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Get out of confined spaces to safety with the Cold Steel Trench Hawk axe, which features a 3-1/2-inch cutting edge and a wedge-shaped spike. Drop forged from 5150 carbon steel and differentially hardened, the head of the Trench Hawk withstand tremendous blows and the stress of continued throwing. The handle is highly resistant to shock and impact, and it will withstand abuse that would easily break even a tough hickory handle. And it's easily and cheaply replaced when finally worn out or broken from repeated throwing. To protect you from its cutting edge and dangerously sharp spike, it comes with a patented Secure- Ex sheath that features a cleverly articulated design. The Trench Hawk has an overall length of 19 inches and a 24-ounce weight.
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The Trench Hawk may well be the perfect antidote to the raw terror of eyeball to eyeball combat in the confined spaces of a trench, bunker, alley or narrow hallway. All it takes is one stroke from either the vicious cutting edge or its brutal wedge shaped spike to end the fight, and if the party starts at longer range the Trench Hawk's twin -Inchbusiness ends-Inch make an accurate throw a breeze, since there's double the chance of a lethal hit. When used defensively, the Trench Hawk's cutting edge and spike also provide a big advantage, as either can be used for hooking or trapping and, like our Spike Hawk, their combined length can be used to parry or block an incoming blow. Drop forged from 5150 carbon steel and differentially hardened, the head of the Trench Hawk will withstand tremendous blows and the awful stress of continued throwing.
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214 of 231 people found the following review helpful
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I am a owner of both the SOG Tactical Tomahawk and the Cold Steel Trench hawk,these two are probably the most coveted of tomahawks on the market.Fellow hunters have quoted me on which is the better buy.Well I can't decide for you,but I can list the pros and cons of both of these to decide which might be better for you...
COLD STEEL TRENCH HAWK
Pro:Blade is made from Carbon Steel
Con:Carbon Steel can easily rust
Pro:The blade and spike design are definitely geared towards hunting
Con: The Trench Hawk is pretty limited to use in hunting only
Pro:The handle is sturdy polymer at 19" in length
Con:The handle has no textured grip
Pro:The Trench Hawk comes with a hardshell sheath that's really unique
Con:The sheath has no belt loop
SOG TACTICAL TOMAHAWK
Pro:the sheath is button opened with a belt loop
Con:The sheath is made from nylon,a semi cheaply made sheath
Pro:The blade is made from stainless steel so it will not rust easily
Con:stainless steel is not as strong as cobalt steel
Pro:the spike is extended for greater reach
Con:the spike is not very sharp,needs a sharpening stone's touch
Pro:has a sturdy polymer handle with textured grip
Con: overall the tomahawk is 15 3/4" this could strike the user as small if you've carried larger tomahawks(but this could be a pro,depending on the user)
Pro:the vietnam tomahawk design allows it to be great for camping,hunting,and climbing-lots of uses,it's your multi-tool's companion.
Con and Conclusion:The SOG is very sharp and can be used for hunting,but due to it's shorter handle and slightly less aggressive design it's recommended you keep it very sharp,if your only interest in a tomahawk is for brute force then go with the Cold Steel Trench Hawk.Personally, I bought both because I couldn't decide which one I liked better,they're both highly recommended!
COLD STEEL TRENCH HAWK
Pro:Blade is made from Carbon Steel
Con:Carbon Steel can easily rust
Pro:The blade and spike design are definitely geared towards hunting
Con: The Trench Hawk is pretty limited to use in hunting only
Pro:The handle is sturdy polymer at 19" in length
Con:The handle has no textured grip
Pro:The Trench Hawk comes with a hardshell sheath that's really unique
Con:The sheath has no belt loop
SOG TACTICAL TOMAHAWK
Pro:the sheath is button opened with a belt loop
Con:The sheath is made from nylon,a semi cheaply made sheath
Pro:The blade is made from stainless steel so it will not rust easily
Con:stainless steel is not as strong as cobalt steel
Pro:the spike is extended for greater reach
Con:the spike is not very sharp,needs a sharpening stone's touch
Pro:has a sturdy polymer handle with textured grip
Con: overall the tomahawk is 15 3/4" this could strike the user as small if you've carried larger tomahawks(but this could be a pro,depending on the user)
Pro:the vietnam tomahawk design allows it to be great for camping,hunting,and climbing-lots of uses,it's your multi-tool's companion.
Con and Conclusion:The SOG is very sharp and can be used for hunting,but due to it's shorter handle and slightly less aggressive design it's recommended you keep it very sharp,if your only interest in a tomahawk is for brute force then go with the Cold Steel Trench Hawk.Personally, I bought both because I couldn't decide which one I liked better,they're both highly recommended!
