Is a Tomahawk Practical for Self Defense? | Wingard Wearables Empress Complete Review

[@wingardwearables]

WowI Thanks for your purchase and this review! So glad that you liked it so much that you shared about it. Very thankful!

[@HardOnGearChannel]

I’d say you’ll get more than a few new subs/fans/customers because of this video. What a killer piece of kit! Beautifully executed 👌

[@max-zv7sf]

Very nice work! I looked a bit at your website, as a metallurgy enthusiast it's so interesting that you use such variety of metals in your pieces. Beautiful!

[@krakentacticaledc]

Well done zak great work I love mine that I bought from you

[@Meloncholymadness]

Yeah that's dope, or only you were UK based.

[@jordanfrancisco27]

4:47 gold

[@the89Tman]

“This occupies a really strange niche.” Is perhaps the best explanation of H2H. I didn’t wake up ready for Last of the Mohicans Mike but I am here for it.

[@ferrisbueller9991]

Reminds me of the starting weapon in the Turok I played at 6. Early 2000s game, not the first couple in the series. It reminds of that club like nothing else I have even seen and I want it.

[@Tasunka_Nightwolf]

I am a Native American from the Oglala Lakota and Kichwa people and since I was 6 years old I was trained my my grandfather knife fighting and tomahawk blade combat and till today I still conceal carry a tomahawk. And it's a great tool for me.

[@junichiroyamashita]

Are combat arts transmitted today or was it simply your grandfather knowledge?

[@Tasunka_Nightwolf]

@@junichiroyamashita yes, today the art is being revitalized it is not only my grandfathers knowledge but a combat system that was used since time and memorial and its being reintroduced to the youth to pass it down to the next generation. So yeah it's being transmitted today

[@junichiroyamashita]

@@Tasunka_Nightwolf what is the name or the group?

[@combatselfdefense7390]

I’ve got to get me one of these!

[@solomonstello]

​@@Tasunka_Nightwolf You should market it and sell it for others to learn!

[@drew6145]

"Dont even play like that" Second later "letbme stab that box" Some wholesome shit right there

[@Mubgoo]

I want what they have.

[@rl4416]

my thoughts exactly.

[@koalafudge]

h2h: "so absolutely noone should use extendable batons for self-defense." Also h2h: "So you should carry a tomahawk and bury it in his face."

[@hard2hurt]

Remember I also judge on coolness factor.

[@davidcouper7445]

Someone must make an extendable tomahawk so you can get the best of both worlds!

[@diggernick901]

@@hard2hurt but batons are one of the coolest bashy things out there, they make the "shhhhick" sound!

[@hrthrt6328]

@@hard2hurt if you die with a tomahawk in your hands you get special reservations in Valhalla

[@guillermocaceres3854]

Actually, the cop's shouldn't use extendable batons

[@RadicalTrivia]

I'm crying at you doing the fake swing and getting SUPER mom'd for a second. Respect for leaving that in for our enjoyment!🤣

[@hard2hurt]

She acts like I might accidentally hurt or something...

[@RadicalTrivia]

@@hard2hurt Some people just don't appreciate some good-spirited play-murder.

[@ejc2064]

@@hard2hurt your wife is smart you never point a gun at something your not willing to destroy same is true with swinging weapons. Accidents happen.

[@lb4581]

The flip from that to "let me hit that box with it" golden

[@bjsing247]

Totally agree! The best part was his response. I can’t tell you how much I relate to the simple, but contrite, “ok…”

[@LogarCreed]

I loved your evil villain laugh when you pulled the tomahawk out from concealed cover😆🤣

[@jamielondon6436]

That's his "Christmas came early" laugh! Not saying you're wrong, though. ;-)

[@LogarCreed]

@@jamielondon6436 that would be my same reaction and laugh if I got something this cool as a present!

