Cold Steel Frontier Hawk practical review.

On site review of a good multi use tool that wont break the bank or weigh your pack down. I was trying to decide what would work best in my kit in the heavy chopper role. I have a few other things but none of them really strike the right balance between weight and function for me. I was looking at some larger knives when I came upon the Idea of a tomahawk in a magazine article. That got me to thinking one of these might be better than my small hatchet, or large bowie knife. So I bought one and decided to put it to the test so to speak. So far I really like the whole concept of the tomahawk, a tool that is lightweight, fast, sharp, and easy to repair in the field (in theory). I think it will also step up if ever needed as a fearsome weapon, with its reach and speed it could deal a devastating blow to an attacker.

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[badjujuR6]

@ZEUKI1. Thanks for the info much appreciated. How hasvthe pack been holding up for you under your use? Looking very hard at getting one and don't what to waste money. Any info is appreciated. Thanks

[ZEUKI1]

@badjujuR6

To be honest , for the money I am very pleased, some people look down on voodoo tactical products thats fine. I started with there smaller version that is a hydration/daypack had it for two years with no failures zippers or stitchings and upsized to this three day assault about 9 months ago. It has survived four wheeling fishing hiking review trips etc. I paid 50 bucks for it and dont regret it at all, I do like some of the maxpeditions though, higher quality higher price....

[badjujuR6]

Just curious, what pack is that? Looks like a Maxpedtion, but doesn't match any of there products....

[ZEUKI1]

@badjujuR6

The pack is a Voodoo Tactical, I believe it is the three day assault pack.

[Jafarmarar]

Anybody else think that stump was a rock? :|

[ZEUKI1]

@Jafarmarar

Thats funny you mention that, there are a few of those around here. I dont know why, but some of the stumps are loaded with pitch and they are SOLID, when i miss and hit the stump its like concrete, the pitch shatters and its like getting hit in the face with glass......one reason I normally have the glasses with me, And found a better review stump.

[sunnsu]

anytime you use a sharpened edge of any tool to strike a fire steel and your life is not on the line a puppy dies. :)

[rjholstrom]

cant be good to hit that rock with it

[remconst]

I bought one and love it. It has replaced my Gerber camp ax in my pack.

[scradduck]

Just wondering what you prefer after having hands on with both: the Frontier or the Trail hawk?

[Thrawn6211]

The bit looks like it might be modeled after some kind of Norse axe. Pretty cool, imo.

[TheDardanianKnight]

that really is a nice lil camp axe....

[Selousi]

Great review and I totally agree. I use Cold Steel's Rifleman Hawk, just because I wanted a hammerhead on my hawk. It has worked great for me ever since. Hawks rule!

[caibarien71]

Very helpful video, thanks.

[TheEidolon7]

Wow, that thing is almost as good as my traditional longer handle axe! I do a lot of cutting, too. I'm getting one of those, it's perfect. Thanx for sharing.

[MrBaebel]

Cool!

Great axe, great video! Very informative!

Thanks!

[goldenscales]

Just out of curiosity, why is there so much of the handle showing above the axe head?