Wow these are carried in my local Walmart for $50. Honetly I am shock it is of such high quality considering where I can buy it but this review sold me. Listed as "Columbia River Knife and Tool 2730 Rmj Woods Chogan T-Hawk Hickory"

I really love this hawk, it's served me very well with my yardwork. My only qualm with it was that my hands would slip some on the handle. But I remedied it by putting a wide leather strip on it. LOVE YOUR VIDEOS!

I've watched this so many times, I've grown accustomed to listening to your voice.

So much hullabaloo about the head coming loose - blah blah... listen folks, a proper hawk is supposed to be friction fit to the shaft, there is a reason for it, it's to protect it in a throw, so the head doesn't stress the shaft and break it. Thawks with fixed heads are more prone to breaking than ones with a free fitted one. Now, that being said, that head is too loose, when you get a hawk, you should expect to take a knife or file or sandpaper and carve that handle a little bit to improve the fit so the head doesn't come off without a solid bang on the ground or some solid object with the bottom of the shaft. If you do the fitting right, you can even hit the head in the top and it won't slide down. So don't worry, this is not a flaw, it's a design feature and requires some elbow grease to make it work right! Good luck!

@NicktheMac

6 жыл бұрын

And while afield, it's easy to take the handle off so you can use the head as a hand tool, or rehaft it if the handle breaks.

I think I am going to get one of these. The design is good, the materials are good, I like the fact that I can easily replace the handle when it breaks, and the price is good. I really should buy a few of these actually.

I saw this and some other reviews, so I got one. I have had it for a while, and used it ALOT. very happy with it. thanks, skall.

I would WAY rather have the hammer head instead of the spike because there really isnt even that many practical uses for a spike vs a hammer .

@cupcakebunnyprod

5 жыл бұрын

This comment is old but when having an axe purely for throwing a spike is nice because that's just another point to stick it.

@SeemsLogical

4 жыл бұрын

Spike also works for breaking ice. Not much else though.

@chadthunderkoch9540

4 жыл бұрын

Digging, climbing, throwing...want a hammer? Use the side of the axe

@king-oreos4003

3 жыл бұрын

One tool use for a spike wood be to stick in the side of wooden structures or trees to be used as a step. In the age of sail the spike on boarding axes was used to create a step when boarding ships, a sailor would stick the spike in the hull of the ship and then make a staircase essentially out of axes.

@rickterrance4981

3 жыл бұрын

@@SeemsLogical It's nice for piercing through a man's skull

I have this tomahawk and I absolutely love it I also have a coldsteel pipe hawk but the chogan is far more superior my pipe hawk came with the edge literally rolled over never going to buy from coldsteel again

@Skallagrim

8 жыл бұрын

+ankush bhakhri Not surprised. I've seen quite a number of examples of horrible quality control on Cold Steel stuff.

@garypart381

3 жыл бұрын

Is it any god for throwing

I was always told that the reason the handle can move like that is to prevent it from breaking if it strikes wrong when thrown.

Thank you for the review, I just bought one. The edge was not perfekt but very easely fixed with a knife sharpener and a coupple of strokes.

What I like about the Chogan that nice pointy beard is superb for navigating over rolling or steep terrain. Climbing uphill you can hook it onto thick bushes or tree limbs to help pull yourself up a steep grade. Very important in snowy or icy conditions. Nice hawk indeed for any woods wandering.

Thanks for the review, Skall! I bought this axe because of it and am really happy with it. A very good tool for being outdoor, quite versatile with great chopping power. Keep up your good work, i like your channel very much! Greetings from Nürnberg

Just watched this, after seriously considering getting this 'hawk. I love your other videos, and I like your reviews, and so, I'll be ordering. Thanks! Skal!

The Channel has been growing so fast since it hit 100,000. I guess other people love his content as much as we do!

@MmmChipotle

3 жыл бұрын

Look at him now!!

I'll be getting one of these soon to use on my outdoor adventures! Thanks.

Whew, I almost bought one of these for you last weekend when I came across it while I was looking for Wetterlings axes, they had this version and the spike backed version. Glad I checked your channel first!

Great straight forward review, it looks like a good practical design. I like the hammer back rather than the spike designs which are more common right now.

