Cold Steel Pipe Hawk vs CRKT Woods Chogan Review and comparison

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Cold Steel Pipe Hawk or CRKT Woods Chogan ?
In this video I will compare the similarities and differences of these two popular tomahawks and do a few camp chores. This is not an all out review, more of an overview for those wondering which one might be a better fit for them. These are two very popular budget friendly camp tools and either one would be a good choice.
Third attempt at uploading so not listing all specifications, sorry, they are easily found on your retailer of choice sale page or the manufacturers website.
The main difference of note between the two is the weight, the Pipe hawk weighs in at 16.8oz and the CRKT weighs in at 23.1oz ( head weight only ) handles vary in weight. The CRKT is much heavier. The handle on the CRKT is shorter than the Cold Steel. 19 inches (listed) as opposed to the Cold Steel 22 inch handle, not a big deal but notable. Both Tomahawks are made from drop forged 1055 high carbon steel. Both were dull on arrival and needed the head fitted to the handle. Edge retention was in my opinion good, neither seemed to stand above the other and both were fairly sharp even after processing firewood.
Not much else to add, I think it comes down to preference really. Depending on your needs either one is a good choice....then again I don't have to choose I have both.
If you are interested in a Kydex sheath for your CRKT or Cold Steel Tomahawk I am making them, as well as some other select model axes. You can contact me via email listed in my "about" page on the home tab or you can see what I have listed on my Ebay seller page that is ready for immediate sale : my username is ratherbwheelin www.ebay.com/usr/ratherbwheel...

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@petemitchell6788 3 года назад

NEVER had a Cold Steel blade of ANY type show up dull. Kills your credibility.

@Scablands_Scavenger 3 года назад

Cool, you got lucky. I have purchased several dozen cold steel tomahawks and this CRKT and almost every one was dull. As to my "credibility" here's one of my videos from 9 years ago showing some Cold steel tomahawks out of the box, rough to watch I know...but I will stand behind my statements ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-cHmYzt4OxP0.html Thanks for watching!

@Adanax96 3 года назад

Out of a couple dozen cold steel products, I’ve had a handful of them show up “sharpened” (questionable at that). Their tomahawks are especially notorious for arriving dull. Different places have different shipping requirements and not everyone may be able to receive the same quality finish. I always expect a project, but I’m never disappointed with the end result. Thanks for the review, ZEUKI1

@LastBastian 3 года назад

Never had a Cold Steel blade of ANY type show up with a good edge.

@GaMeRfReAkLIVE 2 года назад

I got a norse hawk from them a couple years back and it was dull as hell

@justatogepienjoyingchocolate 2 года назад

A lot of their machetes are like giant butter knives too

@creephead762 4 года назад

I went with the crkt. It wasn't sharp, and the head was poorly fit. I sharpened it, fit the head as you did, and customized the wood. I love it.

@osbaldohernandez9174 7 месяцев назад

Same I ordered the kangee tomahawk thing was dull as bricks

@Scablands_Scavenger 4 года назад

Well I was wondering if I would ever get this video done, two cancelled trips, and several failed upload attempts at around 30 hours total to try and upload but Its done now>> I did lose some footage of the Pipe Hawk making kindling camera was not recording. More info in the description box.

@LegionTacticoolCutlery 4 года назад

I would take the Cold Steel. Way cheaper and just as effective. Cool video. Have you purchaced any of the new Cold Steel Hawks for 2020? Glad your making videos again. I enjoy them. Alot of the CRKT hawks/hatchets for the money have been dissapointing.

@Scablands_Scavenger 4 года назад

@@LegionTacticoolCutlery Yup, Cold Steel Hudson Bay ! Should have it any day now, Thanks for watchin !!

@LegionTacticoolCutlery 4 года назад

ZEUKI1 sweet! I like the Hudson Bay hawk! Can’t wait to see that video and what project you make of it

@redsorgum 4 года назад

Plans not working out, that’s life. 😬 I like the Cold Steel for the lightness and deeper cuts. The heavier the tool, the more tiered you get over time. But both of them are nice Hawks. I have the frontier hawk. I think I need to get one of your sheaths, I have the Cold Steel sheath which works, but I don’t know how long it is going to last.

