SOG FastHawk Polished Tomahawk - Tactical Axe with Sheath, Throwing Hatchet w/ Hammer Axe Edge for Competition Throwing, Camping, Hunting (F06PN-CP)

I've never owned any sort of tomahawk or hatchet before, so I wasn't really sure what to expect. When the SOG Fasthawk arrived in the mail, it was exactly the size I expected it to be (I purposely ordered it over the larger model). A burning question among buyers, including myself before buying, was "why buy the polished model?" Simply put, tomahawks are for throwing, and for most people who would throw a tool like this, an all-black model would be hard to find given you miss your target and you didn't quite catch where the hawk bounced off to. The extra few dollars are well worth the extra visibility of finding your hawk if you lose it in the bush. Not to mention it looks absolutely awesome in the air! I bought the Fasthawk (keep in mind, it's 12 inches long from the head to the base of the handle) because I'm a smaller person (5'5", 120 lbs) with little hands, and also for the ease of concealment. They both have plastic sheaths manufactured for them, but they cost about the same as the hawk itself and for most people the nylon sheath is enough. The reduction in size and weight means that any action you perform with the Fasthawk will be weaker than if you did the same with the Tomahawk (15 inches overall, same measurement points). The tomahawk has the edge as an all-around tool, but the fasthawk, I think, has the edge as a weapon. Swings and throws are faster, and it can be stowed away in even a simple drawstring backpack. For me, the smaller model was the ideal buy. Throwing these hawks is a matter of distance judgement and consistent throwing technique. If you can master both of those, you'll be able to hit targets at some pretty wild distances within a few weeks of normal use. Regarding quality and neatness of the product, I'd say SOG did a very good job in the manufacturing process, and they know how to make a hawk for sure. I once threw mine and thought I'd have to reprofile the entire edge because I missed my target and my hawk slammed edge-first into a rock. By some miracle, the edge was fine and only needed a 1 minute file session to get rid of the burr that formed on the point of impact. For stainless steel, the head is extremely tough and will last a long time. Reading through my own review, I've realized Tomahawks are one of those things were there's just so many uses that it's hard to choose which of the basic few models would be the most worth it. To be honest, if you're not nit-picky and your habits are flexible, buy whichever one you want; it's more about size for you. If you're a stickler when it comes to your gear, then you might have to think a little bit. Polished or unpolished? Tomahawk or fasthawk? Should I even buy a SOG or buy a more expensive, higher quality model? How about that new voodoo hawk? The choices are seemingly endless, but rest assured that SOG makes a mean line of tomahawks regardless of which one you buy. Can't go wrong with these hawks.

I will start out by saying I am a woman and I got this for a few different reasons. One, I have always been interested in non-firearm weapons. I love shooting a bow, so I figured throwing was next in line Two, I often have branches falling in my yard that need to be cut up to put in my fire pit. I have a rather heavy hatchet, but my hand and arm gets tired from it almost immediately. A big man arm and hand would be fine for it, but I am not a man, so the lighter weight of this item appealed to me. I looked at the heavier version, but my friend has one and it immediately felt too big and heavy in my hand. I am really glad I got the 19oz fasthawk. Not only does it slice through my fallen branches like a charm, but my hand and arm don't hurt! When I first went to practice throwing it, I found it light and easy to hold and throw. I quickly became successful at getting it within 6" of my target and lodging the blade or pick into it (a couple trees, and a sawed off stump turned on its side) Even after about 50 throws my arm didn't get tired. The real exercise there is walking to and from your target, haha. Throwing it is really satisfying. You hear the sound of it spinning in the air, and the thunk as is lodges in your target (a hollow dead tree is nice) I got the silver over the black because it's easier to find when you miss. They say the black is better if you don't want an enemy to see the reflection. That wasn't an issue to me, as I hopefully will never be using this against a person!! Either way, I've been leaving it next to my bed in case of a break in (if my 70lb pit bull doesn't chase them off first)

Sharp , easy to clean, and well balanced. Gets the job done. Rips right through zombie heads, legs, and everything else. It’s a trusty piece when your bullets run dry. It’s gotten me out of a few sticky situations. The belt attachment is a bonus.