Agree, I bought mine for about $70 at cabelas. Like you said the head is expected to slip around, I just wrapped mine with twine and wrapped the handle with hockey tape. A great choice to replace a small hatchet in a bug out bag

I have one and have removed two stumps. Chipped and chopped those stumps awesomely. Stays sharp. Mine can slice paper. It’s a good tool

I know this video this is old but I got this Tomahawk and I absolutely love it great material, holds an edge on ithe next on it and when you get it on the right grinding wheel you can make it sharp enough to shave. My Viking heart loves it

Just received mine. The handle is dark, which is great because I was going to stain it dark if it came with that light colored wood. I'm very happy with it so far. I have no plans on throwing it unless the need arises. Now, to jazz it up a bit.

I bought the kangee version, so it has the spike instead of the hammer and I love it, it's very nice

Check put the H&B Forge Medium Camp Hawk. Hand forged in PA. Used be like $55/65, but now about $87.50. Still worth it.

Great review! Been looking at CRKT for t-hawks. And other brands. But leaning hard on CRKT.

Thanks for reviewing this hawk. I have thought about buying one but you never really know about those testimonials you see on the product website.

I've already thrown mine despite the fact that I'm a super throwing noob... :P and it throws AMAZING. The length of handle and the weight at the too makes it super easy to throw. Stuck it in a cedar tree like seven times in a row at two rotations :D

Also slam the top of the hawk handle on the table to get a better fit on the tomahawk

They've got these for $45 at Sportsman's Warehouse in Anchorage Alaska. I'll be picking one or two up on Monday

I have both the chogan and kangee. I’m in the process of modding, personalizing them.

@stratiusrex5908

6 жыл бұрын

I have made my own overstrike collars for them.

I found a good 3" lashing of paracord under the head solved the head movement "problem", simple to untie if the handle were to break.

@brokenwave6125

7 жыл бұрын

Or you could just fit the head properly.

Skallagrim if you are going to use this hatchet a lot. I recommend you make a leather wrap that can be laced on and off. Rather then the raw hide you recommended. What you suggested is certainly inexpensive and serves much the same purpose. To protect the shaft from over strikes, and to make it more comfortable in the hand in cold weather while making fire brushes or similar fine work. As well as securing the axe head better for throwing or mock combat. One of the biggest advantages of this Axe head is that the handle is really easy to replace. Branches and small trees are naturally larger at the base. Also you can take it apart very easy that way, and it packs very well for outings out of doors. Also if you are back packing and weight or bulk is a issue. You can do what I do. Carry a good knife and folding saw, and just the axe head and when you stop to make camp, quickly make a handle. Nice video.

Skall, old video and you may have already gotten similar comments, but hickory is a "curly" wood with interlocking grain and it holds its strength very well even if the grain is not perfectly aligned with the shaft--which is hard to do in hickory anyway, since even very high-quality pieces tend not to run straight.

Hey Skall what was the video where you portrayed a "Viking" I believe in the woods and was surprised by technology and beat the crap out of it. I want to go back and watch it again but couldn't find it

Blades.... on a steek! I thought about getting the SOG Fasthawk or it's sister tomahawk, which I think would hold up better in the elements than an old school hawk like this one, due to the synthetic handle. But since you own both, what do you think would hold up longer? (Regular use, no throwing)

How do you sharpen the blade? Easy to sharpen? Hold its edge well? Thanks for the review!

I've had mine for awhile now and have had no failures or disappointments. I put a decorative wrap below the head to give me better grip when choking up on the handle . It helps with head movement and gives me better grip when doing carving work.

Nice review. That's a pretty heavy head for such a short handle. Almost in the small axe weight class. Have you tried using a longer handle on it? I would also suggest cleaning up the handle for a better fit. That curling you have going on can shear off allowing the head to go with it. You want a wedge/compression fit only. Any flat stops are a weak point.

I have the crt the new hawk great keep it with my camping gear I made a leather case for it because it did not come with one other then that rock on

You may have just convinced me to actually buy one of these!

nice video been waiting for this one

In my experience. You should round off the edges of the eye with a file. Especially the top of the eye. So it stops shaving the handle.

