Tomahawk Review: SOG Fasthawk

[171RAVEN]

so just to confirm this would be a decent low cost option for a camp ax????

[xxsteviexx1000]

U HAVE EVERY KNIFE EVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! all i have to say is zombie emergecy

[ThePatrick6122]

Is that a Ka-Bar Heavy Bowie on that bottom knife magnet on the left. Why haven't you done a reveiw on that.

[WeAllJuggleKnives]

@ThePatrick6122 - Yes it is. Haven't reviewed it because I think there are already a lot of reviews out on it.

[AntagonisticEnemy]

@WeAllJuggleKnives I just got one these things. I really got to stop watching your videos. You are going to make me broke. I already have 5 folders one 14 inch tanto fixed blade and then this little guy

[WeAllJuggleKnives]

@AntagonisticEnemy - I think your addiction has only just begun lol

[AntagonisticEnemy]

@WeAllJuggleKnives I will need to get help for this addiction which you are clearly are enabler of lol.I love your collection man I hope to get my first chinese straight sword

[AntagonisticEnemy]

@WeAllJuggleKnives For twenty bucks plus tax at wal mart this thing is hard to beat. Its cheap rivals cant hold a match to it. Of course it is small and users a low grade stainless steel but it is cost efficent and works.. But yeah my favorite line fron avp the first movie. Is the spot where the blonde dyke looking female explains to the black female lead why she has a gun. * I rather have one and not need it then need one and not have it "

[shortguy632]

What do you call this room?

[WeAllJuggleKnives]

@shortguy632 - My office.

[redlinebo]

i had to reshape the walmart version to get it to work better, thinned up the blade even more and hooked the top corner edge.

[J88Wolf]

Hahahaha! This thing showed up a Wal-Mart not too long ago. :)

[WeAllJuggleKnives]

@J88Wolf - I know, Walmart sells weapons to kids lol

[SaintLemons]

i threw the hawk many times, and the handle broke, even though the blade hit the wood.

nevertheless, i shall buy a new one and use my broken hawk’s blade on a wooden handle.

[Trentster66]

those buttons on the sheath at least for me don't always click

[IlGriMReaPeRzz]

@Trentster66 SOG just made new sheets for both the FastHawk and Tactical Tomahawk, not to mention they made both weapons with Satin Polish.

[Trentster66]

i own the fusion and it is amazing :)

[LeftyGuitarist1233]

Was just about to post about the $20 find but I see that people have beat me to it. Any reports on longterm durability? It seems solid, I've done a little chopping with it but nothing major.Great review by the way

[WeAllJuggleKnives]

@LeftyGuitarist1233 - I haven't put this 'hawk to the test, but in general a camp hatchet will be a better chopper and have more durability. A 'hawk is more a multi-purpose compromise, it is lighter to carry and used to be used for fighting too, so it's jack of all trades but not best at one, especially chopping, a camp hatchet is way heavier and chops more powerfully.

[colddrake80]

@WeAllJuggleKnives No substitute for my Fiskar hatchet - which is nice by the way - but for the price I'm picking one up tomorrow.

[tylenator552]

prety good. check out my review on my channel

[WeAllJuggleKnives]

@tylenator552 - Thanks, will do.

[biblesnbarbells]

Just got one at Walmart for $20.00. I will use as a small camp axe. Thanks for your review. Anthony.

[Kryynism]

Bought it at walmart last night for 20 bucks.

[ewtoutdoors]

Cool video, Found it at Chinamart for $20. I know they make deals with manufactures and may not be the same quality as the "Real SOG", LOL, who knows. I am not out there saving my life with it but just thought it was cool to have and the price was good. Take care my friend and have a great day, I come back to you because you do some great reviews.

[WeAllJuggleKnives]

@ewtoutdoors - Thanks bro, $20 is a great price you found!

[FuwaForestFilmsHD]

Thank you for the helpful comparison between the two models.

[WeAllJuggleKnives]

@FuwaForestFilmsHD - Welcome!

[jkostial313]

Hey i have the sog fusion hawk, ive had it for 2 weeks and the blade is chipped and dull from chpoing/throwing. Any tips on sharpening or fixing blade?

[WeAllJuggleKnives]

Hey, sorry to hear that. I'd heard conflicting reports on that hawk. Some said it was not good for hard camp work, others said the exact opposite. I would recommend checking out some of the hardcore bushcrafting channels, they use their hawks the hardest and should be able to tell you how to repair the head.

[locog42]

MOAR! ME WANT ONE!

[H3LLSHOCK]

Do you train in escrima/kali? Your movements resembled the basic escrima movements in my class. Im a newbie myself.

[WeAllJuggleKnives]

@H3LLSHOCK - I'm part Filipino and I know them from Filipino Martial Arts

[firestream93]

I have another question. The SOG Tomahawk I ordered from Amazon looks exactly like the SOG Fusion, but I looked closer...the SOG tomahawk I have doesn't have the "Fusion" markings on it. In the place where the "Fusion" letters are suppose to be, (on the handle) the one I have just has "SOG" lettered on it. Is it possible that I have a knock-off?

[WeAllJuggleKnives]

@firestream93 - Hey, I am not sure. It could be that SOG just changed it slightly? If you e-mail SOG I'm sure they can tell you if they produced any without lettering.

