As soon as I heard RMJ I'm like yup. This is going to be awesome. If Ryan johnson is involved, I know it will be good. RMJ is one of the best tomahawk companies out there. And not only that the back story behind this particular company that makes this hawk, not talking about RMJ specifically. But it's an american company making an american made hawk. With the story of an american veteran. I might have to buy one.
The letters RMJ alone make it worth the price. I’m glad Ryan Johnson took over this company. I’ve always liked the style of this hawk.... Might just have to get one now.
I paid like $40 for my USA made tomahawk..the Estwing Black Eagle,it might not be a RMJ but it was forged from a single piece of steel and like all Estwing tools,it will last a lifetime and then some..plus is better than many tomahawks that cost 3 or 4 times as much
I have the nylon handled version exactly like the one in this video. It is the best made tool, weapon or implement I have ever held in my hand and as fine and versatile as any tomahawk you will ever find.
Im in love. I definitely can't afford a straight-out rmj but I have always loved the Lagana Tomahawk design. Now I can get a great fighting/utility hawk at a decent price backed by rmj.
Just ordered one for my dad's birthday. I have a Winkler combat axe (hammer) that I got as a general camp tool. He had been talking about getting a nice tomahawk with a spike ever since he held the Winkler. Couldn't afford a full fledged RMJ or Winkler for him but I think the Model 1 will do the job.
@danbrookes3942 I did and he loved it. He braided a landyard for it and has used it to clear a little brush around his yard. The nylon handle almost makes it feel cheap but it's dense and feels solid. I'd maybe do the wood handle if I got another.
@@Terron35 nice one, glad to hear it, sounds like he's made good use out of it then. It would definitely be a fantastic birthday present for sure. Yeah I know what you mean, although it is most likely a lot stronger than a hickory handle, there is something nice about hickory. I'm in the UK and have made a few tomahawks with my dad, mostly stock removal on second hand heads, as well as full tang fireman hatchets that we modded to resemble the rmj hawks. Heavily modified an estwing tomahawk too. I managed to get an rmj kestrel a week ago, have been after one for 4 years. you never ever see them here usually and if you do they go for stupid money because we can't get them anymore, one actually came up for sale on eBay and I got it for 359. I bet that Winkler of yours is pretty neat too.
Before making a purchase I would suggest you check out 2Hawks custom-made hawks (and axes). American made using 6150 steel and hickory handles with 25-year warranties. The price for different sizes goes from 125.00 to 200.00. Not associated with the company just a very happy customer of their product. Devin Price apprenticed under Bob Thaiman and took over his company in 2006.
Two Hawks make some amazing-looking tomahawks damn decent from what I've heard as well but they also weigh 2 lb and three-quarters of that is in the head. I have a tomahawk that has a 2lb head on it, its very unwieldy to swing as a as a tactical tool which is what the Lagana design was meant to be.
Awesome video awesome tool awesome USA made. I don’t have the need for a tomahawk personally but if I did I would definitely try and scope out a USA North American made to support both of our economies and I know it’s going to last thanks Aaron have a fantastic weekend you and your beautiful family and God bless
Looks a lot like my LaGana. Good review. I liked the comparison with a similar sized hatchet. How do you think it would compare to a larger knife? It would be interesting to see a comparison against something like the CRKT offerings as well.
Nice to see the polymer handle and I like the sheath design (Unlike the one on my SOG). Must be the RMJ influence. I like the RMJ, but I could never justify the price, considering I could buy a shotgun for less.
I bought one because (just now only one left on amazon) it seemed right in the middle of the best price point and really really good sheath to boot, there are RMJ tomahawks out there in the 400 range and Houge in the 250 range and well thats just to damn high. Hell the Spyderco Warrior Hawk is 336 so yeah good price point....
The Lagana hawk that I have is almost identical to that one you are using is this a newer model of a pattern you have bought or is it just a coincidence ? Mine is a damn fine piece of kit and performs just the same as yours does .OK you explained it I have an earlier version which is a great comfort.Thank you.
Great review on the practicality of the Model #1. I have one, and back in the day, had a LaGana. The folks at American Tomahawk do things right. Checkout their belt loops, and shoulder carry options. Superb service and highest quality products. Ones you can be your life on…
Big fan of the "We're So Sorry" link on their website. Scored some points with me on that one. Thanks for the review, GT. Might have to get me one of those.
