LaGana modernized “Vietnam” tomahawk
November 13th, 2005
Due to stupendous luck on my part, the Hobbit Hole got a great price on a very limited edition item: the American Tomahawk Co. Tony LaGana Vietnam tactical tomahawk. This is a modern version of a handy little tool used in Vietnam. It has a chopping edge like a regular hatchet, a hooking edge, and a spike.
This “tool” has been improved with a new idestructible nylon handle that is permanently attached to the head, and a nifty new safety sheath. The sheath has a hard plastic liner for safer carrying, and can attach to MOLLE gear, a belt, or even a rifle sling. And our tomahawks have the Hobbit Hole logo on them.
One change I made was to hot-glue some black foam plastic (Sears tooltray liner) onto the hard plastic protector to muffle the sound of steel ratling against plastic. We at the Hobbit Hole do our part to fight battle rattle.
Now for the most important part:
I was able to get a super deal on the tomahawk, but we only have five to give away. If you want one, you have to email us describing your MOS, and how your job requires this tool. Our board of directors consists of retired Army and Marines who know about this stuff, and can spot a snowjob a mile away. This is a tool for trigger-pullers and door-kickers, and it would be unfair to them to give this to some Powerpoint ranger instead.
If you feel you qualify, tell us your story. If we’re convinced, the tomahawk is yours. We can’t give this tomahawk away along with a Hobbit Hole knife, so please don’t ask for a knife to go along with it. We’ll be honored to present this tomahawk to the first five Marines or Soldiers who make a good case for it.
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3 Comments
1. gallagher, james | April 9th, 2006 at 5:37 am
if at all possible i would like to get in line for one of these our etools don’t work all that great for chopping thanks
2. Sgt Joseph Biver | April 10th, 2006 at 9:31 pm
I am a team leader in the 34 I. D. A few of my higher command has turned me on to your site. While looking through it I have found a few knives and tools that would help out or causes. This tomahawk looks like a great tool for busting down doors. Instead of useing our issued breach kits we could simpley carry this. My mission in theater is i few different things. We are a full sectrum team. We Do everything from convoy security to hunter killer missions. This means we are always in and out of vehicals. Our gear is always getting snagged on the doors and well anything that it can hook on. The breach kits that we use now are mounted on a vest simular to our I B A (individual bullet proof armor.) . Its alot of bulk and weight that could be eliminated by this tool. Our battalion wants us to be the tip of the spear in theater and we are the only problem is we are training and will be fighting with out alot of support. If you could email me back about this , that would be great. Even if its not this particular tool if there is any other tools like it that would be great too.
P.s My MOS is 11 Bravo light infantry. (hooah !!!!!!!!!!!!!)
3. PFC Andrew Nelson | May 15th, 2006 at 2:44 am
I am in 1st ID and I am a combat engineer (21B). I dont know if you have any of these left or not, but if you do this item would help us a ton. As combat engineers we build, breach, and build again. These would be useful for breaching and for helping to set up our obstacles. Please email with details.
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