@brianmccann666 4 года назад

@@LegionTacticoolCutlery new cs Hawks ?? Gotta check them out asap.

@tkettle13 4 года назад

I am glad to see you making videos. I have always enjoyed your format.

@Scablands_Scavenger 4 года назад

Thanks! I enjoy making them!

@taragistalaga7903 4 года назад

Great video. I have both, but i have the cs pipe hawk for quite a while now. I’ve used them both to clear our hunting path and plot. I like the pipe hawk better for its lighter profile and thinner blade. It bites deep. The steel feels harder too compare to the chogan.

@soldierboy425 4 года назад

I got lucky with my crkt. It was almost perfect out of the box. The head to handle fitment was perfect, and it was reasonably sharp. Living in the same town as cold steel. I really wanted to like them. The 3 I've owned have been horrible, and required a lot of work to be serviceable. Great video as always!

@nullnull4198 4 года назад

Great review and saw exactly the uses of what I am looking for when camping. Pipe hawk it is then. No nonsense reviews, well articulated and free from bias. Excellent.

@Scablands_Scavenger 4 года назад

Thanks, glad you liked it, trying to keep it simple and useful !

@jyeprice9382 Год назад

They are 100 bux here in aus

@johnmutton799 Год назад

Pipe hawk! Far better. Hawks were never designed to split large logs. Axes were made for that. When making camp fires , dead would from the ground, around 2". Back in the day, they used a saw! These were primarily a weapon. Most people like them, because they are weapons from the past. Thanks for showing!

@imugi-16 Год назад

Thank you. I think a lot of people, especially bushscrafters, forget that tomahawks were designed to be weapons first. making it as heavy as an axe not only defeats the purpose of them, it's also a lot harder to control since it doesn't have the swell at the bottom of the handle like axes do.

@bruderk4257 4 года назад

My day is saved, a new tomahawk video from my favourite axeman. I do not own the pipehawk yet, so i was absolutly interested in this. I think my choice will be the cold steel. CRKT has quite a nice look at theirs, but twice the money ? Not for me, guys. And the work i need to spend on the pipehawk ? It is part of the fun.

@starlingblack814 2 года назад

Good review; I have a few hawks I used for throwing, but now for a backpacking woods tool. Thanks for the video.

@impermanenthuman8427 2 года назад

Good review and good to see you actually know how to chop properly 👍🏻

@robertlee8400 4 года назад

I have had the CRKT woods chogan t hawk since they came out & I have to say my head fit like a glove , no movement , no slippage , it fit nice & Snug to the handle , however I did have to sharpen the blade as usual with just about any tomahawk , it’s a shipping thing & a company not being liable for someone getting hurt before a owner received it kinda thing . I didn’t do anything to mine but did modify it , I didn’t take the clear coat off the head or blade & didn’t take the clear coat off the wood , all I did was wrap a real paracord wrap around the handle below the beard or head using real 550 paracord not the stuff you see in Walmart & I put a knob at the end of the handle using a Bicycle inner tube with Layers then covered it with a 6 inch piece of inner tube from bottom to 1/3d the way up as a grip & roughed up said grip & sharpened the hell out of it . The reason I made a rubber knob like a baseball bats end is so it won’t slip out of my hand & to give it a cushion if the handle ever hits when I throw it that way I don’t risk snapping the handle , yea I know there cheap I even bought 4 extra handles for it just in case . Well there you go just look at the damage on the handle that the CRKT did to the cold steel LOL .

@LDmagnum 3 года назад

Idk why this video has dislikes brotha, you gained a sub for sure🤙🏻 i do not have a chogan I actually own the nobo but ive been looking at picking up both of these bad bois

@SubliminalD-pm1wy 2 года назад

Good review! I appreciate it!

@Seorak. 3 года назад

I also bought cold steel pipe hawk 3 days ago because of your RU-vid channel.

