CRKT Chogan Hammer - Half Hammer, Half Axe?

This latest tool from CRKT is described on their website as "half hammer, half axe." It is marketed as the all-around campsite tool for choipping and splitting wood, hammering tent stakes, and generally doing all the camp tasks. But, the Chogan Hammer is much more tomahawk than axe, and while it can chop and split wood, it certainly can't keep up with other camp axes or hatchets, or even its slightly bigger companion, the CRKT Woods Chogan T-Hawk. This is a great tomahawk for the price if you are looking for a traditional style hammer tomahawk, but don't get this to use as a camp axe.
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[@Ceriva09]

appreciating the metric data for europeans thumbs up for that 👍

[@Factor85Labs]

I don't always include metric measurements or sometimes any measurements in my videos, because I am never sure that anyone reads them or needs them, so I appreciate you letting me know they are helpful. I'll try to include them more in the future.

[@pepejuan2924]

I think it’s a cool design of tomahawk and after acid etching the head and sanding and refinishing the handle it would look great like some others I’ve seen, thanks for the review 👍😁💪🏻🇺🇸

[@danhaywood5696]

I dig my CRKT Woods Chogan. It's a heavy hawk though. I strategically hitched Constrictor Knots to my handle so I can hold it consistently and grip it powerfully with control. It throws great and sticks deep, but man can it chop. If it's chest height, I can whip it from side to side chopping both sides at two chops per second even if the handle is sweaty. Im thinking of buying this because its lighter for carrying, but not as light as some modern tomahawks I got.

[@samuelwilliams7802]

Hi , what would be your go to tomahawk please and why ? Keep up the informative vids really enjoy them 👍

[@Factor85Labs]

I don't have many tomahawks, but of the ones I have, I think I like the CRKT Woods Chogan best. It is a decent all-around tool, works reasonably well as a small axe, has a decent hammer, and uses a more "standard" type of tomahawk handle (or sledge handle), so replacing the handle or changing it up for a longer or shorter handle is pretty easy. I am glad you have enjoyed my videos, I'll keep making them.

[@samuelwilliams7802]

@@Factor85Labs Thank you for your swift reply, I too like the chogan but also like the cold steel hudson bay tomahawk so hard to choose lol take care stay safe 😃

[@turtlewolfpack6061]

It reminds me of the Cold Steel Trailhawk. Not really good at anything but neat.

[@fatdan172501]

You won’t say that when Huron raid your fort….

[@pennsyltuckyreb9800]

Probably closer to the CS Pipe Hawk. The head appears to have a better splitting geometry than the CS Pipe Hawk....wonder if its a better splitter between the two. That said, I can tell right off the bat the eye/handle shape is awkward. CS does a better eye and handle.

[@turtlewolfpack6061]

@@pennsyltuckyreb9800 this looks to me to have a much thinner bit than my pipehawk, which is why I compared it to the trailhawk. The pipehawk isn't a bad splitter as far as tomahawks go but definitely not as good as the Fiskars X7 hatchet.

[@danhaywood5696]

I've come to realize that the head being able to move, causes handle damage when throwing. Also the handles on the CRKT WOODS CHOGAN which I own one, are not always fitted well and wear out early. The factory clear coat is no good like on any of them, and must be sanded off and then Linseed oiled which that stuff is extremely dangerous to use, or Mineral Oiled, which that stuff is grocery store stocked and works great and as a stool softener. Mineral Oil doesn't spontaneously combust as Linseed Oil Will do if given any chance to. Mineral Oil don't last long, but a rag soaked in it is safe to keep around quickly wiping wood and metal with. Im going to figure how to use a bedding and cord work to make the head stay tightly fixed to its place. So far everything Ive tried has failed, but I been doing the minimum, and will adapt it till it works as easy as possible dependably. The head movement ruins it as a combat weapon as well. I hitch on Constrictor Knots for strategic grips, such as for chopping wood and throwing, or close in combat. The Constrictor Knots allow me to strike each side of a piece of wood or or tree repeatedly swinging two powerful blows per second without it getting away.