63 of 70 people found the following review helpful
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I didn't really need this monster; my first line anti-zombie tools are a .40 Cal pistol on my hip and an M4 in the vehicle, and for emergency vehicle breaching I carry a decent size crowbar, but for the price, I just couldn't resist this bad boy!
The size and weight of the Trench Hawk is significant: between a hatchet and a woodsman's axe. This is no lightweight Vietnam tomahawk. If you choke up from the bottom of the handle by one hand-length or so, the fulcrum pivot works well for one handed use (so long as you have some decent shoulder strength!). Two handed strikes are fast and powerful. The lanyard hole should be filled immediately with some 550 cord: accidentally releasing this beast could result in some serious bystander injury, and the 550 cord when properly configured as a lanyard works as a wrist sling: providing significant support and increased control for overhead swings. Stick with a lighter hawk if your use model is a one handed fighting hawk + knife in your weak hand, as the blade speed for that is a bit too slow due to the head weight.
The quality of the hawk is top notch in all regards: strong synthetic handle, strong and serviceable attachment methodology, Thick steel, high quality edges, grinds and coating. The head's "sheath" is unique, functional and appears durable. The edges of this plastic cover are a bit sharp however so plan on rounding them down a bit with a file. There is no carry feature to this blade cover, though lanyard holes on the cover could be utilized to create an improvised carry solution with 550 cord. Another carry option, if you really think you would want to hip carry this, would be to use a small hammer loop.
I'll be adding this to my breaching toolkit in my vehicle, as I think it could handle hacking though a car c-pillar if the jaws of life are not forthcoming. That being said, this is not a good solution for a camp axe, or a pack/survival tool. If you need a hatchet or an axe, a hammer side is much more valuable than a spike, and the hawks up-swept lower head curvature reduces overall blade strength). If you need to carry a survival tool (as I do when hiking), a Cold Steel Kukri machete, a Kershaw Outcast, or a Becker BK9 would be far more useful and much lighter; ditto for anti-personnel/rabid animal use.
Highly Recommended as a lightweight breaching tool!
The size and weight of the Trench Hawk is significant: between a hatchet and a woodsman's axe. This is no lightweight Vietnam tomahawk. If you choke up from the bottom of the handle by one hand-length or so, the fulcrum pivot works well for one handed use (so long as you have some decent shoulder strength!). Two handed strikes are fast and powerful. The lanyard hole should be filled immediately with some 550 cord: accidentally releasing this beast could result in some serious bystander injury, and the 550 cord when properly configured as a lanyard works as a wrist sling: providing significant support and increased control for overhead swings. Stick with a lighter hawk if your use model is a one handed fighting hawk + knife in your weak hand, as the blade speed for that is a bit too slow due to the head weight.
The quality of the hawk is top notch in all regards: strong synthetic handle, strong and serviceable attachment methodology, Thick steel, high quality edges, grinds and coating. The head's "sheath" is unique, functional and appears durable. The edges of this plastic cover are a bit sharp however so plan on rounding them down a bit with a file. There is no carry feature to this blade cover, though lanyard holes on the cover could be utilized to create an improvised carry solution with 550 cord. Another carry option, if you really think you would want to hip carry this, would be to use a small hammer loop.
I'll be adding this to my breaching toolkit in my vehicle, as I think it could handle hacking though a car c-pillar if the jaws of life are not forthcoming. That being said, this is not a good solution for a camp axe, or a pack/survival tool. If you need a hatchet or an axe, a hammer side is much more valuable than a spike, and the hawks up-swept lower head curvature reduces overall blade strength). If you need to carry a survival tool (as I do when hiking), a Cold Steel Kukri machete, a Kershaw Outcast, or a Becker BK9 would be far more useful and much lighter; ditto for anti-personnel/rabid animal use.
Highly Recommended as a lightweight breaching tool!
11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
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I just bought the Trench Hawk and took it out for a weekend of throw-testing in the woods. Here's my thoughts:
THROWING CAPABILITY: Like me, you probably bought this to throw (it IS called a hawk). It's easily the heaviest tomahawk/throwing ax I've handled, compared to the SOG Tactical Tomahawk and SOG Battle Ax. I would say that this is less balanced than those two as well. This means that it takes longer to get a feel for throwing the Trench Hawk correctly and that you need to be decently strong to throw it very far or for very long. That said, it does hit hard and stick well (and it will do some fair damage even if it doesn't stick).
FIGHTING CAPABILITY: Obviously, I haven't actually fought with the Trench Hawk, nor will I ever in all likelihood. However, I am reasonably sure that it would make a powerful weapon if I did. It may be less of a thrower than the SOG products I mentioned earlier, but it is more of a fighter. It's a little slow to use one-handed, but certainly do-able. Two-handed, the thing has speed, power, and a fair bit of reach. The grip below the head provides a nice place for your second hand and gives you the option of "punching" with the blade.
