The SOG FastHawk is faster"" lighter"" more agile"" and easier to carry than its sibling the Tactical Tomahawk. This is not to say it is not still powerful"" versatile"" and functional. It is a tool that will be used for much more than you might anticipate. Chopping"" breaking"" cutting"" hammering"" piercing"" digging"" prying"" pounding"" shaving"" notching"" opening and throwing are all capabilities well within the FastHawk's reach. The 420 stainless steel head with a hard cased black coating is mounted to the ballistic polymer handle with heavy-duty bolts and a steel ferrule to insure the strongest integrity. Side hammer checkering insures precision placement when swinging. Carried in a nylon sheath that can be mounted to belt"" backpack"" or gear. It is a universal tool for the modern man.