@heyoldtime8969 2 года назад

I've had the Woods Chogan for several years now. Out of the box I was pleased. The bit was so so sharp and I had to do some handle fitting. A little work on the blade and some slight work on the handle all done while watching TV and it was perfect. I like the design of the Chogan and the hammer pole design.

@carlosvillarreal7989 4 года назад

Great video brother 👍🏽

@sifusasdo2314 3 года назад

Cool Video 👍 Thank U for the Info and the Links 👍

@hudsonlgardner 4 года назад

Thanks, I have an HB Forge Medium coming soon. Excited to see how it works out in the woods here in New Mexico

@Scablands_Scavenger 4 года назад

H&B is good stuff Jarrod makes excellent hawks, I have several !

@Crusty_Otter 4 года назад

Hudson, I think your mention of H&B Forge and Zeuki's reply is what got me started looking at them. Placed my first order today, thanks for that!

@wiktorgrotek9540 6 месяцев назад

Good review. 👍

@NZComfort 2 года назад

Have the cold steel trail hawk and frontier, and the CRKT. In all actuality I prefer the cold steel hawks due to weight. However the CRKT makes the splitting easier… so your mileage will vary. Be safe with either.

@imugi-16 Год назад

CRKT is better as a tool, and cold steel is better as tool/weapon hybrid imo. That's why I prefer the cold steel, because I like my tomahawks to be good at both.

@Tinman-1 Год назад

@@imugi-16 totally agree

@Tinman-1 Год назад

I couldn’t agree more the cold steel is better for trail that’s for sure

@clarky4492 4 года назад

both are nice! I prefer my chogan as splitting and all wood tasks it wins

@will3002 3 года назад

I went with the Shogun mostly because I felt like the Shogun would handle chopping better and also the awesome sheeth that you can get with it. I will customize it put it with my 72 hour bag. Appreciate ya mate!!

@Crusty_Otter 4 года назад

I had pretty much decided to order either a Gransfors Bruk S.F.A. or a Hults Bruk Aneby for a camping/bushcraft axe. I kinda stumbled onto the CRKT Chogan, that lead me to this video. This video lead me to your 2016 H & B Forge Camp Hawk video (great work on that review BTW). The more I looked into H & B, the more I liked them: Hand Forged, American made, family owned and guaranteed for life - and for about 2/3 the price of the Swedish axes I was looking at, for me it was an easy decision. I emailed them yesterday to make sure they were still taking orders during this pandemic, got a great reply from Kassie (Jarrod's wife) this morning and ordered a Large Camp hawk with a spare handle shortly after. Current backlog is about 3 months but if my Large hawk is as good as your medium, I can already tell I'll be ordering many more from them. Anyway, thanks for the great reviews and for steering me toward a great hawk forge.

@Scablands_Scavenger 4 года назад

Awesome! I have many hawks/axes and several from H&B. They are definitely at the top of my list of favorites and worth the wait !

@oscarbear7498 3 года назад

By any chance do you know if H&B do custom heads? Like if I wanted a tomahawk to have a chisel on the back for digging. I oddly haven't seen any of those online. It's mostly just spikes, and hammer. Don't get me wrong a spike is cool but I think a chisel that can be used to scrape, open paint cans, dig a bit better than a spike. Is more handy plus a spike is scary where a flat curved chisel is safer a bit

@Scablands_Scavenger 2 года назад

@@oscarbear7498 I just found this comment, I don't know if you are still looking for a custom hawk or not but wbf777 channel makes custom hawks. He has a pick and choose build to order form on his website or you can contact him for custom orders. One of the options is a flat adze style blade very similar to what you describe.

@oscarbear7498 2 года назад

@@Scablands_Scavenger thank you 👍

@grimm2085 6 месяцев назад

Great video, thank you for sharing, God Bless

@newtyauger5458 Год назад

Good job

@rottvang 4 года назад

Awesome 👍 I bought both. I got the crkt for 36 bucks. And I might score the pipe hawk for 25 bucks. So now I have 4 tomahawks.

