{"id":6833,"date":"2022-06-02T08:52:12","date_gmt":"2022-06-02T12:52:12","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/?p=6833"},"modified":"2022-11-17T08:11:58","modified_gmt":"2022-11-17T13:11:58","slug":"cold-steel-trench-hawk-survival-hatchet-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/cold-steel-trench-hawk-survival-hatchet-review\/","title":{"rendered":"Cold Steel Trench Hawk Survival Hatchet Review"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>#kt-layout-id_e2eef8-f0 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(#kt-layout-id_e2eef8-f0 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}#kt-layout-id_e2eef8-f0 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:var( --global-content-width, 1290px );padding-left:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-right:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-top:var( --global-kb-row-default-top, 25px );padding-bottom:var( 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class=\"wp-block-kadence-rowlayout alignnone\"><div id=\"kt-layout-id_e86af1-9f\" class=\"kt-row-layout-inner kt-layout-id_e86af1-9f\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-gutter-widest kt-v-gutter-default kt-row-valign-middle kt-row-layout-left-golden kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-m-colapse-left-to-right kt-mobile-layout-row\"><style>.kadence-column_7b52f3-22 > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top-width:0px;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;border-left-width:0px;}.kadence-column_7b52f3-22 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column_7b52f3-22 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column_7b52f3-22 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column_7b52f3-22 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column_7b52f3-22 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column_7b52f3-22 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column_7b52f3-22{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column_7b52f3-22 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column_7b52f3-22 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column inner-column-1 kadence-column_7b52f3-22\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p class=\"has-theme-palette-6-color has-text-color\" style=\"font-size:20px\"><strong>The Cold Steel Trench Hawk surprised all of us! It looks a little extreme, but don&#8217;t let the looks fool you. It was a real performer. Plus, for the money it a great hatchet to pick up.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column_9e2771-b3 > .kt-inside-inner-col{display:flex;}.kadence-column_9e2771-b3 > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top-width:0px;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;border-left-width:0px;}.kadence-column_9e2771-b3 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column_9e2771-b3 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column_9e2771-b3 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column_9e2771-b3 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}.kadence-column_9e2771-b3 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kt-row-column-wrap > .kadence-column_9e2771-b3{align-self:center;}.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > 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mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading_bf4e71-2f wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-theme-palette-5-color has-text-color\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_bf4e71-2f\"><strong>PROS<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Can&#8217;t beat the price.<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Fun to use<\/strong>.<\/li><li><strong>A solid chopper.<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column_a09ab8-05 > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-color:var(--ast-global-color-2);border-top-width:0px;border-right-width:1px;border-bottom-width:0px;border-left-width:0px;}.kadence-column_a09ab8-05 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column_a09ab8-05 > 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.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_698b1f-d3[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_698b1f-d3\"]{margin-bottom:20px;text-align:center;font-size:1em;font-style:normal;text-transform:uppercase;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_698b1f-d3 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_698b1f-d3[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_698b1f-d3\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading_698b1f-d3 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-theme-palette-5-color has-text-color\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_698b1f-d3\"><strong>CONS<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Handle may not hold up long-term if you throw it.<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Blade sheath was a pain to put on and off.