[@thedefinitive6296]

Historically, there were tomahawk that were made purely as weapons. The blades were more like spears. Traditionally chopping style tomahawks were always tools first that people pushed into being weapons out if necessity. But anytime you can take the best parts of a tool and make it a better weapon, you've got a something truly formidable. Also lightweight is generally the strength of the tomahawk over the hatchet. Having a weaponized hawk be light as possible is totally a benefit. People often to load up and take big swings, but snapcuts from the wrist are really where it's at. But yeah definitely a cool product. Great job to the craftsman

[@ryannachtrab]

Agreed, just like how you don't want a big heavy, bulky knife. The weight isn't what does the hurting

[@thedefinitive6296]

@@ryannachtrab exactly. The weight is good for a tool, but it's usually not great for a weapon depending on how it's meant to be used

[@desertingdessert938]

Most historical combat axes have tiny heads as well when compared to there tool counterparts all though they still have that typical crescent shaped profile

[@rebel4466]

@@desertingdessert938 It kinda reminds me of a bladed war hammer. which in turn makes me think about getting rid of the spike and going for a hammer type head on the other side of the blade against hard targets, windows or bones if you want to stay in the defense scenario. A hammer also couldn't cut up your shoulder when trying to hit a ball on a string lol

[@boguslav9502]

European battle Axes would like to talk. As far as tomahawkes go sure. But battle Axes also had very small heads were very light. Whoch makes me wonder why we havent tried modernizing them until now?

[@SuperOtter13]

Love how excited Mike gets. Also happy to know I'm not the only one who tastes and smells new weapons 🤣

[@hard2hurt]

We have seven senses for a reason.

[@TheGroovyJones]

FBI Headquarters: Johnson, get the Chief we got a spike in search terms "concealed carry tomahawk laws in my state".

[@LameMule]

"Don't play like that. Let me stab this box." I like her priorities. KZbin has finally begun recommending useful channels. I'm ~2 years late to this one but hell, it's still relevant and available. You've sold me.

[@Jenjak]

Check out Marko Novakovic. I'm sure you'll like his stuff. He does filipino martial arts, tomahawk, grappling with concealed knife and he even designed some knives.

[@silentstryker1590]

Man that's interesting! I love the idea of this. I carry multiple knives for utility and defense but I can honestly see this replacing my defensive blade, nice.

[@finessepodcast_za]

I wouldn't mind that too

[@nightshade7240]

My only concern with this tomahawk is how long and how curved the back spike is. It's a fantastic looking piece but if I were genuinely going to fight with it, I'd want a poll or a shorter back spike. I think that much curve to the back spike would make certain techniques more of a danger to the wielder.

[@Ashtor1337]

Yeah my thoughts exactly

[@MorteWulfe]

The downside though would be no hooking. Just like with kama, the hook and maneuver techniques get lost. Granted I never got into a tomahawk fight, but when I sparred with dummy kama back in the day, being able to hook someone and put them where you wanted them was a nice feature of it.

[@TheScience69]

I was thinking that. Might have been the angle, but that spike was getting a bit close to his face and it got his shirt

[@JK-pt5kq]

With these tomahawks, they are lightweight based, so that the usage for the hawks are to flick at the wrist rather the typical wind up. In that regard, having the bigger backripper hawk, there is minimal danger from said hook.

[@ferrisbueller9991]

Id be more comfortable is it was longer to but carry friendly option becomes compromised. Perhaps the handle could extend, as if the bottom of it is where a knife would come out but instead it is extra handle. Like the handle close is two pieces with one in the middle and the two can swing down, the middle handle being a hard steel. Or... you could keep something you can screw on the bottom on your other side... yeah that is far less convoluted and not hard to envision. But anyway, in self defense the only attackers tool I see being scary is a baseball bat. Yeah, youd have to run or close the gap fast. Anyway the designer has bigger ones. Not bigger versions of his but less carry able but still able to be carried tomahawks. And with the baseball bat guy... you could always throw it... I mean it was designed to be thrown and with practice... thats why we carry 2. Or just a regular pocket knife.

[@rustypotato9604]

I feel like calf shots with that while you have someone tied up in a clench would be the most brutal. You would make them practically immobile, all you would need to do is step back and call 911 (assuming this is self defense). Also that hook could disembowel someone real bad.

