Cold Steel Frontier Hawk Tomahawk without Sheath - 90FHS, One Size (001478)

These are about the best you can get without going custom. Steel is good and the hickory handle is also outstanding. But best of all you can customize these to your hearts content without making them less in any way. I have several of these in different styles and got this one for a present for my son's birthday, my first Frontier Hawk. After modifying it to look allot like the first pic, remove finish on handle, remove paint/finish on head, carefully custom fit head, cold blue, stain handle, several coats Tung Oil, rebevel edge and mirror polish, leather wrap handle and done. I use the others for camping but I liked the fit and balance and feel of this one so much I ordered another one for me. Great tool, you can throw them with care and practice but they are a wonderful outdoor tool. I something give them as presents and they become wallhangers but ones you can use. Light and very useful especially if you have things to do with wood. You can even forget your camping knife and just use one of these, just remember the sharpener. Choke up on it and it will do everything a knife will. The steel is good enough to take a good edge and hold it and resharpens fairly well. All in all I cannot say enough good about them especially considering the price. Awesome tool for fires either at home or in the woods and also a great whack the bad guys tool too.

I bought this for my son as a birthday present and he said it was perfect. Probably good for throwing.

I bought this tomahawk for the specific purpose of throwing it. While there were many other selections available (including many other Cold Steel models), the Frontier Hawk was one of the lightest and cheapest tomahawks on the markets. At one and fourth (1 1/4) pounds this tomahawk is good weight for younger throwers and for those who want to throw from a longer range. Pros: Low Cost Solid build Hex screw in back of head Light weight Con: Difficult to find cheap replacement handles 22 inch handle (Perhaps a pro?) No sheath Opening the box up, my first impression was "Oh s***, this is pretty cool", my second impression was "Why is there a sticker that said "American Company" when the tomahawk head said "Made in Taiwan"? Unlike many other people, I don't mind foreign made goods as long as they are quality. American companies usually make quality goods, and other countries usually import rubbish, but in this case, the Frontier Hawk is a solid quality. No complaints. The quality factor is important when throwing. I've thrown this think for many weeks now. I've missed a few times and It has hit rock and concrete a few times. Instead of the metal cracking, shattering, or doing any other number of bad things, the hawk was merely nicked. Most of them are shallow and superficial and don't affect its sticking potential. Another important quality factor can the Frontier Hawk hold an edge? While throwing hawks shouldn't be too sharp, I've sharpen the hawk to see if it can hold a edge. First, the metal is soft enough for a good metal file and wetstone to work as oppose to cheaper "stainless steels" which are too hard for such tools. After a few passes with each tool, the hawk can get quite a sharp edge. Sharp enough to cut paper or skin if one isn't careful. In fact sharper then what is needed in an tomahawk. Now, I don't know how long the edge will last, which is the true measure of a good tool, under regular use and since I am not using this for wood cutting I can't judge that. If I had to guess, I would say the edge would not last too long. Perhaps a few uses then it will have to be sharpen again. This is not bad for a tomahawk under 30 dollars. One interesting feature is a hex screw in the back of the Tomahawk head. This screw can be twisted to lock the head in place. It's a nice feature allowing for the tomahawk to actually be used in as an axe or a weapon. It also allows for the head to placed lower on the handle where it wouldn't normally be able to go. I wouldn't suggest using the hex key when throwing. Having a head that can "move" is nice when you miss and hit a rock. The head can come free and not bite into the rock like it would have it was locked in. Another factor is that if the hex screw will eat into the wooden handle. After a while there will be a big indent in the wooden handle where the hex has dug into it. Thus I would recommend using the hex screw as little as possible. The tomahawk comes with a 22 inch handle instead of the standard 19 inch. I don't actually like this length. It makes the tomahawk unwieldy in all but a few applications. If you were chopping down tree you may want that extra hand hold, but otherwise it gets in the way. Using it for fighting feels awkward. Normally hawks can either be held at the bottom of the handle, the middle of the handle, or all the way choked up on the head. The 22 inch handle makes all these positions feel weird. At the bottom, the tomahawk is unwieldy and hard to control. At the middle, there's almost a foot of extra handle pointing towards you. Every swing has to be calculate to avoid having this extra bit hit you. Choking the head is almost impossible. When it comes to throwing the extra inches don't really help. While it can give you more power for longer throws, it also makes several throws impossible. Close ups throws are impossible because the handle hits the target before the hawk has time to turn. Low throws are also impossible because the handle hits the ground before the head can dig in. I would suggest just chopping off the extra inches and making it a 19 inch handle. A lot more practical. Another factor with handles, is that it is difficult to find cheap replacement handles. Cold Steel offers handles for 10 dollars + shipping. Other tomahawks will offer replacement handles for 5 dollars or less. This tomahawk is only 24 dollars. I almost want to just buy another one instead of paying for two or three handles. There are other generic brands out there, but there's no guarantee that they'll fit the Frontier Hawk. It's definitely something to take into account. Finally this doesn't come with a sheath. I knew this ahead of time, but I also saw that most of Cold Steels other knives, swords and even tomahawks come with sheaths. It feels almost strange that the Frontier Hawk wouldn't come with one. Especially considering how sharp it can be made. That being said, I did find one on Ebay for five dollars and free shipping. No big compliant then. I would recommend this to anyone looking to get into throwing tomahawks. This is a great light weight tomahawk. Because of its cheap cost and solid build, you don't have to baby the blade to keep it from messing up. Nicks can be easily removed and it can be made sharp if wish. The hex nut feature is an added benefit, though the some what expensive and long handle definitely isn't. Over all worth the buy.

