CRKT Kangee T-Hawk Outdoor Survival Black Tomahawk with Sheath: SK-5 Plain Edge Blade, Glass-Reinforced Nylon Handle, 2725

Folks, I own a few T-Hawks, from SOG to Cold Steel. Non of the previously mentioned ones feel as good as the CRKT, out-of-the-box. The SOG's bussiness end is stout and well-designed but the straight, synthetic handle combination does not make it feel balanced and does not inspire grip confidence in a full-swing. The sog also feels heavy/bulky compared to the Kangee. But put a tennis racket grip on the SOG and it will be formidable. The Cold Steel wooden-handled hawks are right-on for the money, but will take some work to make them functional and zombie-ready. So I read the reviews on the CRKT and decided to take a chance. Folks, for the money, this is THE one, PERIOD!! Out-of-the-box, it feels well balanced and the ergonomically curved handle puts no strain on the wrist no matter how it's gripped. Normally, synthetic handles are slippery, but not this puppy. The cuts/facets in the finish give it a great grippy feeling. Really, all you need to do is put a lanyard on it, adjust the super-well designed/made kydex sheeth for your style of carry and away you go! As a bonus, I believe that the Kangee is the only T-Hawk sharpened on 3-sides? For the reviewer who stated the handle broke early on his, I can't imagine how that would happen, unless it was a result of throwing? I agree with the special forces gent who doesn't believe in throwing your Hawk because you just gave away your weapon not to mention what could happen to your handle if impacting a rock? The full-tang construction gives you that super-solid feel and the impression this "tool" will last you a lifetime and then some! I also agree that this hawk would fit the bill as your EDC when going out in the woods on hiking or hunting excursions. Caution - Like the martial artist reviewer says, "It's razor sharp out-of-the-box" and needs to be thoroughly respected when handling or practicing your moves with it. In summary, the Kangee is out-of-the-box super solid, super sharp, ergonomically comfortable, just the right weight/balance and just the right size for everyday carry. The kydex sheath is well-made, well designed for multiple carry options and just plain, spot-on! From taking on the camping chores, dressing game or putting zombies out of their misery, this 'Hawk can do it all and will not dissappoint! Oh yeah, and I've already ordered the Chogan (hammer head version). Pair this with the CRKT, Chance-in-Hell machete, add your favorite skinning knife and you've got the BEST combination of outdoor tools for all your outdoor cutting needs! This is a keeper, out-of-the-box ready and one that will be there when you need it most to serve you well all the days (& nights) of your outdoor lives!

UPDATE: I've been using this regularly as a woods tool and am still super impressed with it on that front but discovered recently a major flaw in the sheath system: you can damage or dent badly the edge if you pull this out a certain way and are yanking really hard on it, if you pull straight down or axe edge first the edge will hit the bottom rivet in the sheath, the damage on mine, while minor and fixable on a stone, did occur in the same spot shown in the pics on the other reviews here. You should pull it out spike first, kinda rotating the handle forward but that's not easy to remember when under pressure, like in a tactical situation and your trying to get it out asap. It's still a great axe, until this a hadn't even needed to sharpen it after half a dozen woods trips, so just be aware of this issue and careful of how you pull it out, you'll see exactly what I mean once you get it. Bad to the bone. What else can I say? Super tough, top notch fit and finish, came sharper than most knives, unbelievably sharp actually, supreme feel and balance, excellent design, a great sheath/carry system and made out of a steel I've really come to like. I got this as a "the world's ending" tool but it's so nice that I actually use it as my belt axe when I go out into the woods, yeah you can use it for that, no one will take away your bushcraft membership card. It is a BEAST at chopping wood, I'd put this up against any knife or similar sized axe, yet it's light and handy enough to do small tasks. In retrospect had I known how damn good it is at hatchet work I would have gotten the chogon version but it's not like the spike gets in the way or is some big drawback as a woods tool, you can turn it sideways to pound in stakes and such and you can do the double bit axe trick of reverse battoning to split wood with it because of the spike. Besides this yes it would be a fearsome close quarters weapon, most people I show this don't want to touch it ( a little bonus there, hate borrowing out axes). The only very small gripe is that the handle does have a hotspot on your pinky finger when doing some serious chopping, I double wrapped grip tape around the end to eliminate this though and this is miniscule against all the good aspects of this little gem. Out of the 40+ pieces of cutlery that I own, from 1.5 inch slipjoint folding knives to 6 foot spears, this may the best and most favorite one. If you like or need a tactical tomahawk this is THE one to get, maybe those $300+ ones are better but I sure can't afford those and if you can you shouldn't be reading this.

I graduated to the CRKT Kangee from my CRKT Jenny Wren version that is truly one-handy compact hawk. The Kangee is an awesome tool - with nothing but sharp blades on the top, front, bottom, and back spike. This will cut with a forward thrust or chop. It fits the hand beautifully and is well balanced. It has enough reach to allow you to give a powerful stroke. I don't have this to chop down trees, and I don't believe that is the correct application for such a tomahawk. That's what they invented axes for, and hatchets are for the small stuff. This is a tactical hawk for general close camp use, some rescue applications, and a great defensive tool to fend off wild animals and the occasional zombie when your halberd or a guandao isn't handy. It is not for an indoor application - that would be the Jenny Wren's role. Yes, this is more expensive than most tomahawks by reputable manufacturers, but it is full tang metal and solidly made on a good design. The main caution I raise - aside from the no-brainer - this is razor shape everywhere and anytime - is the spike at one end. When you hold this hawk with one hand - which is easy since it is so well balanced - the spike will be about eye level in front of you. That's right - you will have a razor sharp spike at eye level right in front of you. Don't run with this hawk - even with ballistic eyewear which is recommended whenever you use such tools or chop things. Even though this Kangee scares me a little - I am very glad I got it for if and when I need it, and I highly recommend it to the responsible adult. Believe me, this ain't no toy, and it's not for no fooling around. Don't even think about that - you could put your eye out.