Just bought this, thanks for the recommendation. Try it against some armor!

from what I know about it which isn't much the head is not secured so it can be removed and held in the hand to do fine tasks. the curve in the bottom of the head is there so you can grip it better. ?

I am hoping to purchase this t-hawk, I was wondering how it has stood up to extended use. Have you had any issues with it since filming?

It's beautiful Tomahawk 👍👍

You know, I was actually thinking about about buying the Schrade SCAXE4 you reviewed, but I like the look, the natural handle, and the hammer (I intend to use it as a tool, not a weapon, obviously) on this one enough to shell out a few extra bucks. It's still very wallet-friendly at $50. Appreciate how rigorous your tests are, I might not feel like 50 dollars was so cheap (after all, I could just use my wood axe, but that doesn't look as neat!), if I hadn't seen what you did with it, at which point it seems like a real bargain.

Looks good! Did you get a sheathe with it? I think I saw them sold separately for $24 or so. I do prefer a longer handle tho'.

Have you messed with the regular chogan T-hawk (kinda confusing vernacular but it is the all metal "tactical" version) i've been looking at these for backpacking tools and the all metal is slightly better than a half pound less. Also the original version of the kangee seems like it would be a mean thrower for people that are into that, it's all metal and sharpened on everything but the shaft.

I just wanted to say i'd like to see you do some saber reviews. I didn't see much of those on your channel. So i hope you could do some in the future. But of course i appreciate other stuff as well :D

i recently acquired an estwing no 1 and an estwing tomahawk and i love them. i was wondering what you thought of the company

@capslockbusted

3 жыл бұрын

I have both of those, as well many other axes. I've also used dozens of Estwing hammers over the years. They are fine and durable tools, though they have a few downsides. The steel handle is the biggest strength and weakness. It's durable, harder to break than hickory. It's heavier though, and the steel transmits more vibration to your hand, making it less comfortable to use. The last thing is that, if you do manage to bend or break it, you can't replace the handle. They are good tools, suitable for bushcraft, and a good value. However, if you can afford more, you might look into Council Tools or Snow and Nealey. If you really have cash to blow, look at Hults Bruk or Gransfors Bruk.

Revex "Hache a tête" or Italian "Axe french type". about the same thing and the origin of the tomahawk. Usually about 600 gram bit. Bacho makes/sells one a bit heavier with fibreglass handle, go to Revex and Bacho homepage for to see. I have forgotten which Italian firm makes one like this, could be Angelo. The really light axes/hatchets are Italian Sicilian /Calabrian types as light as 250/400 gram bit . Baronyx sells some.

Just a suggestion but maybe check out the estwing double bit axe. It's pretty awesome.

I got this hawk. It's really heavy, it's not traditional at all, however, it chops like a beast. It chops as good as my forest axe. Anyway, it's a tool, not a weapon. Tomahawks designed for fighting are like the old Viet Nam hawk, or stuff they would call a fasthawk. My fasthawk is a lightweight head with a spike, and firmly and permanently attached to a boy scout hatchet handle. I got it all painted up red and white with feathers and shit. It's super fast, you can throw it hard, it's pretty awesome.

A good thing to use as a grip or a tape is Hurley grip

If it's not too much trouble Skall, I'd like to know what you think of the Hatchet from this same manufacturer. Same price range, different axe.

FILE THE TOP OF THE HANDLE SO THE HAWK GOES TIGHTER ONTO THE HANDLE, A RASP IS A GOOD TOOL FOR THIS AND THEN A BIT OF SANDPAPER

Thanks for the review since I am on the market for one myself. Want to try it instead of an axe in the bush. Before I used a kukri instead of an axe with great success, but I managed to destroy it.

is better to round the edges of the hole with a file and use the tape for hockey sticks on the handle where you put the tomahawk head

Didn't watched the whole channel yet, but have you ever done some Doberman Knives review? That guy makes some brutal, but yet beautiful blades, awesome stuff.

Does anyone know if I can mount this CRKT axe head onto a Cold Steel 30" Hickory Handle (the standard handle Cold Steel uses for its Viking Hand Axe, Battle Axe and War Hammer). I have several of these 30" Cold Steel Hickory Handles....and want to get a few CRKT heads to mount on them. Anyone know if the handles and axe heads will actually fit together?