Cold steel tomahawk is made by american and is 20 something on amazon. It has more benefits in my opinion. Ive kept one for almost a decade now. I throw it in the trunk of my car. It chips ice or limbs of broken trees. Plus the tomahawk slips on and off. With the head of a tomahawk u should always be able to remake a handle.
I use the hell out of my Lagana tomahawk it is powerful and when I throw it it hits hard it will put up with extreme use for breaching I like the Ontario made breaching tool American tomahawk are well made I have one as well.
I agree there are better steels out there, but even rmj uses 4140 which has less edge retention than 1060. D2 would be too chippy, possibly A2 as well, 01 would do well. But any tool steel is very expensive.
u should check out 2 hawks tomahawks or H and B forge u might have done H and B forge before but it could of been another channel my favorite tomahawk out of the 5 I own is made by 2 hawks but H and B forge is right up there. My toughest is the smith n Wesson extraction axe/tomahawk made to bash through walls doors etc thick 1080 steel heavy beast.
@@RandyPollock and u can get a good one for $100 or if u have the money they sell even cooler ones for around $200-$250 something for most budgets cause I have there longe hunter for $125 and the smaller handled version for $100 and even their cheaper versions are fantastic very well made leather blade covers and belt holders for carrying one on your belt and is also made from great very nice leather put together by pros though I forget if the leather stuff costs more I forgot and just in case they sell extra hickory handles if I can remember for cheap maybe $10 to $20 but this was yrs ago though the smaller tomahawks seem to be selling for the same price as yrs ago.
@@FreshlyMinted1 not the best chopper probably a little better than the American Tomahawk though great thrower lightweight easy to sharpen holds a good edge the non blade end works great as a hammer the handle might be thin for some not me though but it’s thinner than cold steels and H and B forge handle but I personally like it the leather blade mask and leather belt loop so I can carry it are well made and look great just like the tomahawk but I can’t remember if they were extra I’m guessing at least one if not both were extra depending on his workload it can be a wait I waited a couple months but can’t remember if it was the long hunter or my H and B forge tomahawk.
Thanks Aaron for another great video . Definitely seems like a great light weight versatile tool BUT paraphrasing , its not in the price point for most casual users . Thanks
All over the world throughout all of history humans have been trying sharp rocks to sticks and using primative axes the first metal tomahawk heads in the Americas were imported from Europe. Native Americans. we invented the tomahawk. 😂 Granted the word it's self is native and it's very important culturally but still.
There used to be a great video where they put the handle at a angle on a curb, then ran it over with a SUV. The handle had no problem. I am not sure if its still available. The concise answer is they hold up amazingly well.
@Eye of the Tiger I’ve got a sog fasthawk its 420 great little hawk very tuff have had it for years. Matter of fact gave it to my brother he took some small trees down with it. I mainly use my trialhawk I like the wood handle an the fact the head can be put on or off. Great for camping
@Eye of the Tiger you know the sog are very cheap you should give one a try . But it’s still hard to beat a trail hawk 1055 they are $25 tops I have one in my Jeep take it fishing an camping. I used to only use Boy Scout hatchet but I really enjoy the tomahawk an it’s useful. But all kidding aside the hatchet really is not better. I find the tomahawk can do way more stuff because you can just use the head. But it all boils down to personal taste. An I guess where you live because not everything is has cheap as America. I’m rambling sorry you have a good one
I have always liked sog and I own one of theirs, but they don't stand a chance against something designed by rmj. RMJ is superior to any tomahawk in my opinion.
I have both and as much as I love the sog for throwing, the amc model one is at a whole other level. The amc model one is a serious practically indestructible tool, the sog hawks throw really well, they hold an edge ok, but they won’t stand up to too much abuse. The amc model one is razor sharp and holds an edge through some pretty rough use. The model one is my go to hawk now.
I get that Cold steel hawks are made in China or some other asian country. But they are made very well. They'e been reviewed many many many times and used a lot by a ton of people and I haven't heard a bad thing about them. They are all under $50 on amazon. Coming sharp or not has never made a difference to me as I like to put my own edge on my tools anyway so the more metal to work with the better.I think yer way off on the price being reasonable. $200+ (including shipping) is pretty high.
