Thanks! I haven't tried throwing them, but yes 3-4 people have told me that they use them as throwers and that they work well.

The fasthawk is an amazing tool. Had mine for only a few months, but I'm loving it. It's survived several extended camping trips in eastern Canada in the harshest winter we've seen in a long time up here, and now it's summer, and there's barely a scuff with the abuse I've put it through. Regular maintenance goes a long way. Now that I've seen it's big brother, I'm picking that up too!

Why is it so satisfying seeing someone smash stuff with an axe?

I was able to chop logs for a weekend camping trip, we forgot our ax. I was able to chop 16" round logs about 18-20" long into perfect fire logs. It was a lot harder than just using an ax but it made me fall in love with this tool even more.

I have one of these - it's a terrific and tough little 'hawk! This 'hawk always amazes my fellow campers with what it can do.

that has got to be the coolest chopping noise ever!

Thanks! I'd recommend the CS Trench Hawk and Rifleman's Hawk. Also, an Estwing Carpenter's Hatchet.

Thanks! I am glad the 'hawk is working for you!

in my opinion you have some of the very best reviews out there

Nice review

I love hatchets! I have their carpenter's hatchet, I would like their Rigger's axe and that Splitter hammer they have. Yes, I saw the Condor, I like big blades like that.

Excellent video and review. I just got my fast hawk delivered, and so far agree with everything. It's a cool lil hawk. I am proud to own it.

2:50 Good to finally see a reviewer who actually knows how to use an axe. I've lost count of the amount of times I've seen people chop horizontally without putting the blade at an angle and they then complain about the blade.

I used some grip wrap I found at the sporting good's store. Can't recall what brand, but check out the grip sections for baseball, hockey, and tennis.

I've had my SOG fast hawk for 2 weeks now, I have the digital camo version and I love it so far. I have been putting it through its paces whacking green tree limbs, dead wood, rotten wood and id saw it competes best with green wood best although the edge holds up really well for 420 sSteel as for the spike I love it, breaks through cinder block, concrete slab, brick, fire brick and glass like a charm I decided to add it to my bug out bag because I was in the market for a safe Hawk that is tactical and yet practical and let me say for $25 I wouldn't mind shelling out $45 or $50 for this hawk light 19 ounces 2" blade length and (grn) handle Glass Reinforced Nylon buy it and don't be afraid to do so :)

I've got the fast hawk. I like how light it is and it's size cause it easily fits in a small backpack and it's pretty fun using it too.

Great score, at those prices you can't go wrong!

Thanks, much appreciated

i enjoy your videos man keep em coming

Awesome, I'm glad it helped.

I'll definitely try one

Yes it could handle a small or thin tree. The back is a spike for breaking up hard ground or window rescue.

Excellent

thank you

Thanks, Tristan

I have a Tactical, have carried it for years and it has served very nicely in every situation I needed a chopping device (and the knurled hammer section on the side is great for tent stakes) it's a softer steel so yes it will get chunks in it eventually but it's easy to sharpen and it's weight is ideal.

@geraldroach4542

10 жыл бұрын

I agree. I have the fast hawk and I have been pretty shocked at it's usefulness.

Great review! Finally someone stated it, they are budget hawks and semi disposable. They were never designed for a lifetime of heavy use.

Check out the Ontario Utilitac II Tanto, Kershaw S30V Blur, or Benchmade Doug Ritter Griptilian.

I need this...because of reasons.

great review man, thanks. Just need a smallish hawk that I can use for a few different tasks and not worry about nicking it up a bit, sounds like one of these might be the ticket

thanks!

Thanks!

SO can't wait for them to release the VooDoo Hawk

Sticking with Ka-Bar, the ZK Famine Tanto is a nice blade for the price.

dont want to have an axe-ident

@Billy-ul8xk

7 жыл бұрын

Wohoho gooooood meme my dood

@DMC-vk1kg

5 жыл бұрын

💀💀💀

@evanjohnson6479

3 жыл бұрын

That was an axe-illent comment my guy 5 years ago

Well the Black Ronin Tomahawk is a great low budget practice throwing hawk. Maybe get that to practice throwing and then something bigger like a Trench Hawk for the other duties. As for the knife, maybe a Blackhawk Tatang.

