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	Throwing Tomahawks- Forged Tomahawk- Camp Axe, Belt Axes, Pipe Tomahawks (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		Tomahawk is derived from the Algonquian word tamahak, which denoted a utensil used for cutting, Early Euro-Americans described Indian axes and war clubs made of stone or wood as tomahawks, but eventually the term came to be applied exclusively to metal hatchets.
		This camp axe is the same size as our famous Shawnee Hawk, but with the addition of a hammer pole, making it an excellent axe for keeping in camp to chop firewood and assist with tent stakes.
		Modeled after the antique field axes used to fell many of the trees that cleared this country for the early settlers, this axe is extremely heavy duty.
	www.hbforge.com /products/tomahawks.php (827 words)

	Knife review : American Tomahawk VTAC
		Using it alongside the Ratweiler to basically frame out a shelter, the tomahawk was better than the knife at clearing the dead wood limbs though the knife was more efficient at cutting green boughs to fill in the roof and walls.
		A axe with a hammer poll is of direct benefit here for both pounding the wedges into the woods as well as being able to reverse the axe for a poll strike to enable larger wood to be chop split directly.
		Tomahawks tend to have fairly straight handles without extensive end hooks whereas axes will commonly have a pommel or a significant swell and this enhances the ability of the grip to transfer power on the swing, however it would interfer with the ability to smoothly release the axe if thrown.
	www.cutleryscience.com /reviews/vtac.html (2226 words)

	The boarding axe found by Captain John Curiale of the salvage vessel ,“Romans Eight”,during the 1999 dive season is ...
		The boarding axe found by Captain John Curiale of the salvage vessel, "Romans Eight", during the 1999 dive season is an excellent example of rare Spanish weaponry.
		This axe is in good condition with the only significant loss of metal occurring at the point where the axe handle enters the head of the axe.
		The hook of the axe was used to drag debris across the decks and over the side while the axe head was, of course, the cutting edge.
	www.imacdigest.com /axe.html (1459 words)

	Tomahawks,Tomahawk Axe,Indian Tomahawks,Indian Tomahawk
		Tomahawk is a light axe formerly used as a tool or weapon by certain Native Americans.
		With the exception of a relative few made by Indian flsmiths, tomahawks were manufactured on a large scale in Europe or created by individual makers in America.
		The variety of metals used for creating tomahawks were solid iron, iron with a welded steel bit, brass with steel bit and solid brass.
	www.ancient-weapons.com /tomahawks.html (210 words)

	BOARDING AXES (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		The axe is a very ancient instrument, a weapon and a tool, and boarding axes were used on ships for both purposes.
		A boarding axe was a dangerous weapon, used to mutilate, to cleave helmets, skulls, or even penetrate armor with its sharp pick.
		It is a logical conclusion to assume that settlers and natives at North America have encountered seamen armed with boarding axes, and soon adopted its basic design for their own purposes as a weapon and a tool of survival, hence the relatively large numbers of the so-called “Spike Axe”.
	members.tripod.com /tomahawks-r-tatca/id71.htm (544 words)

	Tomahawk Throwing
		Not all tomahawks are created equal, and there is no doubt some of them are very difficult to throw well because of the way they are made.
		My usual belt axe, shown at right, is about the same shape, the handle is the same length, and I do throw it, but it's harder to work with.
		Your tomahawk need not be razor sharp for throwing, but the edge should be filed with a fairly thin "V" edge for better penetration in the block.
	members.aye.net /~bspen/tomahawk.html (1223 words)

	Pg-64
		They were followed by the spike axe, and then in about 1710 the term "pipe axe" (axe with a pipe bowl opposite the cutting blade) identified the pipe tomahawk.
		Louis the XIV was born in 1638 and ascended the throne of France at the age of five.
		This axe head is monogramed with the "L XIV" over a crown on one side, and on the opposite side is the bust of a Frenchman with a long nose, reported to be the image of Louis.
	www.csasi.org /2001_april_journal/pg64.htm (1346 words)

	Category - Collectible Stainless Steel Dragon Swords & Daggers
		The blade of this axe is constructed from stainless steel with a stainless steel handle and guard.
		The blade of this axe is skillfully constructed from stainless steel with a wood studded handle and stainless steel guard.
		The blade of this axe is skillfully constructed from stainless steel with a wood handle and cast metal guard.
	www.dragonswordsndaggers.com /category/36091 (449 words)

	How to Throw a Tomahawk, Throwing Rules
		Trusty tomahawks in the leather belt which en- circled the waist and belted in the wammus--and, like their neighbors, the redskins, many of the picturesque old fellows were expert in the use of these little camp axes as weapons of offence and defense.
		242 shows modern camp axes with leather belt sheath), and the trees he blazed with this tomahawk to mark the boundaries of land were so well known as "Boone trees" that in after years lawsuits were decided by the identification of the blazed boundaries as the ones made by the stroke of Boone's tomahawk.
		This identical tomahawk of Boone's, along with one of Boone's traps, is now in the possession of a gentleman in Ohio.
	www.inquiry.net /outdoor/skills/beard/throw_tomahawk.htm (1423 words)

