Tomahawk/Ax for a 19 yr old daughter

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Posted: 7/14/2018 11:09:12 AM EDT

She's 5'4, about 110 lbs and consequently, not very big. I was looking at Estwing, Tops Knives, SOG, Hogue, Condor Tool and Knife. She told me she wants it for the "zombies" or incase she runs out of ammo in her VP9. Of course her having me wrapped around her finger, I'm prone to indulge her.

I know nothing about hawks and axes, so does anyone have an suggestions? I'm not looking for an uber high end ax, but I don't want something thats going to fall apart on the third swing.

Posted: 7/14/2018 12:00:54 PM EDT

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The Estwing is about as unbreakable as they come.

That said, I have a SOG behind the seat of my second truck and a Vaughn 22 oz hatchet under my primary truck's seat.

Posted: 7/14/2018 12:07:46 PM EDT

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This thing is awesome, chogan tactical:

https://www.amazon.com/CRKT-Chogan-T-hawk-Tactical-Axe/dp/B00BA9HJ18/ref=sr_1_3?s=hi&;ie=UTF8&qid=1531584443&sr=1-3&keywords=Chogan

Posted: 7/14/2018 1:44:00 PM EDT

[#3]

photo?

Posted: 7/14/2018 5:15:52 PM EDT

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I was wondering how long it was gonna take for someone to ask for a pic.

Posted: 7/14/2018 7:03:03 PM EDT

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I am sorry I thought this was GD!!

carry on..

Posted: 7/15/2018 12:26:10 AM EDT

[#6]

I have a double bit east wing.

I am thinking a CRKT Woods Chogan next...

Posted: 7/15/2018 12:51:23 AM EDT

[#7]

Columbia River Knife and Tool (CRKT) 2735 RMJ Woods Kangee T-Hawk Carbon Steel Axe

Made of highest quality material
Manufacturer: CRKT
CRKT Woods kangee t-hawk Axe with Tennessee hickory handle

Posted: 7/15/2018 1:30:20 AM EDT

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She's 5'4, about 110 lbs and consequently, not very big. I was looking at Estwing, Tops Knives, SOG, Hogue, Condor Tool and Knife. She told me she wants it for the "zombies" or incase she runs out of ammo in her VP9. Of course her having me wrapped around her finger, I'm prone to indulge her.

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Well, if the goal is fighting Zombies, she would be much better off with a blunt force weapon - much less chance of accidentally cutting herself, and better balance when swinging (axes are very top heavy and fatiguing to swing.)

The Szabo fighting stick comes to mind - a 21"x1" solid aircraft aluminum baton:

http://szaboinc.com/other_stuff/custom-cyborg-stick/

A 14oz leather blackjack would also be a good choice; a girl I knew in college kept one on her front doorknob in case she didn't like who was knocking.

https://www.southord.com/products/police-baton-blackjack-14-ounce

Posted: 7/15/2018 1:35:22 AM EDT

[#9]

Well, whatever's gonna scratch the axe itch

She's not gonna use it, so don't feel bad about going cheap ($40 is cheap for an axe)

I'd go for a 16" CAS Hanwei, but that's probably just me

Posted: 7/15/2018 9:43:57 PM EDT

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Well, if the goal is fighting Zombies, she would be much better off with a blunt force weapon - much less chance of accidentally cutting herself, and better balance when swinging (axes are very top heavy and fatiguing to swing.)

The Szabo fighting stick comes to mind - a 21"x1" solid aircraft aluminum baton:
http://szaboinc.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/cyborg-stick2.jpg
http://szaboinc.com/other_stuff/custom-cyborg-stick/

A 14oz leather blackjack would also be a good choice; a girl I knew in college kept one on her front doorknob in case she didn't like who was knocking.
https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2590/1580/products/[email protected]?v=1520859470

https://www.southord.com/products/police-baton-blackjack-14-ounce

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She has an ASP already, thanks though

Posted: 7/15/2018 9:52:29 PM EDT

[#11]

Browning Black Label Shock N' Awe axe.

Posted: 7/15/2018 10:15:12 PM EDT

[#12]

Zombies?

IMHO, having a light hawk that you don't throw out your shoulder messing around with once every 6 months is going to be the best bet.

I'd get CS trail hawk, grind the hammer into a spike, and grind a little "hook" in the bottom of the blade to make it less square.