I'll check it out.

Welcome!

Cool, the Fast Hawk would work pretty well with Eskrima moves, since it is very light.

It is best used just for casual short term camping.

the fast hawk is my favorite thrower because of the collar ive been beating the hell out of mine for a year and its still holding up

The smaller one was on sale for like $15 during the holidays, I think the bigger one is around $25-30 on Amazon. haven't seen them sold as a set anymwhere

I haven't re-sharpened mine yet but hmm, maybe check out/search Tomahawk Sharpening on youtube, I would use my friend's belt sander.

The CS Trench Hawk is pretty good, too, for the price.

Cold Steel Trench Hawk or the Estwing Tomahawk

Tennis racquet grip

I am ready

I think a heavy hatchet is best for chopping, most tomahawks are more of a compromise, they are light enough to hike a long distance with more easily.

The cut out work well if stick your finger through it helps to choke up on the hawk for fine work.

I got the fast hawk a week ago at walmart for $20 bucks. It is awesome for the price and is pretty light when hooked to the belt. The nylon sheath is ok but not the best its ok. Also its really good to practice and increase your skills with if you dont want to ding up your more upgraded gear or purchase a expensive piece of gear yet. Or if you just want a decent hawk with out breaking your wallet. Plus you get a life time warranty (atleast thats what it says on the box it came in).

Now i want one of those.

great review.

THIS IS PERFECT TO TAKE WITH U ON A CAMPING TRIP.... 💪💪💯

The Estwing Carpenter's Hatchet and Rigger's Hatchet, those are built to last!

I bought one of these for camping trips and ended up taking my cold steel entrenching tool. You can beat the crap out of that thing. I agree with you, these tomahawks are cheap, but they may be a good way to escape a vehicle. They may also be a good addition to a budget bugout kit.

Great review love it...

@WeAllJuggleKnives

10 жыл бұрын

Thank you good sir

i have a fast hawk and i love it

Great vid Israel.

Nice video mate, got me thinking : should I buy this or should I stick with my first idea : The Vietnam model tomahawk ? Thinking you held it in your hand, what's your say ?

Just chopped up a rotted tree with a ridiculously strong wooden core. I decided to try and break the Fasthawk and the Jungle Machete I purchased on the cheap from Amazon to test them out before taking them camping. Surprised that both survived. I was ramming the spike into the hard wood and twisting the handle, it is a effective log splitter. The head is a little loose now, but I tightened the set screws and that took care of the problem. I've lost a good amount of the black finish chopping with both ends and splitting logs, unbelievably impressed I though it would break. The grip is trash though, I need to wrap it like yours.

They are for if you have to hammer something with them, it won't slip off as easy.

You know what they say about Feelings in Star Wars!

Condor Kumunga - perfect, matching SOG 'hawk sidekick

actually Estwing make tomahawks now I need to get me one they also have double sided hatchets as well

I love SOG Tomahawks, their inexpensive and very high quality.

I think so.

It comes sharp enough to chop stuff with.

They are around $30 but sometimes on sale for much less!

@ Peed 58 - that's an improved model of the wartime V-Tac 'hawk from Vietnam. Trust me, it's combat ready... however, if you want something a little less "utilitarian" looking, check-out the new SOG Voodoo 'hawk

I have the united m48 hawk and the SOG fast hawk. I like my fast hawk better. It's a nice thrower too. And the holes "whistle" when you throw it. I was throwing at about 10 feet. I can hear it whistle twice as it rotates. And the bladed side sticks just as good as the spike when thrown.

Great Video! :D By the way is the fast hawk specialized for chucking like the actual Army TomoHawks?? Because they look more of the labour tree cutting type. Again Great Video :D

As alway very good video thank you !!

@WeAllJuggleKnives

10 жыл бұрын

Welcome!

The Mark 2 has a cast aluminum guard, which isn't very durable. The Ronin is better for throwing because it's one-piece steel construction, handle won't break.