<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column_4c9c21-da > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top-width:0px;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;border-left-width:0px;}.kadence-column_4c9c21-da > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column_4c9c21-da > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column_4c9c21-da > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column_4c9c21-da > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column_4c9c21-da > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column_4c9c21-da > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column_4c9c21-da{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column_4c9c21-da > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column_4c9c21-da > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column inner-column-3 kadence-column_4c9c21-da\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_f458a9-c6, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_f458a9-c6[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_f458a9-c6\"]{margin-bottom:20px;text-align:center;font-size:1em;font-style:normal;text-transform:uppercase;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_f458a9-c6 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_f458a9-c6[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_f458a9-c6\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading_f458a9-c6 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-theme-palette-5-color has-text-color\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_f458a9-c6\"><strong>Where To Buy<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/shrsl.com\/3jthl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Blade HQ<\/a><\/strong><\/li><li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3M77VXq\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Amazon<\/a><\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Today we\u2019re taking a close look at the <a href=\"https:\/\/shrsl.com\/3jthl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Trench Hawk Survival Hatchet from Cold Steel<\/a>. This hatchet has an eye-catching design that got my attention the first time I saw it, and I\u2019ve been eager to try one out for a while now.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/cold-steel-bolo-machete-review\/\">Cold Steel<\/a> is a Texas-based company that\u2019s been making a pretty wide range of bladed weapons and tools since 1980. They have a few different axes and hatchets in their line, and the Trench Hawk\u2014despite being described on <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3M77VXq\" target=\"_blank\">Amazon<\/a> and elsewhere as a \u2018survival hatchet\u2019\u2014is one that clearly blurs the line between tool and weapon.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/cold-steel-kobun-tanto-knife-reviewc\/\">Read The Review Of The Cold Steel Kobun Tanto Here<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cold Steel Trench Hawk: First Impressions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>My first thought upon opening up the package is that the word \u2018hatchet\u2019 doesn\u2019t do this thing justice. We\u2019re looking at a battleaxe here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/cold-steel-leatherneck-sf-review\/\">Cold Steel<\/a> Trench Hawk really looks like it means business. The head has a curved cutting edge that comes quite sharp (not sharp enough to shave with or anything, but definitely not dull). The wedge-style spike to the rear comes to a fine point. The hatchet comes with a Cold Steel Secure-Ex sheath made of hard plastic that covers the edge as well as the point.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The whole thing feels lightweight yet substantial (actual weight is 29 oz.). It seems well-balanced, and although I have some initial concerns about the plastic handle, I have to admit that the Trench Hawk certainly feels sturdy.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image_780fdc-8e.kb-image-is-ratio-size, .kb-image_780fdc-8e .kb-image-is-ratio-size{max-width:800px;width:100%;}.wp-block-kadence-column > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image_780fdc-8e.kb-image-is-ratio-size, .wp-block-kadence-column > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image_780fdc-8e .kb-image-is-ratio-size{align-self:unset;}.kb-image_780fdc-8e figure{max-width:800px;}.kb-image_780fdc-8e .image-is-svg, .kb-image_780fdc-8e .image-is-svg img{width:100%;}.kb-image_780fdc-8e .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image_780fdc-8e\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full kb-image-is-ratio-size\"><div class=\"kb-is-ratio-image kb-image-ratio-land43\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"750\" src=\"https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/cold-steel-tomahawk-head-shape.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-6842\" srcset=\"https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/cold-steel-tomahawk-head-shape.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/cold-steel-tomahawk-head-shape-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/cold-steel-tomahawk-head-shape-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/cold-steel-tomahawk-head-shape-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/cold-steel-tomahawk-head-shape-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/cold-steel-tomahawk-head-shape-800x600.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/div><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hatchet Head Shape &amp; Steel<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Okay, we have to talk about the shape. Arguably the thing about the Trench Hawk that jumps out right away is the head shape, which includes a typical hatchet-like cutting edge, as well as an opposing spike. If it weren\u2019t for the plastic handle, I\u2019d say you could easily picture somebody in <em>Lord of the Rings<\/em> charging into battle with this thing.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It looks cool. But as always, my main question isn\u2019t \u201cdoes it look cool?\u201d It\u2019s \u201cdoes it work?\u201d Ultimately, I have to say the answer to that is a firm yes.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I\u2019ll get into the nitty gritty of just how and why I find this hatchet to be useful a little further down the line. For now, I\u2019ll just say that the blade is clearly well made, with a 3.5-inch cutting edge that flares outward significantly at the top and bottom. In axe-speak, you\u2019d say it has quite a bit of beard to it.