Dominion arms tomahawk

VinnyQC said:
If you want to make it a really great blade, use 5160 steel (it's basically 1060 with some chromium). It's not as rust resistant as 440x, but I think most people who are used to cleaning, maintaining and oiling firearms would be fine with cleaning and oiling their blades with the same oil. Since your demo market is people who owns guns, I would choose 5160, especially for an axe (or a sword, if you ever get into that). It's not that easy to sharpen, but it keeps its edge very well. Plus, it's so hard that even when it's dull, it can still be used to some extent.

If you expect that people will use those blades without cleaning them for extended periods or use them in salty or acidic water (for example, knifes used during a fishing trip), then 440A is the way to go. Not only is it cheaper to replace the knife if anything happens to it, but it's also the most rust resistant. And it's easy to sharpen, so even if it loses its edge quickly, you can re-sharpen it often if you bring a stone with you. I wouldn't use it for an axe, but for a filet knife used to gut fishes on a boat, I don't think I'd use anything else. Could probably make a decent knife for 10$ or less.
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Yes, I researched the steels a while back. My favourite is 52100, which I believe is similar to 5160. It is a bearing steel
 
stubbs00 said:
I'm in for 2. It would definetly be nice to see a good quality affordable machete as well, my tramontina is starting to give up and i cant seem to find a new one in Canada.
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We can get tramontina machetes from the local importer. We used to carry them but they were a slow seller. Let me know and I can add some to the next order with them.
 
I just bought one, but I might go for a Dominion one too...

some of the things i looked for:
good sheath (kydex with mounting options would be best)
not too long, not too short (I think around 12-14 inches)
Not looking like it's for vampire/zombie hunting
Flat hammer or tool butt or poll
Integrated tools like wrench-holes
maybe a pry-bar edge on handle end knob but not too pointy.
Something like this
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CanAm said:
We can get tramontina machetes from the local importer. We used to carry them but they were a slow seller. Let me know and I can add some to the next order with them.
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I would definetly take one of there 18 inch and a 22 inch wood handled machete. And completely random but is it possible to bring in one of there scythe. I've always wanted to try one out on a small section of overgrowth.
 
Just curious, to each his own; but do you guys have a real practical use for tomahawks?

I've injured myself more with hatchet-type tools than anything else.
 
Heck ya...I'd be in for one...already got ZT Traumahawk...but could always use another.
 
Marilius said:
This seems a very odd thread. "Please copy this other company's design, but do it cheaper."
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Well... yeah, what do you think Norinco/Dominion Arms is all about??

And, of course, CanadaAmmo is our Norinco/Dominion Arms connect...

Nothing "odd" about it all. People have been asking CA to find cheap copies of other companies products on this board for years.
 
I went with 2 of these in 6150 with no regrets...
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...I love the wood handles and the ability to remove/break down the tomahawk.

I don't believe something like this can be stamped out for $30, but if CanAm is looking to get into knives and hawks, there are those of us more discerning who appreciate well finished tools.
 
MD said:
Just curious, to each his own; but do you guys have a real practical use for tomahawks?

I've injured myself more with hatchet-type tools than anything else.
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I tend to agree, there isn't much practical use. There are better tools (axe) for processing wood for example. These things (tomahawks) are best for a) game processing, splitting rib cage and separating joints (both tasks can be done with a knife...but what the hell?) and b) just throwing around, f'ing around, and just a neat kind of 'thing' to have on hand.
I don't really understand the tactical breaching type tomahawks because I think they would be terrible against anything but tin sheet...clearly this type of hawk is marketed toward someone who has a different idea of "just a neat kind of 'thing' to have on hand" than I do is all?

Good bush tool...nope.
Good deployment door smasher...probably not. (or not as good as a 12lbs sledgehammer. I don't think a door or wall can be built that a 12lbs sledgehammer can't get through eventually?)
Cool...absolutely!:)
 
MD said:
Just curious, to each his own; but do you guys have a real practical use for tomahawks?

I've injured myself more with hatchet-type tools than anything else.
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Some hikers and bushcraft types like the tomahawk because it's lighter than a hatchet, but better than a knife for processing wood on longer hikes. Of course, opinions vary and there are many YouTube videos debating the tomahawk vs axe vs knife.
 
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