[@hard2hurt]

that's one of the things we have worked out as well.

[@WumboGuy]

I can't even imagine carrying that thing without getting in legal trouble let alone using it on someone. You can already here the prosecutor calling you a crazy guy that carries around an axe to kill people with, I can't really disagree with that. It is cool though.

[@sparkzy3136]

Just dont get caught. Simple

[@alexstellar4867]

I carried an axe and machete in my car for a bit. Got in a car chase and had to pull them out when I got out and the other guy called the cops after. Never used it just told him to back up. Cops let me go but I almost got arrested for assault with a deadly weapon. Seemed like a good idea until I was in the cop car. I don't carry them anymore

[@harliiquinnstarlight]

@@alexstellar4867 I used ti carry an 11 inches blade, open carry is the only way legally here, but I always thought of it as a deterrent

[@alexstellar4867]

@@harliiquinnstarlight yeah it worked as one but the guy on the other end of it has the ability to make you look really bad. I'm glad there were cameras and witnesses that could back up my side of the story at the place I stopped because otherwise I'd probably be in jail.

[@ForeverYoungKickboxer]

No body, no prosecution

[@GaudialisCorvus]

Mike getting absolutely mom'd by his wife for pretending to hit her was the highlight of this video for me 🤣

[@toxi87]

Matt Easton is doing some tomahawk videos lately. Always fun to see the history and now a modern interpretation. Very cool thank you sir.

[@Pikepaw]

Yay another fan of both! They are both pretty good at context.

[@lefunnyN1]

yeah

[@toxi87]

@@Pikepaw King of Context 😆

[@plywoodcarjohnson5412]

If you were ever to lose the sheath you know you can make a new from PVC or leather. But also from 8mm paracord/polyprop line. Just tie (not just wrap) around the blade from the base to the tip. If there are gaps, go back and fill in the gaps with more passes. Then "snip and cinch". Melt the ends together down at the base. Then just have a metal object at hand and heat the tied wrap of 8mm polypropline. Press it all over. Many tools like pliers or scissors have no sheath but still poke holes in your pockets after awhile. This method is easy, no leather, no pvc pipe of the right dimension is needed. No weird pointy part of vegetation cutting tools is shown to the public so they can't react with hysteria :"Oh he's got a knife!!" Anyway great upload thx!

[@ondrasvoboda4512]

Scholagladiatoria has a great video reading about tomahawk fighting from period sources, definitely can recommend!

[@Skiamakhos]

Just to point out that the bearded axe type tomahawk is useful for parrying, hooking and controlling an opponent's weapon or shield - you don't have to reverse it to hook the other guy's shield like you would with the Wingard. Though that said, you could as easily reverse it & use the spike on the back-side of the fasthawk to do what the front side of the Wingard does, but with more weight behind it to punch through skulls.

[@thedefinitive6296]

Exactly! Thanks for bringing that up

[@max-zv7sf]

Very true, but the only people who still use shield walls are riot control officers. I really don't think a decent, or even sane human would really ever attack them with an axe. Hooking capabilities definitely had a place when shields were common, but today i suspect they are more of a liability. Beyond the obvious 'getting stuck in someone's clothes' , imagine you had to defend against a baseball bat or axe handle or steel pipe. When parrying with a bearded axe you would run a high risk of accidentally hooking the heavier weapon and having your axe yanked out of your hand. Historical axes never had this problem, because they were never intentionally used for parrying, the shield took the defensive role.

[@thedefinitive6296]

@@max-zv7sf I can still see a potential use for a hawk with bearded bit against an opponent with a similarly lightweight melee weapon. But like...how often are you getting into fights with people with machetes or knives, right? Lol

[@Skiamakhos]

@@max-zv7sf I think some of the alt right types in the US are big into shields these days. As regards parrying, I'm no expert, but scholagladiatoria seems to know his business.

[@max-zv7sf]

@@thedefinitive6296 I am a Venezuelan living in Argentina currently, i have also lived in Bolivia, and visited Peru a good deal. Yeah, knives and machetes become really common in restrictive and poor environments. Still, of course, if you have a functioning brain you shouldn't get in that sort of business with any regularity.

