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Downrange Tomahawk

When you’re in a situation where time is of the essence, you can’t waste time wondering if you have the right tool for the job. No matter what’s on the other side of that door or barrier, you want a tool with the same single-minded determination as the man wielding it. The Gerber Tactical Downrange Tomahawk is a marvel of simplicity and efficiency in service of solving serious problems. No moving parts to break or jam, no extraneous gimmicks to get in the way—just a well thought-out design and three-quarters of a century of Gerber craftsmanship in your hands.

Triple-Purpose Ax Head
There’s no arguing with a tomahawk. This is largely due to the Downrange’s three-tiered approach to tactical breaching. The axe head’s beveled edge is capable of chopping through drywall and turning walls and doors to splinters. The backside of the ax head functions as hammer for getting through hinges, locks, doorknobs and anything else that’s there to slow you down. The third threat is a pry bar at the end of the handle, controlled by a cutaway grip in the ax head.

Serious Pry Bar
Opposite the business end of the Downrange Tomahawk is a hefty pry bar. With a solid marriage of physics and force, you can confidently pry away using the cutaway handle in the ax head for leverage. The 420HC steel body with Cerakote™ will not bend or break, and the desert tan G-10 handle has integrated scales to keep the tool firmly in your hands no matter the conditions.

Packs Like a Pro
Tomahawks don’t exactly fit in your pocket, so it comes with a sheath that’s as practical as the tool itself. No matter what line of duty you serve in, if this tool is going to make it to where the action is, it has to be easy to carry. Which is where the MOLLE-compatible sheath comes into play. It readily attaches to your pack, standard webbing or body armor, so it goes where you do.

$285
Item # 30-000792
  • Overall Length: 19.27" (48.9cm)
  • Weight: 1.9 lb. (861.8 g) without Sheath, 2.5 lbs. (1133.9 g) with sheath
  • Steel Type: 420HC
  • Handle Material: G-10
Warranty

Features

  • Unique Gerber design axe head with integrated Prying Handle
  • Hammer Head
  • Pry Bar
  • Desert Tan G-10 Scales on Handle
  • 420HC Steel Body With Cerakote™
  • MOLLE- compatible Sheath
  • Built in Portland, Oregon
  • Backed by Gerber’s Lifetime Warranty

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4 Usmc Alex - MAR 10, 2013

How much does this tamahawk cost?$? I would like to own it, but I would much rather spend an extra $50 or $100 o buy a hand gun. Thanks but no thanks!

5 nice river - MAR 6, 2013

only 285 bucks!?!!?!?! your practically givin em away Gerber!. haha i was expecting anywhere from 4- 500$ for such a fine piece of equipment im only happy to pay 300 for it i practically live in the woods so i'll be using her almost everyday, you really know how to get people fired up! lovin it cant wait!!

5 Founder of Oscar Mike Gear Steve - FEB 28, 2013

I run and RMJ so the idea of spending $275 doesnt really bother me so Police Zombie Hunter if you are looking for cheap stuff to buy over and over instead of buying one good thing more power to you. But down to the nuts and bolts of this I can say this is the first time in years I have been excited for a Gerber item to come available and look forward to writing a review on it.

1 Your Title ME - FEB 24, 2013

TOO OVERPRICED

1 too over priced yo - FEB 22, 2013

WAAAY TOO OVERPRICED, IT PROBABLY COSTS $5 TO MAKE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

5 U.S.M.C sniper J Allen - FEB 10, 2013

I like the look and the listed favorable functions of this Breaching tool. i would recomend this to anyone that that is a lover and colector of military weapons/survivle and or out door expaditions tools. on the other hand i dont think that a price matters if the object that is being bought is somthing that the buyer would get their moneys worth by using it frequently. never the less im sure there are plenty of people that would spen 300+ on this, as much as i like it not 100% that i would spend that amount on it. still a beautiful "instrument of destruction"

5 Been looking for this long time Dave - JAN 25, 2013

I have been looking for a tactical tomahawk with all 3 features for a long time. Looking forward to when this one becomes available.

3 Police Zombie hunter Lenny - JAN 24, 2013

Looks great but not for $275

5 $$$ ken - JAN 20, 2013

Humm for 275$ is it worth it
?

5 lieutenant James Paul - JAN 20, 2013

As a fireman, this is a great tool to have. We carry a tool similar to this and it has numerous uses. I will be ordering 1 or 2 of these as soon as they are available.

