nemesis knives LMAX rescue axe

even better!
but anyone familiar with or used/handled one before? :confused:

correction...i thought you were guiding me to a better price on what i was talking about...not what you suggest :rolleyes:
 
thanks, i was actually considering that ranger one as well...but i had seen some write-ups and wanted a comparison. the nemesis model allows the blade to swivel (if you look at the bolt pattern, you can see where the blade would rotate and bolt back in in the pry position...you could set-up a quick release pin for that purpose) and after going through a major hurricane (Ivan) i don't care if i look like a total poser mall ninja, just gimme a damnn tool that can take a trashin! :D
 
pittsteele said:
thanks, i was actually considering that ranger one as well...but i had seen some write-ups and wanted a comparison. the nemesis model allows the blade to swivel (if you look at the bolt pattern, you can see where the blade would rotate and bolt back in in the pry position...you could set-up a quick release pin for that purpose) and after going through a major hurricane (Ivan) i don't care if i look like a total poser mall ninja, just gimme a damnn tool that can take a trashin! :D
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Ah, I see- so it does have prying ability, but you would have to stop and switch over from chop mode to pry mode when you needed to pry. This would probably prove annoying if you were working it hard, and had to stop for the switcharoo. As far as the "mall ninja" thing, I was just thinking that it was made to look really cool primarily, at the expense of some toughness/functionality. The Ranger knives tool is made from one piece of S7, whereas the LMAX has a S7 head and an aluminum handle. I would put my money on the Ranger for toughness and functionality. It also costs about 1/2 of the fancier LMAX. The LMAX is likely lighter, however- if that is a concern. It looks alot cooler, and could make a better thrower IMO, but from my armchair analysis (well- computer chair here at work) The ranger Entry tool is what I would choose. :thumbup:
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You can pry with tomahawks directly, but it is more of a rotation and torque prying than directly as you would do with a pry bar. For example if you have to break two boards apart with a pry bar you just wedge it in there and pull down and it directly pops them apart. With a tomahawk you do the same but pull down on the handle which attemps to rotate the blade and will also pop the boards apart.

-Cliff
 
You can get cosmetic blem Tmaxx's on Nemesis Knives website for a decent price.
 
yeah Danial i saw that too in their 'specials' section...makes for a harder decision. cuz i don't need pretty, this summbitch gonna get used :D
 
I dont know what you guys are planning to use these hawks for in your hurricane preparedness kits. But if you plan on useing them for escaping a fallen down house or hacking your way through the roof or walls to escape you are only kiddin yourselves. I have been a carpenter and cabinet builder for over 30 years when i served my apprenticeship most all of my work was demolition to prepare the way for jorneymen carpenters to make repairs or renovate. I dont think you hack yourself free fast enough to save yourself in the situations that were persent in Lousiana with such a light tool. When i see the hurricanes coming toward south FL where i live the chain saw comes in the house with me, also a large axe, and a sledge hammer.If you want a high speed low drag tool ( i love them too ) get one ,but houses are built tougher than you think. A southern yellow pine truss or pine plywood sheathing that has been in a supper hot attic for years and dried out hard and tough is no give away. mark
 
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