Tomahawk

The Tomahawk is a melee weapon that features in Call of Juarez and Call of Juarez: Gunslinger.



Mechanics
The tomahawk is an axe native to North America and was designed by the Native Americans. Tomahawks were general purpose tools for Native Americans and American Colonists and was used as a hand to hand combat weapon, and a throwing weapon. Originally made with stone heads, later on iron and brass heads were put on them. The shaft is usually less than two feet in length made from hickory, ash, or maple. The heads usually weighed between 9 to 20 ounces with the cutting edge around four inches. Some tomahawks were also integrated into peacepipes, and were a popular trading item in the Old West. Some military forces still use tomahawks today.

Call of Juarez
Tomahawks are a weapon exclusive to Ray McCall. A tomahawk is first seen used by a Hope rioter emerging from an outhouse to attack Ray. Some Apache Renegades also use tomahawks. Three of Ferguson's ranchhands will attack Ray in the cornfield near the ranch. Ray can use them as a melee weapon, or as a throwing weapon.

Users

 * Hope Rioter


 * Apache Renegades
 * Ferguson's ranchhand

Call of Juarez: Gunslinger
Tomahawks are wielded by a a handful of enemies in the game. A few enemies will charge the player with a Tomahawk, resulting in Silas using quick reflexes to gun them down.

Users

 * Dalton Gang outlaw


 * Chiricahua Apache Renegades


 * Wild Bunch outlaw

Trivia

 * Unlike in Call of Juarez the tomahawks in Gunslinger are unuseable.