CRKT Woods Chogan tomahawk

Street Samurai1978

Street Samurai1978

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Don't know why I haven't seen any reviews on the Woods Chogan here. Much nicer than the tactical version. And the poll seems to be large enough for actual camp work. Edge is nice and sharp. Heavier than I though it'd be, but manageable. Enough room on the haft for a good two handed swing. A large circular mark on top of the haft tells me the head was machine pushed, giving me a very tight (if slightly messy) fit. Just had to chip away some of the wood shavings.
So here's my game plan. Head is on good and tight, so I wont mess with it till it comes loose. Gonna lightly sand off what appears to be clear lacquer on the haft, burn on some patterns, stain with a dark finish, than seal it. Afterwards, I'll wrap some paracord below the head.

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I got a Woods Chogan and a Woods Kangee. I haven't used either yet but very impressed by how solid they are (including the handles which appear to be good quality).

They are heavy for tomahawks, almost more like a hatchet or small axe. I feel like the balance on the Kangee is slightly better and the spike is extremely sturdy. I think they'd be very interesting with a cut down handle, maybe 12-14".

Edges on both mine were evenly ground but not particularly sharp. Bit of a wire edge I need to knock off the Kangee in particular. Given that you can find these for around $40 I think they are an excellent template for customization, or just to keep in your car for camping or emergencies.
 
There was a small review or 2 in the tomahawk ax forum, but your right it's really not getting the attention that they deserve. I have both models and you can see thickness differences ( done on purpose) for the 40$ price each I feel like I did really well. Overall a great tool and can't wait to see your mods!
 
These are both really great for the price, definitely the best hawks out there in this price range that I've found.
 
Sounds good and thanks for the responses. I am new to tomahawks and about to pick up a CS Hawk to try my hand at customizing it thanks to the great thread on the site. If all goes well, I want to pick up one of each of the CRKT hawks next.
 
The CS hawks are fine too I've had my frontier hawk for years and beat the ever loving crap out of it and it's still going strong. It's an addiction and once you get throwing down and find out that they can be a very useful tool but do have draw backs you'll never be in the woods without 1.
 
I guess it's better to ask here than start a whole new thread. You don't think it's too heavy? I feel like the combo of the lacquer and the weight, it's going to fly right out of my hand. I thought hawks were supposed to be fast and light in the hand. I figure I can sand the handle and groove it for grip but the weight is still going to be there.
 
Tankerwolf said:
I guess it's better to ask here than start a whole new thread. You don't think it's too heavy? I feel like the combo of the lacquer and the weight, it's going to fly right out of my hand. I thought hawks were supposed to be fast and light in the hand. I figure I can sand the handle and groove it for grip but the weight is still going to be there.
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It does have some heft to it, but not too much. Soon as I get the time, I'm gonna sand off the lacquer, burn some stripes into the wood, stain it, then seal with tung oil. Unless somebody knows better, tung seems pretty tacky after it dries, allows for a nice solid grip. True, the weight is gonna still be around, but this is more a camp hatchet for me. I think the Kangee is lighter. I actually have the tactical Kangee, much better for processing trees with two legs, if you follow me.
 
I just ordered the Woods Chogan to go with my Kangee. Its a sickness and I do love it.

 
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I just ordered myself a CRKT chogan woods hawk. Im excited to get my hands on it. I heard they dont comes really sharp, but thats ok, for being 1055 high carbon steel, it won't take much with a good stone to put a nice razor edge on it. I've thought once I get it, I'll get some Wilson wrap, wrap the bottom of the handle, wrap the top with paracord, should give me good grip and protection on the handle. I've also thought about stripping and sanding the handle, then stain it in either evergreen or something of the like I find at Menards. I also realized they dont come with a sheath, so making one of leather will be a fun project.
 
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