I have reviewed the CRKT Chogan, CRKT Kangee, CRKT Rune, Schrade Hawks, SOG T-Hawk, and CS Warhawk, and CS Trench Hawk plus some others I am sure I am forgetting. For the price they are fine and their is nothing wrong with them at their price but you can tell you are getting a much better tool with the Model 1 other tools like it. You will pay for it, but you see it in the steel performance, durability of the handle and head mount, high quality kydex sheath, and more.
Robert Rogers Rules for Rangers: 2. Have your musket clean as a whistle, your HATCHET SCOURED, sixty rounds powder ball and be ready to march at a minute’s warning. - RLTW
I have one of these American Tomahawks. I am not sure if this is the original manufacturer but it is identical except for the handle pattern and a slightly different grind on the cutting edge. My sheath is very different, but this was about 10+ years ago (before the Cold Steel period of cheap knock offs made in China). They are light, durable, and high quality. I have owned it for at least 10 years or so. Try throwing it at a sheet of plywood/something flat. They used to have some great throwing videos of Peter LaGana. Best of all, they are made in the USA! (Be careful. Hawks are illegal in many states)
Yep. They are super durable. If you are looking for a Tomahawk, this one is well made and super durable. (The only thing that is completely different is the sheath).
@Eric Guetterman I am super glad to see this back in the proper hands. I read somewhere that Cold Steel had absorbed it or bought some rights. That just didn’t seem right to me. I may be wrong about that. I am glad to be wrong, or that CS lost it to the proper company that respects the brand and LaGana. I have a lot of respect for this product.
I bought a Model 1 from ATC to give my lonesome VTAC some company. It has a flat grind compared to the convex grind on the VTAC so I expect it to cut better. I advise against Chicom made hawks because you can't trust it.
The hickory handle model is not great for bushcraft as it it all weapon and breacher. For < $200 it is a quality item and has the RMJ influence. That said, the Estwing hawks are the best made in USA values < $50. The double bit is vicious.
@Zane Blaire what else would the purpose of a tomahawk be? It’s meant for chopping wood and self defense in emergency situations... you wanna add a red dot scope to it and a pike on one side with a built in bottle opener and farro rod as well as a built in radio go for it, that way it’s “not only for chopping wood”
Them were made for busting straps on crates in Vietnam I know that was the intent and small camp chores not for combat but some of us used them for killing and combat but not what they was made for I'm a buddy of Terry best using his tablet watching this people are out of there league when talking about that hawk most of it is bull
Please check out and or review two hawks.net tactical and traditional tomahawks they are American made they have hickory handles and they don’t spend more than 200 bucks and they’re awesome
Right tool for the job! It's a tactical tool. Not made for woodcraft in any way. Trying to desperately sell something . Sorry but you are talking crap. This is a tactical tool. Using modern material. For collectors buy the woodern handle version. For those who like to play. Buy this. For those in the military, buy this version if RMJ hawks are too much money. If you can carry another additional weight.
Who sells a $300-$400 hawk? I've never seen that, could you please post info. on $300-$400 hawks?....sorry bro, love your vids but this is borderline infomercial/ripoff
Too much money, but its a well designed all around tomahawk and key is the awesome sheath. If you cant carry it as necessary for the intended use then it's not very useful, so that sheath adds a lot of value. Even so, its way too much money, I wont buy it.
As the resident N8V American in the group, this is not a tomahawk, it's a throwing toy and maybe a garden hoe. Why not give a Kubey KU184 a try, I'm interested to see if a D2 steel with kydex sheath and teklok for $48 on amazon is worth it.
That would be good for midgets I imagine. :) There's far better options for way less money. I had a Vietnam style hawk that I gave away. It was pretty much useless for anything other than assaulting people with and again there's better options for that as well. Cold Steels spike hawk comes to mind and you could buy six of them for less than that baby hawk costs.
"The tomahawk was born here,in America, by Native Americans" ummm..nope. The originals were called "Francisca"..They were used by the "Franks". (The people who destroyed Rome, AKA The French " .. Been around f 3k years..
