Cody B N
Bigfork, MT

Jan 23, 2014

Pros: Construction

Cons: None

Backyard Blast

For camping, hunting, and hiking in bear country, this 'hawk gives you confidence that your pepper spray doesn't. Good overall balance and ergonomics. The Kangee comes with a good edge sharp enough to cut what it was intended for. The sheath is a little too tactical for my purposes, whereas a more traditional sheath would have been easier to pack on to my gear.

Triton
U.S.A.

Jun 09, 2014

Pros: Construction

Cons: None

Great Solid Tool.

After some research, I found the CRKT Kangee T-Hawk to be a well constructed sturdy full tang tool. It's primary function is an emergency extraction tool (as Ryan Johnson himself states), not necessarily a wood processing 'bushcraft' tool. Although, it is capable of splitting considerable sized logs. It is a bit weighty, but it's not as long as some of the other T-Hawks; the Kangee is solid. I personally like is shorter stature. There's a lot of guys complaining about the feel of the Glass Filled Nylon handles, I don't mind them; However I would tighten down the handle's screws with a little added 'Loctite'. The ergonomics really let you get multiple secure grips on it, and adding some 550 cordage, as a lanyard helps quite a bit too.The kydex sheath is not that bad, I find it suitable. Overall the Kangee works both as a good field instrument, and as a good urban extraction tool. It's definitely not a toy like some of the other cheaper models. But considering the price for some of RMJ's other hand forged tactical T-Hawks, this is a great price, for a solid mass produced tool you won't regret buying. I highly recommend it.

Tyler
Alabama

Mar 16, 2013

Pros: Construction

Cons: None

Best Mid Priced Tomahawk

* Designed by Ryan Johnson * Solid construction by CRKT * Good combat weight and length * Textured and scalloped handle provide a positive grip * Sharp and easy to sharpen carbon steel * Fully sharpened head * Lanyard lashing holes

Chin Chiu
Joint Base Lewis Mcchord, Wa

Aug 16, 2013

Pros: Construction

Cons: None

Unsheathed the awesomeness....

I ordered it as my own coming home present for myself, the grip and feel on the handle is comfortable, personally I would recommend tie a lanyard to it, leather or 550 cord, for extreme use. Pretty solid design, even know is full tang tomahawk, still have good balance to it. Unsheathe the awesomeness, enough said~

Alan
ireland

Sep 11, 2014

Pros: Balance

Cons: None

best service best gear

That a wonderfull item , the service and expedition is fast and secure , the hawk is light and very sharp a beautifull piece of work from crkt , many thanks

Dime
Las Vegas

Mar 25, 2021

Pros: Construction, Balance, Head Material, Handle Material

Cons: None

Great as a breaching/CQB tool

Sharp out of the box, stupid sharp after a few minutes with a stone. Handles well, multiple lashing points for both the tomahawk and sheath. Great purchase!

Ilario
FIRENZE

Mar 25, 2013

Pros: Construction, Handle Material, Balance

Cons: None

SO AND SO

NOT GOOD BALANCE

Swcc70
maryland

Mar 22, 2013

Pros: Construction

Cons: None

The CRKT Kangee is great ! Good Balance and weight, I purchased this for my brother who is redeploying overseas pretty sharp right out the box not big and bulky . My only dislike is the kydex sheath the blade rattles inside some I wish it were more form fitting and did not require the retention strap to hold it in place but otherwise Great work CRKT

T A Sames Ii
Ruskin, Florida

Jun 23, 2014

Pros: Construction

Cons: None

CRKT Kangee

I teach firearms, tactics and woodcraft for civilian and law enforcement personnel. I make sure that I use quality equipment. This was my criteria: The Kangee may be used as a weapon, will make emergency structures, trim branches and lop off deer parts while hunting. The blade had to be "full tang" and with good high carbon steel. It may be called upon to break doors and walls, if need be. The Kangee arrived today and it reeks of a quality self-defense tool...precision made and no non-sense. The stock is slightly smaller than the tang and fits perfectly. It has not pinched my hands and no paracord will be used. The sheath is well designed. It is not huge and this is good as it will carried on long hunting trips and classes. A shorter and more nimble 'hawk it is! It will not be used for throwing It is razor sharp on the primary edges: It shaves! Other edges I will make more sharp in the future. It has lashing holes so it could be attached to a pole, I assume. It has several hand position options...you could whittle very precisely, if desired. Very High Quality Tool....T A Sames II

Zj
ohio

Mar 21, 2013

Pros: Construction

Cons: None

great value

Very handy and robust design.great companion when out in the back country or strapped to my get home bag.it came fairly sharp as is and a couple strokes on the diamond hone gave it a hair shaving sharp edge.the quality of the kydex sheath was a pleasant suprise.I added a Bawidamaan PUP pals adapter for a versatile mounting set up.overall a great buy for the money

Rich
Ohio

Jan 02, 2015

Pros: Construction, Handle Material

Cons: None

This is a nice hawk

Recently picked this up and wow, i really like the style and weight. Came hair cutting sharp. Nice balance and very easy to maneuver. Easy to choke up on. Perfect for hunting or as an emergency tool. Very nice design!

