I need an axe/ tomahawk!!

Here's a couple of things I consider:
1. I'm obviously a knife nut, so I always have a quality 5 inch blade one me and a 3 inch blade and usually Mora tucked away as a back up. Cutting and wood processing usually isn't a problem unless it's something larger that 4-5 inches in diameter.
2. I like for things to have at least two purposes if possible. In the axe/ hawk's case it would be A) a little wood, B) a little more defense in closer quarters, and C) the fun of throwing it.
 
emoney2277 said:
Have you had any issues with the 2hawks quality, bonafide?
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Not at all .. and they have a good reputation in the hawk enthusiast world. I wanted to show different models side by side so you could see how much they differ. For trail work, the voyager is a Hoss. Light/short day hikes, the woodsman is small and compact. For throwing, the competition model is hard to beat.
 
Just out of mild curiosity, Close quarters defense...What are you expecting to be attacked by?


emoney2277 said:
Here's a couple of things I consider:
1. I'm obviously a knife nut, so I always have a quality 5 inch blade one me and a 3 inch blade and usually Mora tucked away as a back up. Cutting and wood processing usually isn't a problem unless it's something larger that 4-5 inches in diameter.
2. I like for things to have at least two purposes if possible. In the axe/ hawk's case it would be A) a little wood, B) a little more defense in closer quarters, and C) the fun of throwing it.
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Skystorm said:
Just out of mild curiosity, Close quarters defense...What are you expecting to be attacked by?
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It's more for in the home. Rather than pumping someone full of lead immediately id like to be able to tell the jury "hey, I threw a tomahawk at him but he kept coming", lol. Also I have a small child and don't want to have to worry about bullets going everywhere.
Tomahawk in my left hand, brass knuckles on my right, .40 in my waste band. Come get some:)
 
It's not cheap, but I really like my Swamp Rat Kill Devil Sniper Hawk. As with most Busses, I think the name is stupid, but it's a great little hawk. One of the things I like best is that it does not have a wood handle. I like that because the handle as it is made makes it really easy to pack. Wood handles aren't crazy bulky or anything, but this one is just easier to pack. The difference in handle dimensions don't sound like much on a spec sheet, but it really translates in the real world. They also have a lifetime warranty and hold an awesome edge.

I wish it were called the "Camp Hawk," but other than the name, I love it. It's a blast to throw too.
 
I really like the Gransfors Wildlife hatchet, its light weight and easy to pack but chops over it's weight class IMHO.
Sorry for the lack of Fiddlebacks in the picture, they were nearby.

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For self defense, I think you'd get more value from a Louisville Slugger. If you need max SD ability, but non-firearm, there are some great swords on the market. Personally, a Rem 870 12 gauge fits the bill. Everyone respects "The Gauge"!
 
I've got the 870, like I said I have a young child and want to avoid discharging a firearm I possible. A bat puts u too close, in not trained to fight with a sword. If you get too close to someone while fighting with a weapon your not trained with, they are probably going to take it away from you and shove it up your ass:) At least that's what my pops taught me .
 
If someone breaks into my house one of the last things I am going to grab is an axe or a bat, You don't give people like that second chances to come back later. 12g followed by .44 for me.
 
Skystorm said:
If someone breaks into my house one of the last things I am going to grab is an axe or a bat, You don't give people like that second chances to come back later. 12g followed by .44 for me.
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You know, I was kinda thinking the same thing. I have small children at home too, but if the intruder is armed with a gun and you've got a hawk in your strong hand...I don't think it's going to end well for you. Just something to think about.

If an intruder comes upstairs, I have a clear shooting lane down the hall and my backstop is an exterior brick wall. If your potential backstop is a child's room, I can see how your situation would be very different.

But for throwing at a tree while camping with friends, hawks are the clear choice! That reminds me of something I forgot to mention about the Swamprat. The spike on the back is another "edge" for sticking purposes; you're twice as likely to get it to stick when you throw it.
 
I can carry a tomahawk and a gun. If the intruder is armed with a gun the .40 or shotgun will be in play. The tomahawk is for camping first, fun second, defense third. I'm also blessed in that I'm ambidextrous, I shoot right handed but fight and throw left, that leaves the gun in my weak hand and a hawk, brass knuckles, knife, or fist on my left.
 
