Description

Cold Steel Frontier Hawk Tomahawk – Flat Textured Finish 90FH

The Cold Steel Frontier Hawk is a lightweight, traditionally styled tomahawk with a drop-forged 1055 high-carbon steel head, flat textured finish and American hickory handle. Its historic profile makes it particularly suitable for collectors, historical re-enactment and controlled outdoor utility work.

With an overall length of approximately 55.9 cm and a weight of approximately 635 g, the Frontier Hawk combines the portability of a compact camp hatchet with the longer handle and distinctive balance of a traditional tomahawk.

The approximately 8.3 cm primary cutting edge provides useful chopping performance while the relatively low overall weight supports controlled handling and easy transport.

Key Features

• Traditional frontier-style tomahawk
• Flat textured head finish
• Drop-forged 1055 high-carbon steel head
• Differentially heat-treated construction
• Hardened cutting edge and hammer face
• Tougher central head section designed to absorb impact
• American hickory handle
• Approximate overall length of 55.9 cm
• Approximate weight of 635 g
• Suitable for historical re-enactment, collection and controlled outdoor utility
• Optional sheath and replacement handle available separately

Traditional Frontier-Inspired Design

The Frontier Hawk is based on the style of tomahawks associated with North American frontier history. Its appearance is suitable for re-enactment settings representing periods from the French and Indian War through the westward expansion of the late nineteenth century.

The simple head profile, long wooden handle and subdued flat textured finish give the tool a traditional appearance while retaining modern drop-forged construction.

Drop-Forged 1055 High-Carbon Steel

The head is precision drop-forged from 1055 high-carbon steel. During drop forging, heated steel is shaped progressively under heavy force, helping produce a dense and uniform grain structure with fewer internal imperfections.

This manufacturing method is well suited to impact tools that also require a functional cutting edge.

Differential Heat Treatment

The Frontier Hawk head is differentially heat-treated. The cutting edge and hammer face are hardened for edge performance and wear resistance, while the central body of the head remains comparatively softer and tougher to help absorb shock during controlled use.

This balance of hardness and toughness is especially important in forged striking and chopping tools.

American Hickory Handle

The Frontier Hawk is fitted with an American hickory handle. Hickory is widely used for axes, hammers and similar tools because it combines strength, resilience and natural shock absorption.

As the handle is made from natural wood, variations in colour and grain are normal. It should be inspected regularly for cracks, compression, looseness, deep cuts or other damage.

Recommended Use

• Historical re-enactment
• Collection and display
• Controlled camp and outdoor utility work
• Chopping kindling and suitable small wood
• Traditional equipment displays
• Supervised training in an appropriate environment

This product must not be used against people or animals. It is not designed for striking stone, concrete, hardened metal or other unsuitable materials.

Available Accessories

• Sheath for Frontier Hawk: Product No. CST-SC90FH
• Hickory Replacement Handle: Product No. CST-H90AT

The sheath and replacement handle are available separately and are not included unless specifically stated in the product offer.

Technical Specifications

Why Choose the Cold Steel Frontier Hawk?

The Frontier Hawk offers traditional tomahawk styling in a relatively lightweight and practical format. Its forged steel head and long hickory handle provide more cutting reach than many small camp hatchets while remaining convenient to carry.

It is particularly appealing to historical re-enactors, collectors and outdoor users who prefer a classic wooden-handled design over a modern synthetic construction.

Care and Maintenance

• Clean the steel head after every use.
• Remove sap, dirt, moisture and other residues promptly.
• Dry the head completely before storage.
• Apply a thin coating of suitable protective oil to reduce corrosion.
• Inspect the cutting edge and hammer face for chips, cracks or deformation.
• Inspect the hickory handle for cracks, looseness, crushing or deep cuts.
• Do not use the product if the head is loose or the handle is damaged.
• Sharpen carefully while preserving the original edge profile.
• Avoid overheating the steel during powered sharpening.
• Treat the wooden handle periodically with suitable wood oil if required.
• Store in a dry place with the cutting edge suitably protected.

Safety Information

• The cutting edge is sharp and may cause severe or fatal injury.
• Use only in a clear and controlled working area.
• Keep people and animals outside the swing and rebound zone.
• Maintain stable footing and a secure grip.
• Use a suitable wooden chopping block where appropriate.
• Never chop directly onto stone, concrete or metal.
• Do not swing towards the body, legs or supporting hand.
• Wear suitable eye, hand, foot and leg protection.
• Do not use the product when tired, impaired or unable to maintain full control.
• Do not attempt to catch a falling or rebounding tool.
• Do not use a damaged or loose tool.
• Protect the cutting edge during transport and storage.
• Store securely and out of reach of children and unauthorised persons.

Age Restriction and Verification

This product is sold only to customers aged 18 years or older.

The customer must provide an accurate date of birth when ordering. The seller may require a valid identity document, such as an ID card or passport, before accepting or dispatching the order. Secure submission instructions will be provided where verification is required.

The order may be delayed or cancelled if satisfactory age verification is not completed.

Legal and Responsible Use Notice

This product must be purchased, possessed, carried, transported and used only in accordance with the laws and regulations applicable in the customer’s country, region and municipality.

The customer is responsible for determining whether the purchase, possession, carriage, transport or use of this product is lawful in their location and for using it safely, responsibly and only for lawful purposes. The seller does not encourage, recommend or authorise unlawful, threatening, offensive or harmful use.

Classification of this product within a tomahawk, axe, tactical, historical, outdoor or self-defence category does not constitute legal advice, confirmation that it may legally be carried for self-defence, or a recommendation to use it against another person. Applicable laws may differ according to the product’s design, intended use, location, manner of transport and surrounding circumstances.

Misuse may cause serious injury, death, property damage or legal consequences. The product must be stored securely and kept away from children and unauthorised persons.

This notice does not exclude or limit any statutory consumer rights or legal obligations that cannot lawfully be excluded.

FAQ

Glossary

• Tomahawk: Compact axe-style tool traditionally associated with North American frontier history.
• Drop-Forged: Manufacturing process in which heated steel is shaped under heavy force within forming dies.
• 1055 High-Carbon Steel: Tough carbon steel commonly used for impact-resistant blades and tools.
• Differential Heat Treatment: Heat-treatment process that gives different parts of a steel component different hardness and toughness properties.
• Hammer Face: Flat rear portion of the head intended for controlled striking tasks where appropriate.
• Primary Edge: Main sharpened cutting section of the tool head.
• Hickory: Strong, resilient hardwood traditionally used for axe, hammer and tomahawk handles.
• Flat Textured Finish: Low-sheen surface treatment with a lightly textured appearance.

Manufacturer & GPSR Information

Manufacturer:
GSM Outdoors, LLC
5250 Frye Road
Irving, TX 75061
United States

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Responsible Person in the EU:
Battle-Merchant Wacken GmbH & Co. KG
Gehrn 4
25596 Wacken
Germany