5 Apparent knife collector Rob - JAN 18, 2013

I need to get one (or 5) of these!

5 RMAN Rhys - JAN 18, 2013

Just seen a video from this months SHOT SHOW, says retail will be in the region of $280!

5 where can I get one? Ed - JAN 17, 2013

Seriously

5 VIP Yep - JAN 17, 2013

Sweet, for the guy who didn't like this product, go fly a kite.

5 Your Title Robert - JAN 17, 2013

This tool should be in everyone's home as an Emergency tool. I want one perhaps 2 for my family and home.

4 BackPacker Matt - JAN 17, 2013

Would make the perfect backpacking tool! Sturdy, solid, and lightweight! Please, Please, PLEASE make this available to the civilian market!

3 Consumer Concerned - JAN 17, 2013

420HC for a heavy duty AXE? Plain dumb.

AAA for the design anyways.

5 Perfect Kenneth - JAN 16, 2013

This looks awesome wonder if you could use it as a throwing tomahawk though?

5 Mr. Morgan J Walker - JAN 15, 2013

Awesome, but when is it coming soon?!!!

5 kniflovr Caleb - JAN 14, 2013

looks badass

5 I want it now!!! ADB - JAN 13, 2013

I can't wait for this to come out, it needs to come out sooner!!!

5 Navy VBSS member Alex - JAN 13, 2013

I wish it came out so I could have had it before I left on deployment.

5 Hunter Jim - Jan. 5, 2013 - JAN 5, 2013

This looks awesome ! I want one - Made in the USA makes it even better. Need to see one of these in the next episode of Walking Dead - What a Zombie slayer ..... : )

2 Ind. Contractor Buck - DEC 30, 2012

Remove one of the two machetes and add this to next year's apocalypse kit. Seriously.

5 Your Title Nate - DEC 27, 2012

I want to buy 3 if these right now. I mean c'mon.... It says its an "indestructible instrument of destruction" what more could you ask for?

5 !!SEXY!! Kcfm2010 - DEC 26, 2012

This has got to be the most sexiest versatile tool I've seen, I'll take 2 please.

5 ruler of all i survey Lenny - DEC 25, 2012

can I pre order?

5 Release Date Tim - DEC 19, 2012

Just checked over on Gerber's Facebook page - and someone asked when this will be released - Gerber came back and said we should expect it April of 2013.

Just figured I'd pass that on for anyone (like me) who is waiting to hear when this thing is going to be released.

5 Come'n Already! Sylvia - DEC 17, 2012

A release date or something would be nice I mean Christmas is around the corner!

5 tomahawk daniel - DEC 17, 2012

whem is the bad boy coming out?

5 Mountain Bly goa Billy mountain - DEC 17, 2012

Is going to be awesome but its not going to be out till February 1st

5 Your Title. Your Name. - DEC 16, 2012

Define - "Coming Soon"!...

5 howmuch and when daniel - DEC 16, 2012

how much is this thing? when is it coming out?!!!!

5 Totally Buying One Lee - DEC 16, 2012

I need one!

3 When??? Schultz William R - DEC 16, 2012

Looks good would like to try fielding it. Any one know when?

5 Your Title Greg - DEC 16, 2012

Make it available to everyone..I want one

5 Military l0keman - DEC 15, 2012

When am I getting my new Tomahawk? Better be before I go into the bucket this spring.

1 come on guys Ken - DEC 15, 2012

this better not be credentials only that whole concept is ridiculous and foolish you are a bunch of idiots for making any of your products credentials only! I have lost so much respect for gerber just browsing your site seeing all the things you refuse to sell me and others like me until you change this I will not be purchasing anything gerber! No matter how much I want this tomahawk

5 i want it conorlee - DEC 15, 2012

please dont require credentials i really like this !!!!!!!!!!!!!

5 Wainting C - DEC 10, 2012

i want it now

5 Waiting Randy - DEC 7, 2012

A lot of people waiting for an answer! When will this be AVAILABLE?

5 Peace Officer Mike - DEC 6, 2012

I think this item would make a great tool to carry on duty for the times when you may need to gain access to an area that requires a sturdy piece of equipment to do so. Although I have not had the opportunity to use it yet it looks like a very handy piece of gear.

4 k k - DEC 6, 2012

Buy a Gransfors Burks axe, it is already out.

5 Your Title Jonah - DEC 6, 2012

I also agree with Travis this would be a great tool to have!

5 Engineer Craig - DEC 6, 2012

SHUT UP....WANT !!!!!!

when will this be available ????