@TheReTurnersFlips 3 года назад

The Chogan I had was fairly sharp off the shelf. Unfortunately they used a press to fit the head and that that caused it to tear the handle up and it was a giant pain to get the head off so I could actually get it fitted properly

@usmokem22 Год назад

2 1/2 Yr old video...good handling skills, you've been around the woodpile a bit...it shows...thanks, good video, it definitely helped me make a choice.

@2LV855 4 года назад

Thanks for the post. One question is your sweater wool? Regardless of the material where did you buy it? I like the buttons that opens up for ventilation.

@Scablands_Scavenger 4 года назад

Your welcome, the sweater is a surplus item commonly referred to as the "5 button sweater" and can be found most any where, even amazon. There are several blends available mine are mostly wool. They are fantastic outdoor wear because they insulate well but breath because of the lofty weave. One downside is they can catch on brush and become unraveled so I will often times, in briar or thick brush wear a thick over garment to protect it. Hope this helps, thanks for watching!

@andrewkeeton3627 Год назад

Been using the Chogan for like a decade. Really like it after I got it seated right, kinda heavy tho. Definitely gotta put your own edge on them too. Gonna be upgrading to a H&B medium hawk soon I think

@internet0 4 года назад

Good review. I have both Hawks and like them both for different tasks. I feel the Rifleman's hawk is closer to the Chogan as far as apples to apples. I also have the Nobo and like that as a slightly lighter option to the Chogan, but still has the wide blade geometry for those interested. As far as the CRKT fitment being better, you're spot on to say it's no different/each hawk is different quality fit and finish. The Nobo I received was near impossible to remove at first. I did the sanding/filing of the shaft and inside of the eye and slapped it back on. It's now impossible to remove... I have 5 Hawks and refitted all of them, so I'm blaming this one on the quality control. Still functional, 100%, but the head is no longer removable...

@Scablands_Scavenger 4 года назад

I think your right on the Rifleman/Chogan they are much closer competitors. This was the match up that most people tend to ask me about, or the trail hawk vs pipe hawk. I think one of these days I will take out all of the hawks and make a video, give a bit of perspective especially with the new stuff Cold Steel is coming out with....just need to find the time ha ha, thanks for watching!

@jamessatterlee Год назад

It really seems that the only factor in determining which one is better for you would be…which one FEELS better when you swing it. They both seem like great axes. I just received a pipe hawk this weekend. Im looking forward to seeing how it performs.

@sethking3 4 года назад

@Zeuki1 Hi, thank you for these videos. What is the best Hawk that you own and or have used price doesn't matter. The H&B?

@Scablands_Scavenger 3 года назад

Sorry I missed this question, I don't always get notifications. Hmm tough question I think it depends on what your use and expectations are. My H&B are very high on my list, but to be honest I can do the same things with the cheapest Cold Steel hawk. Would I trade my H&B for a Cold Steel ... no... ha ha ha, there is nothing like a hand made tool that is well crafted by a talented individual. I have a few other makers on my list that I would like to purchase from but money and time are not on my side !

@arctodussimus6198 2 года назад

I like tomahawks, been collecting and using them since 1987. And I have many, from many makers, production and custom. I bought the CRKT Kangee and love it. So I got a Woods Kangee also. I found it to be too heavy to use as a tomahawk. It’s more of an axe imho. The Cold Steel tomahawks are a great value for what they are, even though some of them feel (to me) a bit heavy in hand.

@KowboyUSA 4 года назад

Great comparison. The CRKT Woods Chogan looks like a -slightly- considerably up-graded version of the CS Trail Hawk I've been using for some years. *P.S., although I haven't had a Pipe Hawk yet, the more generous heel of the bit compared to the Trail Hawk is appealing.

@theWZZA Год назад

The chogan is much much heavier than the TH. They are not comparable.

@stephengonzalez2997 2 года назад

They are both good. It would be difficult to place one above another. It does come down to preferences.

