>>1211123I got a CRKT Woods Chogan T-hawk this past summer. After sanding the lacquer off, sanding down the shoulder that they made by hydraulically pressing the head on, burning, linseed oiling, and putting a proper thin edge on... I am kind of in love with it, I always bring it with me for an enjoyable innawoods larp experience.
I recommend it if you are willing to put in the work. I've not personally owned any Cold Steel T-hawks or axes, but I hear about the same, they are not bad with a little work.
pic related is mine, it's not a good pic, but it's the only one I have taken of it atm.