{"id":682,"date":"2016-12-13T02:34:09","date_gmt":"2016-12-13T02:34:09","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/etacticool.com\/?p=682"},"modified":"2021-11-03T18:26:03","modified_gmt":"2021-11-03T23:56:03","slug":"best-tactical-tomahawks-dont-suck","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thetacticool.com\/best-tactical-tomahawks-dont-suck\/","title":{"rendered":"The Best Tactical Tomahawks That Don&#8217;t Suck"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Best_Tactical_Tomahawks_That_Don%E2%80%99t_Suck\"><\/span>The Best Tactical Tomahawks That Don&#8217;t Suck<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_48 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"ez-toc-toggle-icon-1\"><label for=\"item-64b95f1bb5b8a\" aria-label=\"Table of Content\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;direction:ltr;\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/label><input  type=\"checkbox\" id=\"item-64b95f1bb5b8a\"><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/thetacticool.com\/best-tactical-tomahawks-dont-suck\/#The_Best_Tactical_Tomahawks_That_Don%E2%80%99t_Suck\" title=\"The Best Tactical Tomahawks That Don&#8217;t Suck\">The Best Tactical Tomahawks That Don&#8217;t Suck<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/thetacticool.com\/best-tactical-tomahawks-dont-suck\/#SOG_Tactical_Tomahawk_F01TN-CP_%E2%80%93_Hardcased_Black_Axe_Head\" title=\" SOG Tactical Tomahawk F01TN-CP &#8211; Hardcased Black Axe Head\"> SOG Tactical Tomahawk F01TN-CP &#8211; Hardcased Black Axe Head<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/thetacticool.com\/best-tactical-tomahawks-dont-suck\/#SOG_FastHawk_Tomahawk\" title=\"SOG FastHawk Tomahawk\">SOG FastHawk Tomahawk<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/thetacticool.com\/best-tactical-tomahawks-dont-suck\/#Officially_Licensed_USMC_Elite_Tactical_Bruiser_Survival_Tomahawk\" title=\"Officially Licensed USMC Elite Tactical Bruiser Survival Tomahawk\">Officially Licensed USMC Elite Tactical Bruiser Survival Tomahawk<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/thetacticool.com\/best-tactical-tomahawks-dont-suck\/#Kershaw_1073X_Siege_Tomahawk_Knife\" title=\" Kershaw 1073X Siege Tomahawk Knife\"> Kershaw 1073X Siege Tomahawk Knife<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>So you want to get into tomahawk fighting, you want a cool new toy or you&#8217;re planning on winning the next <a href=\"http:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt1392170\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hunger Games<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>One thing is for sure, tactical tomahawks are some really cool weapons. The best part? There are loads of options out on the market today if you&#8217;re in the market for a new tactical tomahawk.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-683\" src=\"http:\/\/thetacticool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/best-tactical-tomahawk.jpg\" alt=\"best tactical tomahawk\" width=\"800\" height=\"397\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thetacticool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/best-tactical-tomahawk.jpg 800w, https:\/\/thetacticool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/best-tactical-tomahawk-150x74.jpg 150w, https:\/\/thetacticool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/best-tactical-tomahawk-300x149.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The list below is a culmination of research and reviews of the best tactical tomahawks available today.<\/p>\n<p>We asked our experts to find the best tomahawks and they delivered. Let&#8217;s get started below.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SOG_Tactical_Tomahawk_F01TN-CP_%E2%80%93_Hardcased_Black_Axe_Head\"><\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2gFwQpA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> SOG Tactical Tomahawk F01TN-CP &#8211; Hardcased Black Axe Head<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When it comes to a modern tomahawk for tactical purposes, or any tactical edged weapon, SOG is a household name.<\/p>\n<p>This tomahawk from SOG features a 2.75 inch stainless steel ax head. The handle is made from ballistic polymer, reinforced with fiberglass, and measures 15.75 inches long, giving you plenty of leverage for chopping and cleaving.<\/p>\n<p>The tomahawk weighs 24 ounces, which may be a tad on the heavy side for some, or just enough for others, depending on the intended use and how far you need to carry it.<\/p>\n<p>The sides of the blade are textured to facilitate hammering, while still having a tough spike on the back end.<\/p>\n<p>This is one of the best tactical tomahawks for the money &#8211; <a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2gFwQpA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">under $30 right now on Amazon<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SOG_FastHawk_Tomahawk\"><\/span>SOG FastHawk Tomahawk<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you are looking for SOG quality and the same functionality as the F01 in a smaller package, the F06 model makes for a more handy backpacking tomahawk. The blade is still 2 inches wide, which is plenty for splitting seasoned firewood into blocks for the tiny wood stove you might be carrying.<\/p>\n<p>The blade is constructed from 420 stainless to prevent rusting, and much of the head is otherwise identical to its big brother. The smaller profile and shorter handle give it a weight of 19 ounces, saving you almost a third of a pound in your pack while delivering great functionality.<\/p>\n<p>This is a good all-around small axe for the bug-out bag, or for enjoying the outdoors. The price isn&#8217;t too bad either.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Officially_Licensed_USMC_Elite_Tactical_Bruiser_Survival_Tomahawk\"><\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2gFAYpq\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Officially Licensed USMC Elite Tactical Bruiser Survival Tomahawk<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Stuffing a survival kit in the buttstock of a knife or axe typically isn&#8217;t the best idea in the world. On a bowie knife, doing so can reduce the tang to and unusable length, but it works okay on an axe with a longer handle. This survival tomahawk is pretty heavy, much more than the SOG models at almost 3 pounds.<\/p>\n<p>Some call it more axe than tomahawk, implying that it performs better in the woods for chopping than it would as a self-defense implement.<\/p>\n<p>The overall length is about 15 inches, which makes it easy enough to stuff in a pack, if you don&#8217;t mind the extra weight. The \u201csurvival kit\u201d comes with a couple matches, a striker, a fishing hook and line, and a bandage, all packed in a little tube.<\/p>\n<p>The compass, like any other tiny compass, isn&#8217;t much good for anything but general direction, so if the sun is shining, you probably won&#8217;t use it. If you need a good survival compass, you should check out <a href=\"http:\/\/thetacticool.com\/best-survival-compass-top-picks\/\">this post we wrote a while back<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>On a good note, the kit can be repacked to your liking and it does make a good axe for chopping, due to the extra weight. If you like that, make sure to check out the lowest price <a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2gFAYpq\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">on Amazon right now<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Kershaw_1073X_Siege_Tomahawk_Knife\"><\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2gAT6T2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Kershaw 1073X Siege Tomahawk Knife<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>I really like this blade from Kershaw. It&#8217;s a bit on the heavy side, at just over two pounds, but it&#8217;s built like a tank. The full tang construction ends with a nail-puller-slash-pry-bar at the butt.<\/p>\n<p>The whole axe is constructed from high-grade 3Cr13 steel and coated in black-oxide. The scales are made from glass-filled nylon, which I would personally wrap with black paracord, but that&#8217;s me.<\/p>\n<p>The scales are textured and should provide you with some limited use without causing blisters, but I wouldn&#8217;t trust that for more than very small jobs. Gloves are recommended.<\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2gAT6T2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">price is right<\/a>, the overall length is a very comfy 16 inches, with a nice big 4\u201d cutting blade. This is one tomahawk that wants to be used, and balances quite nicely despite the somewhat bulky size.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Best Tactical Tomahawks That Don&#8217;t Suck So you want to get into tomahawk fighting, you want a cool new toy or you&#8217;re planning on winning the next Hunger Games. One thing is for sure, tactical tomahawks are some really cool weapons. The best part? 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