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The head is made of differentially hardened, drop forged 1055 carbon steel. This particular type of steel contains between 0.5% and 0.6% carbon, along with around 1.2% manganese and 0.4% silicon. Compared to the more popular 1095 steel, 1055 carbon steel is just a little bit softer.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I\u2019d actually say that\u2019s a good thing in a heavy-duty tool like an axe or machete. While it will need routine sharpening, 1055 steel is impact-resistant and very unlikely to chip or break. Like most carbon steels, it is not rust-resistant, and will need to be cared for accordingly.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/american-axe-by-brett-mcleod-the-book-review\/\">If you&#8217;re really into axes and hatchets, check out American Axe by Brett McLeod<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image_f86359-ea.kb-image-is-ratio-size, .kb-image_f86359-ea .kb-image-is-ratio-size{max-width:800px;width:100%;}.wp-block-kadence-column > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image_f86359-ea.kb-image-is-ratio-size, .wp-block-kadence-column > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image_f86359-ea .kb-image-is-ratio-size{align-self:unset;}.kb-image_f86359-ea figure{max-width:800px;}.kb-image_f86359-ea .image-is-svg, .kb-image_f86359-ea .image-is-svg img{width:100%;}.kb-image_f86359-ea .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image_f86359-ea\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full kb-image-is-ratio-size\"><div class=\"kb-is-ratio-image kb-image-ratio-land43\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"750\" src=\"https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/cold-steel-tomahawk-handle.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-6841\" srcset=\"https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/cold-steel-tomahawk-handle.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/cold-steel-tomahawk-handle-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/cold-steel-tomahawk-handle-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/cold-steel-tomahawk-handle-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/cold-steel-tomahawk-handle-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/cold-steel-tomahawk-handle-800x600.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/div><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Handle &amp; Construction<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The handle of the Cold Steel Trench Hawk is made of polypropylene, a type of thermoplastic polymer that can be used to make a whole spectrum of different products. It measures 19 inches from end to end.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I often roll my eyes at axes and hatchets with plastic handles, until I actually use one and am reminded of all the advantages quality plastic has. First and foremost, it\u2019s impact resistant. You can take a real swing with the Trench Hawk, and it absorbs shock very effectively. I think we\u2019ve all had the experience of using an axe that <em>wasn\u2019t<\/em> shock absorbent, and feeling the reverberations radiate all the way up to our shoulder. No such trouble with the Trench Hawk.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The polypropylene handle is also seemingly impossible to break. Understandably, it doesn\u2019t have grain like wood does, so it won\u2019t split on impact like a poorly made wooden hatchet handle might.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The head of the Trench Hawk is nested in the handle and is attached with two heavy-duty screws. In the event that the handle did need to be replaced, it would be fairly easy to separate it from the head using a hex key. Cold Steel sells replacement handles, which might come in handy someday.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>My only minor quibble with the handle of the Cold Steel Trench Hawk is that it\u2019s not quite as grippy as one might like. I\u2019d consider wrapping the handle in some grip tape to make it a little more grabby.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image_168dd4-18.kb-image-is-ratio-size, .kb-image_168dd4-18 .kb-image-is-ratio-size{max-width:800px;width:100%;}.wp-block-kadence-column > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image_168dd4-18.kb-image-is-ratio-size, .wp-block-kadence-column > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image_168dd4-18 .kb-image-is-ratio-size{align-self:unset;}.kb-image_168dd4-18 figure{max-width:800px;}.kb-image_168dd4-18 .image-is-svg, .kb-image_168dd4-18 .image-is-svg img{width:100%;}.kb-image_168dd4-18 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image_168dd4-18\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full kb-image-is-ratio-size\"><div class=\"kb-is-ratio-image kb-image-ratio-land43\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"749\" src=\"https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/cold-steel-trench-hawk-for-ax-throwing.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-6853\" srcset=\"https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/cold-steel-trench-hawk-for-ax-throwing.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/cold-steel-trench-hawk-for-ax-throwing-600x449.jpg 600w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/cold-steel-trench-hawk-for-ax-throwing-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/cold-steel-trench-hawk-for-ax-throwing-768x575.jpg 768w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/cold-steel-trench-hawk-for-ax-throwing-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/cold-steel-trench-hawk-for-ax-throwing-800x599.