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Cold Steel Norse Hawk Drop Forged Tomahawk 22" Overall

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Part Number: CS90N
Manufacturer: Cold Steel Knives
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CS90N: Norse Hawk
Cold Steel

During the 10th century, Viking raiders were a familiar and dreaded sight. Ranging as far north as Russia and as far east as Constantinople, the Vikings wielded their terrible, fearsome battle ax.

The influence of the Viking weapon indeed far out-lasted the reign of the Vikings themselves. Its sleek linesand brute strength may be seen today in axes, hatchets and tomahawks.

Our hawk has a curved cutting edge to facilitate deep, slashing cuts and terminatesin two sharp points which are useful in hand-to-hand combat. The bottom point may be used to capture an opponent’s shield, leg, arm, shoulder or neck, momentarily immobilizing or bringing him closer so that he’ll be easier to deal with. The top point may be used to execute direct chops or, with a thrusting motion, to pierce or gouge. The Norse Hawk is like its ancient Viking ancestors; merciless.

Drop Forged Tomahawks

These superb tomahawks are precision drop forged from 1055 Carbon steel. Drop forging is, without doubt, the best method of manufacture for any impact weapon, particularly one with a cutting edge. During the forging process a metal ingot is heated almost white hot and then formed into shape in a series of progressive dies. The large steel dies are fixed to enormous compressed air hammers. Each die hammers the hot metal into a gradually more finished shape. The steel is kneaded and compressed into a completely homogenous mass making the grain structure uniform and minimizing gas pockets or other imperfections that can ruin the construction of a hand forged hawk. This is why most good axes, hatchets, and hammers are drop forged.

These hawks are differentially heat treated. This means that the cutting edge and hammer face is fully hardened, while the balance is left relatively soft to absorb the shock of striking blows.

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Specifications
  • Primary Edge: 4"
  • Overall: 22"
  • Hawk: 5 1/2"
  • Weight: 22.6 oz.
  • Sheath Sold Separately
  • Head: Made in Taiwan; Handle: Made in USA
Drop forged 1055 carbon steel with straight grain American Hickory handles. Weights are approximate.
Product Reviews for the Cold Steel Norse Hawk Drop Forged Tomahawk 22" Overall 
Average Rating: 4.5
(4.5/5 with 7 reviews)
4
Allen B
Arlington, VA
Apr 22, 2012
Pros: Head Material, Balance, Construction, Weight, Handle Material
Cons: None
A serviceable period tool
The axe is an adjunct to my other Viking blades and meets my expectations. It is an unornamented but very serviceable tool, that permits owner decoration if such is desired. The only limitation I've found is that the blade covering is a cheesy bit of plastic. It would be a better period piece of the manufacturer offered a choice of sheaths/scabbarding.
5
Robert Of Wolf Fork
Portland, OR (Kingdom of An Tir)
Mar 13, 2012
Pros: Construction, Balance, Weight, Head Material
Cons: None
Incredible Throwing Axe
I have thrown this tomahawk over the last five years with great success. I compete in the Society for Creative Anacronism (SCA) and have been in the top ten competitors each year. This is in large part due to the Norse Hawk. It is beautifully balanced and perfect weight for throwing. Oh, and it also splits wood. I strongly recommend it
4
Ohiodude
NM
Mar 04, 2012
Pros: Head Material, Construction, Weight, Handle Material
Cons: Balance, None
Solid tool
Remove the head, reverse the handle in the collar and friction fit .... tight AND can ber removed if needed. The hawk heads are rock-solid; I broke a paver accidentally, and not a chip or notch on the edge. Nice thing about the head is it can be used as a hand-tool if removed. The TrailHawk is even better - faster, and more versatile with the hammer poll. Cold Steel is a knife company, so their "sheaths" are basic, even the Concealex. They stick with their best bet - good steel
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