@Forrest Little thanks for the reply but I already bought a knife. I ended up getting the civivi elementum in micarta thanks for the suggestion though.
Twice the price of the original ATC and didnt even bother to sharpen the beard like the original And get the story correct please. Andy Prisco revived the company in 2000 and supplied thousands to our guys in the early GWOT.
@@grumpyoldwizard You can get a small Estwing hatchet for $40 and do the same thing , and have more uses . I buy american too , but I refuse to pay for hype .
is it really useful to knock down trees for your demonstration? don't have enough dead wood around you? do you think there are too many trees left on our planet? respect nature !
Hope you read this. With your American tomahawk. It wasn't enough to steal their land, and call it your own, but now you steal their tomahawk, and call it american. Do you see the irony.
As soon as I heard RMJ I'm like yup. This is going to be awesome. If Ryan johnson is involved, I know it will be good. RMJ is one of the best tomahawk companies out there. And not only that the back story behind this particular company that makes this hawk, not talking about RMJ specifically. But it's an american company making an american made hawk. With the story of an american veteran. I might have to buy one.
Are there other tomahawk companies?
The letters RMJ alone make it worth the price.
I’m glad Ryan Johnson took over this company.
I’ve always liked the style of this hawk....
Might just have to get one now.
Vote for trump help him escape prison or we will lose everything
I paid like $40 for my USA made tomahawk..the Estwing Black Eagle,it might not be a RMJ but it was forged from a single piece of steel and like all Estwing tools,it will last a lifetime and then some..plus is better than many tomahawks that cost 3 or 4 times as much
Good call on Estwing ,I love them bomb proof and not too expensive.
Estwings are Great.
Sogs are Great.
Cold Steels are Great.
CRKTs are Great.
Condors are Great.
@@brianmccann666 sog are not so great….
Ok but the finish of Estwing are bad… and the estwing is not so sexy than a Rmj😊
Have owned there older model for about 16 years.still going strong
Just got the green and black model 1. Bought in part due to this great review and I’m extremely happy with it. Can’t wait for the Model 2!
I have the nylon handled version exactly like the one in this video. It is the best made tool, weapon or implement I have ever held in my hand and as fine and versatile as any tomahawk you will ever find.
Im in love. I definitely can't afford a straight-out rmj but I have always loved the Lagana Tomahawk design. Now I can get a great fighting/utility hawk at a decent price backed by rmj.
Oh its nice dont get me wrong. But im blessed enough to be able to make my own. Folks, I can confirm having a forge is awesome
To bad I cannot make one with stock removal 😭
Is the stuff you make as well executed as ATC?
Just ordered one for my dad's birthday. I have a Winkler combat axe (hammer) that I got as a general camp tool. He had been talking about getting a nice tomahawk with a spike ever since he held the Winkler. Couldn't afford a full fledged RMJ or Winkler for him but I think the Model 1 will do the job.
Did you end up getting one of these for your Dad? If so, what did he think of it?
@danbrookes3942 I did and he loved it. He braided a landyard for it and has used it to clear a little brush around his yard. The nylon handle almost makes it feel cheap but it's dense and feels solid. I'd maybe do the wood handle if I got another.
@@Terron35 nice one, glad to hear it, sounds like he's made good use out of it then. It would definitely be a fantastic birthday present for sure. Yeah I know what you mean, although it is most likely a lot stronger than a hickory handle, there is something nice about hickory. I'm in the UK and have made a few tomahawks with my dad, mostly stock removal on second hand heads, as well as full tang fireman hatchets that we modded to resemble the rmj hawks. Heavily modified an estwing tomahawk too. I managed to get an rmj kestrel a week ago, have been after one for 4 years. you never ever see them here usually and if you do they go for stupid money because we can't get them anymore, one actually came up for sale on eBay and I got it for 359. I bet that Winkler of yours is pretty neat too.
Before making a purchase I would suggest you check out 2Hawks custom-made hawks (and axes). American made using 6150 steel and hickory handles with 25-year warranties. The price for different sizes goes from 125.00 to 200.00. Not associated with the company just a very happy customer of their product. Devin Price apprenticed under Bob Thaiman and took over his company in 2006.
Dude, totally agree...just bought and received one and it is AWESOME
Just bought a long hunter can’t wait to try it out thx for the recommendation man
Hickory < Super tough modified nylon.