	Tomahawk Axe Targets For Throwing Tomahawks & Axes, Target
		The breadth of the bull's-eye, that is, the center stripe, must depend upon the skill of the tomahawkers and the distance of the throw.
		As the captain delivers his throw he gives a whoop, and this is imitated by each of the team in quick succession, so that they come up with a succession of whoops that are exciting and inspiring alike to players and spectators.
		242) shows the modern tomahawk or camp axe in its sheath, so arranged that it may be belted like a sword to the side of the camper or tomahawking Son of Daniel Boone.
	www.inquiry.net /outdoor/skills/beard/tomahawk_targets.htm (755 words)

	Pipe Axe- Pipe Tomahawk- Native American Indian Peace Pipe- Smoking Tomahawk Peace Pipe (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		Though frequently used as a weapon when originally introduced to Native American Indians, the hand forged tomahawk also served as a tool, a ceremonial object, a decorative item, and a symbol of leadership.
		This is an exact copy of an original beaded pipe axe found in lower Michigan many years ago.
		The pipe tomahawk handle is drilled and has an overall length of 19 inches.
	www.hbforge.com /products/pipeaxes.php (413 words)

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		Below is one of Phil's pipe axes; this is a classic English pattern, circa 1790/1830.
		In their time they were used as both battle axes and fire axes and were
		This one is a dug, slightly smaller British Boarding axe circa1790s.
	www.tomahawks.info /id69.htm (408 words)

	Tomahawk (axe) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		A tomahawk is a type of axe native to North America, traditionally resembling a hatchet with a straight shaft.
		Tomahawks were general purpose tools used by Native Americans and European Colonials alike, and often employed as a hand-to-hand or thrown weapon, much like the nzappa zap.
		The tomahawk shaft is usually less than 2 ft (.6 m) in length, traditionally made of hickory.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Tomahawk_(axe) (435 words)

	Chickadee's Etc. - Tomahawks
		Patterned after an axe attributed to the Comanche, this style was popular from 1750 to 1880, all along the frontier.
		This nice reproduction of an old engraved brass smoking pipe axe features piercings, iron insert bit, completely drilled head and handle and is ready for smoking.
		The head and blade are engraved brass, with a heavy steel insert dovetailed into place at the edge of the blade.
	www.chickadeetc.com /tomahawks2.html (477 words)

	Trade axe and tomahawk collectors association forum
		This appears to be a hewing axe used to hew flat surfaces on logs.This type axe was used from the middle ages up until fairly recent times so it would be hard to date it from the picture along.
		In Col Raymond Vietzen's book Their Fires Are Cold he pictures a Spike axe with a short heavy spike which is rolled back toward the haft for which he says "It's purpose seemed to be many fold serving as a trapper axe in lifting traps from ice water and for digging ginseng and other roots".
		Paul C. Boehert in his book The Ax and its Variations says that notches for nail pulling were first cut into the front edge of the ax and a block had to be placed under the back of the ax to gain the leverage for the pull.
	www.network54.com /Forum/147444/viewall-page-2 (7839 words)

	Tomahawk - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Tomahawk (geometric shape), a geometric shape that can be used to trisect angles
		Tomahawk (comics), a DC Comics character, published in his own series during the 1950s and 1960s
		Tomahawk, New Zealand was the old name for Ocean Grove derived from the Māori (Tomo-haka)
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Tomahawk (240 words)

	Medieval Axe - Battle, War, Fantasy Axe - MWArt.com
		With its serrated edge and massive spike, 16th Century, Gothic Battle Axe is one of the d...
		Ceremonial Chippewa Tomahawk is a beautiful functional reproduction of tomahawk used by th...
		Deluxe Indian Tomahawk Pipe is a stunning replica of a ceremonial smoking pipe used by the...
	www.mwart.com /xq/ASP.store/cat.52/qx/axes.htm (188 words)

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		The old golden eagle feather is interesting in that its red spots are supposed to indicate the number of the owners deads according to Sioux codes.
		Crow tomahawk: this piece is a scarce hammer poll head probably French or Spanish; it is a late 1700's early 1800's forged head that was most likely passes down because of the prestiege involved.
		A very like match to this tomahawk is present in the Roswell Museum of History (Roswell, New Mexico).
	members.tripod.com /tomahawks-r-tatca/id78.htm (702 words)

	america-axe
		4)...and throw a forehand strike to the head with the axe as a continuation of the initial parry, but Mike is quick and blocks the strike on the haft with his left arm.
		5) Immediately I pull down with the axe to trap his arm and thrust up with the dagger to his throat.
		This is a freestyle flow sequence on the hanging Cross using the Hand Axe, meant to demonstrates some of the aspects of passing and trapping using the axe, as opposed to just using basic long-range striking.
	ahfaa.org /axe.htm (339 words)

