SOG Double-Headed Tactical Tomahawk

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This seems like a silly question, only because of the nature of both SOG and the obvious design purpose of this hawk, but I was wondering if anyone had any thoughts on this hawk, the SOG double-headed tomahawk, as an outdoors hawk in any capacity. Is this thing strictly for soldiers, zombie hunters and mall-ninjas? Or can it fit into an outdoors/semi-tactical capacity? It seems like it would make a neat fill-in for a Nessmuk trio, coupled with a KA-BAR Mark 1 and maybe an Endura, or something. Is this role just beyond this hawks capacity, or can it handle some chopping/kindling/bush-crafting tasks?
 
For the purposes you described, I would go with the Condor Double Bit Belt Hatchet instead. It is light weight and has one bit for chopping and one bit for splitting or chopping in hard or knotty wood.
 
HandAxeProMan said:
For the purposes you described, I would go with the Condor Double Bit Belt Hatchet instead. It is light weight and has one bit for chopping and one bit for splitting or chopping in hard or knotty wood.
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Hey, that looks pretty slick. I dig that! Thanks for the recommendation! Anyone else have any feedback on the SOG before I move on to the Condor?
 
I avoid double bit tomahawks as you can get a hit to the forehead too easy when used as a hatchet. I have hawks that have spikes on them so I have to pay close attention to that when I am chopping wood and such. Double bit axes were used to save time when felling trees as you stopped to sharpen less. When you swing them they are no where near your body usually. Some people like then though...and yes...the Condor makes a good, cheap double bit tool.
 
broe said:
I avoid double bit tomahawks as you can get a hit to the forehead too easy when used as a hatchet. I have hawks that have spikes on them so I have to pay close attention to that when I am chopping wood and such. Double bit axes were used to save time when felling trees as you stopped to sharpen less. When you swing them they are no where near your body usually. Some people like then though...and yes...the Condor makes a good, cheap double bit tool.
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I've heard this critique before, but frankly, I just don't see it happening. If you are even close to smacking your head with anything you are swinging, you are doing it wrong. Hammers have claws in the end, and you don't hear about people whacking themselves in the head, nor has it ever been a concern of mine. But, to each his own. Maybe my technique is just different. :confused:
 
I'd also go for the Condor, though I'm a bit biased as I'm a big fan of the brand.
 
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