Two Hawks make some amazing-looking tomahawks damn decent from what I've heard as well but they also weigh 2 lb and three-quarters of that is in the head. I have a tomahawk that has a 2lb head on it, its very unwieldy to swing as a as a tactical tool which is what the Lagana design was meant to be.
Go with USA-Made for sure!
Awesome video awesome tool awesome USA made. I don’t have the need for a tomahawk personally but if I did I would definitely try and scope out a USA North American made to support both of our economies and I know it’s going to last thanks Aaron have a fantastic weekend you and your beautiful family and God bless
Extremely awesome. What kind of corrosion resistance would it have?
My preference is gonna be the ColdSteel ones. I like the ability to customize them and the affordable pricing.
You should check out 2 hawks tomahawks the long hunter is pretty cool and H&B forge shawnee hawk is pretty good
I still have the one I carried in Vietnam. It needs a new handle though, as the old one is…old like me.
Looks a lot like my LaGana. Good review. I liked the comparison with a similar sized hatchet. How do you think it would compare to a larger knife? It would be interesting to see a comparison against something like the CRKT offerings as well.
Nice to see the polymer handle and I like the sheath design (Unlike the one on my SOG). Must be the RMJ influence. I like the RMJ, but I could never justify the price, considering I could buy a shotgun for less.
A great kydex sheath cost 50 dollars, and this tomahawk come with great sheath..
I bought one because (just now only one left on amazon) it seemed right in the middle of the best price point and really really good sheath to boot, there are RMJ tomahawks out there in the 400 range and Houge in the 250 range and well thats just to damn high. Hell the Spyderco Warrior Hawk is 336 so yeah good price point....
Thank you I wasn't sure if I was going to get one but seeing this I'm sold
Hi Aaron, That looks like a lot of fun!
However, as a serious camp tool, I think I'll stick with my CS Trail Master. ;-)
The Lagana hawk that I have is almost identical to that one you are using is this a newer model of a pattern you have bought or is it just a coincidence ? Mine is a damn fine piece of kit and performs just the same as yours does .OK you explained it I have an earlier version which is a great comfort.Thank you.
If you had a choice, would you carry that tomahawk or an Esee 6 on a hike or camping trip?
Great review on the practicality of the Model #1. I have one, and back in the day, had a LaGana. The folks at American Tomahawk do things right. Checkout their belt loops, and shoulder carry options. Superb service and highest quality products. Ones you can be your life on…
Big fan of the "We're So Sorry" link on their website. Scored some points with me on that one. Thanks for the review, GT. Might have to get me one of those.
why does it say that
@@johnniewalker3134 To trap and melt snowflakes
Follow through with your throws bro hawks are all about confidence when u throw them!
Cold steel tomahawk is made by american and is 20 something on amazon. It has more benefits in my opinion. Ive kept one for almost a decade now. I throw it in the trunk of my car. It chips ice or limbs of broken trees. Plus the tomahawk slips on and off. With the head of a tomahawk u should always be able to remake a handle.
They’re made in Taiwan
@@PaulMauser not the same one you’re thinking. Look again.
No way you finding it for twenty bucks unless in a pawn shop. I’d bet you 10 grand
No way you finding it for twenty bucks unless in a pawn shop. I’d bet you 10 grand.
No way you finding a cold steel lagana for 20 bucks. They are discontinued and were 60 dollars 20 years ago.
Rmj tactical tomahawk are most reliable. If you are looking for throwing then check out condor knives, they have budget ones too. ☝️😎
I use the hell out of my Lagana tomahawk it is powerful and when I throw it it hits hard it will put up with extreme use for breaching I like the Ontario made breaching tool American tomahawk are well made I have one as well.
$189 isn’t as bad as I thought RMJ usually is even more exspensive but for the price they should of used a tool steel.
These puppies are going to take a lot more abuse and shock than a tool steel would. It’s really a smart choice.
Tool steels are made for abuse I would’ve choose D2 but S7 O1 A2 would all take as much abuse as 1060 and hold a better edge and for longer.
1060 is a good steel for a hawk...
