| We all are familiar with the type of axe | | | | Tomahawk". Keep in mind that the original |
| commonly known as a tomahawk. This tool or | | | | "Vietnam Tomahawk" is extremely rare and highly |
| better referred to as a weapon traditionally | | | | expensive. |
| resembles a large hatchet but with a straight | | | | As we mentioned the American Tomahawk |
| shaft for its handle. Its name originally was | | | | Company's "Vietnam Tomahawk" version is still in |
| derived from the 17th century translation of a | | | | use today and is very popular with the American |
| Virginian Algonquian's word. Tomahawks were | | | | Army's Stryker Brigade located in Afghanistan, as |
| usually used as a general purpose tools by the | | | | well as the 172nd SBCT Team from Fort |
| Native Americans as well as the early European | | | | Wainwright, 3rd Brigade, the 2nd Infantry Division |
| Colonials. | | | | from Fort Lewis, as well as a Recon Platoon |
| In the North American Colonial French areas a | | | | associated with the 2-183d CAV. |
| slightly different version of the tomahawk was | | | | For those who may be interested here is a bit of |
| employed by both the French settlers as well as | | | | trivia concerning the VTAC's National Stock |
| the Indigenous Peoples within the area. The British | | | | Number which is 4210 01 518 7244 and it is |
| army began to issue tomahawks to the colonial | | | | classified as "Class 9 type rescue kit". This item is |
| regulars as late as the 18th Century. This practice | | | | standard in every Stryker vehicle. It is known as |
| continued on up to the American Revolutionary | | | | a "Modular Entry Tool kit". |
| War. | | | | It is making a rapid comeback with the American |
| Since 2001 the American Tomahawk company | | | | soldiers in Iraq and Afghanistan as a tool and |
| has been manufacturing and selling their ever | | | | readily used in hand-to-hand combat. The |
| popular "Vietnam Tomahawk". Yes, you guessed | | | | tomahawk's military use includes non-explosive |
| it - the tomahawk was in fact used by the | | | | entry, removal of obstacles, removal of lock |
| American Special Forces groups such as the | | | | hasps, opening crates, fuel drum ventilating, |
| Rangers during the Vietnam conflict thus the | | | | personal defense as well as IED removal. |
| derived name of "Vietnam Tomahawk". SOG | | | | So a quick review of its potential makes it an |
| Knives Inc. saw the increased popularity and | | | | ideal weapon and tool for every survivalist and |
| decided to create their own versions of the older | | | | truly has its place in our BOV's. |
| "Vietnam Tomahawk" known as "Fusion Tactical | | | | |