This is light and sharp. Easy to carry and blade seems like it will last awhile

I would have given this tool five (5) stars if it came with a way to carry it on your belt. You can put your belt through the strap holding the tool in the sheath but if you undo the buckle that holds the tool in the sheath then you will not have it attached to your belt. I like the way it feels in your hand. You can easily hold it up next to the head of the tool just as easily as you can hold it at the bottom of the handle. The Kangee T-Hawk is one mean little tool. Overall the head of the T-Hawk is 6 inches. The face of the tool as well as the top of the tool has been sharpened. The back of the tool comes to a nice point. So you can use the tool for wood or self defense. The handle and the head of the T-Hawk is one piece of carbon steel. It is not likely that the head and the handle will separate. The grips are screwed on with three (3) screws on each side. The bottom of the handle has enough carbon steel sticking out so you can easily use it to break glass.

Absolutely love this hawk, the size and design are fantastic. Will work very well for a multitude of applications. I'm personally using this on one of my tactical rigs to co-witness with a good fixed blade but for the outdoorsman and camping enthusiast this would be an okay choice for some cutting and chopping applications. The straps and mounting potential that the scabbard has is a definite plus given it can be mounted on molle webbing as well as stand-alone with the included shoulder strap. I'd recommend a trip to a sharpening stone to reproduce the primary cutting edge but the others I think are pretty good given where they are and potential uses for them. Hands down a great choice and as far as I can tell well worth the price tag.

I took advantage of the Molle feature and I attached my Kangee tomahawk’s sheath to my tactical backpack with some cable ties (the cord and buckles that come with this tomahawk are not really reliable, especially the tiny plastic buckles); a few reviews mention about its sheath issue; the issue with the sheath is easily solved by pulling the tomahawk’s spike side first; since mine is attached to a backpack, I’ve learned that I can place my thumb close to the tomahawk’s ‘shoulder’ (the top part of the handle) pressing my thumb against the tomahawk’s ‘beard’ part of the sheath and pulling the spike side first; the bottom part of the spiked area is not sharp at all, and your thumb will will assist in pulling and stopping the tomahawk safely; the weight is very well distributed and the handle’s design is pretty ergonomic. One thing I advise, is that the handle has a micro-wavy design for easy grip; but if you plan on using the tomahawk for a few hours at a time, it’s much better to wrap the tomahawk’s ‘throat’ (the bottom part of the handle where you grab it) in paracord; (see my picture for the detail); the paracord will make the handle a bit thicker and much easier to handle as well as less slippery when your hands sweat; the handle as it comes from the factory will give you blisters in your hand if using the tomahawk for extended periods of time. If the area where you’ll be using the tomahawk allows, hang the tomahawk when not in use by placing a nail on a tree or wall, as the area between the tomahawk’s ‘beard’ and the ‘shoulder’ has a little curve in which you can hang the tomahawk while you are resting. This tomahawk is made of a single sheet of metal from top to bottom; it’s extremely sharp and it does an amazing job at chopping wood; it’s a medium size tool, so is not too heavy; the side with the spike is also very useful; once you have this tomahawk in your hands, you’ll see the many uses the spike side can have. Overall, this is an awesome investment; I feel confident with this tomahawk in my hand; I’m ready to build a wood cabin with this Kangee tomahawk, and I’m ready to defend myself from any zombies that may come my way. ;-)

I consider this to be the only REAL tactical tomahawk I own. I have had other "tactical tomahawks" with cheap stainless blades and composite handles. While these blades were decent enough for light work, they felt more like toys rather than serious tools. The Kangee T-Hawk is no toy. It is a solid, well balanced, and practically designed tactical tool that I would want at my side if I were ever on the front lines. Unlike other tomahawks I have used, this tool is equal parts weapon, breeching tool, and camp tool. As soon as you hold this tomahawk, you can tell it was designed by Ryan Johnson. Its design and construction are typical of those built by RMJ Tactical, but at a fraction of the cost. The entire tomahawk is built from a single piece of SK5 carbon steel that is almost a quarter inch thick. Glass filled nylon grip panels are attached using standard phillips head screws for easy maintenance. The texture on the grips prevent the tomahawk from slipping during use, yet they aren't too rough on the hands when not wearing gloves. Another feature that sets this tomahawk apart from the others is that the included sheath is as practical as the tool itself. The 3-Slot system was a bit confusing at first, but after seeing the video from Ryan Johnson (seen here: http://youtu.be/8hpoWHNRawQ), I came to appreciate its simplicity and versatility. Enough nylon webbing was included to make a shoulder sling or belt loops and with a little practice, the tomahawk can quickly be drawn from the sheath while being worn across the shoulder. For me, this is the ideal way of carrying the tomahawk, allowing instant access while in or out of vehicles. The only problem I have experienced with the sheath is that when putting the blade back, the top edge sometimes goes up into the bottom slot, fraying the nylon webbing. I am concerned that after a while, the top of the blade may actually cut through the webbing. However, I expect this is only an issue with the Kangee model since the entire top edge is sharpened. I may be able to solve the problem by putting another nylon strap through the bottom slot to act as a guard. Overall, I have been very impressed with the Kangee T-Hawk. It has suited my needs perfectly without putting a dent in my wallet. At such a great price I have thought about buying another just to have as a spare, although I am sure the one I have will last for generations. Thank you CRKT for making RMJ Tactical tomahawks available to everyone!