@@joshwebb4442 it’s 👌🏼
I agree there are better steels out there, but even rmj uses 4140 which has less edge retention than 1060. D2 would be too chippy, possibly A2 as well, 01 would do well. But any tool steel is very expensive.
u should check out 2 hawks tomahawks or H and B forge u might have done H and B forge before but it could of been another channel my favorite tomahawk out of the 5 I own is made by 2 hawks but H and B forge is right up there. My toughest is the smith n Wesson extraction axe/tomahawk made to bash through walls doors etc thick 1080 steel heavy beast.
I suggested 2Hawks as well. I have their hawks and love them Devin does a great job with his company
@@RandyPollock and u can get a good one for $100 or if u have the money they sell even cooler ones for around $200-$250 something for most budgets cause I have there longe hunter for $125 and the smaller handled version for $100 and even their cheaper versions are fantastic very well made leather blade covers and belt holders for carrying one on your belt and is also made from great very nice leather put together by pros though I forget if the leather stuff costs more I forgot and just in case they sell extra hickory handles if I can remember for cheap maybe $10 to $20 but this was yrs ago though the smaller tomahawks seem to be selling for the same price as yrs ago.
Barry Bueler how would you describe the long hunters uses and limits, asking because I want to buy one
@@FreshlyMinted1 not the best chopper probably a little better than the American Tomahawk though great thrower lightweight easy to sharpen holds a good edge the non blade end works great as a hammer the handle might be thin for some not me though but it’s thinner than cold steels and H and B forge handle but I personally like it the leather blade mask and leather belt loop so I can carry it are well made and look great just like the tomahawk but I can’t remember if they were extra I’m guessing at least one if not both were extra depending on his workload it can be a wait I waited a couple months but can’t remember if it was the long hunter or my H and B forge tomahawk.
Barry Bueler it takes a few months to receive it once ordered?
Thanks Aaron for another great video . Definitely seems like a great light weight versatile tool BUT paraphrasing , its not in the price point for most casual users . Thanks
i literally just bought one of these, this thing is TERRIFYING and i 100% recommend... scariest tomahawk ive ever messed around with
That is one Badass Tomahawk, Aaron !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Does it come without the spike?
They do have a version without the spike and a hammer on the back now.
@@gideonstactical hammer I could do, but I'd like it if it was single sided.
Another cracking good video Aaron. Thanks brother!!! 👊🤙
Hello. I'm really interested in that beanie hat. Could you please provide information on it please?
I love tomahawks...have a few, but $189 for this one? Kidding? Is it made from gold?
As tool and weapon it's a little bit to short for me. Nice video 💪. Greets from Germany ✌️
true viking you are
Can you use the side to hammer in tent stakes?
All over the world throughout all of history humans have been trying sharp rocks to sticks and using primative axes the first metal tomahawk heads in the Americas were imported from Europe.
Native Americans. we invented the tomahawk. 😂 Granted the word it's self is native and it's very important culturally but still.
Any idea how it holds up to throwing it on a consistent basis. I’ve seen videos of grn handles breaking.
There used to be a great video where they put the handle at a angle on a curb, then ran it over with a SUV. The handle had no problem. I am not sure if its still available. The concise answer is they hold up amazingly well.
@@grumpyoldwizard thank you
RMJ is the difference. Before they started make the Vietnam tomahawk other companies have tried & failed miserably.
I dunno. It's lighter than a Estwing Tomahawk, but that only costs $38. The Cold Steel Trench Hawk is about the same price and is lighter. I dunno.
@Eye of the Tiger No experience. I suspect, though, that most stainless steels aren't well-suited to that.
@Eye of the Tiger I’ve got a sog fasthawk its 420 great little hawk very tuff have had it for years. Matter of fact gave it to my brother he took some small trees down with it. I mainly use my trialhawk I like the wood handle an the fact the head can be put on or off. Great for camping
@Eye of the Tiger you know the sog are very cheap you should give one a try . But it’s still hard to beat a trail hawk 1055 they are $25 tops I have one in my Jeep take it fishing an camping. I used to only use Boy Scout hatchet but I really enjoy the tomahawk an it’s useful. But all kidding aside the hatchet really is not better. I find the tomahawk can do way more stuff because you can just use the head. But it all boils down to personal taste. An I guess where you live because not everything is has cheap as America. I’m rambling sorry you have a good one
I’d like to see this vs the SOG version
I have always liked sog and I own one of theirs, but they don't stand a chance against something designed by rmj. RMJ is superior to any tomahawk in my opinion.
