The Tomahawk is a hooking piton for use in thin seams. It is designed primarily as a thin nailing piece, requiring the use of a hammer, but can also be hand-placed into “beak slots” or natural constrictions in thin cracks. The design enables easier and quicker cleaning to prevent the piece from becoming fixed. The Tomahawk is available in three different versions – standard (straight), left, and right as well as three different sizes – #1, #2, and #3 . The left and right versions are bent and are intended for corners.
Size #1
Heat-treated 4130 chrome-moly steel
Thickness = 1/8” (0.125”)
Laser-cut shape
Top hole = 5/16” (0.312”), bottom hole = 5/16” (0.312”), cable hole = 5/32” (0.156”); all holes chamfered
1/8” (#3) 7×19 galvanized aircraft cable clip-in loop with zinc-coated copper sleeve
PVC heat-shrink covering sleeve; color coded for straight (black), left (red), and right (blue)
Weight = 53.0 g / 1.87 oz.
Size #2
Heat-treated 4130 chrome-moly steel
Thickness = 5/32” (0.160”)
Laser-cut shape
Top hole = 3/8” (0.379”), bottom hole = 25/64” (0.393”), cable hole = 13/64” (0.2”); all holes chamfered
1/8” (#3) 7×19 galvanized aircraft cable clip-in loop with zinc-coated copper sleeve
PVC heat-shrink covering sleeve; color coded for straight (black), left (red), and right (blue)
Weight = 94.6 g / 3.34 oz.
Size #3
Heat-treated 4130 chrome-moly steel
Thickness = 3/16” (0.1875”)
Laser-cut shape
Top hole = 5/8” (0.625”), bottom hole = 29/64” (0.454”), cable hole = 13/64” (0.2”); all holes chamfered except for middle lightening hole
1/8” (#3) 7×19 galvanized aircraft cable clip-in loop with zinc-coated copper sleeve
PVC heat-shrink covering sleeve; color coded for straight (black), left (red), and right (blue)
Weight = 137.5 g / 4.85 oz.
Care
Finish: A water-displacing dry film oil is applied to Tomahawks during manufacturing. If a surface becomes rusty, remove rust with Scotch-Brite or a fine abrasive pad. Remove any moisture from surfaces and oil with a good water-displacing product (WD-40 or equivalent) when not in use. Wipe off excess oil with a clean, dry cloth. Store in a dry place.
Shape: Use a file to remove any burrs that result from heavy use. DO NOT use a grinder or belt sander; this will undo the heat-treating.
Webbing not included