Im thinking of getting a fast hawk to go with my bk11, for ultra light day hikes, I feel like with them 2 tools I can get about any job done

I remember when these were all the rage among my peers. Their good, but durability in my opinion is really low. I had the Cold Steel trench hawk too. I liked that one because I could cut the handle down to the length of the fast hawk, but the blade and spike was 1075 carbon steel vs 420 stainless. Currently I have the S&W Extraction and Evasion, which aside from the weight, is extremely durable. Its like the RMJ tomahawks, but like 2x as thick. Not exactly a great thing, but its also about 1/4 the price.

Now of course doin stuff like this just to try it will dull the hell outa the blade and the spike so either learn to sharpen it like I do or don't use it often I got mine at bass pro for 60 dollars and its made me totally happy so far

Cool! I might get one. Love ur vids btw :)

I love my little fast hawk! Did you check out the sheath BHQ sell for them at 20$?

Try an Aranyik E-Nep, nothing phases that edge.

the fast hawk is best in a zombie outbreak. it takes up less weight and space it also still holds full lethality like the fusion and in the right hands is a great tool for Breaking a door or other infiltration tactics also the spike will go through a Kevlar helmet such as the one the military issues. i like to put baseball bat grip tape over the bottom half till 1" from the SOG logo and another patch by the neck the same length away from the logo to increase the life span of the hawk.

Def combat ready, mine saw Thailand and DMZ Korea a few months ago, still good to go! My bro would take it to Afghanistan in Jan, but opted for the ka-bar this go round.

@WeAllJuggleKnives

10 жыл бұрын

Awesome, glad to know it has worked for soldiers!

Thanks! Yeah, I wasn't going to BS about that :]

the larger one, because it can do more work

Have you done a video on the 2 headed SOG throwing tomahawk.

the tactical tomahawk is used to breach metal doors/frames, etc. I've seen one breach a fire proof home size safe.

I have one and i have punctured a washing machine like it was nothing and all the damage was pant from the washing machine that easy washed off. I recommend this tomahawk compactly. :)

you should put it throught the same tests that cold steel does and see how well it stands up.

PS: My main use would be to practice throwing it, going into the woods with it (getting rid of branches in my way) and hunting or usage of a personal defence weapon incase of invador or while hunting, shit happens. Also if you could tell me some of those prices on the axes and if I should get a new one or pre-owned that would be fantastic, because you said on the video that the fast hawk could be 15 bucks at walmart while I saw a guy selling it for 80 in Armslist online weapon trading website.

They have the large one on sale at SMKW for $25, i want one really bad now

These are better than the United Vietnam Hawk, I am not sure how they compare to Cold Steel's version though.

hey imlooking for a good fixed blade that isnt over 70 dollars, right now i have the ka bar black fighter and i absolutly love it (you should reveiw it) and i would like to expand on that blade with another high quality knife, what would you recommend

a Condor Kumunga makes the perfect sidekick to match the full-sized SOG 'hawk

HAWK TALK: the perfect sidekick for a full sized SOG 'hawk is the Condor Kumunga knife! spent a lot of time narrowing the search and this knife is the perfect companion piece in the same price range - similar materials, full tang construction, light weight yet durable, matching finish, long blade with straight edge, too... Condor Kumunga, Google it!

I put ranger bands in mine so it wouldn't fly out of my hand. Also I added a lanyard. It is a serious chopper. Hammer is perfect for driving wood stakes for a tarp. Next cheap fasthawk I see....I am getting another one.

The Fasthawk is better for throwing since it is lighter and spins faster, but as you said, they were not intended for only throwing

Probably my Cold Steel Rifleman's Hawk, it is bigger and heavier than even the Trench Hawk.

i like both of them, but i like the fasthawk for backpacking, due to the smaller size, lighter weight, and lower cost. There is one drawback for it, though; since it's lighter, it's also a little less powerful than the full-sized tactical. You have two choices there; portability and economy, or power and reach.

i got one for my son the first thing you want to do when you get it in your hand is throw it chopping comes 2nd. Let me know if felt the same thing when first holding it?

Hi, when you say its something you wouldn't pass down to your grandchild im just curious. what would be in you opinion the cheapest hatchet/tomahawk that you would consider heirloom quality? thought id ask being as im a newb but like to buy things once and once only, and your review is proof you know your stuff.

got the fasthawk and it's one tough thrower