TrueTemper Tomahawk Axe

[jeremy1517]

I finally found a handle of the shape and thickness I like for my True Temp Tomahawk axe head.

Does anyone know anything about this axe head? Age? Quality? Etc?

This one doesn't look like it had work done it. I was under the impression the tomahawk heads had claws on the back. Thoughts?

 

[300Six]

Cute little fella! Likely 50-60 years old. If you're into hunting/fishing and camping this gem (I love that not-to-long-ago aftermarket handle adaptation) will provide great service for you. If merely tossing it around is your 'bag' then maybe you want to look at more recent stuff that is geared specifically for that game.

 

[jeremy1517]

1.4lb head, 18" handle

 

[smith357]

What what I've been able to gather the Tomahawk was part of the tommy axe line that include the Dynamic as well.

From June 1941
https://books.google.com/books?id=V...onepage&q=true temper dynamic hatchet&f=false

I have found my Tomahawk to be a great little chopper, though I tend to use the heavier Dynamic more it's a better splitter.

 

[jeremy1517]

What kind of handle did you put on the Dynamic?

 

[smith357]

I went with a 19" straight California Framing handle, coupled with the 28oz head it makes wood chips fly and drives a nail pretty well. I left the old 14" replacement handle on the Tomahawk for a while, if it ever needs replacing I will put on a 19" house handle on it.

 

[Deoje]

I've got one just like that. The handle was shot so I've been trying to figure out what kind of handle I would hang it on. I like that one. The subtle sweep is nice. How does it handle? Pardon the pun.

 

[jeremy1517]

If you're referring to my Axe I love the handle. It's thin, and feels manageable. By far my favorite handle.

 

[Deoje]

If you're referring to my Axe I love the handle. It's thin, and feels manageable. By far my favorite handle.

Yeah that's the one. Did you make it or buy it somewhere?

 

[jeremy1517]

No, I purchased it through Beaver tooth handle co.

 

[garry3]

I went with a 19" straight California Framing handle, coupled with the 28oz head it makes wood chips fly and drives a nail pretty well. I left the old 14" replacement handle on the Tomahawk for a while, if it ever needs replacing I will put on a 19" house handle on it.

28oz? Are you sure? I had no idea those were that big. That 19" handle is exactly what I would do also. For sure I must own one of these.

 

[smith357]

28oz? Are you sure? I had no idea those were that big. That 19" handle is exactly what I would do also. For sure I must own one of these.

I thought I was sure of the 28oz weight, after double checking I find it is listed as 30oz not 28.

 

[Deoje]

No, I purchased it through Beaver tooth handle co.

Ok thanks.