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 a very useful tool as well as a weapon.
The tomahawk was a useful weapon, as it 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.[1]
During the American Revolutionary War, the Mohawk Assassin Ratonhnhaké:ton used many various tomahawks in combat, with the most popular one with a head resembling the Assassin insignia, which he would often dual-wield alongside his Hidden Blade. The tomahawk was also used as a stealth weapon. Connor was able to use it to stealth assassinate people by snapping their necks with it.[1]
Trivia
- In the general store the description of the Assassin Tomahawk states it once belonged to the first Assassin that came to the Colonial Americas, and was passed down through the generations.
- Connor's tomahawk was originally supposed to have more special functions as stated in a GameInformer interview.
- Connor's tomahawk was intended to be used to traverse ziplines. However, for unknown reasons all but one zipline was removed from the game.
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Concept art of the Boarding Axe, a common tomahawk.
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Connor wielding the Assassin Tomahawk. -
Connor running while holding a tomahawk. -
Connor attacking a soldier with his tomahawk. -
Connor countering an attack with his tomahawk. -
Promotional image of the common tomahawk.
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Aveline with Connor's tomahawk.
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