[@Patches213]

This looks amazing, my only concern is having to adjust your grip when you draw it under stress/pressure. Maybe wearing it on your off side so you can draw with your off hand and then grab the handle with your primary hand would be better?

[@hard2hurt]

Yeah. I had the same thoughts. I tried it that way too and it worked well.

[@THC800]

I’m happy that you are happy able to ccw’d a tomahawk. Even though I don’t have the money for it, but it puts a smile to my face that such a thing exist. 😊

[@WatchMysh]

Lol. This is great. Self defense usually should focus on keeping you out of trouble even if you're forced to to defend yourself physically. This Tomahawk should perform excellent in the "defend" portion but I guess not so well in the "explain that to the judge" discipline. :D

[@mattjack3983]

Yeah that might be a bit difficult. A prosecutor would probably have a field day with that. But i guess if u are willing to take those chances, and feel that u can adequately explain that you would have been killed if u hadn't of used the hooked tomahawk of death and destruction on your assailant..then maybe its a weapon to be considered? For me personally, i think if I'm in the kind of danger that would call for a weapon that can create that kind of bodily harm, id just rather use my .45 instead tho. Somehow I feel that would be easier to defend in court than a tomahawk.

[@Nobody32990]

@@mattjack3983 what if you made the blade into the rounded tip (for none lethal wounds) with express purpose as self defence tool from side of the manufacturer? That should at least slightly cover your arse legally speaking.

[@WatchMysh]

@@mattjack3983 Yes. Of course it depends on the situation. :)

[@ethanking4954]

@@mattjack3983 I'm guessing the person who's carrying this can't carry a gun for whatever reason but still wants lethal capabilities.

[@mattjack3983]

@@Nobody32990 u know..that actually may be a good idea. Im sure it would at the least make it easier to justify its use as a self defense tool, and not an instrument of carnage lol

[@unrealwayx5011]

that on a plate carrier sounds.... absolutely amazing!

[@wingardwearables]

We make 2 different tomahawks specifically designed for plate carrier and civilian conceal carry. Handles slide through MOLLE/PALS loops. Look up MOLLE Empress and MOLLE Backripper Tomahawks

[@darrellowings2343]

This is what I love about this channel. Practical information even about something as unusual as this. Make and keep it real. Good job. Check out that knife guy over on warrior poet. He's got some very interesting designs. Backward blades for close in fighting. This man was an undercover cop and does a lot of real world purpose designs too. Craid Douglas.

[@themadscientest]

I believe he went to a workshop with him.

[@darrellowings2343]

@@themadscientest Oh I see that one. Thanks.

[@alexanderchung6402]

I love how excited you get as you discover this thing

[@ericferguson9989]

A modern take on the Spontoon! That's what I was thinking about. The spike looks useful, too, kind of like a mountaineer's axe.

[@fyanrd4144]

🤣 LMFAO!!! I let out an audible “OOOOHHHHHH!!!” As well!!! At 04:48!! Exactly how u did my brother!! I’m immediately sold!! That’s awesome!!! I love ur real world weapon reviews!! Keep up the good work! And thank u for the constant info!! Ur saving lives my brother!!👍🏾

[@MorteWulfe]

You incident with the hook reminded me when I was training sai way back when doing switching thrusts with two of them. Was getting tired, got sloppy and the tsume on my right hand sai nearly disemboweled me! Tore a huge gash through the side of my shirt and made me respect them that much more afterwards!

[@stubbornone1189]

That's actually quite common. I was warned to avoid it, but didn't take it seriously until I saw a couple of fellow practitioners make that error. I was always hyper-vigilant after that, and still had a close call when working on footwork while striking. Such an amazing and versatile weapon... as long as you respect it! 👍🦅🇺🇸

[@MorteWulfe]

@@stubbornone1189 Yeah, I love, absolutely love sai. If I needed an apocalypse melee weapon, those are it!

