I’ve always wanted a Tomahawk, so it seemed meant to be when I got the Siege Kershaw tomahawk to review.
Why do I need one? Well, that’s probably why I never got around to buying one. I don’t go out into the woods much and for all intents and purposes I’m a city slicker. I really don’t.
But I kinda do. Plus, I want one.
This article about the SIEGE Kershaw tomahawk originally ran waaaaay back in 2016. We’ve seen a few of this sorta tomahawk ax combo show up eBay and Etsy lately, so we figured we’d run the review again in case one of you got a hankerin’ to buy one used.
GET YOURS: Unfortunately, Kershaw has discontinued the Siege. They’re hard to find unless you can locate one that’s used. There are a number of other good ‘hawks out there, however. Take a look.
The Siege came right in time for me to deal with a pair of trees that have been giving me grief for a few years. These trees are parasitic, nobody planted them. They grow like weeds, and were damaging my neighbor’s fence. With the help of my father-in-law, the trees were chopped down and all that’s left are stumps, which I haven’t had the chance to use root killer on. In the meantime, the pair decided to make a comeback. I would normally use loppers to deal with the endless amount of branches that spawned, but the Siege seemed more appropriate (and fun).
Not as fun as hewing my way through an orcish horde – I’m thinking 1977 animated Hobbit orcs just to be different, but Peter Jackson’s Uruks will suffice – but still fun.
When I finally got some time to mount an assault on the enemy invaders, it was all over in five minutes. The Siege was well-balanced and sharp. I felt like Thor swinging Mjolnir; the majority of the branches were cut clean with one swing. Somewhere in the background, my wife’s eyes were rolling while I had my fun.
The “Siege” is a Kershaw tomahawk (borderline tomahawk axe) with a prybar/nail-puller on the end.
Here’s what Kershaw has to say about the Siege tomahawk axe:
“Kershaw is proud to introduce our own tomahawk, the new Siege.
This powerful tool is adept at everything from obstacle removal and dynamic entry to opening crates. The hatchet head offers a durable edge. The back spike is designed for maximum penetration, while the pommel includes a nail-puller and a sturdy pry bar.
The Siege’s steel provides strength, wear resistance, and durability; the black-oxide coating protects the blade. Riveted, glass-filled nylon scales with Kershaw’s exclusive K-Texture™ pattern offer a secure grip and handling comfort.”
Kershaw Tomahawk Siege with the blade cover on.
Kershaw Tomahawk Siege Review
The Siege felt well-balanced, and the rubber grip gave me enough to hang onto while swinging away. I’m confident that this feature spared me some injuries and/or property damage. The spike in the rear is very sharp and something that I was very wary about when it was in use. The pry bar at the base worked well with pulling nails out with ease.
Overall, I really liked the Siege. It’s sturdy, being a solid single piece of steel. The Black-Oxide finish is tough, none of it scratched off during usage. The blade and spike are sharp out of the box. Weighing in at 2 lbs, it has good weight without being too heavy.
Is it a Kershaw hatchet? Is it a Kershaw tomahawk axe? You call it whatever you want. This thing will split some orc skulls (and pull spikes out of their feet when you’re done with them!).
The only thing I didn’t like was the scabbard. It’s reinforced nylon and gets the job done so you won’t cut yourself when it’s not in use, but the belt strap doesn’t make it easy to attach it to a belt (or anything else, for that matter.
Overall though, the Siege is a solid, affordable, very practical even for me, handy around the house or when you’re out camping, and is something I’d recommend to anyone who’s been wanting a Tomahawk of their own.
Kershaw Tomahawk: Siege Specs
Kershaw Siege Tomahawk 1073X is a four inch full tang construction. This blade has one side that ends in a tooth shaped edge and the other side is a full rounded edge. Front and back is coated with a black oxide coating. The handle has the rubber over mold with the special K grips exclusive to Kershaw, these letters help secure your grip. The end of the handle has a nail puller and it can also be used as a pry bar. This tomahawk comes with a kydex sheath that has nylon straps and nylon belt loop.Kershaw 1073X Technical Specs:
Technical Specs on the Kershaw Siege:
Model: 1073X
Material: Steel with Black-Oxide Coating
Handle: Full Tang, Rubber Overmold with K-Texture Grip
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Fifty Shades of FDE is a full-time LEO in California with about a decade's service in a very large metropolitan agency. He’s a husband, father and firearms enthusiast. He is a supporter of the Second Amendment and a proponent of law abiding citizens’ right to defend themselves with concealed carry permits. He runs his @fiftyshadesofFDE page on Instagram and writes gun/gear reviews on www.fiftyshadesoffde.com - when he's not writing for Breach-Bang-Clear, of course.
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