New Gerber Axe/Breaching tool

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Still only in the gestation phase. I haven't seen this posted on the boards yet, figured someone might have some interest on it. Seems like a fairly adaptable tool.

http://soldiersystems.net/2012/08/03/or-gerber-gear/

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Edit: Sigh, typo in the title should read "New"...
 
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If it wasnt gerber and if it didnt have the empty space in the head i'd buy one,i'd love to have a tool similar to this in my BOB.
 
Very interesting! I believe the negative space in the head is for a grip when prying with the end of the handle. Winkler's breaching 'hawk has a cutout like that.
 
That would break or bend really fast. If it's a prototype, I sure hope they change the cut out on the head. It should look more like a fireman's crash axe, like Winkler's does.
 
I'd say it's safe to say they were inspired by the idea, but unless he has a patent on that I think it's fair game, design-wise. That being said, if I were in their shoes I would have at least run the plan past Winkler first. And who knows...maybe they did? We've got very little info on this right now.
 
I like it. Looks like a good functional multi purpose tool. I don't know too much about 420 High Carbon steel though. Is it up to the task it was designed for ?
 
I prefer more weight in the head so that it didn't collapse some or break when chopping. It is interesting but not a carry item for gear laden troops. The cat's paw on the handle butt would be painful if it were on your back or chest.

420 isn't bad.....not my first choice to use a stainless steel for a tool. Better to use at least 1095 or 5160....better alloy for this type of tool.
 
I think that someone can come up with a design that will make this look like a kids toy,ill even take a stab at it:remove the space,add reinforcements wherever possible(not an engineer but i think making this more triangular will make it stronger),make it out of 5160,L6 or a high end impact resistant stainless and at least 1/4 thick,add a more pronounced hammer at the back and a good G10 handle.This is just my 2c,having said all that though,i will still not buy it if its gerber,i dont want to have a thought in the back of my mind going "Go easy,this aint your bk3/CAK,dont pry anything hard,dont hit it too hard or you lose a finger/hand/eye",i will buy 2 if its made by Busse/Becker/Buck/HI/Spyderco though.
 
When they say 420 High Carbon that makes me think that's 420HC, in which case it should be pretty good for a stainless chopper. Given good heat treatment, of course. :)
 
I doubt I am the first to put a hand hold in an axe head for leverage. I am just glad to see other companies trying to make tools with a little more thought process and not just going for looks. I am dissapointed to see steel grade quality still not being taken to a higher standard considering the primary purpose of the tool.

Daniel
 
DWinkler said:
I doubt I am the first to put a hand hold in an axe head for leverage. I am just glad to see other companies trying to make tools with a little more thought process and not just going for looks. I am dissapointed to see steel grade quality still not being taken to a higher standard considering the primary purpose of the tool.

Daniel
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Actually I see it as unnecessary. Some time ago I figured out I could use the spike or hammer on a tomahawk as an impromptu handle. This method turns a tomahawk into a pretty good scraping tool so it would probably work well for prying also.
 
I couldn't find the specs on it when i looked, but if it's 1/4 thick, it may be too thin for strength, and it appears to be too long for EDC. I'm not convinced i'm in love with the shape of the blade or the hole either. I think Gerber missed the boat a bit with the Hammer rear end instead of the spike for breaching, as I've seen Mr. Winklers Sayok hawks in action and am convinced the spike is way more useful than the hammer.
 
Simple Jumper said:
Still only in the gestation phase. I haven't seen this posted on the boards yet, figured someone might have some interest on it. Seems like a fairly adaptable tool.

http://soldiersystems.net/2012/08/03/or-gerber-gear/

20120802-165817.jpg


Edit: Sigh, typo in the title should read "New"...
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It's looks and sounds like pure worthless junk. To light to chop, too weak to pry, too big to carry; so what's it good for?

I would rather go with this:
Stanley_Hand_Tools_55-09_64_Oz_18_inch_FatMax_Xtreme_Fubar_Functional_Utility_Bar.jpg


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not2sharp said:
It's looks and sounds like pure worthless junk. To light to chop, too weak to pry, too big to carry; so what's it good for?

I would rather go with this:
Stanley_Hand_Tools_55-09_64_Oz_18_inch_FatMax_Xtreme_Fubar_Functional_Utility_Bar.jpg


n2s
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The FUBAR is just as useless but heavier. Just my opinion. Who has actually tried carrying that thing any distance and using it for serious tasks? Not many, I don't expect. I honestly think it's something folks buy because they think it'll do a good job for some sort of "just in case" situation. An Estwing framing hammer and I-beam pry bar would give you a more functional combo for the weight.
 
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