Tomahawk

    A tomahawk is also known as the hawk, is native to North America, and resembles a hatchet with a strait shaft. The name tomahawk came to the English language in the 17th century as a transliteration for Powhatan a Virginian Algonquain word. Tomahawks were general purpose tools for Native Americans, and European colonials for hand-to-hand combat, or a throwing weapon. The Royal navy used metal tomahawk heads to trade with the Indians. The tomahawk's shaft is usually about about two feet long, and is usually made of hickory, ash, or maple. The head of the tomahawk is usually 9 to 20 ounces, and the cutting part of the head is usually about four inches long.


Pipe tomahawk made by RMJ Forge