RMJ Forge Shrike S13

The RMJ Forge Shrike S13 is a compact and versatile tomahawk designed for various uses. The RMJ Forge S13 Shrike is a high-performance, spiked tomahawk designed for versatility and durability. 

This compact tool is perfect for outdoor adventures, first responder scenarios, and emergencies. With a shorter handle than the full-size 15-inch Shrike, the S13 Shrike offers excellent maneuverability in tight spaces.

RMJ Forge

RMJ Forge, also known as RMJ Tactical, is a family-owned business located in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Founded by master blacksmith Ryan M. Johnson, the company specializes in crafting high-quality tactical tomahawks and knives. Their products are recognized for their durability, functionality, and user-friendly designs, which make them popular among outdoor enthusiasts, first responders, and military personnel. RMJ Forge combines traditional blacksmithing techniques with modern engineering to create practical and aesthetically pleasing tools.

Shrike S13

S13 Shrike features a 3-inch forward-facing edge that is razor-sharp made from 80CRV2 carbon steel.

The S13 Shrike features a 3-inch forward-facing edge that is razor-sharp, paired with a 3-inch distal tapered spike. This combination makes it ideal for various tasks, including digging, shattering tempered glass, breaching windshields, penetrating sheet metal, and even breaking chains and hardened padlocks. 

Constructed from 80CRV2 carbon steel with a hardness rating of HRC 57-58, the blade ensures both durability and strength. The rubber over-molded handle provides an excellent grip and minimizes vibration. It has also been insulated and tested to protect against up to 2,000 volts, which can be helpful if you accidentally come into contact with a live wire.

A 3-inch tapered spike is ideal for tasks like digging, shattering glass, breaching windshields, penetrating sheet metal, and breaking chains or padlocks.

Additionally, the blade features a Tungsten Cerakote finish for corrosion resistance and a low-visibility appearance. The S13 Shrike includes a molded, bottom-eject Kydex sheath and low-ride M.O.C. straps for convenient carrying.

Uses

The S13 Shrike is versatile for outdoor adventures, emergency scenarios, and first responder tasks. However, don’t forget the more common person’s everyday tasks. The bit is more than capable of splitting your firewood for kindling. The super tough spike is perfect for stabbing into and picking up wood to drag to the brush pile or digging a fire pit—if that’s your bag. It’s a tool and self-defense weapon in one! Compact and easy to carry with its sheath, it’s suitable for backpacks or belts. 

More common tasks were a breeze with the S13 Shrike when splitting kindling.

In Closing

Overall, the RMJ Forge S13 Shrike is a reliable and multifunctional tool that can handle various challenges, making it a great addition to any toolkit or emergency kit. 

The spike bit aggressively into hard truck tires, wood, and lightweight metal.

For more information, please check out RMJTactical.com.

Specs

Head Length7 inches
Overall Height14.250 inches
Forward Cutting Edge Length2.75 inches
Blade Thickness.370 inches
Weight1 pound 5 ounces (without sheath)
Blade Material80CRV2 Carbon Steel (HRC 57-58)
SheathMolded kydex sheath and Low-Ride M.O.C. rings
MSRP$515.00

Reuben Bolieu
Adventurer, writer, photographer, and survival instructor for Randall’s Adventure & Training, Reuben has spent most of his life hiking and backpacking through the wildernesses of the world. He has traveled abroad in extreme environments and seeks out primitive survival techniques, construction, and uses of knives and edged tools. Reuben has published many articles on survival, knife and tool use, and woodcraft. He remains a lifetime student of survival.