@dwcarc 3 года назад

This tomahawk is on the heavy side and the one I got came with a very loose handle. I replaced the handle, at my own expense because CRKT and SMKW offered a warranty return only, and now keep it in my garage as a garden tool

@e.eriksson5958 4 года назад

Great video as always! What is your favourite hawk and brand? I have the crkt chogun, a spike hawk from cold steel, a h&b forge camp hawk and luckily enough to own a French trade hawk from gränsfors but can't find my favourite. Since I live in Norway and have a cabin in Sweden an hatchet or axe is mostly what I use. Thanks again for the video! With regards Emil

@Scablands_Scavenger 4 года назад

It sounds like You have a good collection ! I cant say I have a favorite really, I enjoy them all! Depending on what I am doing or what mood I am in I will grab the one that is suited to the task ! Thanks for watching!

@kathymilley4290 Год назад

Great video man. I have both pipe hawk and crkt I find the cold steel the better of the two . It seems more balanced in the hand and faster in the body. I think if the crkt handle was a couple of inches longer it would be a bit more balanced because it is heavy in the hand I find myself looking for more handle to grab.but I do feel they are both great tools and for what you pay for them they are both worth it. It's all preferences.

@Scablands_Scavenger Год назад

Thanks! Yes I agree, the CRKT is more in line with the Cold Steel Riflemans hawk weight wise and the heavier hawks do better (in my opinion) with a longer handle. Some people do like the slightly larger handle diameter on the CRKT and the weight can help splitting, like you said it is a matter of preference.... me I just have one of each Ha ha ha!

@williamfleming892 Год назад

Thanks for the review! Where can you get a pipe hawk for anywhere close to $20?!

@bosnianaxe862 4 года назад

How do you close the setscrew hole on the pipehawk? Welding?

@Macovic 2 года назад

I like axes but that cold steel hawk without coating looks cool.

@kcw9283 4 года назад

Nice video

@petreehahaha3334 3 года назад

Good video thank u !!! And I like ur tomahawks covers where did get them or did u make them ???

@Scablands_Scavenger 3 года назад

Thank you, glad the video was useful! I do make the covers myself.

@petreehahaha3334 3 года назад

ZEUKI1 for both what would cost be ? Beside they look very snug covers

@Scablands_Scavenger 3 года назад

@@petreehahaha3334 I sell the sheaths on Ebay at the moment it makes payment and shipping easier, there is a link to my seller page at the bottom of the Video description tab. I have some in stock and I also have a made to order page for models and colors I do not have pre made.

@zoddimmortal5396 4 года назад

For the same steel I say cold steel all the way. Fun project hawk and great edge retention extremely durable what it is. I find them on amazon for 20$ sometimes.

@davebaker7343 2 года назад

I went with a first gen coogan lime 2 and a bit years ago and they were better with their edges and handles. They changed those things for reasons beyond me. Mines a beast the new ones are not dont know why

@markhrabe 3 года назад

woods chogan has a better friction lock. The lamination on the hickory handles were messed up for a while and CRKT was replacing them for free at no cost. So if your handle on the Chogan is off, request a new one. I love the weight to the chogan as well.

@THENEWWRANGLER 5 месяцев назад

Where do you get the kydex sheath with the locking thing i could use one for my trail hawk and my pipe hawk

@donaldblankenship8057 Год назад

Cosmetically, I like the black one best. Both seemed to perform the same. It comes down to which one stays sharp longer.

@juliansontheimer6635 3 года назад

Good Video, i think the Cold Steel is a little Bit better because of the cheaper price

@tolik5929 8 месяцев назад

I have a pipe hawk , I love it . For the money its hard to beat , Cold Steel makes a good selection of beater products . They are bare bones , but generally very tough , that can take a lot of abuse . Their GI Tanto is another dirt basic , utilitarian knife , you will get a lot of miles out of . The price makes replacing them easy ( If you actually do manage to break it )

@yukonjohn9480 2 года назад

My CRKT fit was also bad. The pipe hawk handle fit was perfect & didn’t need the set screw. Both needed to be sharpened.

@smolin7991 3 года назад

Хороший обзор.спасибо

@MrFra1ler 3 года назад

Did you replace the handle on the pipe hawk?

@ducks_love_bread 4 года назад

Is there a purpose on the chogan for the curve just before and under the hammer head side of the hawk?

