Thinking about getting a McGowan HandAxe for CQB. See inside please.

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Hello all. I am thinking about getting an inexpensive small axe for CQB purposes.
Saw their ad in BLADE. Interested.

http://www.mcgowanmfg.com/category.cfm?Category=20

I am looking at the McGowan model# 1211.
I am not the biggest expert on these.
Stamped4.5" blades of "cutlery-grade" 420 stainless steel.
I saw a copy of Keating's Axe and tomahawk video. Got me thinking.
Any opinions? Suggestions?

Thanks in advance for any help.

Brian

 

[Hoplophile]

420 is not very good steel. Stainless is generally a bad idea for an ax. Try Ragweed Forge, and H&B Forge. I have 4 H&B hawks, and love them all.

 

[Robert H]

Get an ATC vietnam tactical. They rock for CQB.

 

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Originally posted by Robert H
Get an ATC vietnam tactical. They rock for CQB.

I have one of those too. My first Tomahawk. Great little weapon.

On a side note, I need to talk to ya'll about a sheath for my SOG Desert Dagger.

I'll PM ya.

 

[ArchAngel]

ATC makes great products. If cost is your first concern. Try the Brend hawk by ATC. It is under 100.00 and really rocks too. I plan on getting more ATC products, but started with the Brend, for initial cost reasons. Next will be the Hayes. I love bearded ax blades in general!!