[@Pikepaw]

This is the love story of the ages: Icy Mike and the concealed carry tomahawk! I would imagine a mugger or other attack would have a big wtf moment if you whipped out a concealed tomahawk.

[@Ruizg559]

I was waiting for the hook to take a bite out of Mike. I saw someone cut their tricep pretty good that way.

[@jaredongsing]

Suggestions: 1) should you train for self defense in everyday clothes? 2) how is a water bottle for self defense? Especially a metal one, it works as a makeshift club. Plus if you can splash water, people naturally wipe their face.

[@mattjack3983]

Yes..u should train in everyday clothes for self defense. That is actually recommended. I worked as bouncer for more than 10 years at alot of bars and clubs in St Louis City. I normally wore jeans, t-shirt and boots for work, so I always made sure to get at least some of my training in dressed like I would be for work.

[@Bog2901]

now how about a concealed carry buckler/shield to go along with it

[@grimblood2543]

I'm so happy you made this vid! Wingard wearables is so underated

[@tomb2289]

The axe blade and wearability are awesome but I'm a bit wary of that talon out the back! Great find though

[@hard2hurt]

Yeah I am wary of it now too lol.

[@Shiznittlebizbampop1]

After watching this and seeing just HOW MUCH he absolutely LOVES that thing, at the end, after the outro and we get to see him just playing/practicing with it. It LITERALLY scared me for him because of how close he was getting to himself with the hooked spike end, like I will say even though he was being fast with it, I could still tell he was making sure not to get hung up on the spike again, but still, there ware 2 times it ACTUALLY scared me watching because he was being so enthusiastic about it that he did come EXTREMELY close. So close that I know if he wasn't being as mindful as he was and if he DIDN'T already have that small brush with it snagging his shirt, that I know for a fact that if it was someone else or especially ANYONE that isn't trained and still practicing mindfully martial arts, they would have ripped their own throat out with it, since it has that curve to it to help with it's concealability. And to be honest I bet he had at least one more close call with it off camera even with him being mindful. I hope some people don't take this the wrong way and think I'm dumping on him or the weapon, because I'm 100% NOT. I've been a long time fan of his for a while (Hell, I even resubscribed to him after my last accident got hacked a few years back, so if anyone would try to say that I'm not a fan of his, I think that alone would dismiss that claim. Lolol) and I actually really really DO like the concealable tomahawk and the guy that made it has an amazing mind! But what I DO think is if someone doesn't have a good amount of practice with that this, they are DEFINITELY going to hook themselves, ESPECIALLY if they actually DO have to pull it out to defend themself because anything can happen and it seems that things happen for the worst when someone gets into that sort of situation. Like the people that EDC Airsoft guns instead of ACTUALLY getting their permit (And I know what you're thinking, but yes, I swear they exist, I've personally seen not just 1, but 3 different people, and 2 of them were when I was in totally different states! I thought it was the dumbest shit I ever saw and heard when I met the first one and thought they were just a little special and let it go. But once I saw that it wasn't just that one dude.... Things totally flipped in my mind about a lot of random people, especially the ones that choose to open carry in states that allow you to do both.) When shit hits the fan.... Like what the hell are they going to do??? And it's even worse when people that EDC and HAVEN'T had any training. I guess that's what it all comes down to. Please, if you're going to EDC something for protection, PLEASE for the love of God if for not just yourself but at very least the people AROUND you, please please 🙏🙏 train and learn whatever you EDC with inside and out.

[@thehuntermikipl1170]

cry more lol

[@xcaptainmorgan9]

That tomahawk has some serious pull out game

[@anonanonymous1988]

That kind of thinking is how many babies are born.

[@Usmc1833]

I have the back ripper version. He sent constant updates via Instagram so I could watch my project come to life as it was built. Received it in a nice bag with a hand written thanks. I’m so happy with mine and I love to Carry it with my LCP max

[@paulrouleau1972]

Love these hawks and the carry system is genius in it's simplicity. I usually always have an Empress or Backripper on me, even just lounging around the house.

