SOG Survival Hawk - Specialty Outdoor Tactical Hatchet, Fire Starter, Nail Puller, Hammer, Multi-Purpose Blade with Reflective Paracord Wrapped Handle (SK1001-CP)
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The blade appears to be strong, but there's a catch. Due to the lack of a full tang, the blade head loosens slightly from the handle after only a few throws (hits and misses) and will loosen even more over time. The ax head is held in place by a band of sheet metal near the top of the handle, which is a flaw. The band isn't strong enough to withstand the throws, and it eventually bends/crimps at the point of contact with the "metal wings" that hold the ax blade to the handle. This loosening is only going to get worse, and there's no way to fix it.
The term "full tang" refers to the part of the knife that is beneath the handle. Axes, hatchets, and tomahawks are all two-handed weapons. The handle is separate from the head of the piece. There is one of them. piece tomahawks, all metal, mostly bargains but a few gems The handle is bolted to a 3" "tang" on this tomahawk, making it a hybrid. This design isn't weak or strong by default. Few people have complained about the tomahawk's handle breaking off, according to customer reviews. In comparison, a large percentage of users of the United M48 (which has the same hybrid design) complain about handle breakage. You have no chance of breaking the tomahawk's handle if you don't throw it. Making the handle one piece with the head adds a lot of weight and shifts the balance away from the head, which isn't a good thing. It's a situation where you have to make a choice between two options. first and foremost, I want to reassure you that the handle and the head will not separate.
It is dependent on the size of the wood. Is it alive or dead? br>Is it dead or alive? Larger pieces of wood will require the use of an axe, wedges, or a splitting maul.
It'll be ideal for the job, as it'll be both attractive and light.
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It seemed like this tomahawk was too good to be true. For a tactical tomahawk, less than $30 is a steal. I had seen a youtube review where this tool had similar issues in field conditions to mine, so I decided to give it a try. br>br>In just one day of use, I had the same problem. This is an implement that is clearly designed to be used for striking things, as evidenced by its shape and name. (Duh! ) Regrettably, it isn't well-suited to that purpose. Because the tang (the part of the blade that goes into the handle) is too short, the head loosens up and develops a lot of play very quickly. br>br>The tang is so short that it doesn't even reach the top end of the handle's small collar. When the tool is used, the collar deforms quickly due to its flimsiness. As a result, there's about a quarter to half inch of movement in either direction. br>br>If you're looking for something cheesy to hang in your dorm room, look no further. If you're looking for a serious tool for woodworking or survival, this axe is a prime example of "you get what you pay for. " Despite the fact that I thought SOG was a good name, I believe: It's a disgrace that they used that acronym on this tool.
Whoever writes all of the reviews also writes all of the reviews for all of the brands. So, if the head of a Chinese tomahawk built in a basement separates, that flaw is applied to all reviews and posted as gospel for EVERY brand of tomahawk listed on Amazon! GARBAGE, GARBAGE, GARBAGE, GARBAGE, DO YOU UNDERSTAND WHAT I'M SPEAKING ABOUT? SOG is an engineering firm of the highest caliber. In all of their designs, they use first-rate combat technology. When I was in Operation Pegasus at/around Khe Sanh in 1968, I wished I could have had access to some of their knife designs. br>The tang on this SOG is fully extended. It's a part of the head that's been forged. It is not possible to separate it. The two handle sides of the tang are held together by four bolts. If the handle sides loosen, head to Harbor Freight and pick up a set of torx wrenches as well as Loctite. This model of tomahawk performs admirably in its intended role. I don't see any future design issues, which may explain why this company has so many customer service issues; they aren't used to having product issues. br>I'm not familiar with all of SOG's tomahawk designs. If they send me some to review, I'll gladly do so and make any design changes that I think are necessary. However, tangs appear to be forged as part of the head on all of them. NEW EDIT; AH HA! I recently discovered a photograph of a shattered handle. Only the survival hawk appears to have a full tang, with the rest of the SOG tomahawks having a shortened tang. Before ordering the survival hawk, I read through the entire product description. The fuzzy handle images on the other SOGS could be mistaken for full tangs. Other models' tangs are forged to the head, but they're only a few inches long! SOG, you're a big FOO PAH! WHY? WHY? These are referred to as "throwing hawks" by you. You chince on the design of the handle as well. That hurts my head, and I'm no longer a believer in Santa Clause. BUMMER! Let's get back to business, shall we? People who bought the broken hawks might be able to extend the tang by welding a piece of stainless flat stock to it and making two side planks for a handle. Alternatively, perhaps SOG could develop a better composite material and offer the new handles at a DISCOUNT to previous owners (or have SOG extend the tang and refit the handles). This is an excellent illustration of MURPHEES LAW in action. It can happen to anyone at any time. SOG continues to hold a place in my heart. They have top-notch engineers who develop unrivaled combat survival gear.
P. Why not replace your handle with a one-piece 6061 T 6 aircraft aluminum replacement? Hard coat in black. All inside corners must have a radius of at least 015".
Ron.
It was shorter and smaller than I had anticipated. I did some small tests with it and found that it penetrates small branches well. The hammer design, which I had hoped SOG would incorporate into their axes, is ideal for tent stakes. The fire striker only works on the blade edge and nowhere else, resulting in some minor nicks in the blade. This isn't a big deal, but it's disappointing given how simple it is. There have also been reports of the starter rod snapping and then being struck, but I have yet to witness this because I support the rod with my finger. I haven't found much use for the nail puller yet, but spiking would be a better use for it. For my purposes, the blade design is my favorite of all axe designs; I find that slightly sharpening the back end of the axe blade makes it much easier to hook and grab larger branches. The Survival hawk is far better in side and weight than my voodoo hawk, which had the handle snap on me while doing some chopping. The full tag or full length that SOG describes does put an ease of mind for the axe's longevity.
This tomahawk's steel quality and overall construction are excellent, but the design could be improved. I'm not a fan of the ridging on the upper handle; it may be useful when wearing gloves, but it's quite uncomfortable in the bare hand. The paracord on the lower handle, on the other hand, provides a great grip. If you want to chop wood, a proper hatchet with a more shock-absorbing handle is preferable. This isn't the most absorbent blade, but it'll do the job. The blade was sharper than any hatchet or axe I'd ever purchased. br>br> Even if it's a tomahawk, you don't want an axe that isn't shaving sharp. The pry bar is functional, but it would be even better if it were a little thinner. The hammer faces on the sides aren't ideal, but they'll do for now. And while the included firesteel performs admirably, getting it back into the handle can be a chore at times. Overall, this is a good-looking, high-quality product. Although this is a good survival axe, I wouldn't want it to be my only (or even primary) cutting tool in the woods. I'm going to continue to use my Ka-. For that, I used a Bar Becker BK7 knife.
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