CRKT Woods Chogun Tomahawk (2730): A Great Bushcraft or Wilderness Survival Tool

I've got axes, but I wanted a solid t-hawk to run in my bushcraft and wilderness survival set-up. That's why I got the CRKT Chogun Woods T-Hawk, and I was really happy with my purchase. This thing looks cool (always a plus), and it functions well. I was honestly pretty surprised at how well it split wood, and when it comes to chopping, it really dug into the trees I was working on. One thing I wanted for this was a sheath, and now CRKT is working on producing one. If you are looking for a nice tomahawk that will get the job done, definitely check this one out.
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[@davereid-daly2205]

Why am I not surprised !! One of the most functional Knife companies ever !!! I use my tanto folder for everything including working in the kitchen, its the most versatile knife I have ever used, here in Africa, point blank !!!!!!

[@jtsoutdoorsandmore8136]

Sweet , I want one !!!! Finally a Thawk worth buying .

[@tr0ubl3mak3r]

I bought one of these after seeing a review, and I must say, it's nothing short of outstanding! Couldn't be happier with my purchase! I have the utmost respect for RMJ and CRKT products, and look forward to more in the future! As always, I thoroughly enjoyed this video, keep up the great work!

[@EverydayTacticalVids]

Glad you like it and thanks!

[@EverydayTacticalVids]

Beejay Sanders Ha - well-played.

[@marvbidlock7416]

I have this hawk and it is fantastic, I didn't care for the coating on the handle so I wrapped the bottom 8 inches with leather and cover that with a clear coat, after drying I took sand paper to the leather area, FANTASTIC !!!, No slip at all and better control, Thanks for reading.

[@springhollow]

Looks like a great axe to have on any kind of outdoors trip. It would be neat to have this on my saddle when I ride.

[@teddvidler6830]

I bought mine last fall and as a first hawk purchase after a weekends use of a friends hawk from a different company. Only initial complaint was they hadn't finished sharpening the blade. I had to resort to a file for about an hour before turning to a sharpening puck it was that far from completed. I actually almost retuned it to see if a sharper one was on the shelf at Cabalas in Winnipeg.

[@burlcarey]

Paracord basket weave is always a good wrap to have hold of in winter cold as well as wet conditions too. Hope this helps. That sharpened beard is good for splitting pelvis on the kills of big game to even holding it inverted as in self defense weaponary too. That Tomahawk sure does have a good throwable balance to it and it sticking 83% of the time. At least with my throwing it does. C-ya.

[@ra8640]

Great Video. I love this THawk. Very tough, very useful all around. I didn't like the gloss on the handle. Got some paint remover, painted it on, removed it, sanded a little bit. Then I wiped it down with Linseed oil. Much better now. I made a leather mask and a removable collar to protect the hickory from getting bashed up as I use it. CRKT Tanto blade (M16-02Z) has been my edc for almost 20 years. It has more than earned it's keep in everything from survival, camping, tactical and anything else thrown at it. I bought 3 extras, still in the box. My point, I trust CRKT. Great products!

[@jeredsyn1964]

That varnish is slippery and gives you blisters. Sand it down and oil it.

[@NOIRAAG]

Ive known about this tomahawk for a little while and actually bought it after seeing this video. I was impressed with how it seemed to handle for you, BUT the one I got was super dull and waxed coated all over and even on the cutting edge. I spent a good 2 hours scraping off the wax from the cutting edge and working it over with various course stones and finally a fine stone to put a decent cutting edge. If I would have known this $50-$60 tomahawk was going to have the same blunt dull edge as a cheap $15 camp axe I would have saved my money. My advice for anyone looking to buy this or any edged tool, inspect the product in person and don't order it online like me.

[@jimnickel8760]

an't wait to take this into the wilderness.

[@iladriapvp3164]

from my experience I've had a couple of these a few I've given to good friends each time when I got it , it wasn't sharp I have sharpened each and every 1 of them and to fix the grip issue try stripping off the laquer makes a huge difference

[@MrKelso159]

That blade is sharpened on the back of the hook part of the blade is because when your in battle you can reach around someones neck and pull it thru and cut their throat open. That's why it's sharpened by the handle.

[@christopherwood9517]

Good to know!

