INCLUDES
Charm and necklace chain in a black velvet jewelry bag. You can also choose just the charm alone to use on your own cord or chain, or have me make a pair of earrings for you by selecting that option.
MEASUREMENTS
The charm is about .669" tall x .315" across (17mm x 8mm).
The necklace chain is offered in your choice of length from 16" to 50" (40cm to 127cm)
The optional earring hooks are standard 21 gauge earring wire (not too thick, not too thin).
MATERIALS
The charm is an antiqued silver zinc alloy casting. The necklace chain and optional earring hooks are made with hypo-allergenic Stainless steel.
ABOUT
A tomahawk is a type of single-handed ax from North America, traditionally resembling a hatchet with a straight shaft. The name came into the English language in the 17th century as an adaptation of the Powhatan (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. The metal tomahawk heads were originally based on a Royal Navy boarding axe and used as a trade-item with Native American Indians for food and other provisions.
The name comes from Powhatan tamahaac, derived from the Proto-Algonquian root *temah- "to cut off by tool". Algonquian cognates include Lenape tamahikan, Malecite-Passamaquoddy tomhikon, and Abenaki demahigan, all of which mean "axe".
Tomahawk throwing is a popular sport among American and Canadian historical re-enactment groups, and new martial arts such as Okichitaw have begun to revive tomahawk fighting techniques used during the colonial era. Tomahawks are a category within competitive knife throwing. Today's hand-forged tomahawks are being made by master craftsmen throughout the United States.
Some modern tomahawks include wood handles, a hatchet-like bit and a leather sheath and were used by select US forces during the Vietnam War and are referred to as "Vietnam tomahawks". These modern tomahawks have gained popularity with their re-emergence.
Tomahawks are useful in camping and bushcraft scenarios. They are mostly used as an alternative to a hatchet, as they are generally lighter and slimmer than hatchets. They often contain other tools in addition to the axe head, such as spikes or hammers.