In the pic below the top is a regular trail haw that has its top edge sharpened.

The bottom is the same thing that has been ground to make a "hook" as well as turn the hammer into a spike.

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If, on the other hand, she'll be using it for camping, I'd just get a proper hatchet.

Posted: 7/15/2018 11:04:53 PM EDT

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I have had a bunch of them.

Sog is pretty tough but lost an edge quickly.

Estwing is my least favorite. There isn’t enough mass in the head compared to the rest of the body.

All the cold steels are good to go. With a little love they can look and feel awesome. Also you can remove the head from the pole.
Like a real tomahawk should.

I like the CRKT Freyr. The edge needs some love but it’s pretty sweet for a bearded hawk.

If this is something you don’t think she will actually put in the time to learn how to use as a weapon than
I would just get a SOG tactical tomahawk or Fasthawk. There simple, tough, and inexpensive.

Edit. Like others have said if it’s going to be used for camping a hatchet will serve much better for processing wood and basic camp task.

Posted: 7/15/2018 11:16:19 PM EDT

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The cold steel hawks are pretty good for the money, with some tweeks.

Posted: 7/16/2018 3:33:30 PM EDT

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If all she(and you) cares about is that its hip and trendy. Then yeah just buy something new and cheap.
But if you have basic wood working skills I recommend buying a vintage axe head, specifically a Hudsons Bay pattern.
Polish it up and hang it on a new handle. Then she will have something to value.
Here is the Norlund I did up.

Posted: 7/16/2018 9:24:25 PM EDT

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My CS Vietnam hawk gets more use than anything else ive tried. They are discontinued though.

If i was in the market for one of my daughter's nowdays it would be a SOG tactical hawk.

Posted: 7/16/2018 11:22:53 PM EDT

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I have the Eastwing, and it's an amazing thrower. Sticks every time.

It might be too heavy for her. If you drag it on your shoulder, it'll make a nasty gouge.

Posted: 7/16/2018 11:39:02 PM EDT

[#18]

My kids like the SOG. The Estwing just didn't feel well-balanced.

Posted: 7/23/2018 9:04:51 PM EDT

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2Hawks makes a real nice tomahawk in several sizes.

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I have a couple of those CRKT Woods Kangee's that I modified. Even after going on a diet they are still rather heavy as far as a tomahawk. To me they are right between a large tomahawk or a small camp axe weight/utility wise.

Posted: 7/24/2018 9:59:44 AM EDT

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A good starting choice for her size and weight would be an SOG Fasthawk. Get a kydex sheath made for it though as most sheaths are not very good. It should be about $20 to $30 and they come in colors and some cammo if you take time to look.

Posted: 7/25/2018 10:00:42 PM EDT

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Timely thread as I'm looking at a few tomahawks myself. Buy her a nice piece like the Two Hawks Woodsman tomahawk. It's a nice size for someone of her stature but has some controllable heft to it. I just bought a Gransfors Bruk Wildlife Hatchet for a stupid price (I wanted one for many years), but I'm still looking for a tomahawk to mess around with. I think I might go with the forged hammer poll tomahawk by Beaver Bill Forging Works.

Posted: 7/26/2018 5:50:19 AM EDT

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I'm going to grab one of these for myself as it's a "cheap" version of RMJ's Jenny Wren:

For something more "traditional", I would recommend getting a Cold Steel Frontier or Trailhawk, strip the head, sand/smooth and varnish the handle for a very functional tomahawk.

ROCK6

Posted: 7/29/2018 12:50:06 AM EDT

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Estwing leather handled Carpenter's hatchet.

Spikes are cool and all, but a hammer head is more useful.

OR you can get some real shit going on...

https://www.amazon.com/4000340-Cold-Steel-War-Hammer/dp/B00HTN4LQ0

Posted: 7/29/2018 10:41:02 AM EDT

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If all she(and you) cares about is that its hip and trendy. Then yeah just buy something new and cheap.
But if you have basic wood working skills I recommend buying a vintage axe head, specifically a Hudsons Bay pattern.
Polish it up and hang it on a new handle. Then she will have something to value.
Here is the Norlund I did up.

https://s15.postimg.cc/3oommy7h7/IMG_2167.jpg

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That looks really good. I might have to run one down abs clean it up.

