Tomahawk (axe)
A tomahawk is a type of axe native to North America, traditionally resembling a hatchet with a straight shaft. The name came into the English language in the 17th century as a transliteration of the Virginian Algonquian word. Tomahawks were general purpose tools used by Native Americans and European Colonials alike, and often employed as a hand - to - hand or a thrown weapon, much like the nzappa zap. It originally featured a stone head, but later iron or brass heads were used. The metal tomahawk heads were originally based on a Royal Navy boarding axe and used as a trade - item with Native Americans for food and other provisions. The tomahawk shaft is ofttimes less than 2 ft ( 0. 6 m ) in skein, traditionally prepared of hickory. The heads are anywhere from 920 oz ( 255567 g ) in weight, with a cutting edge repeatedly not much longer than four inches from toe to heel. The poll burden aspect a trivial hammer, spike or wittily typify rounded ice, and they regularly termin...