COLD STEEL TRAIL HAWK - Tried & Tested (for 17 years!!!)

[@Redacted1312]

I watched your trail hawk videos repeatedly for years telling myself id get one, i can safely say im watching this video while wrapping the neck of my brand new trail hawk. Im so excited to use it haha. Thank you mate.

[@MTwoodsrunner]

Excellent tool, purchased mine in 09 fo 20 bucks shipped...money well spent...I don't carry mine as often as I used to, but it remains a favorite of mine...thanks Neil...woods

[@trenchcoatmafioso]

I've had my trail hawk for over 25 years. My only 'modification' was to secure the head to the handle with pine pitch, and it still has the original handle. The black paint was removed by use. My trail hawk has been with me in Death Valley, in the mountains of British Columbia, and is still on my belt on every camping trip. Everyone should have one strapped to their pack.

[@MasterK9Trainer]

This is the first time I've watched one of your videos and I just wanted to comment that I liked your knives that you show in the opening. I think it's kind of aesthetic and cool when people are able to put items together that are similar being made of similar materials or maybe they're the same color

[@starlingblack814]

Trail Hawk is my favorite tomahawk. No I would not build a cabin with it, but it will carry easily in my pack and can use it for all sorts of things. Thanks for the video.

[@longrider42]

The Trail Hawk, was my first Cold Steel Tomahawk. And I've used it for many years. Both camping and hunting. But, where I live it can be hard to find a piece of wood suitable for a handle. Mostly because there is no hard wood in Wyoming. And yes, using the head off the handle is very useful. I now own 5 Cold Steel Tomahawks, and my favorite is the Hudson Bay Hawk, based off the old Hudson bay axe. It has a longer cutting edge, and still has a hammer pole on the back. And I like the long handle, gives you more leverage. A very good tool.

[@TheDavewatts]

I love mine, had it now for about 11 years, a well used tool.👍🏻

[@compassrosebushcraft6702]

I have had mine for about 15 years and is my go to tool for light weight hiking and camping. I pack the head and handle separately for better space usage. Excellent tool!

[@cordellkent4790]

Neil, great video. I would remind people that a 2.5 inch blade will cut through fingers, arms, toes, blood veins and arteries (etc) so be mindfully aware of this. Like all blades, treat it with respect.

[@DanielA-nl9nv]

I've had mine for about 16 years. I have a bunch of tomahawks, but I always reach for the trail hawk; it's lightweight and handy but ample for camp tasks. And throwing it staves off boredom. Mine will outlast me for sure.

[@liammalarky3483]

I've a Hudson Bay tomahawk with the hammer poll. It's a great wee tool when you're using it within its limits. Like you say, it's not an axe, dont expect it to be. Nice review. Thank you.

[@longrider42]

Yep, I have said tomahawk, and I agree with you fully.

[@richardssult913]

A wise old sweat once said, a weapon thrown is a weapon lost.

[@PlayaSinNombre]

...and a rabbit gained.

[@MasterK9Trainer]

Okay without getting anybody upset or riled up my viewpoint about throwing any type of weapon is that you are not throwing it away people that practice throwing things are developing a skill and a technique that they can use whether it be for hunting or self-defense. A person that is into throwing has the good sense to probably carry more than one item but for example if you are outdoors and you get into an altercation and the other person decides to go for a firearm then it makes sense that you would throw a knife or a tomahawk at them to disable them and if not to at least distract them will you close the distance. It's really common sense and there is no reason for people to berate other people for practicing their throwing skills

[@12313846]

Boomerang

[@Fred-ki3lk]

Great review! You made up my mind and I just ordered one.

[@mikerandle5713]

Great review, Neil. I like the flexibility of not needing a handle until you're afield. BTW, your new patch looks crackin'!

[@asmith7876]

I love mine, paid maybe $23 delivered. If your planned trip falls within its abilities it's a great tool. If you need a full size axe then this won't work but overall it's a great tool. Made in Taiwan, not a problem for me.

[@arctodussimus6198]

A very good piece of kit. I’ve had one for a year or so and it’s definitely worth having. 👍🏼👍🏼

[@martintrj5620]

Nice video, such relaxing music too. Thanks for sharing 🙏.

[@richardhenry1969]

I really love my tomahawks. I have a few. I want the pipe hawk next. I have the trail and the frontier. I also would like the Hudson bay hawk that one looks perfect. I personally don't find much use in a ax. A tomahawk i can make useful. But really i like a knife and a folding saw. In boyscouts and i carried on to the army and many schools. I always carried different saw blades we hide them in our frame on my pack. Then we practiced making saws. I wanna start doing that again. A bow saw is so wonderful to use. A tomahawk is always good to have with all the crazy people around nowadays. It really for those times where your out numbered the tomahawk = a few friends 😊 helpful friends not the run and hide friends ya know what i mean.