Posted: 7/29/2018 5:46:13 PM EDT

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I'm going to grab one of these for myself as it's a "cheap" version of RMJ's Jenny Wren:

https://www.bladehq.com/imgs/shop-by-brand/all-crkt/CRKT-rune-2737-BHQ-51822-er-large.jpg

For something more "traditional", I would recommend getting a Cold Steel Frontier or Trailhawk, strip the head, sand/smooth and varnish the handle for a very functional tomahawk.

ROCK6

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ROCK6, what are your thoughts on the CKRT Freyr?

https://www.knifecenter.com/item/CR2746/columbia-river-2746-elmer-roush-freyr-axe-tennessee-hickory-wood-handle-no-sheath

Posted: 7/31/2018 11:32:54 PM EDT

[#26]

2lb fireman's ax from harbor freight. It's only $20 and after it was painted it filled my kids need for a zombie weapon.

Posted: 8/1/2018 12:35:26 AM EDT

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2lb fireman's ax from harbor freight. It's only $20 and after it was painted it filled my kids need for a zombie weapon.

https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/11092/31Pd432Xp8L__SX425_-625782.jpg

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Oh Yeah ! I've seen those. I like the size and weight. And budget minded.
I'd recommend that too.

Posted: 8/1/2018 11:18:18 AM EDT

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ROCK6, what are your thoughts on the CKRT Freyr?

https://www.knifecenter.com/item/CR2746/columbia-river-2746-elmer-roush-freyr-axe-tennessee-hickory-wood-handle-no-sheath

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I'm not sure the OP wants to get an axe named after a phallic fertility god of Norse mythology

I like the design; haven't handled one though. I would be more interested in how the head is press-fitted, but it definitely looks like a great design...

ROCK6

Posted: 8/1/2018 11:39:38 AM EDT

[#29]

I always thought Emerson's battle axe looked great. Google it. I can't post a link at the moment...

Posted: 8/1/2018 12:55:18 PM EDT

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if you are learning to toss hawks, 4 cheap walmart sogs are better than one 200 dollar hawk

Posted: 8/1/2018 1:07:35 PM EDT

[#31]

The browniing shock and awe tomahwk is pretty fucking awesome for the price

Posted: 8/5/2018 6:10:35 PM EDT

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The Cold Steel Trail Hawk is my favorite of all my hawks, because it’s light, fast and lively in the hand. With a few modifications, it’s the best deal going as far as I’m concerned.

Posted: 8/5/2018 8:15:02 PM EDT

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I have a double bit east wing.

I am thinking a CRKT Woods Chogan next...

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I have one
It’s a decent working tool for brush

Pretty heavy, though.

2hawks and H&B Forge make sone different-sized hawks.

Posted: 8/9/2018 4:22:07 PM EDT

[#34]

Craig Barr. He makes some awesome hawks and you can find him on etsy.

Posted: 8/10/2018 1:34:12 PM EDT

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The Cold Steel Trail Hawk is my favorite of all my hawks, because it's light, fast and lively in the hand. With a few modifications, it's the best deal going as far as I'm concerned.

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Yep.

You can grind on it, throw it around, chip the edge doing something stupid (like throwing at a target with multiple hawks already stuck in it and hitting one of them), forget it outside and picking up some surface rust, etc. and literally not care at all.

Posted: 10/21/2018 11:57:26 PM EDT

[#36]

I vote trail hawk or if you want something a little nicer out of the box a H&B forge polled hawk.

Posted: 10/22/2018 9:24:51 AM EDT

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I would get a wolf creek forge hawk. Maker is a woman too.

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Posted: 10/29/2018 7:12:36 PM EDT

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She's 5'4, about 110 lbs and consequently, not very big. I was looking at Estwing, Tops Knives, SOG, Hogue, Condor Tool and Knife. She told me she wants it for the "zombies" or incase she runs out of ammo in her VP9. Of course her having me wrapped around her finger, I'm prone to indulge her.

I know nothing about hawks and axes, so does anyone have an suggestions? I'm not looking for an uber high end ax, but I don't want something thats going to fall apart on the third swing.

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@hippies_suck71

Look at HB Forge. They are hand made, sharp and cheap.

http://www.hbforge.com/hand-forged-hawks-and-axes

Maybe the small pole hawk which is under $90
http://www.hbforge.com/polled-axes/small-camp-axe