[@heyoldtime8969]

Hey ET, I have one of these hawks and I love it. I did not like the varnish on the handle so I stripped off the varnish , removed the head and soaked the handle in Teak oil . The handle swelled up and then I put the head on tight. After the handle dried I used fine steel wool to polish the wood. As maintenance maybe once a year soak the head end in oil so it stays hydrated. I drilled a hole in the handle end and put a leather lanyard on it. Use the lanyard to secure the handle to your hands. No slippage. Great vid

[@EverydayTacticalVids]

That’s great info. Thanks for sharing that.

[@stefanh.5543]

"Use the lanyard to secure the handle to your hands.".....this is an accident to happen

[@livingsurvival]

I've been seriously considering that one!!

[@tr0ubl3mak3r]

Living survival, It's worth it bud!

[@samadler9253]

It's much nicer than the Coldsteel version.

[@dhession64]

I just purchased a Chogun from Amazon (who gave me a credit card, making my purchases easier in conjunction with my Prime subscription......DARN YOU JEFF BEZOS!! (LOL!!!!)) and I like the overall feel and heft of it. I also purchased the leather sheath for it you mentioned (the original video was posted 3 1/2 before this comment) and I like it as a way to protect others from being cut by the blade. It's fairly sharp out of the box but it's not a scandi grind, so I bought a Lansky puck....from Amazon.......and proceeded to grind it down to shaving sharp, thanks in part to including a Smith coarse/fine diamond sharpener for the final edge, as well as a nice strop. The sheath is nice and can be attached to your belt through slits that are cut in the area directly behind where the leather protects the center of the 'hawk. A dangler can be fashioned from leather strips pushed through the holes above the snap strap for the handle and run through the belt slits, then attached to the belt. The snaps don't open readily, likely because they're new, but if you need it NOW and can't deploy it, it's a problem. This is only the case with the snap strap around the hammer head and the shaft; the snap that secures the flap over the blade is pretty solid, and releases pretty well for deployment. A leather loop for the shaft would've been better, I think. The secondary edge at the "beard" end of the blade wasn't exactly sharp on my model, but I attempted to get an edge on it. After trying to do so, I concluded it's likely best left as a false edge of sorts. The tip of the beard of the 'hawk is sufficiently sharp to cut or catch onto a piece of wood to draw towards you if needed, so grinding down the rest of the blade, to me, seems unnecessary. I have yet to test this in the field (it's sorta cold here and I'm working nights) so the jury is out on this for me as far as practicality in my estimation, so we'll see how that works out. Thank you for your review.

[@robbychism]

I stripped the handle and waxed it. I also put a paracord wrap on it. Great chopper, kinda bulky. For the weight and size, might still take my Estwing hatchet, but great chopper and tool for $40.00.

[@distraughtducky4303]

Nice review!

[@viewsandreviews180]

I really enjoyed your review of this tomahawk and agree a hammer pole on the back of the head is more useful than a spike when camping. I've been using a tomahawk as part of a system to process wood for the last few years. There is one thing I didn't see you do in this review, the tomahawk head is easily removed and reinstalled on the handle. The head is a friction fit to the handle so just bump the butt end of the handle on a solid surface to remove the head. Reinstalling is just as easy, put the head on the handle and bump the head end of the handle on a solid surface and it should be just as tight a fit as before. If you remove the head it's much more efficient when using it to make feather sticks or other fine work. Being able to remove the head also gives you more options if you are carrying a tomahawk in a pack. I hope this helps.

[@EverydayTacticalVids]

+Views and Reviews Good stuff - thanks for sharing this. I've actually seen CRKT's video on how to replace the handle - that was helpful too. I appreciate your comments - thanks again!

[@larryellis1648]

I like it woould love to have one in my camp

[@JeffMartinez648]

Great work on this review, actually saw one yesterday in a surplus store & thought about buying it, I know I will now. Thank you.

[@EverydayTacticalVids]

Glad to help.

[@JeffMartinez648]

I picked it up, but don't know if I like the fact that the head is loose,,,

[@DefMunkyYT]

Over 40 and Fit The handle swells towards the top and the hawk just sits wedged against the swell. It isn't like an axe head where lose is bad. Just turn it upside down and tap the top of the handle on something hard or hold the handle and smack the top with a mallet. The sudden jerk down on the handle will tighten the head. That is totally normal and one of the reasons why a hawk handle is so easily fabricated. No pins, wedges, or complicated fitting is needed, and it will NEVER fly off unless something is seriously wrong.