@Cz82 2 года назад

It's so your hand fits better when you choke up on the handle

@tscotts9699 4 года назад

Was about to say "throw them" then you Robin Hooded them! lol

@jacksclub5394 4 года назад

Get the spontoon hawk you ll have a lot of fun with it

@QuantumMechanic_88 2 года назад

It's amusing how many folks cannot use a common wood rasp to contour a wood handle to fit a hawk . Mixing fine sawdust with epoxy works wonders as well. The CS Riflemans Hawk is a far better choice IMO. Nice comparison video and all the best.

@Scablands_Scavenger 2 года назад

I have heard it from many different perspectives. Some are ok with having to do work on an item to make it useable, others expect it to work when purchased. Some will complain about having to fit the handle and sharpen a 35$ tool, but scoff at paying 125$ for a premium made one ready to go. Could be also some people just don't have the skills, tools or time, like paying someone to change your oil, building a website or mowing the lawn. It is a hot topic some times and with prices going up on most items will continue to be. I agree the Riflemans is a better comparison to the Chogan with regard to weight and cutting edge. I don't know why the Pipe and Chogan are most requested. It is kind of the same deal as people asking for a comparison video of the CS Hudson vs the HB med camp hawk. They are not really the most similar of available hawks .

@tomhickman1006 3 года назад

Try adding the Rifleman Hawk to the comparison.

@1Dakota318 2 года назад

🤣 I did that with my pipe hawk, leaned it again a 55gal burn barrel and shot through the barrel and the handle with my 44mag. Didn't break it, just put a big hole in it.

@kyleconboy5103 4 года назад

Thanks

@kaizoebara 4 года назад

For me the Cold Steel is better in every regard. Did you have a look at the Spyderco tomahawk that came out last year?

@Scablands_Scavenger 4 года назад

I have seen videos/pics but I have not seen one in person yet.

@brianmccann666 4 года назад

I have both.... Love them both. The CRKT is better out of the box in my case. Could have been sharper sure. The CS Pipe. In my case had no edge at all. I felt zero guilt over customizing the CS pipe hawk. I don't want to mess up the crkt however by customizing it. The crkt nobo hawk sheath to cover the crkt chogan blade. Easier to take on & off.

@archer125 4 года назад

Will the chogan hawk sheath fit the pipe hawk bud 🤔

@homeyv 2 года назад

Are both hickory handles interchangble? I am looking for a replacement.

@Scablands_Scavenger 2 года назад

No not really interchangeable I have a video with more info on that if interested: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-oaNkvCOew2M.html

@dunno6442 10 месяцев назад

had my woods Chogan for 6 years now going strong, cuts deep, splits, only thing that’ll need replacing is the handle once in a while. But If you’re handy with a grinder both of these will need a new edge, Absolute weapon otherwise.

@Nazgul07 Год назад

and trail hawk ? good ?

@dylans7742 3 года назад

Hi there! What sheaths are you using?

@Scablands_Scavenger 3 года назад

The sheaths are made by me, they are .080 kydex with a sliding lock. I have posted a link in the description for more information.

@forgedeath 2 года назад

In terms of quality I'd have to give it to CRKT. As with any CRKT product they require a little work to get them up and running properly, but once you get a good edge on them and customize your handle they are fantastic... this shouldn't be a problem for anyone who works with blades and axes regularly. I love my Chogan, takes big bites and chops with ease. I also do not like the sloped downward angle of the cold steel hawks.... the chogan has much nicer blade geometry, despite having to somewhat reprofile it out of the box.

