Downrange Tomahawk

[JP]

I like the name!
Hopefully it will never have to live up to its name.

Spoilsport... you don't want a Zombie Apocalypse?

No I dont.
I prefer fluffy bunny apocalypses.

A tasty threat.

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[Tomcat_81]

Ask our Aussie friends about  myxomatosis ...

[Etherealicer]

I wanted to make an update in a while...
Recently had my stag night. My "friends" organized an post-apocalypse treasure hunt and they gave me a packing list beforehand. So, I got to use the hawk a bit (but no images).

First, let me say it worked better to chop wood than I thought. Second if the wood does not split you can always use the pry-bar to finish the splitting, granted, that is a bit tedious but for an multi-function tool acceptable.
I also used it as hammer to drive in some nails. It could be a slightly bigger hammer-head but works well. I think in combination with a flat and a pointy chisel you can take apart most things.

They also made me make fire under "difficult conditions"... but then I was prepared

[eamo]

I wanted to make an update in a while...
Recently had my stag night. My "friends" organized an post-apocalypse treasure hunt and they gave me a packing list beforehand. So, I got to use the hawk a bit (but no images).

First, let me say it worked better to chop wood than I thought. Second if the wood does not split you can always use the pry-bar to finish the splitting, granted, that is a bit tedious but for an multi-function tool acceptable.
I also used it as hammer to drive in some nails. It could be a slightly bigger hammer-head but works well. I think in combination with a flat and a pointy chisel you can take apart most things.

They also made me make fire under "difficult conditions"... but then I was prepared

(Image removed from quote.)

Congrats   thats a real cool theme too for a stag   

but . . . . . 

[Grathr]

So...
How is it holding up?

[Etherealicer]

So...
How is it holding up?

Well, I have to invent uses for it because I don't really need an axe...
Like I used it to cut Shashlik in half because they were too long for the pan. You can see, it is a very clean cut, including the plastic. Judging from that, it is perfect

No, it holds up good, holds the edge well. Fortunately my parents have a wood oven, so I got a chance to swing it a bit. For dry wood, like you get delivered for your heating, here in Switzerland, it works very well. Challenging were the less than ideal, crooked, wood blocks (from my parents old apple tree). The wedge shape is really missed there. However, add a chisel and you are good.

The Downrange is very stiff, meaning that you absorb the shock in your arms. So, for prolonged activity it gets really uncomfortable (and gloves are a requirement, especially if you are a desk jockey like me).

Overall it is a good Zombie apocalypse tool. One part breaching tool, hammer, axe, decent melee weapon (I tried some moves, its balance is actually quite good for things like that). In a way I think the tool does exactly what it is designed for (although I'm not so certain as for whom it was designed for. I doubt many soldiers will find use for that).

[Etherealicer]

P.S. The axe blade forms a really nice hook, that works well for disarming and hooking moves. You probably could use it as climbing aid too.

[SteelRaven]

I like the name!
Hopefully it will never have to live up to its name.

Spoilsport... you don't want a Zombie Apocalypse?

No I dont.
I prefer fluffy bunny apocalypses.

So would my boa...she could help out wit dat I GAURONTEEEE !! Of course there's always rabbit and andouille gumbo!!

[Grathr]

So...
How is it holding up?

Well, I have to invent uses for it because I don't really need an axe...
Like I used it to cut Shashlik in half because they were too long for the pan. You can see, it is a very clean cut, including the plastic. Judging from that, it is perfect

No, it holds up good, holds the edge well. Fortunately my parents have a wood oven, so I got a chance to swing it a bit. For dry wood, like you get delivered for your heating, here in Switzerland, it works very well. Challenging were the less than ideal, crooked, wood blocks (from my parents old apple tree). The wedge shape is really missed there. However, add a chisel and you are good.

The Downrange is very stiff, meaning that you absorb the shock in your arms. So, for prolonged activity it gets really uncomfortable (and gloves are a requirement, especially if you are a desk jockey like me).

Overall it is a good Zombie apocalypse tool. One part breaching tool, hammer, axe, decent melee weapon (I tried some moves, its balance is actually quite good for things like that). In a way I think the tool does exactly what it is designed for (although I'm not so certain as for whom it was designed for. I doubt many soldiers will find use for that).

Thanks for the update!