[@Vule34]

It's so good I bought many!

[@BourneOutside]

Nice explanation and show, Neil. I do like my Italian made small axe and nearly purchased the very same axe as you show now. I may still do so. But the Itie one I have right now is serving me well.

[@brawndothethirstmutilator9848]

I do enjoy using a good tomahawk. I don’t take any of mine out as often as I used to after picking up a Skrama (modern Finnish seaxe). It chops about as well and splits better than most tomahawks. Handles a variety of smaller tasks, and can be used as a draw knife. I take a tomahawk with me occasionally as a conscious choice to keep my skills up or just for the joy of using something different now. Thanks for sharing sir!

[@xPumaFangx]

I bought one myself. I am glad I have it. But really, I haven't done anything with it.

[@ashleycoups3922]

Another great one Neil hige thanks. I’d be up for a couple of leatherette patches. I also know that if i order a couple of new faux leather ones then the rather nice original leather on that i have lost in the house will magically turn up 😊

[@justinrjensen2]

please create leather ones. ordered other patch. love it sent to me out in USA.

[@donniejobe5662]

Great review. I have two of these hawks. Yuma, Arizona, USA.

[@yearofthegarden]

I bought one of these on sale, and it is pretty good for a little of everything, but not particularly good at any specific thing outside of hammering nails. It is great to have in a kit without the handle

[@silvafox8371]

Another good video. Good review of a very worthwhile piece of kit. I am sure i " need " lol one of these

[@nathaneadson2019]

have you seen the drop forged tool steel. "tactical tomahawk". heavy but awesome

[@ClintHollingsworth]

Excellent video.

[@DanielA-nl9nv]

I usually hate KZbinrs merchandise... but that logo of yours is really cool.

[@4StonesHandcraft]

Thanks

[@lawrencefieselman3803]

I very much enjoy, and learn, from your videos and this one is no exception. I'm going to look into getting one and also will look at comparing it to the CRKT referred to, below. I have a Terava Skrama (240mm) and I thought it might replace a small axe. It doesn't. I still need the small axe. Perhaps this Cold Steal product can be a replacement.

[@brawndothethirstmutilator9848]

I have had a Trail Hawk for a number of years and a Skrama for about 4 years. I don’t think you’ll find that a tomahawk replaces a small axe. As mentioned in this video, it’s not a small axe it is its own thing. I find that my Skrama chops at least as well as the Trail Hawk, generally splits better, and is a bit more versatile. YMMV.

[@AlanKRiley]

Good stuff, Neil

[@bushcraft_in_the_north]

Probably have to hide it in a bag without the shaft, to avoid being arrested in England. Carrying a dangerous weapon of doom like that😆I like tomahawks and axes too, but i would keep the handle on. Not a problem carrying them i think. And here in Norway you need alot of wood and plenty of it too fell and find everywhere.

[@OregonMike]

I have a decent collection of tomahawks I can say that the trailhawk is near perfect in weight and function. It is simple as tomahawk should be, great for crafting or plunging through 💀. Use the right tool for the job, anyone foolishly trying to compare any tomahawk to a full size felling axe or even a mid sized axe is just trying compare apples to oranges. A tomahawk was never meant to build a log cabin but you can use it as one of the many tools when you do. 🇺🇲

[@claymoresteel]

an alternative to this would be one of rinaldis axes (theres a very small one that may be lighter than a trail hawk.

[@robthompson1399]

I just watched your 6yr old video on this, and I watched this one the other day. Have you ever considered cutting off the poll on the back to save a little more weight ?

[@bdanxonix]

Hello, one question, it have "TAIWAN"" text engraved? or the new ones only have this ?

[@nicorando3788]

Great video!!! the ambassador of all tomahawk it seems to be the trailhawk by popularity peraps. The fact is that there are lots of tomahawk out there more capable and steal with a decent price too. CS TRAILHAWK it's more a mini axe than a tomahawk, capable and lightweight of course but not a King on the kingdom of TOMAHAWK!

[@donscottvansandt4139]

I like the idea of the foe leather patches. It would just come down to cost for me. Let's face it everything has gone up so much I can't afford much in the way of wants and not needs ...

[@ukcarpenteroutdoors7081]

Patchs are a great idea Neil

[@57WillysCJ]

I think I've had mine as log if not longer. It was around $20 US. I still have the original handle. There is a way to use it so that it lasts. I remember people complaining that it hurt to use. That just meant you didn't know how to use it. I have the Trail Boss as well and almost as long. Of all the axes I have double or single bit's the little Trail Boss is much handier. They hand gone up about $10 in the US but so has everything. Some of it much more. I have been tempted to put a longer handle on it as some have done but just stick to the original. I do have a pocket hatchet.

