Axes

**Bill Harsey** · 09-21-2005, 04:05

Anyone use axes for tactical or emergency services function?

By axe, I certainly include hatchet or tomahawk.

By tactical, I mean as a tool carried for any use while "at work" in theater.

Spartan359 · 09-21-2005, 11:06

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Originally Posted by Bill Harsey

Anyone use axes for tactical or emergency services function?

By axe, I certainly include hatchet or tomahawk.

By tactical, I mean as a tool carried for any use while "at work" in theater.

Does firefighting count? Used one all the time on my ship. Just the good ol' wooden flat head axe. We used them to break through hatches and false bulk heads. I also used a Halligan tool for prying.

**Bill Harsey** · 09-21-2005, 11:19

Yes firefighting counts.
I would like to know about all the types of axes carried. Military guys might have to fight fire too or be able to use that tool if that's all there is.

Bravo1-3 · 09-21-2005, 22:46

I sent 3 Cold Steel Tomahawks to friends in the sandbox last year. I e-mailed the people who had them and asked them to give me their opinions and experiences for you. At least one of them is at sea, but I should hear back from the other two soon.

**Bill Harsey** · 09-22-2005, 07:10

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Originally Posted by Bravo1-3

I sent 3 Cold Steel Tomahawks to friends in the sandbox last year. I e-mailed the people who had them and asked them to give me their opinions and experiences for you. At least one of them is at sea, but I should hear back from the other two soon.

Thank you.

Spartan359 · 09-21-2005, 23:03

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Originally Posted by Bill Harsey

Yes firefighting counts.
I would like to know about all the types of axes carried. Military guys might have to fight fire too or be able to use that tool if that's all there is.

Sir I was in the military. There was only one type on my ship. Just the flat head axe. Now hatchets were of personal choice.

**Bill Harsey** · 09-22-2005, 07:14

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Originally Posted by Spartan359

Sir I was in the military. There was only one type on my ship. Just the flat head axe. Now hatchets were of personal choice.

Thanks, I knew that. My thinking when I wrote that was to include any firefighting axe in the topic.

Lack of clarity on my part. This will happen again.

**Bill Harsey** · 09-24-2005, 05:22

looks like I'm gonna have to start designing thigh holsters for axes to get anyone over here...

Surgicalcric · 10-06-2005, 15:04

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Originally Posted by Bill Harsey

Anyone use axes for tactical or emergency services function?

By axe, I certainly include hatchet or tomahawk.

Mr Harsey:

Here is a pic of the truckman's axe I use at my other job. The one I have been away from too long. lol. The pic is not the one I use (mine is beat all to hell...). Its only about 24" long.

Crip

TIN FOIL K-POT · 10-06-2005, 22:32

I have a Cold Steel Viking axe.. I chose it for the wide blade to diliver a good blow when i wack something w/ it. It comes in handy for clearing the ground. chopping small trees to build a shelter, splitting fire wood, butchering game, prying nails and i feel pretty safe knowing i have by my side at night when im alone out in the bush miles from no wheres. I can use the otherside of the head as a hammer if need be w/o being worried it will crack or break. It has a 19 inch hickory handle that gives plenty of length for a decent swing.

Only thing i dont like is that i thought Cold Steel was made in the USA..it says made in Tywon on it so i question is duability in the long run.

Mark

**Bill Harsey** · 10-07-2005, 08:22

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Originally Posted by Surgicalcric

Mr Harsey:

Here is a pic of the truckman's axe I use at my other job. The one I have been away from too long. lol. The pic is not the one I use (mine is beat all to hell...). Its only about 24" long.

Crip

I haven't seen that pattern of axe before. What does it do?

Surgicalcric · 10-07-2005, 11:45

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Originally Posted by Bill Harsey

I haven't seen that pattern of axe before. What does it do?

Well Sir, its designed to be short enough but heavy enough for most forceful entry applications. The claw on the back I use mostly as a claw to pull with and also the inside is sharpened so it can be used to cut vehicle roofs, doors, etc like a can opener. It doesnt work as well, but it being short and lighter than a pick axe makes it nice for the ones of us doing Rescue work.

Hope that made the muddy water somewhat clearer...

Below is another tool we use that bares some similarity to a hatchet/axe; a Beil Tool. It is also used for forcible entry, metal cutting (note claw on end) prying, etc. This is a personal carry tool, usually on a tool belt, thats about 15" long when closed, but extends to 19" open and weighs in around 3 lbs.

Crip