The Fighting Tomahawk: An Illustrated Guide to Using the Tomahawk and Long Knife as Weapons

The Tomahawk is a low-tech, high impact weapon that has been carried by American soldiers in every conflict since the Revolutionary War-and by men in other wars before then. The same versatility and effectiveness that endeared the multi purpose tomahawk to frontiersmen and Native Americans also make it a valuable addition to the arsenal of modern combatants. It saw service in Vietnam, and it is currently being used by special forces members in Afghanistan and Iraq, including U.S. Navy SEALs and Army Rangers, for everything from engaging enemies to digging foxholes to opening ammo containers.

Dwight C. McLemore is a retired combat arms officer with the U.S. Army and is an accomplished bladesman and instructor. He is renowned for his vast knowledge of Bowie and big-knife fighting and has more than 18 years of experience in self-defense and martial arts. The owner of the School of Two Swords, McLemore is rated expert level with the American Knife Congress, is certified in kung fu and holds 1st dan in kendo.