[@mrjohnthedestroyer]

When you get up to a two handed "Hawk" I don't care what shape it's head is it's an axe. Hawks chop but are lighter than a heartier hatchet. Two hands are Axes no matter how it looks. Great video because it showed the size of it. If I were looking for a true Hawk this would have been too big for my Bug out Bag

[@Cz82]

Perfect for me tho I wanted the performance of an axe with the ability to remove the head and simpler to replace handle of a tomahawk, the head is pretty useful as a tool in and of itself

[@X_explorer]

Cool channel! I like observing nature, discover and meditate...

[@swamp1955]

i thank this is one of the best around

[@EverydayTacticalVids]

Yeah - I've been pretty impressed thus far.

[@MrRedstone118]

Absolutely beatiful tomahawk personally I would add a leather wrap grip

[@resomaniac]

Got it today from Amazon. It was literally too dull to cut my palm by pressing and slicing. 15 minutes with file and stones resulted in a shaving sharp edge. The back side of the beard is ground to a slight taper but has absolutely no cutting edge, which is o.k. for me. Lots of wood curls on the top of the head where the handle is pressed on. They are not a problem but are ugly. I will trim them later. I have done a bit of chopping and splitting, made a couple of tent stakes, shaved some cedar bark and so far I am satisfied. I bought this to have something in between my Estwing camp hatchet and the modified boys axe I often carry. The size is just what I was looking for. It should pack or belt carry just fine. Have to make a sheath for it which I enjoy doing. Overall I am happy with this tool and would reccomend it. Just dont expect a finely honed edge or a perfectly fitting handle at this price point.

[@EverydayTacticalVids]

Great feedback - thanks for sharing that.

[@mainesloneranger]

Wrap some friction tape around the handle. Works pretty good.

[@daverosa3077]

To prevent the slip I wood burnt a pattern around the handle. Not only does it stop the slippage but looks really cool too. I went ahead and did my Cold Steel hawks as well.

[@EverydayTacticalVids]

+Dave Rosa Good idea - I like that approach to dealing with the slipping.

[@SINESTERSERPENTSIXXX]

you should consider sticking with dead standing or recently downed trees for your test ....no since in doing damage to live standing trees.

[@thealabamabushcrafter6861]

SINESTERSERPENTSIXXX why you go hug a tree and shut the hell up sissy!!

[@Daytonaman675]

cedars are considered invasive in many southern states. Not sure where this was filmed though.

[@deanwinchester6666]

I agree. No living tree should be harmed. Weither or not its your property, a true bushcraftman knows not to cut into living trees. 1. You are to be in stealth/show no signs of being in the area (meaning no trash or freshly cut down trees. 2. Take only what you need. 3. Just any general decent person wouldn't cut down or into living trees, espcially knowing we are loosing a lot more and more every year, and we need them to BREATH. Yes i will say I'm a tree hugger. why? Because i like to breath for starters, 2. We need the entire ecosystem. Without trees and water, every living thing is doomed on this planet. So these dip s@$#! on here who are being a$$&#!@# to you, can go suck d$!#!!!

[@danofiremano]

I've been looking at getting this Tomahawk and this video has helped in my decision to get it ASA I can. Thanks!

[@EverydayTacticalVids]

Dano DeMano glad it helped. Enjoy the hawk.

[@garyrobertson5629]

love mine .... replaced handle with Arkansas hickory ..... had my machinist flatten and "meat grind" the hammer head after it skipped on some nails and pegs ... give it a 9+

[@ducks_love_bread]

i have looked everywhere and there are NO videos about batoning a tomahawk and it can be done for alot of smaller tasks when swinging it isnt safe but i was wondering if ther might be an actual method for batoning a tomahawk i use a cold steel trail hawk so its easier to hit the end of the handle than it is to hit the hammer end that and i dont want to deform the eye of the tomahawk just thought i would put it out there

[@AROTTWEILERR]

was the cedar dead wheb you chopped it?

[@jonathanfree6774]

Grip tape from sports like hockey or lacrosse would be good possibly for the handle

[@zergenzerg6853]

If you can put a hole in the bottom and put paracord on the bottom, you wrap it around your hands and it will never slip out again.

[@Moon-rk6gs]

Hi there, I just wanted to ask you a quick question, is the head removable so it can be used as a hand tool? Thanks Kev

[@EverydayTacticalVids]

Yes you could I suppose. I'd be cautious about doing that too much though as it'll likely wear down the wood.

[@Moon-rk6gs]

Cool thanks mate.

