Does a lanyard make sense on a tomahawk?

[Astrogator]

I use a proper lanyard , correctly installed and sized to my hand , (not a fob) , on all my short handled axes .

 

[Hammer67]

Short answer? No.

 

[catspa]

Astrogator, is grip retention your primary purpose?

Parker

 

[Astrogator]

Astrogator, is grip retention yoxeur primary purpose?

Parker

No , not the only purpose.
Grip retention is important , but in my opinion one also gets more control and power when using a lanyard properly on a short handled axe.

I use the same technique as when using a Dan Bong , a.k.a. "The Bonebreaker" short fighting stick.

I find that this technique works particularly well when using my Gerber Back-Paxe.
The Back-Paxe is dismissed as being useless by many , but when correctly used , some serious chopping can be done with this little 9 incher .

Cheers.

 

[elasmonut]

Seen plenty of historical reanacment guys, lose grip on a handaxe, and well it's fine if you're wearing armour.

 

[Mick Boardman]

Tomahawks are made for throwing, but if you will never throw your tomahawk,have at it! Personally I would never use a lanyard on a tomahawk or axe, machete. There is an inherent danger using a lanyard on these tools.