[sonicsickosixx]

@firestream93 the SOG tomahawk has a longer handle then the fusion fasthawk, that's the only difference i know to. mine also just says SOG nd i got it straight from SOG so i wouldn't worry about it.

[firestream93]

I have a question. I have an SOG Fusion Tomahawk, and the cutting blade is nowhere near as sharp as it was when I got it, because of general uses. Would it be better to file the blade, or sharpen it with a sharpening stone? What kind of file and/or sharpening stone do I need?

[WeAllJuggleKnives]

@firestream93 I have heard some people say that about the SOG Fusion, I'm not an expert on the sharpening of a hawk though, I would try doing a search for bushcrafting type channels, those guys beat the hell out of their 'hawks so I am sure they have some vids on fixing that edge up. (But offhand I would say the stone would be better than using a file).

[firestream93]

@WeAllJuggleKnives Alright. Thanks!

[firestream93]

Holy shit dude! When the zombies attack, I'm coming to your house!

[WeAllJuggleKnives]

@firestream93 Thank you, we will need all the fighters we can get!

[BLADExARTx5160]

I like your wall of death in the background

[1AbominAble1]

You know I love them hawks ;D I still prefer the head shape from American Tomahawk Co. but the price is right on this one for sure.

Another great vid Bro.

[VisualArticulation]

Appreciate the quick reply. I think this adds another level of interest for me to tinker and try. thanks i may have to snag those two when i can to play and use. Take care keep up the great work and insight!

[seekortry]

That smaller one could easily lash to the side of my more compact survival kit. It's always there on the bag, so there is nothing really to think about. Combined with the small fixed blade survival knife, and the sabersaw, I would have most common tasks covered -- though probably not easily performed with smaller tools.

[TacticalAngel86]

that steel is killing me.

[VisualArticulation]

Good review as usual.. Is it possible to let me know if the fastening on the two SOG hawks are the same ? say if a head swap of the 2 is possible? Stay safe

[WeAllJuggleKnives]

@VisualArticulation Hey, I just checked on that for you. I think that could actually work, the large torx bolts seem like the same size and the tangs and the metal bands appear the same length. I don't want to say for sure, because I'm not a machinist, but it seems like you could switch the heads from looking at it.

[auradud3]

love your vids, i just made my first, could you check mine out and tell me how i could better light for future vids?

[batista777]

Good review Sensei. I have this, but I wish the sheath was more like the CS Trench Hawk. The latter is quicker to remove and I like how the pieces rotate around. Also, the point on the Fasthawk could be more acute. It's all fine though: no point nitpicking budget tools.

[WeAllJuggleKnives]

@85wifebeater Because you want to betray your viking ancestors lol

[Susanoo58]

Great info video! I'm always looking for a good hand axe! You never know when you may have to hack something up!

[anticannoneer]

@wealljuggleknives ok and would you do me a favor and tell me the name/type of the knife that you reccomend for using with the "pioneer/native american" combo? i understand the philosophy of the combo now, thanks for the education on that and for your time :)

[WeAllJuggleKnives]

@anticannoneer - Well the Cold Steel Spearpoint Machete, 12 inch blade, would work well I think.

[anticannoneer]

@wealljuggleknives what are your thoughts on dual weilding tomohawks? i own a CS trench hawk and was thinking of buying another for this porpose. I tried holding the tomohawk in my good hand and a large knife in the other, it felt very akward to me with the lack of symmetry. what are your thoughts on the combat effectiveness of dual weilding 2 trench hawks vs a trench hawk paired with a large double-edged spearpoint knife? any tips on how to cope with the akwrdness in lack of symmetry? plz reply

[WeAllJuggleKnives]

@anticannoneer Double Hawks can be done, it is just a matter of practice. The idea of a hawk and a large knife is that you take power swings with the hawk, but if the enemy tries to rush you before or after the swing, he runs into a quick thrust from the knife.

[ewtoutdoors]

Very cool, thanks for the review. Take care and have a good one.

[JoeDurobot]

Have you tried throwing it?



[WeAllJuggleKnives]

@JoeDurobot No, but it can be thrown - checkout some of the vids on the sidebar.

[thenextarcher]

is that a benchmade hawk in the back? do more hawk reviews please :o

[WeAllJuggleKnives]

@thenextarcher Thanks man! I will be. No I don't own any Benchmade Hawks yet, nothing that pricey so far.

[koioo2]

the small one looks so cute

easy to take with you

than big like hammer bigger hammer easier to hit.

small one is cute

[Nb1PatrioticAmerican]

Like the review, as always. How does it compare to the CS Trench Hawk for tactical use?

[WeAllJuggleKnives]

@Nb1PatrioticAmerican The Trenchy is a lot more deadly, but it's not really good to compare them because they're so different in size.

[BuecherFuerAlle]

i was actually concidering buying the fast hawk. but the short length of the handle was what made me say "no" in the end. i then decided to get the cold steel trail hawk and I love that thing. but maybe i'll give SOG a chance one day

[spongyjakester]

what would you say about sog weapons quality wise beacause i have small budgets

[WeAllJuggleKnives]

@spongyjakester They are a budget choice but the skills of the user matter way more than price, unless a weapon actually breaks (not likely against a soft target).

[pillemannen]

@WeAllJuggleKnives Budget and budget:) i think they are very effective! in the woods absolutely!