Doesn’t penetrate very well as a throwing axe. And the grip has no shock absorption. If you swing this at something be prepared to feel it in your bones. That being said it’s a tough piece of equipment and it won’t break. I’ve hurled this at trees hard enough to make the holes whistle and it doesn’t even roll or chip

I bought this originally because a potential Match date said she wanted to try axe throwing, which is apparently a thing. The date didn't happen (though thanks to this and YouTube, I won't be a total n00b if that kind of date actually comes my way in the future.) For the record, I was too sober at the time of ordering to call this a Drunk Amazon purchase, though that alibi has helped my self-esteem in the past. Once it arrived, I opened it (with the help of a previous not-quite-drunk purchase of a delightful stabby thing) and I realized that it's got a very valuable if niche purpose. The end of the head opposite the blade is perfect for breaking safety glass. Seriously. If you watch the cop body cam videos on YouTube, you'll see that police batons have a really crap record when it comes to busting out car windows. This bad boy will punch two or three closely spaced holes, and then you turn it sideways and use it as a hammer. to render the window or windshield kaput. So if an accident victim is trapped in a car, you can probably facilitate extricating them with this if the doors are locked. Or, if you're high on mushrooms, you can probably walk through a parking lot and find out if people with Baby n Board stickers are liars. No judgments.

Wow, was I impressed with this one. This is an awesome little tool. Almost shaving sharp right out of the package. I love the look of this model with the contrast between the shiny steel and the black handle. I plan on taking this with me backpacking, to handle light wood processing and to ward off the larger black bears and mountain lions. Now, I am unstoppable! I have tested this out and it worked fantastic for chopping up some large dead branches up to 4 or 5 inches thick. The weight of the hawk is just right. Feels light weight, but substantial enough to do it's job. I opted for the hard quick release sheath, so I can carry it on my belt for easy access, and now I'm bad to the bone. I wouldn't mess with me, even if I was a rabid honey badger.

I’ve just recently became a huge fan of SOG. I’ve heard the name for years but have always bought CRKT or Gerber knives. I saw such positive reviews for these Tomahawks that I bought my girlfriend and myself one for our bug out bags. The Tomahawk is made so well that I ended up buying SOG backpacks to replace our North Face bug out bags. I then bought two different SOG knives for our every day carry kit. Everything I’ve bought so far has been way better than expected for the price point. If you’re reading this, not sure if you should make the switch, I promise you this company has great products. We made the decision to buy as much of their products as possible. This review isn’t getting me anything free or discounted, just want to pass my knowledge of great products for a bug out bag or edc on to the next person. SOG makes great gear/knives and if you buy an item to test it out, I’m sure you’ll make the same decision we made to trust this company. Thanks SOG!!!

I first bought this hawk from another source primarily as a throwing hawk and as a light survival hawk for my wife's kit. It excels as a throwing hawk and is almost indestructible Very light and easy to use and exceeds in capability for what you would expect from a tool this size. Best buy on the market for a throwing/survival hawk. I was so impressed I bought another as a gift to a friend two days after my first one arrived. I'm a retired firefighter with 28 years of service and 18 years of service as a LEO in various capacities. I highly recommend this hawk as an addition to any firefighters utility belt, manys the time I could have used it and having this tool in a squad car could save many lives on emergency scenes where minor extrication is needed fast and the police arrive first, and they almost always do..

Ich habe die Axt für den Garten gekauft, um damit alte Äste oder Sträucher wegzukloppen auf deutsch. Es war aber so stumpf auch die Spitze hinten dass ich es Nacharbeiten musste damit ich mit der Spitze in der Erde lockern konnte damit ich an die Wurzel kam um sie zu zerteilen so dass nichts mehr Nachwuchs.

Excellent

Muy muy buena calidad, ergonómico y robusto. Viene con funda de calidad,bien acabado, afilado perfecto trabajo profesional para herramienta profesional, es el tipo de hacha para escalada, superficie de martillo, pico, hacha aventura y supervivencia. SUPER COMPACTO Y SUPER COMODO DE TRANSPORTAR EN MULTIPLES TAREAS.

Una gran compra, un hacha de muy buena calidad, excelente balance al lanzar, tiene el peso ideal y se encaja con gran fuerza, de las mejores hachas que he comprado

Excelente, ideal para colección