Cold Steel Hudson Bay Drop Forged Tomahawk

Overview

The Cold Steel Hudson Bay Drop Forged Tomahawk is a modern reinterpretation of a legendary woodsman's tool. Inspired by the classic Hudson Bay axe, it’s scaled down into a versatile tomahawk format—perfect for backcountry use, bushcraft, or breaching. Forged from a single piece of 1055 carbon steel, it’s designed to handle chopping, pounding, and survival tasks with ease.

Why You’ll Want This

This isn’t just a camp accessory—it’s a workhorse built for the wild. Whether you’re splitting kindling, driving stakes, or clearing brush, this tomahawk delivers the control and confidence you want in a tool that won’t quit. It's compact enough to carry on any pack but rugged enough to pull its weight in a survival situation. Plus, with its hardened poll, you can use it like a hammer when it counts. Light, reliable, and ready to strike.

Why This Product Beats Competitors

Where most tomahawks sacrifice strength for weight, Cold Steel’s drop-forged 1055 carbon steel design eliminates weak points entirely. The classic Hudson Bay blade shape offers a 3.5″ cutting edge for efficient chopping, while the differentially hardened poll side works like a hammer. That means you can crush, pound, or even drive nails without compromising the cutting edge. The straight-grain American Hickory handle is durable, shock-absorbing, and field-replaceable. In a market flooded with flashy but fragile tomahawks, this one stands out for being brutally functional.

Complete Your Gear

• Cold Steel SRK 6″ SK-5 Steel Fixed Blade – For fine cutting alongside your chopping tool

• Wild Fire Premium Fatwood Fire Starter Sticks – Ignite kindling after splitting with the tomahawk

• Strike Fire Premium Ferro Rod Fire Starter – Pairs perfectly with fatwood for reliable fire starting

Specs

• Blade Length: 3.5″

• Blade Steel: Drop Forged 1055 Carbon Steel

• Poll: Hammer-capable, hardened

• Handle Length: 22″

• Handle Material: American Hickory

• Overall Weight: 24.6 oz

• Head Weight: 17 oz

• Overall Length: 22″

FAQ

1. What is this tomahawk made from?
The head is drop forged from 1055 carbon steel for strength and edge retention.
2. Can the handle be replaced?
Yes, the American Hickory handle is field-replaceable.
3. Is the poll hardened?
Yes, the poll is differentially hardened and suitable for hammering.
4. Is this good for throwing?
It’s built more for utility and survival, but its balance allows for occasional controlled throwing.
5. What’s the main difference vs. a regular hatchet?
This tomahawk offers hammering capabilities and superior versatility for field and survival use.