I love Busse and kin knives, but I'm not looking for a tactical style hawk. Would like something more traditional in appearance. I ordered a 2hawks Longhunter yesterday. Thanks for all the input everyone. If you would like to continue discussing home defense strategies or other hawks/ axes, feel free.
 
emoney .. I think you'll be please with the 2Hawks. They aint no slouch .. and come with a 25 yr warranty. I love mine!

For bedroom defense; aint much mo' better than a pump 12ga, Remington, Mossberg, etc .. The psychological effect made from racking a shell should be enough. You have to consider what's the intentions of the intruder? Theft or Assault? If that shotgun racking doesnt make them turn and run, then it's game on and you just 'point' it in the general direction at that range.

I didnt mention, but Craig Barr's work is exceptional. He sells quite a bit on evilbay.

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Thanks bonafide, can't wait to get ahold of it. That hawk above is a beaut as well, hopefully hawks don't become a new obsession, I would go broke for sure between them and knives. I have a Remington 870 tactical that sits by my bed, loaded with 7 rounds of 00 buck. It's soul purpose is home defense. I intentionally leave the chamber empty so that it has to be racked, and if that dude don't run, it's curtains for him. I just like the idea of having something else on me. If I'm coming out of the bedroom, then I have NOT been able to assess the situation yet. The guy might be a burgler, he might me a confused old man or drug addict, he may have a firearm, he may be unarmed, or he may be a psycho that thinks he's gonna harm me or my two ladies, there may be two or more people with him. You never now. Point being, I'm not gonna pump an unarmed, possibly harmless person full of lead if I don't have to. I don't want to live with that, and I don't want to be hassled with having to sit in front of a jury and explain why, even though within the limits of the law, I shot and killed an unarmed man. I'm 6'0 tall, 195 pounds, can bench 315lb, deadlift 400lb, and am an asshole if you wake me up. I have no problem going into a ground and pound with an unarmed man if need be. There are multiple scenarios, but if it's between me and my family and an assailant in my home, on my turf, I will assure you, it ain't gonna be me or mine.
 
If anyone would like to share their strategies, perhaps we could learn a thing or two to help us be better prepared.
 
emoney2277 said:
hopefully hawks don't become a new obsession
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Bwahahahahahaha! You're screwed. That's like a heroine addict trying crack and hoping he doesn't get hooked. :D Just go with it man, let it happen.

As for shotguns and home defense...always a great choice. Couple quick thoughts since we're talking about it:

Everyone should pattern their shotgun with their defensive load of choice at about 10 to 15 feet. That's a reasonable distance for a home shooting. what you'll notice is the pattern isn't nearly as big as Hollywood would have you believe. Sure it's larger than a .45 hole, but the whole "point in the general direction" thing really isn't true. You still need to to proficient at handling and aiming your weapon. If a handgun would have missed, your shotgun isn't likely to deliver a threat stopping blow.

As it relates to handling your boom stick, I would highly recommend finding a sporting clay course near by and shoot it with your gun. This advice was given to me by a family member who is active military and isn't pushing paper there. I was truly embarrassed at how often I short stroked the action. Granted it wasn't half the time or anything like that, but out of 25 clays, I might have short stroked it 2 to 4 times (this was several years ago). Those hurried follow up shots are easy to short stroke when you're rushing. If that happens in a self defense situation, it's bad news. That experience caused me to by a Mossy 935 semi with 18" barrel. I'm not saying pumps are a bad choice, they're a great choice, just make sure you don't over look the short stroking under stress. I've done this with several people subsequently and 4 out of 4 people short stroked their action. Food for thought; train for it. Even having told you about the short stroking prior to trying it, I'll bet you still do it at least once unless you've trained a lot with your gun.
 
I would seriously consider a Cold s Steel Frontier Hawk, regardless of whatever else you buy. A quick edge reprofile to thin it out leaves it with an insanely sharp chopping bit. Nothing else comes remotely close without spending several times the price. I've cut hanging dead wood 2-3" thick in a single swing with mine. For wilderness wood work, its the best value available.
 
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