1st off u have to sand fit any hawk head, especially from cold steel. Look up how to do this and only use sandpaper ur first time and only do a a little at a time, especially as u get close. There’s a screw that shouldn’t be used, as it will destroy & Split the handle w any real use plus Puts the head and blade alignment off center. If u properly fit the handle & head it will fit & stay perfectly, not damage the handle, and the 2 can still be easily separated for packing or the handle can be replaced w a branch properly whittled to fit. Anyways, got the hawk head fitted perfectly and the blade fully sharpened w a puck in less than an hour. It’s light balances well, has a decent size edge etc. and seems perfect for a lite hiking camping tool that also offers pretty decent protection from black bears panthers etc Anyways, it’s simple and CS’s lightest traditional style wooden handled hawk, and probably their lightest hawk which Is a good thing. Believe the trail hawk & Nordic hawk are the 2nd and 3rd lightest.

This tomahawk is a good deal for those looking for a very usable hawk and not wanting to spend $200 on a name. I've been using it for a couple of days and it really chops well, made from good strong materials, holds a nice edge, is lightweight, and is easy to sharpen. My only suggestion would be to remove the "set screw" on the head, but there are also plenty of "mods" you can do to the hawk to give it a more "authentic" look, if you are looking to do that, there are plenty of videos on youtube about it, just search for "coldsteel tomahawk modifications" or something along those lines. For the money, it doesn't get better than this, and overall it's a great tool.

Bought some of these for my Boy Scout Troop. We have boys from 11 to 17 and of course adults. I was a bit unsure about buying these after reading reviews for this and others in the same price range. Not anymore. They have been thrown many, many times at multiple events by tons of boys and adults. They have held up very well! Those learning to throw often miss and hit something else, which is often why such things break. Haven't had a single chip in any blade and no major damage to the handle. Yes I needed to sharpen a bit before use but that was expected. I expected the set screws to break quickly but only 2 have done so and they still hold the blade in place. Once or twice I've had to tap the blade back down on one of them, but again, expected. Light enough for the small, younger scouts to throw, but heavy enough for the adults. I'm glad I got these!

