This includes high-end steels, synthetics like G10 and/or glass-reinforced nylon, etc. Contrasting with their more-traditional steel-and-wood hatchet brethren, tactical tomahawks are often much more aggressive in their styling and are usually built with more modern materials, especially in regards to their handles.
Tactical tomahawks, as one might imagine, capitalize on that battlefield association - albeit with more up-to-date constructions and uses in mind. In fact, “tomahawk” was lifted directly from the Virginian Algonquin language. Typically, however, hatchets tend to serve traditional outdoor functions, whereas tomahawks are more closely associated with battle - originating in name and function from Native American tribal warriors. Believe it or not, there’s not actually a definitive distinction between tomahawks and hatchets. However, tomahawks are on the smaller side of the spectrum - like hatchets and/or camp axes. Just to be absolutely clear, tomahawks are a type of axe - meaning they have a bladed head attached to a long handle and they’re typically used for chopping tasks. Regarding tactical tomahawks, you’ll find the 12 best for your money right here. We’re not saying you should forgo a fixed blade the next time you’re headed into the field or wilderness. Tactical Tomahawks capitalize on that specialization even further, offering exceptional durability, packability, and (often) multi-functionality. For instance, you can definitely use a fixed blade knife to chop up kindling, but an axe of almost any type will work much better. However (and that’s a big however), there are also pieces of gear that serve those overlapping functions more precisely. For instance, a fixed blade knife can serve some of the same functions as, say, a machete, saw, or even a tomahawk. There are also a few categories of gear that have a bit of overlap. From camping tents to survival water filters to MOLLE-ready backpacks, everything you could ever need likely already exists in some form or another. Now, I wonder how fast I can get through the leg on my table.There are a lot of exceedingly useful pieces of outdoor and tactical gear on the market. I personally don't see a need for one of the larger models as I don't do a lot of wood cutting, A larger Fiskers axe will get that done for me (and i'm in NO WAY comparing it to anything Winkler FYI), but these smaller ones look to be able to handle some wood cutting, breaching, camp duties, and anything else I can think of.
After all, it's built to be used.Īfter my credit card comes back from the shock, I would love to pick up a Stealth with front spike. I'm hoping I can find some wood to cut up just because I want to play around with it. Overall my first impressions are really good. If it is it's very slight on this particular model. The tang is supposed to be tapered, but it doesn't seem to be when I look at it. It sounds like it will be a tough, durable steel. I have never had this type of steel so i'm curious to see how it is. The hawk is 80CRV2 steel with a caswell finish. There wasn't even a question in my mind that I wanted the look of this beautiful wood. Daniel also offers micarta and recycled rubber for the handle. I could have saved some money and went with the standard maple handle, but I really liked the added presence of the tribal pattern and wraps. The maple handle with tribal pattern is to die for. Easy to use, silent draw, and works right or left handed. Speaking of, Daniel Winkler has a really great sheath setup. It carries well on the belt and is simple to deploy from it's sheath. It wouldn't be to shabby as a substitute for a knife if one was ever needed for self defense either. It fits well in my hand and seems like a great camping tool. Reading the specs and seeing photos really doesn't do it much justice. It arrived today and let me tell you, my first thought was this is MUCH smaller than I expected.
Looked at the price and said to hell with it and placed my order. Did some searching and found a Winkler dealer to have a Hunter in stock. I saw a Belt Knife for sale on here and it reminded me of the axes that I always wanted. As much as I really wanted one I couldn't justify the price to myself as I didn't really have a need for a hawk of any kind.įast forward to the present. I found his site and looked at all the available options. A few years ago when I started getting into blades I found a photo of a Winkler/Sayoc RnD compact hawk.
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