[@googleisacruelmistress1910]

Imagine being a mugger with a knife and then the guy you're trying to mug suddenly pulls out an axe, that'd be terrifying lol

[@justuscrusade5263]

I just got mine in the mail. I would love to see a part 2 video on this product please!

[@MrMcracklackin]

H2h is literally feeding my content needs right now

[@hard2hurt]

its a very specific kink

[@sixxfreak58]

Thank you for introducing us to WW.

[@ConjurusHex]

3:00 This sniff-bite made me laugh

[@thomaschainey3230]

One of the best things of the tomahawk is the ability of being able to hook and pull a person into the other weapon, like a big knife, so you can take advantage of 2 handed fighting technique. Having the ability to hook is preserved in this tomahawk while at the same time preventing the unintended accidental tying up of the weapon while it is being deployed. Fast, nimble and light in combat is better then slow and hard to control.

[@Logan2070]

The wife in full mom mode, "Dont do that" was the best. I'm guessing she keeps you and the kids out of the hospital for the most part.

[@hard2hurt]

For the most part, yes.

[@meaningfulmindfulness15]

Lol that cracked me up too, then she asked to stab the box with it! Warrior blood at heart. That's true love. 🤺

[@Nobody32990]

Wingard really does learn from history and adapts it to the modern time. Tho one observation, spike at the bottom of the handle maybe should be made out of metal.

[@hard2hurt]

The spike that goes down my pants?

[@Nobody32990]

@@hard2hurt ... and to make it shorter lol. Forgot to add that.

[@gentlemenabouttown718]

Kristen: don’t do that. That’s not funny! Two seconds later. “let me stab that box”! 😂😂😂

[@hard2hurt]

Yeah she just doesn't like when it's not in HER hands.

[@justuscrusade5263]

Hey I just ordered mine, you should do another video with your Empress. Maybe sparring.

[@kylespear2401]

Imagine looking out the window and seeing your neighbor working an archery target with a tiny tomahawk 😂

[@benjaminmichaels1759]

the hook on the back also seems like a good control point if you wrap it around a wrist / elbow / neck

[@necromancer0616]

@hard2hurt So, Mike it seems like you may just want a mining type pick instead of a blade. Reason being the long pointed edge would be able to peirce and retract easily. Also, sure you can quick draw the top of the weapon, but you still have to be able to grip it correctly. Seems like that would be an issue.

[@noknownthrone2487]

This was like an early Christmas for you! Ha, YESSS!! I love seeing you this pumped up! :D What a super cool weapon

[@hard2hurt]

Yeah I was very excited for it. I love it.

[@hard2hurt]

The tomahawk in this video is the Empress by Wingard Wearables. You can get one at www.wingardwearables.com/ This is not a sponsored ad or anything, I just thought this guy was cool and his product was interesting so I bought and reviewed it. Keep in mind that this weapon is not rated for robots.

[@Sam-dc9bg]

Imagine trying to explain in court to jurors that the tomahawk was for self defense. At least with a hammer you can just say you just happened to have it.

[@Ashtor1337]

It's a self defense tool. He came at me and I defended my self. You think that conversation is easier when you have a gun?

[@Sam-dc9bg]

@@Ashtor1337 Yes. Just like I think it is easier to explain why someone used a gun (which I assume they have a permit for) as a self defense weapon, than for them to explain why they were carrying around a katana. Why? Because I think people are more used to the idea of guns being a self defense weapon and it is easier to come across as not crazy when you do what people are used to. I am just an arm chair expert though. My opinion with no proof.

[@SaftonYT]

The extra Jurassic Park reference at the end earned you that Like. You worked hard for this one, Mike. Sacrificed your shirt and all to the cause. Kudos.

[@ross.58008]

Now that is a badass weapon. If someone pulls a knife on me, well that's normal, but if someone pulled a tomahawk, I'd run away like a little bitch. Respect. Keep safe.