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/div><figcaption><strong>I did try it a few times with our ax throwing target and it was awesome. <\/strong><br><strong>I just don&#8217;t know if the handle can take the abuse.<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Who\u2019s It For?&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>By now you\u2019ve probably pickled up on the fact that I like the Trench Hawk. I think it\u2019s a tough, well made hatchet. I can see it being useful in a wide range of scenarios, but the question I struggle to answer is \u201cwhat is it <em>best<\/em> at?\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Or put it another way: of all the hatchets on the market, who should buy <em>this<\/em> one, and why? I have a few thoughts on how this hatchet functions for various tasks:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Combat &amp; Defense:<\/strong> Despite frequently being marketed as a survival hatchet, it seems pretty clear that Trench Hawk is designed to be a tactical hatchet. I don\u2019t live the sort of lifestyle that leads one to get into frequent axe fights, but this thing\u2019s applicability to combat is obvious. So if you\u2019re looking for a hatchet that works well for self defense, this definitely makes the grade.<br><\/li><li><strong>Survival &amp; Bushcraft:<\/strong> We all have our own preferences when it comes down to what we want to carry in a survival situation. For me, the Trench Hawk isn\u2019t my first choice. It\u2019s a bit bigger and bulkier than I\u2019d prefer, and although the handle does have finger grooves close to the head, it\u2019s a little cumbersome for fine tasks like shaving tinder. Personally, I\u2019d rather carry a good machete, which is eisier to wield and can also be used for batoning wood (another thing the Trench Hawk, simply by nature of its design, cannot do).<br><\/li><li><strong>Throwing:<\/strong> I must say, the Trench Hawk throws very nicely. It\u2019s well balanced, and even though I\u2019m not the world\u2019s best hatchet thrower, I managed to get mine to stick more often than not. So if you\u2019re into axe throwing, I\u2019d call this a good buy. <a href=\"https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/why-is-axe-throwing-so-popular\/\">Read about why axe throwing is so popular.<\/a><br><\/li><li><strong>Logging &amp; Landscaping:<\/strong> For me, this is where the Cold Steel Trench Hawk really shines. It\u2019s incredibly useful and versatile for yard work, chopping wood, and landscaping. Its size is intermediate between a typical hatchet and a typical axe, which makes it an able stand-in for both. It splits and chops like a champ. Even the wedge-style spike at the rear of the head is useful in this context; it\u2019s a fantastic tool for digging up and chopping through troublesome roots.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image_5f7da9-a6.kb-image-is-ratio-size, .kb-image_5f7da9-a6 .kb-image-is-ratio-size{max-width:800px;width:100%;}.wp-block-kadence-column > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image_5f7da9-a6.kb-image-is-ratio-size, .wp-block-kadence-column > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image_5f7da9-a6 .kb-image-is-ratio-size{align-self:unset;}.kb-image_5f7da9-a6 figure{max-width:800px;}.kb-image_5f7da9-a6 .image-is-svg, .kb-image_5f7da9-a6 .image-is-svg img{width:100%;}.kb-image_5f7da9-a6 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image_5f7da9-a6\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full kb-image-is-ratio-size\"><div class=\"kb-is-ratio-image kb-image-ratio-land43\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"751\" src=\"https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/how-good-is-the-trench-hawk.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-6855\" srcset=\"https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/how-good-is-the-trench-hawk.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/how-good-is-the-trench-hawk-600x451.jpg 600w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/how-good-is-the-trench-hawk-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/how-good-is-the-trench-hawk-768x577.jpg 768w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/how-good-is-the-trench-hawk-500x376.jpg 500w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/how-good-is-the-trench-hawk-800x601.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/div><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Final Thoughts on the Cold Steel Trench Hawk<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The bottom line, for me, is that this is a good hatchet across the board, but it\u2019s a great one in certain circumstances. It\u2019s not going to become a go-to survival tool for me, but I predict that it\u2019s going to come along on plenty of camping trips, and will be one of the go-to implements in my garden shed for quite some time.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There\u2019s some kind of bush in my backyard that grows about two feet every month and keeps coming back no matter how many times I cut it to the ground\u2026 and the Trench Hawk is about to become its worst enemy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Price-wise, the Trench Hawk could be a great buy if you can snag one at the right time. As I\u2019m writing this, it\u2019s going for $67.99 on Cold Steel\u2019s website, but you can <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/shrsl.com\/3jthl\" target=\"_blank\">pick it up on Blade HQ<\/a> for less. 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