I have a couple of firefighter axes salvaged from an old engine that was being scrapped. These things are huge lol. Weighed the spike at 7 lbs 4ozs other at 6 lbs 12ozs. Is anyone familar with these axes? Are such large heads commonly in service? Cant see any markings under the numerous coats of red paint, they look pretty unused.
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Those are really cool! 
We have one at work, and like yours it's a heavy son-of-a-gun. I don't recall the weight but I bet it's at least 6 pounds. I'll try to remember to take a picture next week.
We have one at work, and like yours it's a heavy son-of-a-gun. I don't recall the weight but I bet it's at least 6 pounds. I'll try to remember to take a picture next week.
Yes, fire department axes are heavy. We typically use it like a sledge hammer as much as we use it as a cutting/chopping tool.
The weight is necessary to create huge amounts of force to break through doors/door frames, or chop through multiple layers of roofing material when venting a burning building.
We just received a brand new flathead axe that has an 8 lb head....now that things is a monster.
The weight is necessary to create huge amounts of force to break through doors/door frames, or chop through multiple layers of roofing material when venting a burning building.
We just received a brand new flathead axe that has an 8 lb head....now that things is a monster.