I have a random question, but do you do HEMA tournaments? I've been hanging around Longpoint all weekend, and was curious.

I am perfectly happy with my Cold Steel Viking Hand Axe!

This is *my* impression of the CRKT T-Hawk. ... Was I stiff enough? :P Solid review as always, Skall.

Gonna have to get me on 'a those! New tires are overrated anyway right?

The coldsteel norse hawk is pretty good for me, needs to have the eyelet filed and the handle reshaped but great for 25$ ish

@Skallagrim

10 жыл бұрын

The CRKT tomahawk is a lot better, so definitely worth a bit more money.

@caspforge

10 жыл бұрын

He doesn't like cold steel and I dont blame him

@NefariousElasticity

10 жыл бұрын

TsunaTsurugi Except their QC is absolute garbage.

@benjaminbreeg6214

10 жыл бұрын

Buying CS stuff is basically a 50/50 coin toss if it comes damaged.

@letsmutiny

10 жыл бұрын

WE DO NOT SAY COLD STEEL IN THIS HOUSEHOLD MR BAGGINS

Bus stop, I would recommend the so g fasthawk

I have one on the way based on your review

Looks like I may be making a purchase.

i agree Cold steel has several hawks for 25-30 bucks...this one is a little better IMHO. But is it 15-20 dollars better? thats a personal preference. I dont think so in my experience..i have several CS hawks and this CRKT Love hawks!

@Wildwestwrangler

5 жыл бұрын

Ei Pi I paid 44.99

Its a great heavy tomahawk. My first. First throw in the forest stuck. Been hooked since. Now I got several tomahawks from 10" LOA to 22" LOA, and bits and pieces from others. So I been customizing them. Even got a new Cold Steel Spike Hawk Im customizing. My CKRT Wood's Chogan needs a new handle. Not gonna pay that much for an ill fitting turd. I can glue it and wrap it in strong cord and keep using it for now. Gonna carve a new handle out of Black Cherry or Black Locust, for the Woods Chogan. Lots of Hickory, but I failed to identify any availabile dead standing or hanging Shagbark Hickory, which is the best I hear. There's lots of easy to Identify, super hard and pretty Black Cherry, already seasoned. Wish I didn't have arthritis so bad. Hopefully it dont make me quit.

hi the head is designed to come off so you can use it as a working blade,

I would like it with a 22 inch handle over the 19

Just for people looking in the market for tomahawks. I have two cs hawks and i prefer them over this. Cs quality control will be worse than this hawk but the only thing i have seen with cs hawks are there grinds. They can come pretty dull but its a very quick fix if your really gonna complain about sharpening your axe your gonna have to do it sooner or later so not a big deal. The wood handles from cs are much better there both the same steel also. I recommend the pipe hawk over this but just my two cents. Both are great hawks.

I've got both versions of these CRKT hawks and they are very nice. Best hawks you can get without going into the several hundred dollar range IMO.

@josteinrekustad2758

10 жыл бұрын

Whitch one do you find most useful? I was thinking about buying both. The one with the hammer head, because it seems more useful, in most situations and the one with the spike because it has a spike on it and that is cool :)

@DShiflet01

10 жыл бұрын

I've only used the axe blades themselves, but I'd assume the hammer one is more useful in general.

@josteinrekustad2758

10 жыл бұрын

Did one cut better than the other?

@DShiflet01

10 жыл бұрын

Not that I noticed, but I didn't exactly go doing any major projects with them either, just some test chopping out in the yard.

@josteinrekustad2758

10 жыл бұрын

ok, thanks for the reply

Probably won't get a response, but I was wondering your take on this as a combat t-hawk & not just as a tool. Keep up the kick ass vids

@tridenttacmed5466

8 жыл бұрын

+Travis Fortune little on the heavy side for a "Combat" t-hawk... you vs Zombie= no problem, you vs Nazis= probably not, you vs cheesy wood door in a combat zone= easyday.. Yes, you could use it, however I believe most hand to hand folks would prefer a spike vs hammer pull and lighter.

i got a question if you guys could help me out, I am wanting to grab one of these since the blade seems slightly thicker and better for splitting than a pipe hawk, however I do like the 22" length of the cold steel hawks handles, would the CRKT chogan hawk head have any compatibility issues with the cold steel replacement handles?

