Estwing Tomahawk – A badass axe at your side

Originally posted 2017-05-10 07:46:57.

Well, Estwing, you’ve really done it.  You’ve gone and made a functional, cool looking tomahawk axe at an affordable price?  You savages.   The Estwing Tomahawk is my first ever tomahawk axe, and I love everything about it.  It’s got functionality and style wrapped into a sleek tactical package – what more could one ask for?

Estwing has been in the business of creating hand tools since 1923, and prides themselves on creating products out of one solid piece of hardened tool steel, giving them incredible strength and durability.  While most of their products focus on tools for contractors like hammers or pry bars, they have journeyed into the camping / survival realm with various types of knives and axes.  One of my favorite features of the Estwing tomahawk is the handle, which is made out of a high quality rubber and provides a sure grip so you can feel comfortable while you are swinging it.  The handle is also designed to absorb a good deal of shock from impacting, which will save your hands on longer cutting jobs.  I’ve taken the Estwing tomahawk with me on many a hike and camping trip and I love the feeling of security it provides.  It’s actually made in the United States, as well so it gets some points for being locally produced!  It’s available in multiple colors, from flat black, to desert camo, to the leather wrapped handle version you see above.

The Estwing tomahawk is fairly light, it weighs in at just under two pounds, making it an easy addition to your camping or bug out equipment.  The axe blade itself is bladed on one side, and has a puncturing tool on the other, which could be used to breach glass or other surfaces.  It comes equipped with a nylon carry case that covers up the axe head, and you can affix it to a belt or MOLLE compartment pretty easily – and the axe is easily removed by popping a couple snap on buttons off of the case.  Overall, if you’re looking for a high quality axe that looks awesome and isn’t going to wreck your wallet, look no further than the Estwing Tomahawk.