[@randybedell4474]

Go with the iron on patches, good video

[@MikViking-x4e]

Hi there… I’ve tried to get in contact via the homepage but the page is not working. So now I’m trying this way. I’m a keen follower of the Greencraft KZbin channel where I find lots of inspiration to do my own buschrafting things and projects. I especially like the things with "simple woodwork projects" 🔥👍🔥 However… I’m wondering about your different kinds of wristwatches you wear (Neil) and more specific the G-Shocks and in the latest video I’ve seen - about the cold steel trail hawk axe. This one… Wich model is the G-Shock wristwatch ? Is it a solar model? I’ve tried to search for it without success. So I hope to get the answer by contacting you. Have a nice summer season - and stay out there in the Green stuff! 🔥😉🔥 Best regards… Mik from Denmark ☀️

[@andrewstables854]

pipe hawk is similar but 3 inch blade £43 at the moment

[@asmith7876]

Pipe hawk is three times the size and weighs nearly 2 pounds if memory serves. Night and day...

[@carlcox7332]

Their quality has taken a nose dive. Pretty much have to make a handle cause they all come pre split. I have the little camp axe and first thing I had to do was replace the handle on mine and tons of reviews said pretty much the same thing. But I figured it was worth 20$

[@larrybadman9965]

I HAVE THE SAME ONE AND THE PIPEHAWK TOMAHAWK. THE TRAIL IS EXCELLENT, BUT IT IS QUITE SMALL FOR HEAVIER TASKS. I THINK THE PIPEHAWK IS FAR MORE BETTER, FOR GENERAL USE AND ALSO, THE CRKT WOODS CHOGAN, BUT, IT IS A BIT HEAVIER THAN THE COLD STEEL ONE AND A BIT MORE EXPENSIVE. THE COLD STEEL MAKES THEIR TOMAHWAKS IN TAIWAN. NICE VIDEO AS USUAL.IF SOMEONE WANTS TO SPEND MORE MONEY, YOU CAN CHECK OUT THE HANDMADE TOMAHAWKS BY BEAVER.

[@Trailtraveller]

The CRKT is a better option. Bit bigger blade and bit more heavy.

[@OregonMike]

All the crkt's are decent but all are a little head heavy, some are less a tomahawk and more small axe. Its a fine line. If you want an axe, buy an axe.

[@brawndothethirstmutilator9848]

I found the CRKT version to be a little thick behind the edge for a tomahawk. I prefer the geometry of the Trail Hawk. I’ve also heard a number of bad stories about the quality control of the CRKT product (the one I used to have was okay in that respect).

[@marksadventures3889]

😂the fun is not knowing what Neil's going to take out of his pockets from week to week

[@Zulval0r]

I feel like a my mod knife is my equivalent lol

[@shallmaneser]

Still made in Taiwan, but they changed the finish, for the better I'd say. Still a crappy edge!

[@brawndothethirstmutilator9848]

Expect to spend some time honing the edge for sure. For the price I think it’s not too bad.

[@gray_wolf1987]

piece of junk,I was very disappointed,literally the blade is too soft,as soon as it came into contact with hard dry wood the blade edge would roll

[@OregonMike]

Never had this happen to me in almost 20 years.

[@asmith7876]

I have a few different models of Cold Steel tomahawks. I call BS on your post.

[@richardhenry1969]

I don't believe you have a real cold steel tomahawk. They might lack refinement but they are all decent steel. So you are making stuff up or you got shafted.

[@gray_wolf1987]

@@richardhenry1969 Преведите текст помоћу камере bought in a store in Europe,they have everything original from the cold steel program

[@antoniescargo1529]

We do not understand your argot /jargon. Grand, inch, pound......? Most people learn American English nowadays.

[@Hypnotic-tist]

No, they really don’t 😉

[@Hillbilly973]

I watch your videos all of the time. You're cutting down live trees for a you tube video!? This disappoints me greatly.

[@168Diplomat]

Do you not understand hazel or coping? It isn’t like here in the us. Think tree of heaven/peanutbutter tree/suemack. Aka whatever other name you know that thing as. Coping I will let someone who can articulate it better explain it.

[@greencraft4783]

In dense stands of trees you get lots of saplings. Many will be crowded out and die because they don't get the sunlight. As part of woodland management you "thin-out" some of these from time time otherwise your woods become too dense and not enough light gets to the Forest floor.

[@greencraft4783]

Coppice is the term you are looking for.

[@Hillbilly973]

Well then, maybe in the interest of forest preservation, you could reinforce this as you cut down the saplings. A lot of people who wouldn't know that just see you cutting down trees and then think it's ok. Here in Australia most camp sites you go to are surrounded by half butchered live trees. Idiots looking for firewood. Besides, i do understand and am aware of that method of forest management, but here, for the most part , the groups managing the bush are the ones to decide what stays and what goes. Helps stop the uneducated morons from running amok.

[@Hillbilly973]

Not everyone is as experienced as you Neil. Educate!