@@dannyschreckengost1973 it definitely wouldn’t stand a chance. But it would still be a cool video to watch.
@@dannyschreckengost1973 lmao
The only things made in Communist China worth owning are my SKS and MAK-90.
I have both and as much as I love the sog for throwing, the amc model one is at a whole other level. The amc model one is a serious practically indestructible tool, the sog hawks throw really well, they hold an edge ok, but they won’t stand up to too much abuse. The amc model one is razor sharp and holds an edge through some pretty rough use. The model one is my go to hawk now.
I get that Cold steel hawks are made in China or some other asian country. But they are made very well. They'e been reviewed many many many times and used a lot by a ton of people and I haven't heard a bad thing about them. They are all under $50 on amazon. Coming sharp or not has never made a difference to me as I like to put my own edge on my tools anyway so the more metal to work with the better.I think yer way off on the price being reasonable. $200+ (including shipping) is pretty high.
I have reviewed the CRKT Chogan, CRKT Kangee, CRKT Rune, Schrade Hawks, SOG T-Hawk, and CS Warhawk, and CS Trench Hawk plus some others I am sure I am forgetting. For the price they are fine and their is nothing wrong with them at their price but you can tell you are getting a much better tool with the Model 1 other tools like it. You will pay for it, but you see it in the steel performance, durability of the handle and head mount, high quality kydex sheath, and more.
Robert Rogers Rules for Rangers:
2. Have your musket clean as a whistle, your HATCHET SCOURED, sixty rounds powder ball and be ready to march at a minute’s warning.
- RLTW
Too cool not to buy. No idea what I need it for but I need it.
Who was that girl throwing the tomahawk?
I like cold steel hawks
I have one of these American Tomahawks. I am not sure if this is the original manufacturer but it is identical except for the handle pattern and a slightly different grind on the cutting edge. My sheath is very different, but this was about 10+ years ago (before the Cold Steel period of cheap knock offs made in China). They are light, durable, and high quality. I have owned it for at least 10 years or so. Try throwing it at a sheet of plywood/something flat. They used to have some great throwing videos of Peter LaGana. Best of all, they are made in the USA! (Be careful. Hawks are illegal in many states)
Thanks for your comment!
So you can recommend to buy this tool?
Yep. They are super durable. If you are looking for a Tomahawk, this one is well made and super durable. (The only thing that is completely different is the sheath).
@Eric Guetterman I am super glad to see this back in the proper hands. I read somewhere that Cold Steel had absorbed it or bought some rights. That just didn’t seem right to me. I may be wrong about that. I am glad to be wrong, or that CS lost it to the proper company that respects the brand and LaGana. I have a lot of respect for this product.
@@grumpyoldwizard
Thank you so much!!
I bought a Model 1 from ATC to give my lonesome VTAC some company. It has a flat grind compared to the convex grind on the VTAC so I expect it to cut better. I advise against Chicom made hawks because you can't trust it.
The hickory handle model is not great for bushcraft as it it all weapon and breacher. For < $200 it is a quality item and has the RMJ influence. That said, the Estwing hawks are the best made in USA values < $50. The double bit is vicious.
My list of things to get just keeps on getting longer. RJM is amazing. Great review as always.
Love the vid but you need to follow through with your throw😂😂🇺🇸
And don't snap your wrist
Looks like a SOG hawk. but sturdier handle.
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Sorry ,derived from the Vikings axe.
Sorry but what kind of throw is that?!
