001", the handle is green camo stained, and the ambidextrous sheath is by Eagle Industries; OD Green, made from triple layered 1000 Denier Cordura from Dupont...this is the most value filled package ever seen with a Vietnam Tomahawk.
On our first 250 Tomahawks, we elected to utilize Peter's "armor penetrating" edge grind at the primary edge. In other words, the bevel is thick and will totally swath a helmet, annealed steel, cable, kevlar, etc.
What it won't do is shave hair.....so don't freak when it doesn't. However, here is what ATC has chosen to do as it knows its customer base. If for any reason you would like the edge of your Vietnam Tomahawk thinned out for a keener edge, send it back and our custom shop will do this by hand, at no charge. Try the "armor penetrating" edge first however before you make the decision to send it back in....you won't believe its power.
-------------------------
Second, here is something special that is being revealed here on the ATC Forum for the first time!!! We made a limited number of shot blast finished Tomahawks exclusively for the Blade Show....no coating. Why? Peter manufactured his very first Tomahawks this way when he started the company in 1966, so we chose to do the same at the debut of the NEW "Original Vietnam Tomahawk". Here is the pic...
What's totally cool about the shot blast finish is that the heat treating lines, or "zones", can be seen toward the edge and spike. The hardness of the steel causes the shot blasting to texturize the steel differently when hit with the shot. While not as corrosion resistant as the coated version, it is still clear coated to protect it from rust but requires a bit more maintenance. However, the look is totally hot!!! Same price and numbers are limited, so if you want yours shot blasted, don't waste any time and order yours today!!! The edges on the shot blasted Hawks are a bit thinner than the coated ones and will "bite" like a gator.
---------
Finally, the Eagle Industries "Caracci designed" sheath, is featured here on a color matched Eagle Pack. The Hawk is mounted appropriately in the ice axe loops which we now call "Hawk Loops".
We originally planned to offer the "Caracci designed" sheath with every Vietnam Tomahawk. The offering has been modified however to include the ambidextrous sheath standard, with the "Caracci designed" as an option at an extra cost. Why? Plain and simple, it is too expensive for us to include it, and they are not ambidextrous, causing us to stock both right and left handed versions.
The liner is hot formed Hawk plastic (really...it's really called that!) and covered in 1050 Ballistic Nylon, featuring the "Eagle Tab". The sheath is designed to be worn on the belt just as it is pictured...handle UP!
Now, there are some dealers who offer and will be offering the "Caracci designed" sheath with the Hawk standard, but their offering touts a higher retail price. If you would like to add the "Caracci designed" sheath to your Vietnam Tomahawk order from ATC directly, which will already include the standard Eagle ambi-carry sheath, the cost is a nominal $34.95.
--------------------
ATC is so pumped to be able to ship these Tomahawks with swiftness....our orders which have been in a holding pattern until its debut have already begun shipping. Drop us a note when you get yours and let us know what you think!!!!
As always, we thank you tremendously for your support and patronage.
------------------
Andy Prisco,
Co-Founder, Manager
American Tomahawk Company
877-557-5200
http://www.americantomahawk.com
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[This message has been edited by Andy Prisco (edited 06-13-2001).]
