SOG Specialty Knives & Tools F01T Tactical Tomahawk, Black
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Tools and Hardware Reviews of SOG Specialty Knives & Tools F01T Tactical Tomahawk, Black
Customer Review: Saved my life!
Summary: 5 Stars
This tomahawk saved my life. On the day this arrived I also received my orders. I dressed up in full ODBs and set out to do my yard work just as the wife had ordered. Rummaging in the shed, I stepped on a garden rake. Of course it flicked up and wacked me in the head, knocking me out like a Tom & Jerry cartoon. As I fell, I tried to grab hold of the work bench, but that tipped to, falling on top of and trapping my legs. I don't know how long after but I awoke, but found myself unable to lift the heavy table from my legs. I could scream for help, but that would be in vain as my wife was away for the weekend at militia training (I stayed home to guard the compound, always ready to use the claymore remote against strangers). I was lucky though. I had strapped the SOG Tomahawk to my right leg (you never know when you're going to encounter a Bengal tiger, a ninja assassin, or those anti democracy socialist pigs that call themselves the FBI and ATF). I laid there several hours. Fortunately from the work bench, the latest issue of Soldier of Fortune had also fallen, but was out of reach from my bare hands that I would use to squeeze the life out of those liberals who step on the Bill of Rights. I used the spiked end of the Tomahawk to grab the SoF magazine. I kept myself entertained for hours, imagining myself like Arnold in Commando. After reading all the stories that read like a penthouse forum I became bored and wanted out. I could do one of two things and starving to death was not an option. I had to adapt and overcome I could chop my legs off. Or I could hack away at the wooden bench legs. It was me or the bench. Only one of us would survive. I took out my trusty tomahawk and engaged in one on one hand to hand combat with that barbarian bench. Oh it put up a good fight and there was much yelling. But after an hour or so, I had won out. The bench lay there with its guts of wooden shavings laying in a pile. The smell of rotting wooden flesh lay heavy in the air. Sometimes I still have nightmares about. But I just did what I had to do to survive.
Years later, that tool also help me in the muddy trenches where I battled inground sprinkler hoses.
Customer Review: Decent "Hawk" for the money.
Summary: 5 Stars
In Vietnam, American Special Forces soldiers soon learned a lesson their ancestors knew very well--a tomahawk is better than a knife for close combat. In spite of its popularity, my own opinion of the Vietnam tomahawk has always been that it's a wimpy little ax, with a head that's too small for real work and a handle that will snap like a twig. It's a crude blunt instrument that looks like an ax. The SOG Fusion Tactical Tomahawk takes the concept behind the Vietnam Special Forces ax and gets rid of the many problems.
Weight is a major concern whether you are a hunter or a soldier, and you need a lot of positives to carry a 24 oz axe as a regular part of your kit. The SOG Fusion justifies every ounce. The steel ax head, with the traditional military spike for balance, has a 2 3/4" straight edge that's properly ground so you can efficiently chop wood or heavy bone. Hunters of big game often find a small ax to be more efficient at butchering tasks than a heavy knife, something nearly everyone knew in the frontier days.
The weakest point of the old Vietnam axe was the wooden handle, too thin at the juncture with the axe head to be reliable. The Fusion has a much less destructible fiberglass handle with rubberized grip. Once marketed as "unbreakable," fiberglass proved to be much less than perfect as a tool handle. The tang and rivet attachment of head to handle that you see in the Fusion is an excellent solution to the old issue of head separation, a puzzle that smiths have battled for centuries. Used with some skill, this combination really should last forever. In camp you'll find it's endlessly practical.
Customer Review: More Useful Than Expected
Summary: 5 Stars
There are several reasons why I would recommend this to other campers and survival enthusiasts out there. First, it has some heft to it. It feels like it weighs a solid 3 to 5 pounds; I'm unsure of what the specs actually say it weighs, but that's about what it feels like. The heft is a huge positive for anyone looking for a real tool. It's heavy enough to pound tent stakes in with ease, and what makes it even easier is that the sides of the head are hammered faced providing great striking surfaces. It's also incredibly sharp coming from the factory. Second, the pick on the end is incredibly durable; I've already used it to break a couple small rocks for fun. Certainly, last but not least, the blade comes extremely sharp from the factory. The heft allows it to cleave and cut extremely well, but don't expect to cut down entire trees or anything crazy like that. The blade is also protected by some kind of plastic coating to ward off rust. It also seems to hold an edge incredibly well as I have yet to resharpen it. Overall, I would rate this as excellent; it's incredibly handy for camping and my ecological field coursework.
Beware though; this is not a "throwing" tomahawk and this is not a toy. It is a well made tool meant to serve you in situations where you may need it.
Customer Review: A LITTLE CLARITY IS NEEDED
Summary: 5 Stars
I purchased this hawk last year and I am very happy with it. I too looked at the mixed reviews and then did my homework. It needs pointing out that SOG have made two versions of this hawk. The first was with a hardwood handle. I believe the bad reviews are probably from people who bought these. I imagine that is why SOG came out with another version which featured a plastic handle. This is the type I purchased. The design is the same as the earlier model, but the new handle makes all the difference. I have abused mine by cutting tree limbs and throwing, and apart from a few scuffs and dirt, the head still sits snug like when it first arrived. Granted you could purchase a super tomahawk that would cost a huge amount, but for the price this hawk suits me fine. Apart from function it is also a nice looking tool/weapon which is suitable for both CQB or light breach work. As another reviewer stated, the sheath is good as it is one of the faster to draw from sheaths I have seen, and allows it to drop straight in to your hand. If money is no object then go for the super deluxe models being sold, but if that's not the case you won't be dissapointed with this product. Just make sure you purchase the newer style plastic handle.Customer Review: Exactly What I Wanted
Summary: 5 Stars
Arrived very quickly, well packed, and in flawless condition. At first I was not crazy about the two round cutouts in the main cutting blade. However, having thrown MANY hawks in my day, it became quickly evident the cutouts were to reduce the weight of the head for balance (likely to offset the weight of the substantial spike). This hawk has very good balance for throwing. The grooves in the handle solve the issue many hawks have with slippery handles, which can be a danger when throwing. The handle is black poly and feels very solid. The spike sports a 6 sided grind which is a very nice touch. What is hard to see in the pictures is the handle is not attached through a hole in the hawk's head. Rather the head is forged in a one piece design with very solid metal protrusions that extend down and attach to the handle with high quality screws. Looking for a tool to chop wood around the campsite? This is not it. This is a specialty tactical tomahawk, for specialty use. If your specialties include jumping on the roofs of moving vehicles, breaching windows and doors, deflating tires, poking 3/4 inch holes in 33 gallon drums, or engaging in close quarters hand to hand interactions, this hawk is for you.