paying big money for a tactical tomahawk

jroddy said:
Yea I never had the opportunity to use a hawk in deployment but did hear an interesting story, I believe from the rmj site about a soldier who was pinned down in a building as well as his buddies. He used the hawk to break through the wall and they all escaped. As far as spending 500 it even 300 on a hawk even in a deployment situation, I'd need to be seriously convinced in what makes it worth that much money... The rmj is way cool as far as looks and design, people can say what they want but let's face it people buy things because they look cool. put a cammo paint job on it and it becomes (tactical ) I would almost buy a high priced hawk just to compare it to a estwig or Smith and Wesson. It's 1095 vs 1055 vs1075 all full tang, all have sharp spikes capable of puncturing . Plus I enjoy modification to fit my needs and having something unique. I would love to make some from scratch one day. I understand the hatchet argument, it does have advantages for sure especially for hammering. I also have a small hatchet for those purposes but as far as swinging something over and over I do better w a lighter instrument that I can keep my momentum with. IMO it's just more fun and enjoyable and easier provided you have the oompth to put behind it
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not as difficult as you may think.
buying wide plate stock is expensive, but you can make 2 hawks and several decent sized knives from a 1/4 x 8 x 18" plate of O-1 if you plan things out well. (the below were made from 6" stock and were cutoffs from someone else's project, which limited my ability to have a back spike)

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racegunner said:
Yes tiny, but probably a great combat weapon. I'd hate to have to do any camp work with it though.
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It would be very fast to handle. And considering how much slogging the rangers did, I'd rather be carrying the little fighting hatchet than an axe suitable for blockhouse building.
 
I like that hawk alot I'm not the greatest at this stuff do I need an upgraded membership to post pictures?
 
The kangee to me is just too small. I am not a fan of the sub 14 in hawks.
 
shaw11b said:
The kangee to me is just too small. I am not a fan of the sub 14 in hawks.
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Everything has it's place, and size matters when carry and/or concealment is a priority. I like my RMJ Jenny Wren because I can carry it under my arm, concealed under a shirt. Yet, when it comes to using it, sure it feels very short. It's not the hawk I would want to take camping for sure. I've practiced some fighting moves with it, and missed my target by about 2 inches. I happen to be used to the 13" length hawks.
The other issue, with tactical hawks, is that steel handles are heavy, the long handles can get too heavy, IMO.
 
Yeah I agree, each tool has its place. For a concealment issue the kangee would work well. But if I am gonna drop over 100 bucks ona blade it better be more than concealment. If it is a concealment issue I'm going firearm or knife, but again that is just my personal preference. But after tomorrow I will let you know how the 18 inch Helm Forge/Storm Crowpry bar hawk does.
 
Why not all the above?:D In cold weather, I often conceal carry my Ruger SP101 .357 Magnum, a fixed blade, and my RMJ Jenny Wren. I also own the Kangee, and would not CC that, it's just too big to fit under my arm and button down shirt. Even under a jacket, the Kangee is too much.

I went bowling with friends, wore the JW under my button down shirt, my Brother didn't notice I had it on me. It's greatest power is it's size, I can actually wear it. I don't use it for anything else, I have bigger hawks for camping, cleaning up downed limbs, throwing, etc..
 
foxx said:
Why not all the above?:D In cold weather, I often conceal carry my Ruger SP101 .357 Magnum, a fixed blade, and my RMJ Jenny Wren. I also own the Kangee, and would not CC that, it's just too big to fit under my arm and button down shirt. Even under a jacket, the Kangee is too much.

I went bowling with friends, wore the JW under my button down shirt, my Brother didn't notice I had it on me. It's greatest power is it's size, I can actually wear it. I don't use it for anything else, I have bigger hawks for camping, cleaning up downed limbs, throwing, etc..
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Yeah I usually stick to a pistol or two, sometimes my sp101(I see we also have similar firearm choices) and 2 bench made folders. Or sometime I carry on.e of my Channing Watson havoc works blade
 
How about the JK Defensive Battle Hawk?

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I asked John to "super skeletonize" the handle to make the hawk more head-weighted.

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The DBH has turned out to be a very versatile and rugged tool.

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mqqn
 
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