Who makes a usable production Tomahawk?

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With the resurgence in interest of the Tomahawk, and aware that there are a fair number of custom makers out there making them, are there any companies making Tomahawks for use, not collection, please?

Thank you in advance for your replies.

Harry

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Cold Steel. they make several

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Marbles and Gerber both make camp axes; I don't know if they'd be considered tomahawks. What, by the way, does constitute a tomahawk?
 
from Merriam-Webster Online http://www.m-w.com/cgi-bin/dictionary

Main Entry: 1tom·a·hawk
Pronunciation: 'tä-mi-"hok
Function: noun
Etymology: Virginia Algonquian tomahack
Date: circa 1612
: a light ax used as a missile and as a hand weapon especially by No. American Indians
 
Thanks, guys. If there are any other companies out there making hawks, let's hear about them.

Harry
 
Gransfors-Bruk (sp?)

Do a search, i've heard nothing but praise and they seem to have a large range.

James

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Gransfors Bruks' website

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Hey Kozak...

I picked up a Fiskers Camp Axe at Meijers for $17.99...

It's Exactly the same as the Gerber sport Axe with a different color handle ..

I've got it Shaving sharp..
Nice little hawk for under $20.00USD

ttyle Eric...

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As I understand it, no Gransfors Bruks would qualify as a tomahawk. They do make fine hatchets and axes, though.

A tomahawk is a tool descended from the trade axes of the Early Americas, which were based on some of the halbreds (pole arms) of England.

The hammer poll is an American evolution and adds greatly to the utility of a tomahawk.

The Cold Steel Rifleman's Hawk is a good tool, with the addition of a edge quard it is very servicable, though a bit thick for me.

Simon Kenton, an Early Americas personality and wilderness guide, when asked what his favorite companions in the woods were said "Me long rifle and me tommy hawk."

As another historical note, the settlers of the Americas were often equipped with a belt axe.

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I would suggest the gerber sport axe. That is one high performance chopping tool. I have a Becker Brute and an Ontario kukri, but guess what I chose to go camping and hiking with? The axe is very well ground with a quick swing balance. It really can be made razor sharp, and if it wasn't for the factory coating, it would come that sharp. They dip it in something to retard rust, and it forms a coat on the edge that needs a few chops to wear off. But once gone it is sharp enough to shave hair easily, and it cut my thumb deep too. I would buy the largest possible axe I could pack since the handle is virtually weightless. I have thrown my axe a bit and it is probably the easiest axe to chuck because it is so light. But if you plan on thowing a lot and throwing hard, buy a cold steel axe with replaceable wooden handle. The polymer handle is very strong, but I managed to crack it at the base when I missed a tree stump and hit a fat rock. For just chopping stuff, this is the best tool out there for 25 dollars. Comes with a thick sheath too.
Here is a pic of my sport axe: http://albums.photopoint.com/j/View?u=138168&a=1012456&p=30381470&Sequence=0&res=high
 
I have a Cold Steel "Rifleman's "Hawk", which has served me fairly well while camping and as a sidearm when I was spooked by a noise outside my door (I live in a not-so-good part of town). For now it stays in my truck as anemergency tool/weapon. The home defense has been taken over by a Swiss Army shovel and a baseball bat!

MAtt in Texas
 
Cold Steel's 'hawk heads are really tough and can take a great deal of abuse, friend used my to score and cut some bricks, with no damage to the head. Last time I lend my tools to friends . However I would suggest buying some extra handles and maybe try out a pair of their langetes.
 
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