SHARPNESS: Some people have complained about how sharp this comes. It is PLENTY sharp for a tomahawk: you can cut your finger just running it along the blade. You don't want a razor-sharp blade on a tomahawk anyway, it will take that edge off on the first few throws. The spike is also quite pointy for anything that breathes (or even for trees).
DURABILITY: I've read a few reviews where the polypropylene broke the first time out. I think this must be simple variation in the manufacturing quality. Mine missed, hit the ground, hit handle first, ricocheted, somersaulted along the ground, and bounced off multiple trees. There's scarcely a mark on it.
APPEARANCE: Hardcore. The Trench Hawk is guaranteed to make you look like a hero.
THROWING CAPABILITY: Like me, you probably bought this to throw (it IS called a hawk). It's easily the heaviest tomahawk/throwing ax I've handled, compared to the SOG Tactical Tomahawk and SOG Battle Ax. I would say that this is less balanced than those two as well. This means that it takes longer to get a feel for throwing the Trench Hawk correctly and that you need to be decently strong to throw it very far or for very long. That said, it does hit hard and stick well (and it will do some fair damage even if it doesn't stick).
FIGHTING CAPABILITY: Obviously, I haven't actually fought with the Trench Hawk, nor will I ever in all likelihood. However, I am reasonably sure that it would make a powerful weapon if I did. It may be less of a thrower than the SOG products I mentioned earlier, but it is more of a fighter. It's a little slow to use one-handed, but certainly do-able. Two-handed, the thing has speed, power, and a fair bit of reach. The grip below the head provides a nice place for your second hand and gives you the option of "punching" with the blade.
SHARPNESS: Some people have complained about how sharp this comes. It is PLENTY sharp for a tomahawk: you can cut your finger just running it along the blade. You don't want a razor-sharp blade on a tomahawk anyway, it will take that edge off on the first few throws. The spike is also quite pointy for anything that breathes (or even for trees).
DURABILITY: I've read a few reviews where the polypropylene broke the first time out. I think this must be simple variation in the manufacturing quality. Mine missed, hit the ground, hit handle first, ricocheted, somersaulted along the ground, and bounced off multiple trees. There's scarcely a mark on it.
APPEARANCE: Hardcore. The Trench Hawk is guaranteed to make you look like a hero.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
4.0 out of 5 stars
Tactical not woodsman
This is a tactical hawk, not meant for woodsmen. I bought it for emergencies. Define that any way you want. Sure it will limb trees, maybe up to 2 inches. Read more
Published 16 days ago by maltnhops
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good product for the price.
Like most Cold Steel products this one is well made for the money. I bought this on a whim and have not used it for anything and probably never will. Read more
Published 18 days ago by B. Hall
4.0 out of 5 stars
Solidly Made
I got this for my brother. He is very pleased with it and I can say that on examination it is a well made tool. The nylon handle is textured and feels fairly non-slip. Read more
Published 1 month ago by D. Salotti
3.0 out of 5 stars
GREAT AXE HAD ONE BREAK FROM SIDE ARE THROW
I was amazed by the end results of a test,that was unplanned in taking up throwing tomahawks a pattern was forming we bought Cold Steel, United Cutlery, and SOG brands
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Published 1 month ago by END_User
5.0 out of 5 stars
great tool
This is a larger fighting axe than some on the market However the quality alone is one reason to buy this axe the wide range of uses is the other
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Published 1 month ago by Toxikviper
5.0 out of 5 stars
just great
Still need to test it out :( but so far it is great. Hoping to test it out soon. Recommend it
Published 1 month ago by Bernie Benavides
2.0 out of 5 stars
Broke the handle first hour out of the box
These handles claim to hold up to abuse yet mine broke when I stuck the ax into a log with only enough forced used to penetrate deep enough to hold itself in place.
Published 1 month ago by Jamie Lang
5.0 out of 5 stars
Cold Steel for life
i have never bought an axe before (i'm a knife and sword guy) so i thought i would be extra cautious and buy from a company i trust, so i went with cold steel and i'm happy i did. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Pastaparty
2.0 out of 5 stars
I would love this axe...
If I didn't own the SOG Tactical Tomahawk. I thought the larger size of the Trench Hawk would be better. Everything about the Trench Hawk is bigger than the SOG axe. Read more
Published 2 months ago by THOMAS K RING
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent tool!
Just as advertised and arrived on time.
Build solid and should be functional in use.
Has plenty of weight to it, but not too much.
Build solid and should be functional in use.
Has plenty of weight to it, but not too much.
Published 2 months ago by Alan L. Wallace
