How will this hawk preform as a hatchet/ pocket axe for hiking and bakpacking?
1995786
In my opinion this hawk is better as a weapon than an axe, try Woods Chogan from CRKT, all the bennies of a hawk with the splitting power of an axe.
1995787
Not very well. It doesn't even preform it's primary function as a tamahawk. Ur better off getting an actual hatchet/pocket axe
1995788
Needs to have a axe blade of three to three and a half inches. This is a good weapon, not good for cutting chores. Try the next size up, same Cold Steel brand.This one is only two inches between toe and heel.
1995789
I use it backpacking for its functions and light weight. The hammer poll is great for driving tent stakes and similar chores, and while it doesn't possess a wide cutting surface, with the proper reprofiling of the blade (convex) it chops fine for its size. Make sure to take out the set screw and toss it in the garbage, then sand the shoulder out of the head of the haft. If you're looking for a heavier-duty chopper, try the riflemans hawk. I have it as well, and though it chops better, it's much heavier and bulky.
1995790
The trail hawk has a small blade area so it isn't good for large cutting jobs. But I find that it is a perfect tool for hiking and camping if you don't need to cut down large to medium sized trees. It's great for de-limbing a tree and other odd jobs. I have heavily mod-ed my hawk and I'm OCD about my edges. I sharpened mine and it is a great cutter. I enjoy carrying mine with me on my trips out to the woods.
1995791
having been a backpacker in younger years ,I would say this trail hawk is a little too heavy. for hiking, if you carried it on your belt it should work for you
1995792
It will but not well. Chopping small branches is easy but the shape of the head and the small blade prevent larger cuts. Works great as a hammer though
1995793
It is fairly light weight and will do most camp chores. I like the fact I can slide the head off and throw that in the pack separate from the handle (assuming you modify it and remove the set screw). It will require some work but once that is done is a nice tool.
2242238
Mine came with a small sheath that just covers the blade but it works quite well and is light like the axe. If you want another one it would fit into a regular sized hatchet sheath (you can find leather ones around for pretty reasonable).
807615
It will definitely not replace a hatchet or axe, but if you absolutely had to, it could split some very dry hardwood. You won't be splitting any knotty pine or similar wood.
2015261
Yes, it comes sharpened and it is a very nice hatchet. We love Estwing products.
699561
Yes you would. Better steel than a portable axe, will holk and edge for a long time.
1436012
Could cut down various sized tree. It is sharp. Depends upon the amount of physical force applied and angle used. Not designed as an axe but if given a choice I would choose this tool due to the multiple uses.
999534
I don't have the Bushcraft, but it is indeed a heavy bladed nice sized knife. As previously answered if you need a hatchet get a hatchet, but if you need a knife for skinning and cutting through the pelvic bone or the rib cage of an elk, this will do the trick.
431156
I do like the size of the tomahawk, I bought a couple fast hawk at the same time for x-mas gifts and thought they were too small well worth the few extra bucks for the longer handle and 2 3/4 blade, "tip" wrap the handle in para cord makes for a nice grip
2139980
It's a little axe remember. It seems like it would last a while as long as whatever you plan on using it for isn't to big! I have not used it yet. Hope that helps.
898483
This would be great for a bug out bag. It's light weight, not to big and SHARP as all get out. I think I have 3 or 4 of them all together.
1892485
No large enough for a typical axe. I had to cut mine to get it to fit. The material isn't the greatest. If looking for something longer than a once a year camping trip i would pass. My blade length is just over 8 inches and it didn't fit.
2247729
Seriously doubt it. It's a cheap POS. The steel is very poor quality, the blade is dull and it would never hold an edge. The handle feels flimsy. This is literally a toy. The design is impractical too - better to get a quality hatchet with a flat face for a hammer on the opposite side of the blade
1639078
Yes, actually each side of the axe head where The handle attaches has a waffle pattern specifically for hammering. I haven't used them yet but based on the weight of the hatchet I would think it would work pretty good for light hammering.
2239501
If this axe and a lot of spare time was all you had and you needed a dugout canoe really bad, sure. FYI the tools used by native tribes to do this kind of work are designed to do a much better job than anything Gerber has ever made. The south pacific peoples have been digging out canoes for a few hundred thousand years that we know of, in that time they have perfected the process and tools to do the job. USE WHAT THEY USE! good luck.
2252239
There are a lot of reviews on this axe so i can only speak from the axe i received. The hatchet side was sharp right out of the box and will make quick work of anything really; of course i sharpened it after the first test because that is just what i do. The spike side however was pretty blunt, I would recommend sharpening that side if you can/are not happy with it; it did work right out of the box just not to my standards. I personally would recommend wrapping it with a longer piece of paracord, if you do a youtube search "how to wrap paracord on a tomahawk" and you can choose what method works best for you. Hope that helps!
96557
no jenny. a good b'ar rifle would be a .50 caliber hawken...if yer lucky, hatchet jack'll leave u his.
1942243
Not likely, its a lot smaller than the picture makes it out to be. That, and it will most likely break the first time you use it, also, the "axe head" is virtually useless. Its just slightly bigger than a hatchet, it has multi tool look, but all the options it has for use are the minimal requirement to call it a tool for its purpose. I use it as a splitting wedge for firewood now, its ok for that. Money better spent on a sog double sided axe for entry purposes, a knife with a dulled tip for cutting seatbelts with window punch of course. A 24" set of channel locks will work that coupling of yours, homedepot.