Cold Steel 3-1/2 in. Trench Hawk

Great. Going on my hip for the trenches. Definitely an upper hand over a knife and can be grabbed in a hurry.

The first thing I noticed using this, was the balance. Its incredibly well balanced for a tomahawk. It swings light and fast in the hand and recovers quickly. It has a good sturdy edge, and cuts well. As a weapon, it's devastatingly effective. As a camp axe, it works but it's not your best option. Only reason I say this is the way the handle attaches to the head. If you try to split wood with it, the handle catches the wood, takes the brunt of the blow, and doesn't allow the axe to pass through easily, as it would with a traditional solid metal design. For pretty much any other purpose, it works well. Overall a great design and will see a lot of use for me. I'd have given it 5 stars if I could split small logs with it. Over the years I've purchased quite a few cold steel products and I've never been disappointed. This one is no exception.

This is the best tomahawk I ever owned. I like it better than the more expensive ones because it's more practical. A steel shaft can break and then you're looking for a welder. Wood handles eventually crack, warp swell and chip. With the trench hawk all yiu have to do is order a new shift. The 1055 steel is a bit softer than some others but for all practical purposes it's good enough. This was a very good investment.

Amazing tomahawk; heavier than I expected and balanced differently than the other tomahawks (with wooden shafts) I have bought from other vendors. Very sharp and useful blades. I bought it on the recommendation of an Airborne Ranger who actually who used a previous version in combat. In self-defense or combat situations, I would be well armed with this weapon.