Anyone have a Gerber Downrange Tomahawk?

[GH85Carrera]

Originally Posted by BlueSkyJaunte

Personally *I* would use something in the 10xx series of carbon steels. That's what I have experience with. The pros are using 10xx, S7, 5160, 52100, and 4140. None of which are budget-grade stainless.

Daniel Winkler uses 5160 for his rescue axe. Daniel Winkler, Master Bladesmith I won't comment on the design--I am not a black-clad tactical rescue operator.

The Tim Taylor in me does an Arf Arf Arf and wants that. I can't imagine why I want that but it is cool. I have no use for it but I want it.

[Steve Carlton]

Have you considered just talking with your girlfriend and trying to work things out amicably? Perhaps see a therapist together?

[KaptKaos]

Originally Posted by Steve Carlton

Have you considered just talking with your girlfriend and trying to work things out amicably? Perhaps see a therapist together?

It's really just for camping. Honest. And mall security.

[scottmandue]

Originally Posted by BlueSkyJaunte

Daniel Winkler uses 5160 for his rescue axe. Daniel Winkler, Master Bladesmith I won't comment on the design--I am not a black-clad tactical rescue operator.

ACK! Danger! Danger! Very cool stuff, I clicked on that link and can see spending a lot of money there!

Originally Posted by intakexhaust

On the carry it and lightweight duty, I have a neat 10 oz. titanium drywall axe made by Stilleto. I don't use it for drywall but as a little camp axe, backpack, cycling trips. Wonderful tool.

I carried one of those (but an estwinga and not titanium) in my toolbox as a HVAC installer... extremely handy tool.

[BlueSkyJaunte]

If Winkler's work is outside your budget, there are several high-quality hawks/axes out there made with real-world use in mind:

Tactical Tomahawks - RMJ Tactical

AMERICAN TOMAHAWK COMPANY : Products (I tramp around with a LaGana VTAC on occasion)

TOPS Knives.com

Kill Devil Sniper Hawk - Swamp Rat Knife Works Store

[notmytarga]

Gerber isn't filtering their reviews at least:

Outdoorsman and product tester JOHNNY - AUG 24, 2013
I have not tested this product, but a version I tested (not mentioning name) it was a great product but it was not Gerber first of all or the quality and the price was a heck of a lot cheaper 3/4 of the price. I got to keep the test product and if I had the money, I would purchase the Gerber only if it was around 125.00. I love Gerbers' lifetime warranty but it still priced way to high. So 4 out of 5 due to price. Great usability and extra for the blade guard and the molle sheath to attach to back packs, and the multiple versatility of the things you can use it for. I have back problems and I use it as a walking stick and its great for self protection if it is light as the one I tested.

[crustychief]

I have used tactical Tomahawks before. I think the manufacturer was General Dynamics for the early ones, the last one I fired was certainly Raytheon.

[GH85Carrera]

Originally Posted by crustychief

I have used tactical Tomahawks before. I think the manufacturer was General Dynamics for the early ones, the last one I fired was certainly Raytheon.

Those are the REALLY expensive versions that civilians can't buy.

[KaptKaos]

Originally Posted by crustychief

I have used tactical Tomahawks before. I think the manufacturer was General Dynamics for the early ones, the last one I fired was certainly Raytheon.

How did you carry one of those? Kinda heavy to take camping, no?

[Steve Carlton]

Early tactical tomahawk demo from Ed Ames, who the indian on the Daniel Boone TV show...