OK Folks, I have the first batch of Cold Steel back from the engraver. I should say that I have a partial batch - I have all of the black blades. He still has the stainless blades (the folders, primarily). The engraving doesn't show up very prominently on the silver blades, so he is trying another method to see how it works out.
But, the Leathernecks, Tantos, tomahawks, shovels and other items are in my shop and will ship tomorrow.
Cold Steel Spike Hawk
Cold Steel Trench HawkCorey mentioned Tomahawks in Comments, so I have added these two images. I bought them to add to inventory, and they have both been branded already. The Trench Hawk (Fiberglas handle) is branded on the blade and the Spike Hawk (wood handle) is branded on the handle just below the head.
I like both pieces, but I would carry the Spike Hawk into an unknown situation if given the choice. The spike will serve very well to penetrate and it also serves the task of hooking limbs of Bad People.
Both are serious fighting tools.
Cold Steel offers several variations, check out their website and if you want something, let me know and I'll get you a price. I have two Trail Hawks as well, donated by great Patriots that will be featured in our Poster.
Personally, I consider a Tomahawk of some sort a required tool on an 72 Hour Go Bag.
Kerodin
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