Aussie RHINO TOOL by Hardcore

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Jontan888

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Following on from an earlier thread, thoughts on this one guys: http://www.hardcorehardware.com.au/weapons/mfe01.php
Again this one is made from D2........





Developed in conjunction with the IRR, our MFE01 "Rhino" is designed to perform a multitude of applications dependant on situational requirements. Engineered for the extreme end of Hardcore use in MOE/entrenching roles, the MFE01 is the perfect compact all-round utility tool.

The claw at the business end of things is specifically designed for maximum leverage and also incorporates a modified cutting head designed primarily for splitting. At the end of the handle we have a chisel/pry that can be used for typical mid-range field duties. The MFE01 is skeletonized to mitigate weight with medium sized lanyard holes at both ends for the attachment of a carabineer or rope lanyard.

Some of the tasks we expect you'll use our MFE01 for include: prying, digging, chopping, hammering, cutting, smashing rock, as a climbing aid, for defeating locks, smashing windows & windscreens and raking out their frames and as a load bearing device.

The MFE01 is constructed from D2 tool steel, has a robust black Teflon coating and G10 handle. Our G10 grip scales are available in coyote & black and are secured with Torx screw, all steel fittings.


Not really sure why they call it Rhino tool (doesn't say on their new site) or who the IRR are???

Cheers

Jontan888
(It's an asian thing)
 
And why torx screws? Can't be too many people in the field who have torx wrenches as part of their kit.
And why D2? I thought it never had a particularly good rep for an impact tool.

Strange choices.... tacticool for sure.
 
This is only a guess for the choice in steel, based on personal experience in manufacturing. Perhaps the folks who started the company are machinists, and D2 is the tool steel they have been exposed to the most. Many machinists (I'm not speaking of experienced tool/die makers) don't have a great understanding of tool steels - other than how they machine. If, during their career they made alot of D2 tooling, that may be what they fall back on.
 
D-2 usually kept to knives for cutting chores. Any larger A-2 is found to be the choice .
 
That narrow cutting edge makes it look a little funky, not in balance with that huge spike. I like the concept besides that though.
 
Its actually pretty short and thick - 12.5" long and .315 stock.
I'd save the pennies and get a RMJ...
 
Seems like the question of steel choice keeps popping up, I might send them an email or post something on their facbook. Looks like there's now more info on their D2 although they're not giving much away in terms of trade secrets!

Our current range of tools are constructed from D2 tool steel. D2 is sometimes called "Semi-stainless" as it has a high chrome content, but is not high enough to classify it as a true stainless. D2 is more stain resistant than most carbon steels, has excellent edge holding capabilities and extraordinary wear resistance (far superior to stainless), these factors combined make it our primary steel of choice.

Hardness is in the range of HRC: 56-60 for our knives and 50-55 for our impact tools. D2 is specifically designed for hard use applications and is employed the world over by tactical knife makers and used extensively in industrial applications namely in high duty cutting tools. We use a specialized heat treatment/temper process that enhances the resilience of D2 to shock. This process yields excellent performance characteristics in our impact tools whilst maintaining very high wear resistance.


Time will tell I guess....The model I bought after xmas has laughed off everything I've thrown at it, it's sharp, shows no evidence of damage and I'm liking the weight. I'd like an RMJ too but I have to say this HHA gear is home grown, affordable, readily available and working a treat (so far).

Jonatan888
(It's an asain thing)
 
It's an impressive looking tool, but for roughly the same price, I could purchase three Ontario Ranger Series Xtreme Rescue 18" entry tools.
 
I like their tomahawks but way out of my price range. I have 2 pet hates tanto blades and cord wrapped knife handles:eek: I'll have to stick to my SOG's And CS's for the time being. Good to see Aussies making things locally. The times not too far of when we wont be allowed to import anything with a sharp edge or sharppenable, in case we hurt ourselves.http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/images/smilies/eek.gif
 
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