[@Wildwestwrangler]

Hawks by nature and use are designed to have removable heads. The mountain men favored them for this reason, because of all the things a tomahawk could do.

[@thescharfchannel]

How would you compare this to the Cold steel pipe hawk? The cold steel one is half the price as this is. Yet is the performance better then the CS model? The CS Riflemans hawk is too heavy to take backpacking and I want to find a good hawk for that purpose. I must say that the hammer version is way more practical than the spike model.

[@EverydayTacticalVids]

A few people have asked - I haven't used the CS Pipe Hawk. I'll have to see if I can get one.

[@John_BP]

Just got the CRKT proprietary leather sheath for the chogun about an hour ago, I must say it was a chore getting it on, very tight fit. I suspect it will loosen up with time. The handle is on the slick side and I'm considering doing a 550 and electrical tape grip mod.

[@EverydayTacticalVids]

I agree on the slickness of the handle. As for the sheath, that's interesting to hear. The ones I tested at Blade Show went on quite easily but I'd guess yours will stretch out a bit in the weeks to come.

[@John_BP]

EverydayTacticalVids It has, fits like a glove now.

[@alemchelth]

Considering that the steel tomahawk is a steel hybrid of the Indian stone war ax and the Norse bearded ax, you really can't expect too much in the way of chopping down trees out of it. It is a war weapon that can be used for small camp chores and for busting rib bones and such on large game animals. But it's true intention and purpose is to split skulls and bust through ribs into hearts and lungs, not clear cutting forests. How well does that suckered keep an edge?

[@mikesampson3987]

One thing you may want to consider is putting a bigger piece of wood below the piece your splitting so that you don't damage your blade if you split all the way through the wood.

[@EverydayTacticalVids]

Appreciate that, Mike. I like to 'mistreat' items during a review sometimes to see how they hold up since many people don't take care of their items particularly well.

[@prixxbrownfield9189]

Do you have any idea were I could get a hawk handle from I have looked everywhere and I can't find one under 25 dollars and I'm wondering if you could help. Thanks fore the awesome videos you are doing a great job with them.

[@EverydayTacticalVids]

Is this what you're looking for: www.crkt.com/woods-t-hawk-replacement-handle

[@davidmillis954]

You could use a little pine tar for more grip

[@gibbie144]

I cringe every time I see you put that blade into the dirt while splitting...

[@EverydayTacticalVids]

+Chase Gibson Yeah - me too. I try to use it pretty aggressively in ways many other people would. It does hurt though, doesn't it?

[@NatureZone101]

Yep, as soon as I saw that, I clicked "stop". Can't imagine - basically teaching "new" people it is ok the split wood that way and drive your axe into the dirt.

[@samadler9253]

I really prefer the CRKT over the coldsteel, I think it's a better design and better quality, granted it cost a little more but it's worth the little extra money.

[@jimrbsn]

Just like every framing hammer or hatchet I've ever had.... Sand the varnish off the handle where you grip it and if you don't use it regularly seal it with surf wax or bee's wax and you're good to go. The varnish is just to keep it sealed and looking pretty.

[@stevenmc56]

I carry a hawk because it is lighter to carry and very handy tool have.

[@druid189189]

did you touch up the blade before use or was that used "out of the box?" Also, you could use a gun stock checkering tool set to give you grip.

[@EverydayTacticalVids]

Nope - used it right out of the box. And yes, good idea on the grip. Thanks for the comments.

[@kennsea]

How would it compare to the Cold Steel Trailhawk?

[@EverydayTacticalVids]

Never used one so could't say - sorry brother.

[@BigTex1300]

Could use round push pins. Kinda Midevil. But works and looks kinda cool. May add some weight to handle..

[@EverydayTacticalVids]

Interesting idea.

[@bluzman00]

I have the Woods Chogan. It is a wood chopping demon and may be the best in its class. Don't hesitate to buy one, you will be happy.

[@tedcruzthewrathofgod8439]

I bought mine on sale and burned the laquor off then roughed the handle with various stones then wrapped squirril hide as a handle

[@uncatila]

Do they allow this on carry on luggage internationally?

[@EverydayTacticalVids]

I'd guess not.

[@3232mikeymike]

***** lmao, I know right?

[@jtsoutdoorsandmore8136]

I think a paracord wrap would work perfectly .

[@votered3539]

the metal axe head wont come off right?