[@ogrbell8297]

Its dope. Looks like a combo of a tomahawk and a dagger axe

[@Swordsman_HEMMA]

I agree with the advantages of not having a beard, but having done weapon sparring with axes, the tradeoff is that you're losing a lot of hooking capabilities. I think I would also prefer the wider chopping face compared to the pointed spike that this model has, just due to the type of cutting involved.

[@danday9697]

wouldn't the other side give you just as much if not more hooking capabilities? I could see that being great for hooking out weapons

[@showercurtaintowel]

Lmao. He was so happy when he drew the hawk. Thats what Christmas is really about.

[@DrMakak]

I think the user-facing spike is more of a problem than an advantage tbh

[@2DRINKSMINIMUM]

Agreed. Also quite evident from 9:19

[@FilmFlam-8008]

Yep

[@max-zv7sf]

Yeah, but really nothing a grinder and a bucket of water couldn't fix.

[@mattjack3983]

Its definitely something that needs to be considered when training with it...and certainly if using it...

[@antonicv88]

I love how much you enjoy this stuff man, pure joy when the holdster work as intended xD. love from Barcelona

[@misterA2Z]

Do they make a lefty version so the tail curves the other direction?

[@hard2hurt]

i think so. go check them out.

[@wingardwearables]

We do but are out of stock on lefties at the moment. Hopefully a few will be made before the end of the month.

[@PNWAffliction]

Thank goodness people still thinkin out the box, this thing looks neat, goin to share!

[@lowwprofile]

The question i: will the police engage you for carrying it?

[@Pharto_Stinkus]

yes. This would be illegal to carry, especially concealed, in almost every state.

[@redclayscholar620]

Check local laws. In my state I can carry a bazooka with a katana as a bayonet so long as I'm not being a general nuisance.

[@jordantrottier3882]

You should review all that guys stuff. I checked out the website. It's bad ass.

[@johnouellet4099]

I saw one lady carrying one of these about 20 years ago just south of downtown Tucson, Arizona. It was the weirdest thing I’ve ever seen anyone carry. Truthfully, I think it’s pretty cool.

[@dirtpoorchris]

Best Weapon Combos I thought of. Rifle across chest. Sawed off shotgun on right hip. Hatchet/tomahawk with a small 10 foot chain so you can pull it back, use the chain for entangling or whatever stored on the right behind the shotgun on the hip (so you can still tilt the shotgun and shoot it from the hip because its in front). And a bladed Baton Sword on your left hand with an entangling sword catcher buckler over the hand area of the baton sword, with ability to screw the sword off the baton and replace it with 5 foot long skinny lightweight jabbing blade and tie the back part of the baton to the elbow (you can just let go of the baton sword if you need to use your left hand). And then six gun shooter on the left hip. Oh aand a spiked blade at the forehead part of your helmet for headabutting. And 2 spikes on the FRONT of the shoulders for shoulder butts to the face when standing wrestling.

[@fivestarfire]

that gives me so many ideas, i'd like to see a telescoping titanium handle and a blade and spike end with finger divots for easier deployment.

[@the.illest_one]

dude ur freaking awesome! i just started watching youre videos and i love them.... you answer all the questions i would ask and wouldnt ask and the way you act keeps us paying attention.... keep the videos going :)!

[@codecircle423]

I'm An American of Finnish descent. I've always favored an axe with my firearm and mace. This would make a great option to my collection, after a few modifications.

[@te9591]

That design is brilliant.

[@JJoh4040]

5:50 LOL I love how she was concerned with safety yet wanted to start carving up boxes 📦😅😂

[@scottlehman9738]

With the sog you can grab just under the blade and use as a striking weapon too. I do like that Tommy. Great video.

[@Leonard89008]

The "Quill" he has on his website looks ingenious....

[@HapkidoAfoito]

I love your content, Mike. Just don't stop. Also if you ever want a fun thing to review, please watch the Coldsteel greatsword video and just...treat yourself to a great sword so we can watch you and Seth and Wonderboy explore (play with) such a fine weapon.

