Estwing Black Eagle Tomahawk: Gear Review

Wait a minute did  Estwing actually make a full blown tactical tomahawk and put it out on there in Home Depot’s everywhere? Surprisingly the answer is,yes, on both counts! The Estwing Tomahawk is a pretty interesting combination of tactical and practical. It combines the advantages of a tactical tomahawk with the excellent ergonomics of an Estwing hammer. I’m guessing the Zombie Craze has finally gone really big time  if a major tool company is producing something like this. Now onto the Gear Review. . .

Pro’s

The Tomahawk is light and fast in the hand. It chops and pry’s well. The handle, which is standard Estwing, is really comfortable and absorbs a lot of  the impact from use. The sheath is excellent as well, made of a tough nylon it holds the tomahawk securely.  The Tomahawk also carries Estwing’s excellent guarantee! 

Con’s

Despite all of it’s strong points I did find a few flaws in the Estwing tomahawk. As cool as the spike on the back looks and as good as it messes things up for my uses (camping, hiking, backyard work. . .) it is just a bit silly. I’d much rather have a good solid striking surface on the back. A hammer head would turn this into the indispensable tool for me. The fit and finish isn’t the greatest on this either, the haft is a little bent and the grinds on the spike leave a littel bit to be desired.

Overall

I’ll cut to the chase and give the Estwing  Tomahawk a 4/5 Star Rating. When taken as a whole the cost and usefulness of it far outweigh it’s short comings. You will find yourself swinging it over your head and waiting for the Zombie Horde! It would be a useful edition to a Car Preparedness Kit but is a bit “out there” for carrying in your Get Home Bag.

You know you want it! So just buy it already!!!

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