[@dunno6442]

Jeremy Miller no but the plastic one will

[@clarky4492]

I have the Coldsteel: tail hawk, pipe tomahawk and rifleman. How does this compare?

[@EverydayTacticalVids]

CRKT looks cooler but the Rifleman is my favorite production hawk.

[@clarky4492]

@@EverydayTacticalVids is your rifleman standard?

[@EverydayTacticalVids]

clarky indeed

[@clarky4492]

Reason i was wanting the crkt is it more whieldy i find the rifle man slow as a weapon however a good powerful chopper. Is the crkt the best of both??

[@EverydayTacticalVids]

clarky I honestly have no thoughts about using either of these as a weapon so I can’t offer your feedback on that.

[@williamconfer9784]

Can you drill through the handle and put a lanyard ....like 550 cord?

[@EverydayTacticalVids]

+William Confer Absolutely.

[@AROTTWEILERR]

tell you what get your wife to drill a hole through your head, thread a lanyard through that, and if that works i dont see why you shouldnt be able to drill a hole through a piece of wood..... after all that is what drills are for arnt they???

[@perigee17]

+William Confer it is dangerous to put a lanyard on an axe

[@stevenmc56]

A little gravel on the handle will keep it from sliding out of your hands.

[@abcdefghijklmno66109]

Here is what I did for my hammers to make a better grip. Take a drill and a 3/8" drill bit. barely drill into the wood in a pattern that works for you. Don't drill any deeper then 1/8"-3/16" into the wood. My pattern is two staggered lines of about eight circles on each side of the handle. Don't drill anything near where your palm will be, it will give blisters and cuts for your trouble.

[@EverydayTacticalVids]

Interesting - can you send me some pics at [e-mail]?

[@JeffMartinez648]

EverydayTacticalVids I would be interested in seeing that picture of the drill pattern in the handle as Na Na describes above.

[@reylindsey8217]

Use Hokey tape for grip.

[@Xcm-yg1vv]

Did you atleast use the cedar for something?

[@SgtRudySmithbRet]

@the 5:30 mark yours seems to be as dull as mine.

[@zachmeyer2718]

I like how in the teat you chops rotten soft wood that was lacking any grain whatsoever. You also didn’t mention that the handle had a crappy grain. Also the grind on the thing was crappy, it was too fat. You also didn’t touch on the balance of the tool

[@paulie4x1]

Say Heah, Yeah, I like a Hammer Poll rather than a Spike. I also like a broad edge. That's why I got my 2Hawks Warbeast, Oh mine also comes with three sharp edges, How Kewl, Huh. For such lite implement I like teaming it up with a compact trio carry. I can team it with a large variety of knives I own. I like teaming my Bravo 1 in 3V. My Fallkniven A-1/H-1, my Ratmandu in the SR101, or my Rodent 5. I can also get the best out of my Blackbird SK-5 with my Tomahawk. I have other's. But I can also use my Traditional Leuku caay with my Bhuku STAK as my neck knife and my Stromeng KS-9/KS-5. But, Yeah my Bravo 1 in 3V is a exceptional belt knife with my Warbeast Tomahawk with y Wicked Tough Saw with the Combo. Yeah, I like the versatility of my Warbeast, I can even use it as a Ulu, Thanx You, Tim.,,.

[@bob2sticks]

....hawks historically were for fighting....in a pinch they can perform.....but a wider beard takes more wood found on an ax or hatchet, which has a hammer poll.....

[@43MrPEZO]

Add Lizard Skin batting tape to it. Comes in various colors.

[@stockholm1752]

Classic look, but without a proper sheath, no way. How would you carry it around unless you were Mel Gibson. Oh, OK, you said what I wanted to know. Thanks.

[@samadler9253]

Make a mask or you could just buy the optional mask!

[@jonathanorr5710]

For grip add medical or thin masking tape

[@randallkelley3599]

Way nicer handle than on my hatchet from CRKT, way nicer, mine is rough, so a little steel wool and oil should do the trick...got mine from Massdrop.

[@stevenmc56]

Hawks are made like that so you can remove the head for other jobs.

[@user-hi2ku6zj4s]

좋아요

[@MrRedstone118]

May I ask the price

[@EverydayTacticalVids]

around $40.

[@medeiros3610]

Fellow 603 dude. You should try your claims ONLY during our winter months if you really want any cred! You tubers are so fake ! With that said, I USE this. The metal can hang but it ain’t splitting anything over 4” of frozen wood. You are welcome for the free “ real” feedback.