Quality seems good, my only beef is that I received a hawk with the “American Tomahawk Co.” branding. Doesn’t say “Cold Steel” on it…

I had been researching tomahawks for a while and settled on the CS Frontier Hawk. I am happy with my purchase. It is as I expected and reviewed by others I've seen on U Tube. I like to customize my tools and this one was no exception. It needed some hand fitting of the handle to the eye to make it a secure fit. Unlike others, I used the set screw by inserting a tool steel bushing into the handle in the location where the screw makes contact. Now the set screw has a metal bearing surface and is totally functional. The handle does not loosen from chopping or throwing and can be removed for replacement or to use the head as a Ulu knife if desired in a survival situation. I removed the epoxy paint with paint remover and smoothed the rough forging marks on the blade with a 120 grit flap wheel on a right angle grinder then polished and blued it. The handle was a bit long for me, so I cut it down to 18", drilled a lanyard hole, and refinished it. It looks fantastic and is very sharp! I also purchased the sheath and am pleased with it too. This won't be my last Cold Steel product.

Not a review guy, expert or critique, but seeing the low reviews on this item, couldn’t resist! First of all, yes, if you’re looking for perfection in your living room, bragging with your friends, watching videos on “how to”, and actually not getting out there and experimenting stuff on your own and depending on your tools, it’s fine, DON’T BUY THIS ONE, buy a schnitzel hatchet, at list will help you with cooking, lol! This hawk is perfect to my opinion, used it for 6 years now and still have a great deal of life in it! Sharpened well, will slice through paper/cut the hair on your arm as you wouldn’t believe it, or cut a chunk of meat/apple in mid air (150, 400 gritt, then a tile and leather belt, all wet, this is the short process to sharpen it). For throwing, found it well balanced and accurate/powerful (went to a team building/throwing event with a bunch of newbbies, inclunding myself, and must say everyone agreed that it was easier throw than the other hawks provided on site). As the description about forging says, blade is more aggressive than back, have a dent in the back of my Frontier from the Pipe Hawk I also threw.. Forget the pinning set screw on the handle, don’t use it, fit your handle into the blade first with a file, then use electrical tape to stop it from sliding back (I know, a lot of extra work for the price you’re paying). Also cut about 3-4 inches off the handle, which makes it way faster for combat/retrieving and harden it into a camp fire without burning it, you will turn it into almost a rock! I’ve spent some years/winters outdoors (through my job and my choice) and this and a Leatherman Wave would be the tools (in that order) I would like to be stranded with. I’ve built shelters, cut trees down on snowmobile/quad/truck’s path when I got stuck, skinned game, chipped holes for ice fishing (in 2 feet ice) and prepared food with both this tools. Also gave up the bear spray (preety much same price, expires every few years and doesn’t cut wood) ever since I carry this on my belt/backpack, at my fast, an must say it made me more confident (came upon unaware bears several times and even got bluff-charged). Frontier Hawk and Wave Leatherman never leave my side, either if is hunting, hiking, fishing, camping or outdoors working. The only reason for choosing Frontier over Trail Hawk was the weight (for backpacking) but I believe every Cold Steel hawk will do. Found the Pipe Hawk to be more suited for truck camping chores (more weight to the head and hammering end for cutting wood and pounding tent poles, nothing that Frontier wouldn’t do with little more perseverance). Bought my hawks on a sale and after couple of months of research but, ever since, bought a few more as a gift to my friends, they all apreciated it! In the end, I believe that no tool will buy you skills, you only have to find the right one for yours, but highly recommend Cold Steel Hawks, even “Made in Taiwan” ;) **By the way, in the photos, you may see the dent made by the other hawk and my daughter’s Flamingo, who loves my Hawk** Cheers and get outthere!!!

Hab mir diese als Wurfaxt betellt, was soll man sagen funktioniert super.

I like this axe it good but I did costumed it. Works great haven't broke the handle yet.

Having read a a few of the negative remarks along with the numerous positive reviews I took a chance and ordered this product. on delivery I found that the handle was a little loose but as this took under two minutes to correct I don't perceive it as a problem. In all other respect I have found this tomahawk to be good value for money. I probably could have gotten a finer quality tomahawk if I had spent a couple of hundred dollars. But after all, |I was looking for and purchased a hand tool and found what I needed.

Der Axtstiel ist leider beschädigt, zum Glück wollte ich diesen eh noch verzieren. Aber dennoch sind das Makel die ich mit einem Punkt Abzug bestrafe, Qualitätskontrolle Fehlanzeige da eine Verletzungsgefahr besteht.