{"product_id":"handmade-damascus-steel-tomahawk-axe-with-rosewood-handle","title":"Handmade Damascus Steel Tomahawk Axe with Rosewood Handle","description":"\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWhat Makes Our Handmade Damascus Steel Tomahawk Axe Stand Out?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eOur Handmade Damascus Steel Tomahawk Axe sets a layered Damascus head on a rosewood handle, forged and fitted by hand for camp, trail and bushcraft use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe slim tomahawk head carries less weight than a standard hatchet, so the axe rides easily on a pack and swings quickly for kindling, notching and light limbing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eRosewood gives the handle a deep reddish brown tone with visible grain, and every Damascus head etches to its own pattern. Buyers who want a heavier head with a protective cover can compare the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.stagsteelknives.com\/products\/custom-damascus-steel-hatchet-with-leather-sheath-18-inch\"\u003ecustom Damascus hatchet with leather sheath\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWhat Are the Tomahawk Specifications?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 101.508%;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\" style=\"width: 35.312%;\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\" style=\"width: 64.3836%;\"\u003eProduct Detail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 35.312%;\"\u003eBlade Material\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 64.3836%;\"\u003eDamascus steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 35.312%;\"\u003eAxe Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 64.3836%;\"\u003eTomahawk axe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 35.312%;\"\u003eHead Style\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 64.3836%;\"\u003eHandmade tomahawk design\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 35.312%;\"\u003eHandle Material\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 64.3836%;\"\u003eRosewood\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 35.312%;\"\u003eCraft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 64.3836%;\"\u003eHandmade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 35.312%;\"\u003eIntended Use\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 64.3836%;\"\u003eBushcraft and camping\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWhat Sets a Tomahawk Apart From a Hatchet?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eA tomahawk runs a narrower, lighter head on a straighter handle, which shifts the balance toward the hand and makes the tool quicker to control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eA hatchet carries more mass behind the edge for splitting, while the tomahawk trades some of that power for speed and precision. Readers comparing historical axe forms can find the hand axe and other profiles explained in our guide to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.stagsteelknives.com\/blogs\/blog-posts\/types-of-viking-axes-bearded-dane-broad-and-hand-axes-explained\"\u003etypes of Viking axes\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWhy Damascus Steel for a Tomahawk Head?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eDamascus is built by forge welding layers of high carbon steel, then folding and drawing the billet until the layers number in the hundreds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAfter heat treatment, an acid etch darkens one steel more than the other and brings the layered pattern to the surface. The pattern runs through the steel rather than sitting on top, so it stays visible through years of use and resharpening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWhy Rosewood for the Handle?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eRosewood is a dense, naturally oily hardwood, and those oils help the handle resist moisture better than many lighter woods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eIts weight also adds a little mass to the grip end, which steadies the swing of a light tomahawk head. Grain and colour differ from handle to handle because each one is shaped and finished by hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eHow Does the Tomahawk Perform at Camp?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAround a campsite the tomahawk handles kindling, stake shaping, branch trimming and clearing small brush without the bulk of a full size axe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eFirst time users should learn grip, stance and a safe swing path before heavy use, and our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.stagsteelknives.com\/blogs\/blog-posts\/does-anyone-know-how-to-use-an-axe-beginner-safety-guide\"\u003ebeginner axe safety guide\u003c\/a\u003e covers each step. For finer work, most campers carry a fixed blade from our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.stagsteelknives.com\/collections\/survival-knives\"\u003esurvival knife collection\u003c\/a\u003e alongside it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eHow Should the Tomahawk Be Maintained?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWipe the head dry after every use and keep a light coat of mineral oil on the steel, since Damascus contains high carbon steel and will rust if left damp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eRub a small amount of oil into the rosewood now and then to keep it from drying out, and store the tomahawk somewhere dry with steady humidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWhy Choose Our Handmade Damascus Steel Tomahawk Axe?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eOur tomahawk combines a hand forged Damascus head, a lightweight tomahawk profile and a dense rosewood handle. It suits bushcraft, camping, trail use and collectors who want a working tool with a distinctive look.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Stag Steel Knives","offers":[{"title":"Axe without Engraving","offer_id":67641939394723,"sku":"0468","price":247.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Axe with Engraving","offer_id":67641939427491,"sku":"0468-1","price":267.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0724\/4621\/4332\/files\/DamascusSteelTomahawkAxewithRosewoodWoodHandle.webp?v=1791358824","url":"https:\/\/www.stagsteelknives.com\/products\/handmade-damascus-steel-tomahawk-axe-with-rosewood-handle","provider":"Stag Steel Knives","version":"1.0","type":"link"}