Cudeman Eagle 175-L: tomahawk-style hatchet in olive wood, made in Albacete
The Cudeman Eagle is a hatchet that revives the spirit of the axes carried by Native American peoples and fuses it with contemporary metallurgy. An Indian eagle is engraved on the head, the emblem that gives the model its name and that evokes the freedom and strength with which this piece works. Designed for anyone after a nimble striking tool, it handles as quickly as a knife yet hits as hard as a hand axe. It is made by Cudeman at its workshops in Albacete.
Why it suits you
- Tactical, historic profile: the tomahawk format delivers remarkable manoeuvrability, equally at home around camp and in survival scenarios where agility is key.
- Grip with thumb support: the spine of the handle features a double jimping that gives the thumb extra traction and lets you choke up on the head for tasks that demand greater precision.
- Light yet solid: hollow aluminium rivets lock the scales firmly in place and shave weight off the whole tool without compromising structural integrity.
- Signature finish: the satin-finished natural olive wood paired with red liners achieves a handcrafted look that underlines its character as a one-off piece.
Steel and edge performance
The edge is forged from premium Bohler N-695 steel, a high-end alloy hardened to 59/60 HRc. From this steel you can expect outstanding edge retention and excellent wear resistance; its composition lets the cutting edge withstand repeated impacts on wood without losing bite, making it dependable on outings where your gear cannot let you down.
Construction and durability
With a 3.8 mm thick blade and full-tang construction, the Eagle stands out for its balance. The handle is anchored with hollow aluminium bushings that seal the join between steel and wood and leave room for additional lashings should you need them. Being a single piece, it has no weak points at the neck of the axe and distributes impact energy evenly, so it takes demanding use with no fear of breakage.
Handle and control in real conditions
The natural olive wood handle with red liners offers a warm feel and an ergonomic shape that moulds itself to the palm. As a dense wood, olive ages well and keeps a secure grip. The hollow rivets also serve as a pass-through for a lanyard, so the tool can be secured to the wrist to prevent drops or accidents during clearing or light felling.
Sheath and portability
A piece like this deserves protection, which is why it ships with a top-quality brown leather sheath, designed and crafted entirely at Cudeman's workshops in Albacete. The sheath shields the generous 14 cm head width and allows comfortable, safe carry, true to the handcrafted hallmark of the whole Cudeman range.
Use cases
- Bushcraft and survival: at 390 grams it is easy to carry in the backpack without penalty, ideal for building shelters and processing small firewood.
- Throwing and sport: its tomahawk-rooted balance makes it suitable for competitive axe throwing. This use is not advised with the olive wood handle due to the risk of cracking the timber, though it is viable with the Micarta version (175-M).
- Recreational use and collecting: the eagle engraving and the natural olive wood finish make it a display piece that keeps its effectiveness in the field fully intact.
Care and maintenance
- As it is made of natural olive wood, keep the axe in a dry place and never wet the handle under any circumstances.
- Clean the blade after each outing to remove sap or moisture that could dull the satin finish of the Bohler steel.
- Dry the piece thoroughly before returning it to the leather sheath, thereby avoiding condensation that would attack the steel over time.
- To preserve the beauty of the wood, occasionally apply a thin coat of mineral oil.
- Sharpen while respecting the factory grind so that penetration into wood stays clean and effective.
The Cudeman Eagle (175-L) bridges the warrior tradition of Native American peoples and present-day Spanish craftsmanship: a light, fierce tool built to last for generations. Available at Navajeria with shipping across mainland Spain.