Pete R
NY

Feb 20, 2013

Pros: Construction

Cons: None

Great Hawk

Received my Kangee T Hawk today. It's very light, fast & the forward edge is sharp enough to shave with, the bottom edge is just as sharp. The top edge is not as sharp, but it will cut. The Tanto spike is wickedly sharp. I find the thickness of the steel is just right, and the purchase on the scales is great. You do need to secure the hawk with the buckle in the sheath, otherwise it appears you'd loose the hawk running. Worth the money. This hawk is more of a fighting hawk, though it looks like it can handle some light breaching I'd trust the Benchmade 172 tomahawk to anything heavier.

David M
Rincon, Ga

Jul 21, 2016

Pros: Construction, Handle Material

Cons: None

RMJ Designed ~ Beaut!

I've had this for about 2-yrs now & have cut wood, pried nails w/ end-tip, buttoned wood/branches- we had a Thunderstorm w/ up to 50-mph winds & this came in handy from removing cracked limbs that needed to be completely removed! One issue, though: wear gloves during heavy use or your hands will take a beating..!!!! The beard, top & spike all retained their edge quite well. I fully recommend this 'Hawk! 1-Con: Wish handle was G10, instead of the plastic/glass/fiber it has!

Nate
Billings, Mt

May 17, 2025

Pros: Balance, Construction, Head Material

Cons: None

CRKT does it again!

CRKT comes through strong again, this is a great collaboration between them and RMJ. Super sharp right out of the box, as has every CRKT I have. From my old Mirage, to my minimalist's. This is my most current tomahawk, I own SOGS, Camillus, and Boker hawks. The Kangee has by far the best all around balance of any of them. From the multiple position handle, to the skull crusher at the end of the handle. Much love for this design, the quick deploy sheath has a lil rattle but I'm not looking to be stealthy. If you have soft or smaller hands you'll want your gloves if you're using for longer periods. Get this in your hands today, excellent value, excellent product. Thank you CRKT, and thanks again KnifeCenter.

Gary
Colorado

Apr 04, 2014

Pros: Construction, Handle Material

Cons: None

Pros: The design of this hawk is excellent. The price is above board. One could pay a lot more for a similiar quality hawk. The Knife Center delivered to hawk expediately. Cons: Although the handle has a slight curve making it work like a good axe/hatchet/hammer, the abrupt edges on the scales and exposed tang make glove wearing mandatory. One needs to wrap the handle with leather or baseball bat tape.

Freddy
USA

Apr 02, 2013

Pros: Construction

Cons: None

CRKT (RJM designed) Kangee T-Hawk

Very good (relatively low pro) hawk, designed by none other than Mr Johnson (of RMJ Forge). Bought this to be carried in a custom "shoulder holster" rig in conjunction with a knife for low pro ops... Seems to possess limited breaching potential too ("Brake & Rake", hollow core door breaching, ect) Decent steel, good enough for the tasks for which it was intended, which seem to be mostly combat oriented. Nice take on the sharpened top edge, making jabbing attacks positively devastating (especially when aimed at the face or weapon hand of an enemy). Slightly thick and heavy for it's size (though nowhere near as cumbersome as the Sayoc/Winkler hawks). Sheath is well designed, but came pretty loose, and although inspired by the RMJ bottom-eject models, could use a few refinements (better quality materials and a better fitting). Overall, this lil hawk is a pretty good tool, and for the price, there's nothing else out there to rival it! Would definitely purchase another, should the need arise (or the wife become smitten with this one!)

Daryn B
IL

Apr 02, 2013

Pros: Head Material

Cons: None

t hawk

back up tool like most tomahawks not up to other crkt standards . fiskars has better steel on there hatchets for alot less. It does have a nice shape but again I have many crkt knives and love them more than any other brand but the metal finish and edge is not what I am I am used to from crkt it feels like it definitely should be 40 $