Tomahawk

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The Assassin tomahawk.

The tomahawk was a type of one-handed axe, which was most effective when wielded in close combat. It was commonly used by Native Americans, as well as European colonists. It is still in use today, primarily by special operations groups, or by any outdoorsman, as it is both a useful tool and weapon.

The tomahawk could be used for stealth kills, melee combat, or to perform menial tasks; such as cutting a rope or traversing ziplines, in a similar manner to the Hookblade.

During the American Revolutionary War, the Kanien'kehá:ka Assassin Ratonhnhaké:ton used various tomahawks in combat, particularly favoring one with a head resembling the Assassin insignia. He would often dual-wield the tomahawk alongside his Hidden Blade.

Trivia

• In the general store, the description of the Assassin Tomahawk stated that it once belonged to the first Assassin that came to the Colonial Americas, and was passed down through the generations.
• Connor used a tomahawk to traverse a zipline during the infiltration of Fort Wolcott, in a similar manner to the Hookblade.
• Connor's tomahawk was originally supposed to have more special functions as stated in a GameInformer interview.
• Other short weapons have the same combat animations as the tomahawk.

Gallery

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  Connor wielding the Assassin tomahawk.
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  Connor running while holding a tomahawk.
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  Connor attacking a soldier with his tomahawk.
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  Connor countering an attack with his tomahawk.
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  Aveline de Grandpré with Connor's tomahawk.

Reference

• Assassin's Creed III