5 WHAT THEY SAID KEITH - DEC 3, 2012

Perfect design for tomahawk that I can see and give us a time frame. Make it open to everybody and oh yea . . .TAKE MY MONEY TOO ! ! !

5 Still "Coming Soon"? Tim - DEC 3, 2012

Just came back for my weekly check for a release date. Still "Coming Soon". Come on Gerber, how about a release date!

5 please Travis k - DEC 3, 2012

Please don't make this a credentials required item it is a nice looking tool that i would like to add to my collection of tools

5 csa Rob M - DEC 3, 2012

Been checking up on this and would like a release date from Gerber. I'm guessing I'm not the only one. Thanks

5 Deploying soon... GM2 Guerrero - DEC 1, 2012

So when is this coming out?

5 When will this be availible Bowen - DEC 1, 2012

Could really have used this on my current deployment

5 airman pete Odonoghue - NOV 30, 2012

I love it! I'll be deploying soon and would love to be able to bring that with me. When is the release date?

5 ab1026 wife #1 - NOV 30, 2012

I know my husband would love this for Christmas.... Hurry up and release it please!!!! Thank you

5 Explorer Evan - NOV 30, 2012

I own a tomahawk, and I can tell you it's gotten me out of more than one scrape. But this one looks lighter and easier to handle, and I'd be happy to add it to my Explorer bag. Please don't require credentials, as I am not a military man and you do not want to lose a customer.

5 GMO Vin - NOV 30, 2012

Make it quick! I need this soon!

5 SARG Mr. Air Force - NOV 30, 2012

when the efff is this coming out? been waiting too long

5 WHEN?? TJ - NOV 29, 2012

WHEN will this be out?!?

5 I need one or two ZEEK - NOV 28, 2012

should add some optinal g10 handles. Do or dont I'll still by one or two.

5 Firefighter Jared - NOV 28, 2012

Hurry up and come out with it!

5 Your Title Owen - NOV 28, 2012

Shut up and take my money!

5 Your Title Your name - NOV 27, 2012

love the grip on the head

5 I WANT FOUR Marcelo - NOV 27, 2012

I HOPE

5 yup sgt - NOV 26, 2012

i will take this to Afghanistan if its available before i leave.

5 Sheriff's Deputy Ghost445 - NOV 26, 2012

Excited for this!

5 Your Title Chris - NOV 26, 2012

Hey Sean - I couldn't agree more. This will go great mounted in my Wrangler for those days out in the wilderness.

Hey Gerber - I am sure I speek for Sean when I offer us both up for a nice discount to be the first ones to buy this tool.

5 Mr. Kelly KellyTaylor - NOV 25, 2012

I want one. Cant wait till it comes out. Hoping before christmas. I will be buying one to complete my gerber self built kit.

2 Gerber fan Mr. Kelly - NOV 23, 2012

I want one.

5 Lover of all things Gerber Sean - NOV 22, 2012

Even though it's not available yet, I'm actually excited about getting this Downrange Tomahawk. This would complete my bug out bag. For an old Army veteran, this looks good to me!

5 Backpacker Tristan - NOV 14, 2012

This looks awesome andilove how light it is and has multiple uses

5 Backpacker Tristan - NOV 13, 2012

This looks awesome hopefully you don't need credentials

5 Crash ,Fire , and Rescue Spec. US Marines max smih - NOV 13, 2012

I will soon be travling downrange and have been looking for a real do it all rescue tool and Gerber I think you have finaly outdone your selfs. I hope it will be out soon !

4 Black Scales EJD - NOV 7, 2012

Gerber make a tactical version with black scales please!

5 Your Title Morgan Walker - NOV 2, 2012

AWESOME!!! Can't wait to get a few of these...

5 US Army SGT clifton naderhoff - OCT 28, 2012

I am about to deploy for the 4th time to a combat zone and just found my new best friend. Thank you Gerber for all your great products. I will surely be getting one of you downrange tomahawk.

5 Cordle Michael - OCT 27, 2012

Im buying it the first day it comes out.

4 Gerber Consumer C - OCT 25, 2012

Looking forward to this product.

5 Knife Nut Michael Bright - OCT 23, 2012

I want this.

5 Maj(LDO), USMC(Ret) Scott Whitney - OCT 22, 2012

Had one in my hands today at the Gerber booth at AUSA... an exceptional design executed in rugged materials. I'd love the opportunity to test this to its limits!

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