Just kidding man love your review keep it up
I’d like to see the cold steel frontier tomahawk get reviewed all these tactical hawks are not practical for outdoor more like cheesy
@Zane Blaire what else would the purpose of a tomahawk be? It’s meant for chopping wood and self defense in emergency situations... you wanna add a red dot scope to it and a pike on one side with a built in bottle opener and farro rod as well as a built in radio go for it, that way it’s “not only for chopping wood”
Them were made for busting straps on crates in Vietnam I know that was the intent and small camp chores not for combat but some of us used them for killing and combat but not what they was made for I'm a buddy of Terry best using his tablet watching this people are out of there league when talking about that hawk most of it is bull
Please check out and or review two hawks.net tactical and traditional tomahawks they are American made they have hickory handles and they don’t spend more than 200 bucks and they’re awesome
Dope
Ive a Hayes hawk i think it has a better profile also two hawks are better imo
Right tool for the job! It's a tactical tool. Not made for woodcraft in any way. Trying to desperately sell something . Sorry but you are talking crap. This is a tactical tool. Using modern material. For collectors buy the woodern handle version. For those who like to play. Buy this. For those in the military, buy this version if RMJ hawks are too much money. If you can carry another additional weight.
Who sells a $300-$400 hawk? I've never seen that, could you please post info. on $300-$400 hawks?....sorry bro, love your vids but this is borderline infomercial/ripoff
It’s not hard to look on google. There’s plenty of them. Not everyone is as cheap as you,
RMJ
$189 is to much....my cold steel frontier hawk was 20 bucks and blows that out the water.
Too much money, but its a well designed all around tomahawk and key is the awesome sheath. If you cant carry it as necessary for the intended use then it's not very useful, so that sheath adds a lot of value. Even so, its way too much money, I wont buy it.
It’s a tactical tool made for breaching and light chopping, this is not some cheap Chinese steel
As the resident N8V American in the group, this is not a tomahawk, it's a throwing toy and maybe a garden hoe. Why not give a Kubey KU184 a try, I'm interested to see if a D2 steel with kydex sheath and teklok for $48 on amazon is worth it.
RIP to all the other old American Tomahawk models. The Sibert and Emerson models are now collector items.
Yes go try find it for 48 dollars better than this. 🤣
Yes go try find it for 48 dollars better than this. 🤣
That would be good for midgets I imagine. :)
There's far better options for way less money.
I had a Vietnam style hawk that I gave away. It was pretty much useless for anything other than assaulting people with and again there's better options for that as well. Cold Steels spike hawk comes to mind and you could buy six of them for less than that baby hawk costs.
"The tomahawk was born here,in America, by Native Americans" ummm..nope. The originals were called "Francisca"..They were used by the "Franks". (The people who destroyed Rome, AKA The French " .. Been around f 3k years..
Hey is there any knives for 50 dollars anyone in this comment section would recommend? Folding of fixed.
@Forrest Little thanks for the reply but I already bought a knife. I ended up getting the civivi elementum in micarta thanks for the suggestion though.
@Forrest Little I’ve been thinking about getting a cold steel but now that they’ve sold the company I’m gonna hold off.
@Forrest Little yeah I might have to
Sorry. The #1 isn't very impressive, in my opinion. Give it a pass, thanks.
Ive just won one in a raffle......
not sure about this guys pastor / salesman inflection.
That is why too much money. I can have a hand made Hawk for less than half.
with the handle as durable and sheath as good?
Twice the price of the original ATC and didnt even bother to sharpen the beard like the original
And get the story correct please. Andy Prisco revived the company in 2000 and supplied thousands to our guys in the early GWOT.
I clicked because it's not made in china.
$189.00 for that price they keep it .
It’s fine if you want a cheap knock off from China. Me, I’m USA. It’s worth the money.
@@grumpyoldwizard You can get a small Estwing hatchet for $40 and do the same thing , and have more uses . I buy american too , but I refuse to pay for hype .
@Eric Guetterman Oh , well that changes everything , I didn't know we were at war . Lol , a cool and his money soon part .
@Eric Guetterman a fool and his money soon part , Google was trying to help me to not offend anyone .
@HOSTILE MGTOW I agree .
Arron. I think there just to proud of there product ????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????
is it really useful to knock down trees for your demonstration? don't have enough dead wood around you? do you think there are too many trees left on our planet? respect nature !
Ever heard of standing dead trees
The tree was already dead 💀
@@gideonstactical did you take his pulse? 😉
Way overpriced!!!!!!
Hope you read this. With your American tomahawk. It wasn't enough to steal their land, and call it your own, but now you steal their tomahawk, and call it american. Do you see the irony.
i just ordered this tomahawk!...can't wait to take it to my camp!...luv your videos!...
Awesomeness!!!