[@bob67497]

I used to open carry the Traumahawk from Zombie Tools on the regular, because I couldn't strap a knife to my pant leg when I was wearing a kilt, so sometimes I'd just sling my axe from my hip. It wasn't hard to draw quickly because I trained to, but the main thing with open carry in my experience is that it's about intimidating people who might normally try something. Nobody's gonna rob a dude with a big knife or an axe unless they've got a gun, and they have the drop on them, you know? That does look like a wicked piece of work tho- cool weapon.

[@joshuarose320]

You need to look at the Winkle RnD compact with front spike hundreds of our current US special operations carries them down range every day with a large number of them being Army Ranges ! They are absolutely beautiful and you should check them out

[@metinaydogdu2616]

I love the voice crack at 2:19 lmao. He is in love

[@kbasusta]

Why are you gai

[@navigator5426]

Historicly, tommahawks are multi use tools. The beard on an axe has a purpose in combat it is used to hook a persons shield as a tool the beard is used to hook brush or choke up on the axe for fine work where you need more control.

[@krakentacticaledc]

I've got one its great and light weight it lives on the door of my truck

[@ericferguson9989]

The sparring ball looks neat. Kind of like a rhythm bag. My idea was a swinging log from a rope, but this looks doable.

[@nickmurdaugh9856]

It's so cool to see you delving into this less well known sector of tools. Check out Necromaker too.

[@roguestudios2189]

This vid has helped me understand tomahawks more

[@nicksalvatore5717]

Could we possibly get a video about Sap gloves? Maybe saps and blackjacks too lol

[@barnabasrozsa793]

Cool stuff. In the EU I'm sure it's illegal to carry a tomahawk. But there's one minor or not so minor thing to consider for self defence tools, and that's blood. I don't have a clue about firearms regarding that detail though.

[@thehastingsdojo2332]

My brain is already trying to come up with justification to have and carry in England 🇬🇧 can't think of one, but that's never stopped me lol 😅

[@0713mas]

When you can ruin a shirt by mistake and almost get yourself a trip to the ER for stitches, you know it's a real weapon. I love axes and tomahawks, that's awesome!

[@ravenousgigajacker]

Man just did a Superman punch with a tomahawk. And the sheer glee he had when he drew it successfully 🤣 Then the conversation with his wife ending with ‘people’ 🤣🤣

[@mikemcfarthing3499]

Best line, "Seriously don't do that!!! Can I open box, no it for people!!!" Literally every martial arts guys gf, wife or significant other. lol

[@airchompz]

Neat little weapon. Kind of has "trench weapon" vibes to it, despite how modern it is. I'm concerned about it's stopping power, but Mike doesn't seem to be and it is damn nimble. Looks like it does fill a niche for EDC axes?

[@SarahOpossum]

5:45 oof mama was not pleased 😬 Mike's quiet "ok" 🥺

[@MrThistleMilk]

You should've gotten the Quill as well

[@The_AntiVillain]

The only things i would change about the tomahawk design is add a finger choil at the head so it could be choked up and use jabs. The other thing would be a shorter spike about an inch or 2 to prevent the shirt thing and to eliminate the curve

[@davidgeldner2167]

So as an everyday carry a tomahawk is just a bit overkill for me, but like if I also needed it for chopping objects then I’d carry a self defense one as in one that can be thrown accurately. I do really like wingard tho, I follow him on Instagram and have spoken to him before. His designs are smart and practical. That release from the holster was sweet, I totally get your reaction.

[@KazanmaTheSilverWind]

When I think of self defense weapons that aren't actually weapons, I personallu think of Flashlights (which you and others already covered) and a basic Hammer. The Tomahawk here seems like a sharp version of the hammer idea

[@MrAllmightyCornholioz]

9:18 Reminds me of Charles Fultz from ZGB when he tried that Last of Us weapon! It looks like a modified hammer to me but I can see the use of it

[@chadwizick]

I had an NCO who carried a tomahawk on every deployment. I bet he would love this

[@MyMomSaysImKeen]

I saw you using it overhand Mike, but try reverse gripping it with the crescent side facing towards your body. It greatly increases striking speed, and doesn't make you commit to a overhead swing. You can also use a high guard that way putting it overhead