Newbie hawk question ...

mc5aw

mc5aw

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New to the forum and hoping to get some information from the experts. I know that RMJ is generally regarded as the gold standard for tactical tomahawks, but I'm wondering what might be recommended as comparable quality-wise and price-wise. I've done a good amount of research and, quite frankly, have gotten lost in the variety of offerings. Many thanks in advance.
 
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Just some to look at..what do you need it to do?
Winkler Knives 2
Omnivore tomahawks
American Tomahawk Company
K5, these are more for breaching, thicker edge geometry.
GG&G Battlehawk, it's too thick and heavy for chopping wood, it's 44oz. S7 steel, it's a powerhouse
 
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The Benchmade Killian tactical tomahawk would also be a good choice.
 
Thank you both for the suggestions. I'm most interested in a model that can be used for self defense/tactical training rather than more basic wood chopping and field work, (although having sufficient capabilities to take out a windshield, etc. in an emergency situation is also important). The listed manufacturers have provided me with some excellent models to compare and contrast.
 
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This site carries the largest selection of production "hawks and axes I've seen in one place.
Fun to see pages and pages of all chopping things.
I can't recommend them, don't know them or their shipping prices but they left a comment on my site so they have good taste......
 
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Don't forget that you could have one made. Lots of custom makers here on the forums. Many of those do make traditional hawks, but others also make a full tang/one piece of metal design. JK Knives is making a pretty cool one piece with a spike. Scott Roush just made an interesting hawk, it's a two piece design, but very cool looking. I'd bet that custom makers here would do just as good of quality and heat treat as any production model. It's going to be the design, it's shape, and purpose that determine how well it really works for it's intended use.
 
The GG&G hawk has an interesting semi skeletonized head ... Does that design have any less structural integrity than one that is solid?
 
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Don't forget that you could have one made. Lots of custom makers here on the forums. Many of those do make traditional hawks, but others also make a full tang/one piece of metal design. JK Knives is making a pretty cool one piece with a spike. Scott Roush just made an interesting hawk, it's a two piece design, but very cool looking. I'd bet that custom makers here would do just as good of quality and heat treat as any production model. It's going to be the design, it's shape, and purpose that determine how well it really works for it's intended use.
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Agreed. There are many talented makers on this forum that can probably help you out with this.

Personally, I can only vouch for Daniel Winkler's axes. If you are looking for a tactical hawk, he makes quite a few that I'm sure you would be pleased with. The R&D Sayoc is a pure combat hawk, which Edwood here on the forums can more than vouch for, check out his posts about defeating body armor on some narcos. Winkler has other axes that are more of a breaching style if utility is needed. I've owned 3 of his axes and waiting on a 4th, one of which is in Afghanistan on my bud's kit, so I can wholehearedly recommend Mr. Winkler's gear. Watch Mr. Winkler's testing video on his website, it shows him breaking windows, cinder blocks, cutting rope, and going at a car....good stuff. And to top it off, Mr. Winkler is a true Patriot and a complete gentleman. I recommend his gear 100%!

Just my 2 cents.
 
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The GG&G hawk has an interesting semi skeletonized head ... Does that design have any less structural integrity than one that is solid?
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Not really, it's 3/8" thick through most of the head. I've beat the crap out of some wood, thrown it as hard as I can into dead/dying trees and very hard stumps. I don't think any human is strong enough to break it, at least I'm not. Some would argue it's not going to be fast in hand, I can somewhat agree to that. Yet, when it makes contact, it really delivers a hard blow. I have a fence post hanging from a rope that I use my hawks on. I can feel, see, and hear the difference when I use the GG&G. I do have to wear gloves with it, the G-10 scales are hard on the hands. I'd love to take it to a car, glass and tires, etc.. that would be fun.
 
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Agreed. There are many talented makers on this forum that can probably help you out with this.

Personally, I can only vouch for Daniel Winkler's axes. If you are looking for a tactical hawk, he makes quite a few that I'm sure you would be pleased with. The R&D Sayoc is a pure combat hawk, which Edwood here on the forums can more than vouch for, check out his posts about defeating body armor on some narcos. Winkler has other axes that are more of a breaching style if utility is needed. I've owned 3 of his axes and waiting on a 4th, one of which is in Afghanistan on my bud's kit, so I can wholehearedly recommend Mr. Winkler's gear. Watch Mr. Winkler's testing video on his website, it shows him breaking windows, cinder blocks, cutting rope, and going at a car....good stuff. And to top it off, Mr. Winkler is a true Patriot and a complete gentleman. I recommend his gear 100%!

Just my 2 cents.
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I will also add that I've been so impressed with Mr. Winkler, that I am on the list for an RnD, with front spike. I'd love to follow that up with a Combat Axe and a Camper's Axe, then maybe a belt knife and then a
 
A different, more utility-minded style is Equinox Coronado. Mike (the owner) is a great guy, and his composite handles are cutting edge, technologically. At present, he is using Cold Steel heads, which is the only thing I can think to complain about. Having used mine since 2007, it's not a legitimate complaint from a functionality standpoint. I do despise Cold Steel on principal though, don't get me wrong.


Anyway, equinoxcoronado.com if you want to give them a look. The site isn't great, but it'll give you an idea. He's great about customer loyalty, and has an unbeatable lifetime "happiness guarantee" that makes any purchase virtually risk free. You can email me if you would like any more info.
 
Second the Equinox Coronado recommendation. I've got an RMJ Eagle Talon and it's a great hawk for demolition purposes. For a more defensively oriented hawk, I love what Equinox Coronado is doing in terms of weight and balance. He uses a pretty wide variety of heads so you can get something that works for you for your expected use. His BUG heads are great little heads, starting with a Cold Steel Trail Hawk and reducing weight, adding a semi-sharpened beard for hooking, and cutting down the poll a bit for greater PSI impacts. It's pretty much the perfect hawk for utility and woodworking with defensive capability as well.
 
Oh hell....if I toot my own horn do I get into trouble here? Look for my thread on combat hawks.
 
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