Estwing Tomahawk Review
Wait a minute did Estwing actually make a full blown tactical tomahawk and put it out there in Home Depot’s everywhere? Surprisingly the answer is,yes, on both counts! Estwing Tomahawk
- 16.25″ overall length
- Nylon Vinyl Shock Reduction Grip
- American forged in one piece out of genuine American steel
- Nylon Vinyl Shock Reduction Grip
Ergonomics
The Estwing Tomahawk has the same proven ergonomics as an Estwing hammer. The nylon vinyl shock reduction grip does an excellent job of being comfy in the hand without being to soft. This is a delicate balance to strike and the Estwing Tomahawk does it perfectly.
Weighing in a 1.8 pounds the Estwing Tomahawk is heavy enough to get the job done without being to heavy to carry. The real beauty of a tomahawk is that they are light enough to have around when you need it.
Blade and Spike
The heart of the Estwing Tomahawk is it’s cutting head. It came sufficiently sharp right from the factory and chops well. The main cutting edge is a bit thick for fine work but the Estwing Tomahawk is far from a precision instrument. I used the tomahawk to chops light branches, and split some kindling. I also had a chance to hack up some old kitchen cabinets, and I’m hear to tell you that you can release your inner Conan without fear as this baby can dish out the damage.
I’m always conflicted with about a spike on a tomahawk like the one the Estwing Tomahawk wears. For me a hammer head would serve me better. My main uses for a tomahawk are around the backyard and while camping and the prying aspects just don’t come into play for me. With that being said the spike on the Estwing Tomahawk does pry and dig with the best of them.
Using The Estwing Tomahawk
The Estwing Tomahawk fills an interesting niche. It definitely has a tactical flair but operates as a pedestrian tool when needed. If you have never used a tomahawk you will find it fills all of the roles of light hatchet, which it essentially is. You will have to fight the urge to take on the Undead Hordes as the second it is in my hand I’m ready to rock. This might be my Y chromosome talking so those of you not afflicted with one might find the urge to be less.
Aside from the tactical the tomahawk is light enough to fit in a Get Home Bag or throw in your trunk. It is quick in your hand and would probably make a fearsome weapon if need be.
The Wrap-Up
I’m going to give the Estwing Tomahawk
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Nice review–no doubt. While I understand your preference for the hammer head rather than the spike, and you certainly explained your reasons quite well, there is another side to that proverbial coin. In a rural environment, the Estwing would not be my first choice for a tool of this size and weight. However, in an urban “get home” scenario, the spike brings a few pluses to the table. Mostly, this rests with its superior ability to get through barriers of moderate to substantial resistance (e.g., locked vehicles, non re-bar reinforced concrete walls, standard building walls, and whatever else I have failed to consider-short of thick steel. As a weapon, of course, any strong steel shape-whether spike or hammer or 3 inch cutting edge- would be lethal.
Sonny,
Thanks reading and for the well reasoned response.
I do have fun with the spike and have recently added the Estwing Tomahawk to my car kit as an extraction tool.
-Mike
If you’re looking for a hammer head/chopping blade combo, Estwing makes an awesome roofing hammer. It would need a really good sharpening put onto the blade, but would definitely do the job. I have used estwing roofing hatchets for years and they could easily play the role of camp hatchet and combat tomahawk. With that being said, I’m definitely going to check out the new Estwing Tomahawk!
Neat idea! Get the tomahawk you won’t be disappointed!