	Gransfors Trade Axes: Dakota Tomahawk - French Trade Axe, Praire Tomahawk - British Trade Axe
		They are based on the axes used by the Europeans when trading with the Native American Indians for furs and other commodities of the new world.
		The Trade Axe Tomahawks have straight handles approximately 19" long, and are roughly sanded for a secure grip and mounted in a tapered eye without wedges for easy replacement.
		It is a sturdier axe more appropriate for standard belt hatchet or small axe work than the Dakota.
	www.wisementrading.com /knifeandsaw/tomahawks.htm (275 words)

	Ethnographic Arms & Armour - Colonial-era spike axe/tomahawk
		Turns out this spike axe dates to late 18th/early 19th century and could have been carried by anyone from a soldier, trapper, frontiersman or Native American (contrary to popular belief, American Indians traded and used axes such as these just as much or more than the classic tomahawk).
		These early axes were weapons as well as tools and not treated as respectibly as other bladed weapons.
		Ive been hesitant to buy anything that could be a 'tomahawk' from ebay,it seems that this is another weapon favored by forgers and Im definately not able to tell the good ones from the not so good.
	www.vikingsword.com /vb/printthread.php?t=1072 (769 words)

	Gransfors Bruks
		Scandinavian Forest Axe The Scandinavian Forest axe is a more Profesional axe for those who want to limb a felled tree in the traditional way...
		Small Forest Axe The Small Forest Axe is the same size as the Hunters Axe but with a more traditional pattern and poll.
		Wildlife Hatchet The Wildlife axe is a small, light axe which can be easily carried, masked with its leather sheath, inside your pack or on your belt...
	www.cutsforthknives.com /catalogs/1/SA.htm (392 words)

	Axe
		Leather swivel sheath holds axe with a double snap system.
		Forged steel axe head with 2 3/4" cutting edge.
		Comes with a magnet in the hollow handle to lock either a fixed blade knife or a precision ground saw into place.
	www.discountcutlery.net /en-us/dept_21728.html (463 words)

	AXES (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		A battle axe is an axe specifically designed as a weapon.
		Axes designed for war range in weight from just over 1lb to 6lbs,
		cutting edges to cause damage, battle axes used their weight, focused at the blade end of the
	www.livebytheblade.com /Axes.html (76 words)

	Special Forces Tomahawk, Knives, Brand Not Specified, Tomahawk Axe Blade Camping Hunting Military at Sportsman's Guide
		You must be 18 or older to purchase Tomahawks.
		All Tomahawks are shipped UPS and requires an adult signature upon delivery.
		Tomahawks cannot be shipped to Arkansas, Connecticut, California, Idaho, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Canada or Virgin Islands.
	www.sportsmansguide.com /cb/cb.asp?a=135609 (97 words)

	Trade axe and tomahawk collectors association forum
		Hammer poll axes of this particular configuration of a gently double flaired blade with pretty straight blade edges, double ears and something other then a square poll are really rare.
		As the founder of the trade axe and tomahawk collectors association for 5 years and as a collector of prehistoric native American lithics for almost 20, anyone who collects these things can tell you that I have spent the bulk of that time studying to tell the difference between old and new.
		Response: This is only true for french style trade axes and perhaps the most incorrect statement of the bunch as I could literally show you hundreds of early hammer poll and other trade type axes in museums and reference books with just such a configuration.
	www.network54.com /Forum/147444/viewall-page-4 (9366 words)

	Tomahawk - Search Results - MSN Encarta
		Tomahawk, light war hatchet of the Native North Americans.
		The early tomahawk consisted of a sharpened piece of stone or deer horn inserted into a...
		- attack somebody with tomahawk: to attack or kill somebody with a tomahawk
	uk.encarta.msn.com /Tomahawk.html (123 words)

	Axes & Tomahawks @ 1SKS
		The Axe & Tomahawk are some of mankind's oldest tools for fighting and survival.
		Part #:BMT-RR-FG BEAR MOUNTAIN TOMAHAWK ROGER'S RANGERS FORGED HAWK SERIES - The Tomahawks in the Rogers’ Rangers Series are based on historical documents and drawings provided to the American Tomahawk Company by the Ranger Training Brigade at Fort Benning, depicting the Tomahawks used by Maj. Robert Rogers and Rogers’ Rangers.
		AMERICAN TOMAHAWK COMPANY LAGANA VIETNAM TACTICAL TOMAHAWK - Born on the American frontier, refined in Vietnam, and perfected during the War on Terrorism in Afghanistan and Iraq, the NEW LaGana Tactical Tomahawk sets the highest standard of performance among compact, lightweight axes.
	www.1sks.com /store/axes-tomahawks.html (543 words)

	Dodge's New Axe - Forbes.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		With 500 horsepower, the four-wheeled Tomahawk promises to rocket a single rider into almost certain death.
		Whoever buys the one Tomahawk Chrysler is selling through the Neiman Marcus catalog will have to wait 90 days after placing the order to take delivery.
		"The Tomahawk reproduction will be fabricated by the original builders as a piece of automotive sculpture," says the press release.
	www.forbes.com /2003/10/14/cx_dl_1014vow.html (689 words)

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