@Wildwestwrangler

5 жыл бұрын

Ninjanobi you'd have a little work with your 4 in hand file to fit it but yes you could

Is there any place where i can purchase this tomahawk without paying for double or even triple the price for shipping ? ( i live in Europe ) .

Cool looks like a good one to go with my Mah-Chete. I love my Mah-Chete but it's not the best wood chopper, haha that said it's far from the worst.

Could you drill a hole in the head to fix it to the handle with a screw/nail/bolt/pin/etc. ? Or would that weaken the handle too much?

@jeeterxena1696

9 жыл бұрын

A small hole not all the way through. I would not go even half way. Due to the angle You would need a drill press. Epoxy and a steel pin. Like doing a knife handle.

i prefer hatchets over tomahawks because they are cheaper and very sturdy (i bought a cheap $20 hatchet with a wooden handle 5 years ago and it still works) they are also more suited for wood processing (which is what i would use a hatchet or tomahawk for

@chronovac

9 жыл бұрын

Noscoping egg an axe is normally two handed and has a larger blade and handle while a hatchet has a smaller blade and handle and is strictly one handed (a one handed axe would still be larger than a normal hatchet)

how was the hand fatigue, for vibration?

I always wrap my heads with paracord or rawhide, even when I do have a very good seat on my hawk. The extra bit of cordage is wonderful.

How do you think an ironwood would be for an axe handle?

I bought this and i couldnt cut the wood..does it have to be sharpened i dont get it😞

first what i call true tomahawk i seen you review looks nice and practical as least you only need carry the head around. nice review

How does this compare to the Fiskars X7 hatchet in terms of chopping/splitting ability?

@Wildwestwrangler

5 жыл бұрын

fromkentucky this chops better

I would take a polypropylene over a wooden handle but it's still a nice hawk.

Is there a sheath for this hawk? Big issue for safe carry with this item.

My only problem with the sliding blade is that if struck by an opponents weapons, it might come down and hurt your hand.

Put thin piece of buckskin under the axe head to lock it in place no need for tape or anything else

If you are lazy, you can drive a nail down the end and it should lock the head to its place. On my old camping axe that worded quite well.

@Askorti

10 жыл бұрын

Wouldn't it potentially damage the handle? Make the wood split or something?

@thatwolffe3802

10 жыл бұрын

Looks like spell check got ya

@opmdevil

10 жыл бұрын

***** Depends on how soft the wood is. If it's really dry, yep, might brake but if not super dry, it should work just fine. Wood is flexible material after all.

@swagtactical9255

10 жыл бұрын

but that would also dammage the wood,allowing water to get in there and the thing to rot off wouldnt it?

@DonPeyote420

10 жыл бұрын

***** Yea, it kind of will.

hey skall, you should really play surgeon sim. i think it would be hilarious! plz and i love your daily vids :)

IMO this one (and Kangee version too) is 200-300g too heavy, at least for me. It is a great weight for a modern axe of this size, but to me tomahawk should also be a functional weapon and I personally am not able to be quick and agile with a 1kg axe (because of its balance). Of course, if it's just for chopping things it makes for a good and versatile tool, though for this price (lower actually) Hultafors offers much better steel quality, no hammer though. 700-800g total weight would be ideal.

@Wildwestwrangler

5 жыл бұрын

Laura E I can move this hawk pretty damn fast

Hey ***** , could you suggest sites in the UK to purchase the products you present in your videos please, thank you. Love your videos, and the way your not afraid to be critical;)

Just so you know the handle is supposed to run with the axe blade not against it. And why can i only find it for about $100 in Sweden?!?!?

I own this. If you're thinking about it, just pull the trigger. Great value.

The easily removable head would seem to make sharpening easier

I know this is an old video, but you do not want to permanently a fix the head to the half. When you're throwing. If you are a beginner and you hit with the handle it allows the head to move or come off sparing the handle the stress of that weight going through the handle keeping you from breaking the handle. Or at least helping. Your advice of strapping it down will lead to more broken handles.

you should try out a condor machete

Wrap paracord under it so head won't slide down takes 5 minutes there's video's on how to do it thx