@danhaywood5696 2 года назад

I tried to purchase Cold Steel Rifleman's Hawk or a CS Trail Hawk, but Cold Steel has been sold and now the company is evidently all fucked up because most CS products are no longer available. I purchased a CRKT WOODS CHOGAN. Totally dig the the Woods Chogan. Had to sand off the factory handle finish like with all of them. I rubbed in Mineral OIL which is safe from spontaneous combustion and easy and cheap and works great on metal and wood. I hitched in constrictors for grip stations, and even have a lanyard on mine. I throw it nearly everyday right and left handed. I use it to clear small fallen trees from my paths regularly. I use it to practice fighting with my cane in place of a kerambit or push dagger, or machete, all of which I use and practice with. I have given up on CS products because Im tired of the hassle. Unfortunately United Cutlery also sold. So a lot of unique and quality blades of swords, knifes, and Tomahawks are not easily available anymore. Also the CS Big Bore Blowguns can be difficult to get or get accessories for. I have to figure how to make my own flights for the .625" blowguns. Wish I could upload a photo of my Tomahawk here, It's seriously baddass looking and functional the way I got it rigged. I Mineral Oil it almost every use, and I strop hone it on a dead tree with no bark next to where I throw it from. That keeps it paper cutting sharp so long as it don't spark no flint or quartz after a bounced throw. I came in and cut paper last night with it straight out of the forest, then I used a Phellinius igniarius bracket fungus to strop it finer before Oiling it all.

@Druide-ie1pc 4 года назад

I have both, and I found, that the Cold Steel bites deeper into the wood. The CRKT is a better splitter. My Choise is the Cold Steel for self defence and light wood work and a Wetterlings Les Stroud Bushman axe. Greetings from Germany, Martin. WWG1WGA !

@stephenbeard9882 4 года назад

Dang! I hate that you messed up your nice handle.

@WaschyNumber1 11 месяцев назад

Nice 👍 🖖

@kevinschmith9379 3 года назад

You should try the rifleman against the crkt

@fathersonsurvival 3 года назад

Which of these do you like most now? I’m so torn behind which to go CKRT or cold steel

@Scablands_Scavenger 3 года назад

The pipe hawk weighs 17oz and the CRKT weighs 23oz without handles... The CRKT is much thicker than the Pipe hawk in the bit. I think it depends on what you are intending to do the most. The CRKT is going to lend itself better to processing larger amounts of wood, splitting bigger rounds with knots etc. The pipe hawk is a bit lighter and thinner in profile so may be a better choice for fine work and at a half pound less will not be as heavy on a belt etc. The CRKT is actually more comparable to the Cold Steel Rifleman hawk in terms of weight and size... but I had many requests for comparing it to the pipe hawk because they look similar. The best advice I can give is.... buy the one that fits your intended use first and put the other one on a watch list and wait for it to go on sale, I have seen them drop to really low prices (22$) sometimes on Amazon etc the trick is not to buy when they are low on stock and charging 40-50 dollars.

@fathersonsurvival 3 года назад

@@Scablands_Scavenger thanks for the reply brochacha

@fathersonsurvival 3 года назад

@@Scablands_Scavenger thank you so much for taking the time to make the videos and to reply to me. You’re the best!

@edporter9355 Год назад

👍👍👍👍

@onetimeoutdoorsdj1394 4 года назад

How much do you sell them for

@triplecreptiles4108 3 года назад

Mine has no edge what do ever...what did you do to get your sharp?

@Scablands_Scavenger 3 года назад

There are many better tutorials out there but here is one I did several years ago as a series on tomahawk prep and care that covers sharpening on a budget : ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-DLL7-7Lm9Iw.html

@keatonbsanders 4 года назад

great video my dude. would you ever consider another brand of tomahawk?

@Scablands_Scavenger 4 года назад

Thank you ! Yes, I have several made by H&B forge, and a few other manufacturers.

@umami0247 2 года назад

I prefer the Hudson bay hawk myself. For the money you can't go wrong with the cold steel. And I keep two ready in my travel bags. Anyone that doesn't have a hatchet or tomahawk for shtf is kidding themselves. I'd much rather split wood with a hawk than a just a knife. Luckily the handles aren't expensive. I've done that a time or two.

@michaelcervantes1434 2 года назад

A better comparison would be a rifleman's hawk the pipe hawk is made to be a smaller lighter axe.

@Scablands_Scavenger 2 года назад

I agree, there is a large weight difference. I think I mention this about the 4:50 mark. This was probably the most requested comparison I had received over the years by viewers. I don't know why people tend to compare these two rather than the Chogan/Rifleman's. I suppose it's the general shape. It could also be they are the two most popular sellers? Thanks for stopping by and commenting.

