Tomahawks can be used for camping, rescue missions, or self-defense. Although designed primarily for battle, it is also capable of general-purpose work. The weight and size make them better suited to chopping woods and the likes. Tomahawks have a handle that is 12-14 inches long, which makes them easier to carry around and used in tight places where bigger axes wouldn’t fit into.
The head of the Tomahawk can be made from different types of materials but is usually composed of carbon steel, stainless steel, or titanium. This makes the blade resistant to rust and easy to sharpen.
The handle on a Tomahawk is ideal size of an axe handle. It is also wrapped with para-cord, giving the user a better grip. If needed in rescue missions, the cord can also act as a secondary line.
The pros of having a Tomahawk are that they’re versatile, durable, and have multiple uses.
IMHO, the best choice for off grid / survival: Riggers Axe. Combination axe and hammer.
Great and thorough take on different types of axes. I found this ebook that talked about the same thing, and this article pretty much summarized it and focused on the main point for each ax. Good read! I agree with Don, and some more photos could make this even better. And, the bonus video somehow isn’t visible on my side. I don’t know. Maybe it’s not available in my state.
Pictures would have been nice