The tomahawk blade on the Combat Axe is made from 80CRV2 carbon steel with flat grinds and a black Caswell finish, while the handle is made from premium maple. The blade size is 2 1/2" , while the total size of the tomahawk is 6", and the total length of the entire tool is 13 3/4". It is a breaching/combat axe similar to the ones used by the military, and it weighs only 1.5 pounds. It offers "a full length, integral, tapered, and skeletonized tang that lessons overall weight and provides a no fail handle."(Daniel Winkler) This combat axe also packs an effective blow due to the forward weight distribution.
Military Heritage
First invented by the Native Americans, the Winkler Axe, also known as a tomahawk, has been a multi-purpose tool and hand-to-hand combat, or throwing, weapon for centuries. The combat axe was approved as a tactical weapon for U.S. military forces during the Vietnam War, but is still in use today by troops in Afghanistan and Iraq.
In the early 1990s, a Navy SEAL asked Daniel Winkler, owner of Winkler Knives, to forge him a combat/breaching axe. The Navy Seal carried this axe with him during the Gulf War and again when he reenlisted after 9/11 with Army Special Operations. The Winkler Combat Axe soon gained popularity among his comrades and eventually a Navy SEAL team asked Daniel Winkler to outfit their squadron with his combat axes.
Specs
Winkler Knives Combat Axes are for more than just hand-to-hand combat. They are an excellent multi-purpose and survival tool as well as throwing weapon for tomahawk throwing competitions.
MAKER: Winkler Knives
BLADE SIZE: 2 1/2"
TOTAL SIZE: 6"
TOTAL LENGTH: 13 3/4
BLADE MATERIAL: 80CRV2 Carbon Steel - Black Caswell Finish
HANDLE: Premium Maple
SHEATH: Custom Felt Lined Kydex Sheath
WEIGHT: 1 lb. 8.6 oz.
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5Excellent Purchase, March 5, 2022Winkler Combat Axe - Maple Handle
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Great servuce. Prompt emails, fast delivery and product as advertised.
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5Excellent quality , July 13, 2021Winkler Combat Axe - Maple Handle
Posted By: Rich - verified customer
Incredible construction/ fit and finish. Extremely lightweight for the size and very well balanced. Every detail has been considered and is well executed, from the tapering of the tang to the carry options and sheath. Customer service and email updates on order receipt and shipping were quick and easy to understand. Would definitely do business with knife art in the future.
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5Winkler combat axe, November 10, 2015Winkler Knives II Combat Axe - Maple with Black Caswell Finish
Posted By: Urs Leimbacher - verified customer
Very cool and hot piece, this Winkler combat axe. Perfect work, super design, the right size to have it with you in any Situation. Thanks also for your excellent Service. Urs
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