[@AmbiguousAdventurer]

The edge profile is waay to dull, you have to grind away a lot of metal to make it usable.

[@fathersonsurvival]

This or cold steel?

[@EverydayTacticalVids]

I like this one - but the Cold Steel wins IMHO.

[@fathersonsurvival]

Thanks for the reply. Mind if I ask why? And which cold steel? The riflemans hawk?

[@EverydayTacticalVids]

@@fathersonsurvival kzbin.info/www/bejne/qKTQiYiHo82Zhqc

[@fathersonsurvival]

@@EverydayTacticalVids thank you for the reply and also for making all these videos for us. We appreciate you.

[@EverydayTacticalVids]

@@fathersonsurvival Glad to help out! Enjoy the woods and be safe.

[@hankscorpio3959]

You didnt throw it ...

[@jayman3122]

Iiiiiii'm gonna call bs. I just got one and it was as dull as a spoon. Not saying it can't do what he shows, it can. But be prepared to give it a little TLC.

[@Elias.Agg.]

Lets be honest man. What do you say?! Its a bad choice for an axe. If you use this for chopping and splitting, there are much better options. If you use it as a throwing axe, well thats another story. You dont use an axe for carving work, like you did. You got a knife for that job. You use an axe for chopping and splitting and the spiked version is better, because it brings something unique on the table. All axes can be used as hammers. The spiked version can be used perhaps as a digging tool, which is actually something unique. Not many have a shovel in their bushcrafting kits and for hammering I could carve a wooden mallet...

[@dt9094]

Correct, remove the laquer

[@randallkelley3599]

Hawk with a hammer head, works and cuts...

[@craigspeirs9115]

why do people use a tomahawk as a ax???

[@vShoTzZ25]

Craig Speirs The term tomahawk is very vague because humans have been using similar axes for thousands of years. A tomahawk is not solely designed for killing people, its one of the best tools/survival tools you can have and its extremely easy and cheap to make compared to a knife or a machete.

[@HannesFury]

+Craig Speirs A tomahawk *is* an axe. It's the finest multitool in human history.

[@HannesFury]

+Craig Speirs The axe, that is.

[@vShoTzZ25]

HannesFury Yea, not many things can smash, chop and slice, especially at a lower cost to make/buy .

[@thefreeviper4511]

+HannesFury finest multi tool is a kukri, but a well made tomahawk is a VERY close second

[@maddiiydaddiiy]

He may have revised it, but he didn't design the tomahawk.

[@calebwhittington3749]

I would say this is more of a defensive tool.

[@thefreeviper4511]

well, the indians used it for both camping work and battle, it is good for botj

[@craigspeirs9115]

I see the same thing people chopping down trees with knifes what!!!!!

[@bobbymcgehe]

It is Chogan, not Chogun!

[@toddjohnson1371]

he never threw it

[@georgezarifis7409]

It's actually Chogan, not Chogun.

[@tacdad2704]

Would have been cool to see it thrown as there ment to be. See how it flys. Made me cringe every time you put it in the dirt choping it. Good review of it though as a camp hatchet

[@EverydayTacticalVids]

Yeah, it made me cringe too. I really like to beat on items when testing them, and since a lot of people would chop just on the ground, I thought I'd do that too and see how the blade held up. But I agree - makes me ill, especially with something this nice!

[@tacdad2704]

EverydayTacticalVids ya def understand why. Its a good looking little tool and nice that it actualy works. Too much out thefe now thats junk

[@EverydayTacticalVids]

TAC DAD Agreed.

[@spectermad9180]

I dont see a Tomahawk I see a Small Axe...this is to big to be Tomahawk its very good Axe but it's not a Tomahawk

[@MtnBadger]

"That section" of the blade is the "beard" and the "hammer head" is the "pole." And... PLEASE... split wood on a stump or old plank, etc. *hearing all the cringing going on around KZbin.* That said, thanks for doing the videos and keep learning, that's why we're here. :)

[@tedwinni6121]

Putting the blade in the ground.... what a pleb

[@thatonedodge]

Made in China if you look at 1:20

[@sibeliusjohannes2660]

really necessary to harm a living cedar just for the video? I guess the answer is no

[@DAnieljho3]

If you're going to hack on a live tree at least chop it all the way down.

[@danskytt4933]

Stopped watching aftet he started splitting wood and ended up hitting the tomahawk into the ground... not the most skilled person ^^