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Question About Cold Steel Tomahawks

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Mr. Spartan

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Hey, Guys!
This is my first post here, and its about tomahawks! So, I currently own a Cold Steel Frontier Hawk, but I have had trouble with the head coming loose during use. I was thinking about purchasing a Trail Hawk, but am no having some second thoughts... Any opinions?
 
A tomahawk head isn't supposed to be really tight. If it was there would be a much higher chance of the handle breaking instead of falling out when it's thrown. It will most likely be the same way if you buy another. Its a tomahawk not a hatchet.
 
Mr. Spartan said:
Hey, Guys!
This is my first post here, and its about tomahawks! So, I currently own a Cold Steel Frontier Hawk, but I have had trouble with the head coming loose during use. I was thinking about purchasing a Trail Hawk, but am no having some second thoughts... Any opinions?
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If you didn't already get rid of the screw. Pull the head off clean out the eye to remove any high spots a file or sandpaper works for this . That will make the head fit better I also sand down the haft until I get the best fit I can. That should make a much better fit. Welcome hope that helps.
 
jobasha11 said:
A tomahawk head isn't supposed to be really tight. If it was there would be a much higher chance of the handle breaking instead of falling out when it's thrown. It will most likely be the same way if you buy another. Its a tomahawk not a hatchet.
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Sounds like some ill advice.... Where did you get this information?
 
LEGION 12 said:
If you didn't already get rid of the screw. Pull the head off clean out the eye to remove any high spots a file or sandpaper works for this . That will make the head fit better I also sand down the haft until I get the best fit I can. That should make a much better fit. Welcome hope that helps.
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And I squirt clear silicone between the head and shaft. After it sits for a week or so I have a rock solid head, which stays that way for years.
 
Thanks so much, guys! Your advice was much appreciated and I think I might be purchasing myself a Trail Hawk... :)
 
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