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Estwing Black Eagle Tomahawk

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Estwing Black Eagle Tomahawk
on: May 31, 2013, 03:39:01 AM
I saw the Estwing Tomhawk and Double Bit axe in the newest Tactical Knives.  They got very good reviews and are a steal price-wise.  USA made, one piece forged steel with anti-shock grip for around $40.00.

I don't need one.  I keep saying that to myself. . .
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Re: Estwing Black Eagle Tomahawk
Reply #1 on: May 31, 2013, 03:42:58 AM
For only $40 it would be criminal not to get one! 

That is indeed a beauty!

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Re: Estwing Black Eagle Tomahawk
Reply #2 on: May 31, 2013, 03:57:51 AM
Y'know you and I both have been admiring the Benchmade hawk from afar due to price.  This one looks like a serious challenge and much more affordable.

Might have to see what happens around pay day!


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Re: Estwing Black Eagle Tomahawk
Reply #3 on: May 31, 2013, 04:00:47 AM

I've owned / Used a few estwing hammers and hatchets and have been very happy with there tools.

now I'd like to try one of there toys  :P
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Re: Estwing Black Eagle Tomahawk
Reply #4 on: May 31, 2013, 11:33:41 AM
I bought one and its very well made for the money :)

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Re: Estwing Black Eagle Tomahawk
Reply #5 on: June 02, 2013, 10:14:02 PM
Looks pretty neat and you can't go wrong for that price! :multi:
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Re: Estwing Black Eagle Tomahawk
Reply #6 on: September 28, 2013, 10:00:42 AM
It does look great, and Estwing makes nice (if not heavy) products.

But.. can we be honest here? This is a weapon and not much else, yes?

I mean, that head would barely split a banana, and the spike end is useful for what besides impaling skulls?

Not a wood processing tool really.. Not a hammer..

I'd be inclined to look at it more seriously if it had a hammer end. As it stands, very cool looking, no doubt well made, and for one who collects military gear, a must have. But a tool? Hmmm.. I am dubious.



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Re: Estwing Black Eagle Tomahawk
Reply #7 on: September 28, 2013, 11:13:10 AM
It does look great, and Estwing makes nice (if not heavy) products.

But.. can we be honest here? This is a weapon and not much else, yes?

I mean, that head would barely split a banana, and the spike end is useful for what besides impaling skulls?

Not a wood processing tool really.. Not a hammer..

I'd be inclined to look at it more seriously if it had a hammer end. As it stands, very cool looking, no doubt well made, and for one who collects military gear, a must have. But a tool? Hmmm.. I am dubious.

Without holding it I would tend to agree. :-\  However it's much more reasonably priced than many many other 'tactical' 'hawks out there, so if you feel the need for that style of 'hawk then it strikes me as a good option.
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Re: Estwing Black Eagle Tomahawk
Reply #8 on: September 28, 2013, 11:17:31 AM
Oh I agree, its no 'tool' really, but its nice having it by the bed at night :)

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Re: Estwing Black Eagle Tomahawk
Reply #9 on: September 28, 2013, 12:57:52 PM
I'd really hate to try and justify something like this as an actual tool since its really isn't good for wood cutting, however hawks are useful I'm a variety of situations, like vehicle extrication and other rescue functions.

From that aspect though I prefer the Ontario Knives SPAX, which I have and will post photos of later when I am back to a PC.  It's not much heavier but more of the weight is concentrated in the head so it chops much better.  Is not as fast as many of the hawks on the market, so not as good against ninjas!

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Re: Estwing Black Eagle Tomahawk
Reply #10 on: September 28, 2013, 09:39:38 PM
I actually got a very good deal on one of those, and in a weak moment bought one.  :facepalm:
 It is very well built and light weight.
As has been mentioned its sivillian use is limited. It does cut wood surprisingly well, but isnt great for splitting. The only useful outdoorsy things I can think of using the spike for, is digging/breaking the ground and breaking ice, which can be useful in late autumn/early spring here.  In an emergency I guess it would work as an ice pick.
If I ever bring it with me on a hike it will be because its very slim, and light weight for its length. 
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Re: Estwing Black Eagle Tomahawk
Reply #11 on: September 28, 2013, 09:53:03 PM
Il stick to my carpenter axe
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Re: Estwing Black Eagle Tomahawk
Reply #12 on: September 29, 2013, 08:48:41 AM
I don't see a tomohawk of any kind in my future. Just no need whatsoever.

I like wood processing tools that process wood.  :ahhh

My Fiskars hatchet, GB Scandinavian Forest Axe, even my Cold Steel kukri machete.. These are beautiful, fun to use, and purposeful.

That Estwing is cool looking, and certainly would excell at introducing people to gaping wounds and ERs. Other than that, it serves no purpose.
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Re: Estwing Black Eagle Tomahawk
Reply #13 on: October 03, 2013, 03:26:17 AM
I've thought about one , but am still up in the air . I have both an Eastwing Carpenter's hatchet , and a Riggers axe ( longer Carpenters hatchet ) .

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Re: Estwing Black Eagle Tomahawk
Reply #14 on: February 15, 2015, 05:05:44 PM
Thread necro.
I havent used the Estwing hawk much, but decided to use it to dispose of last years christmas tree this afternoon. It did excelent work of it, and turned it into this pile in a few minutes. I even got to use the spike to hack out some steps on the icy slope in my my garden. :D




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Re: Estwing Black Eagle Tomahawk
Reply #15 on: February 15, 2015, 05:06:47 PM
There one of those tools you can use hard, as there's no way you can break one!
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Re: Estwing Black Eagle Tomahawk
Reply #16 on: February 15, 2015, 05:14:18 PM

There one of those tools you can use hard, as there's no way you can break one!

Very true :tu:


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Re: Estwing Black Eagle Tomahawk
Reply #17 on: February 15, 2015, 05:20:56 PM
Nice hawk!

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Re: Estwing Black Eagle Tomahawk
Reply #18 on: February 15, 2015, 08:26:58 PM

There one of those tools you can use hard, as there's no way you can break one!

Very true :tu:


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You chipped the edge already?  :think:


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Re: Estwing Black Eagle Tomahawk
Reply #19 on: February 15, 2015, 08:43:17 PM


There one of those tools you can use hard, as there's no way you can break one!

Very true :tu:


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You chipped the edge already?  :think:

Huh??? :think:


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Re: Estwing Black Eagle Tomahawk
Reply #20 on: February 15, 2015, 08:45:23 PM
Some here.....huh?

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Re: Estwing Black Eagle Tomahawk
Reply #21 on: February 15, 2015, 08:46:25 PM


There one of those tools you can use hard, as there's no way you can break one!

Very true :tu:


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You chipped the edge already?  :think:

Huh??? :think:


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At a glance I thought the bottom corner of the blade had been chipped. I'm guessin it's just digging into the bark then?


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Re: Estwing Black Eagle Tomahawk
Reply #22 on: February 15, 2015, 08:47:48 PM
I need coffee.  :facepalm:


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Re: Estwing Black Eagle Tomahawk
Reply #23 on: February 15, 2015, 08:49:32 PM



There one of those tools you can use hard, as there's no way you can break one!

Very true :tu:


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You chipped the edge already?  :think:

Huh??? :think:


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At a glance I thought the bottom corner of the blade had been chipped. I'm guessin it's just digging into the bark then?

Ah! Now I see what you mean. Its grinded that way. Was that way when I got it.


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Re: Estwing Black Eagle Tomahawk
Reply #24 on: February 16, 2015, 12:34:53 AM
I'll stick with my estwing carpenter axe.

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