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E.D.A Combat ready Folding Tomahawk

br Offline Santos

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E.D.A Combat ready Folding Tomahawk
on: March 25, 2014, 03:45:22 PM
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Anyone heard of these before now!?
E.D.A. “Every Day Axe” Folding Tomahawk, Coyote Brown






Specifications
Axe Head: 2-1/2"
Blade Length: 2-1/2"
Blade Steel: AUS-8 Stainless, Blackstone Coated
Closed Length: 8"
Handle Material: Coyote Brown G10 Face Scale with Blackstone Coated Stainless Steel Lock
Weight: 10.0 oz.


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Whilst it does seem really interesting I rapidly came to the conclusion it a novelty item. The view 'overviews' on youtube kind of showed people struggling to justify having one. For US$38+ there is so much out there that would be a better buy. I get that its in the small 'stashable' catorgorie for that sort of money why not just go for a BG survival hatchet? To heavy? Need it smaller? A Becker Necker Bk11 would possibly process the wood better by batoning a v-cut.

Incidently I have noticed a whole range of little one piece 9" axes from various brands on ebay and got a few from different sources to compare them. (all around $15-$20 delivered worldwide) This style:

I think they make the best budget neck-knife/machete/axe/whatever option. The sort of thing you can abuse the crap out of, not cry if it gets lost, stolen or confiscated. One of them will end up in my Suzuki FZ50 toolkit.
The thing that seems to vary in quality is the sheaths but that's relative as they are all crap. (making one from pvc soon) Still for half the price of the EDA they also make the list of better options
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Re: E.D.A Combat ready Folding Tomahawk
Reply #1 on: March 25, 2014, 05:44:58 PM
The top seems like a good idea. Kinda like you, might be better off with the bottom one.

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Re: E.D.A Combat ready Folding Tomahawk
Reply #2 on: March 25, 2014, 05:59:04 PM
The idea is ok, but its much too small.  SO... the question is coudl a medium legth axe be build say 16", that folds, but is robust enough to handle abuse and not break... or is the idea silly and just carry a regular axe...:D

I do like axes though :D
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Re: E.D.A Combat ready Folding Tomahawk
Reply #3 on: March 25, 2014, 08:26:36 PM
Thats a strange looking thing Santos  :think: :D :think:

The idea is ok, but its much too small.  SO... the question is coudl a medium legth axe be build say 16", that folds, but is robust enough to handle abuse and not break... or is the idea silly and just carry a regular axe...:D

I do like axes though :D

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Re: E.D.A Combat ready Folding Tomahawk
Reply #4 on: March 26, 2014, 01:25:34 AM
It is definitely cool, not sure how useful it would be, for anything. I try to refrain from tomahawking people and that is the only thing I think this could be used for :whistle:. I really like the overall design and construction of it though, very nice looking.
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Re: E.D.A Combat ready Folding Tomahawk
Reply #5 on: March 26, 2014, 01:40:53 AM
longer handle could work but I think the bigger flaw is the head. According to reviews the flat chisel end is only 1" which where the chopping happens.
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For whatever the reason the nut sizes on the second one are 10/14/17mm which makes it suitable for Japanese/Asian vehicles (or vintage European :P)  suitable being a relative thing cause wrenching with a blade is just plain dangerous.
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Re: E.D.A Combat ready Folding Tomahawk
Reply #6 on: March 26, 2014, 02:30:44 AM
Looks like a CRKT KISS that mutated.

Not sure I hate it, but I have some serious doubts about it's performance.
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Re: E.D.A Combat ready Folding Tomahawk
Reply #7 on: March 26, 2014, 02:39:55 AM
Looks like a CRKT KISS that mutated.

Not sure I hate it, but I have some serious doubts about it's performance.

I see it more like the 'concept cars' rather than production model
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Re: E.D.A Combat ready Folding Tomahawk
Reply #8 on: July 24, 2014, 12:03:19 AM
May be it's not so useful, but damn it's gorgeous I really want one. :gimme:


 

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