@Marius.T.H 2 года назад

Could someone give me the link to the exact pipe hawk in this video?

@Scablands_Scavenger 2 года назад

I do not know of anyone that has them in stock, pipe, trail, riflemem, norse etc have been very scarce for quite a while. I suggest looking at Knife Center dot com, SMKW and Blade HQ may have them sooner, you can sign up for email alerts. Amazon also sold them at one point but as the others has been out for a while. Model Number is 90PHH.

@archer125 4 года назад

Will the chogan hawk sheath fit the pipe hawk.

@Scablands_Scavenger 4 года назад

No, they are form fit to each head/design. The chogan has a wider bit and deeper beard. Even the Cold Steel pipe hawk, frontier and spike hawk have slightly different profiles that require their own sheaths, and they all look pretty similar at first glance.

@archer125 4 года назад

@@Scablands_Scavenger Thanks for the reply saved me buying one. I thought they looked close enough to fit 👍😀

@Scablands_Scavenger 4 года назад

@@archer125 No problem, that is why I created my "custom listing" so if people don't see a model they want in the color they want they can order it and I will make it, otherwise I just guess at what people want and throw a bunch of stuff on ebay and have to pay extra listing fees LOL.

@benitoc4332 Месяц назад

Zeuki!!

@MrVegasTube 4 года назад

CS Pipe hawk, trail hawk and spike hawk. Nuff said

@joshsimp1995 3 года назад

What did you use to sharpen them

@Scablands_Scavenger 3 года назад

Depending on how bad the profile is anything from a belt sander or 4" grinder with flap disc to wood blocks with paper and stones. I posted a video showing this years ago ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-DLL7-7Lm9Iw.html There are many different ways to do it.

@joshsimp1995 3 года назад

@@Scablands_Scavenger thanks bro, I will check it out, stay strong, stay safe

@scottlowe8192 3 года назад

The pipe hawk has a longer handle. More leverage for splitting and chopping.

@Smokey_Wizard Год назад

Pipe hawk all day!!

@ricocardona6783 3 года назад

I can't find any pipehawks for sale

@Scablands_Scavenger 3 года назад

Yeah, seems to be a shortage of a lot of items, and when they are in stock prices are 3 times higher than normal, I have found shopping around and being patient is the only way to go.

@natetaylor9002 4 года назад

According to this review, the CRKT comes out the clear winner....just look at how it destroyed the Pipe Hawk at the end of the video! :P Oh, question! Do they use the same handle? IF they do, that would make a difference for me!

@firewall7611 2 года назад

Crkt all the way!

@terrybest8973 Год назад

They are both about the best money can buy not for the price like most would say but just two of the best no matter how much they cost just a fact they are better than them 500 dollar hawks it's just a fact sorry but true I would put the crkt up against any hawk and it will win every time and the cold steel right there with it

@osbaldohernandez9174 7 месяцев назад

I own the crkt kangee and a cold steel rifle man’s hawk these do come dull but just pick up a stone or file and put your own edge

@hillbilly4christ638 2 года назад

CS riflemans hawk 👍

@kayejaye7508 4 года назад

OK so what clown did the thumbs down? REALLY?

@petemitchell6788 3 года назад

I just have one because he’s full of 💩

@spectermad9180 Год назад

if you want a ax get a ax these are Tomahawks but everyone use them as a wood tool

@Scablands_Scavenger Год назад

Hmm interesting, where does it say in the big book of life rules that a tomahawk can not be used for a "woods tool"? Certainly find plenty of evidence of their multi use in historical documents. True some were used as weapons, just as knives and bows were but there is plenty to suggest they were used as a "multi tool". Now if you want to bring in todays "tomahawks" and compare them to small axes... you have even less of an argument. For instance the CRKT here in this video is about 1.5 lb head with a wooden handle and has the same cutting edge as most "axes". They perform almost the same in many tasks.

@terrybest8973 Год назад

You seem to be very intelligent old buddy