RMJ Shrike question

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Thinking about picking one up as a breacher, for emergency use to keep in my truck, even playing a bit while camping. For those that have owned one, did you prefer the 13 or 15” version and why? Thanks
 
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Thinking about picking one up as a breacher, for emergency use to keep in my truck, even playing a bit while camping. For those that have owned one, did you prefer the 13 or 15” version and why? Thanks
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I’m NOT an expert on the subject

I do love some nice destruction tools though.

I’ve had both the 15 and 13 inch models , forged and newer versions. If space, working space is a concern - I think the obvious choice is the S13. I still own one, actually used to carry it on my person walking the dog at 03:00. If leverage and power is priority the 15 would win. The 15 will definitely make a better “breacher”. I would go further with the 18 inch eagle talon if I intended to open doors, walls or trunks of cars.

The S13 is FAST, but so is the 15 - both are excellent tools. I found I can get much more power out of the 15 though. I have a eagle talon but haven’t put it through any testing yet - the longer length, the better the torque/leverage - I’d guess the Talon will win that dept.

I still carry the S13 daily in my bag ( car bag ). It’s easy to pack, weight is minimal, chops better than my ATC VTAC’s ever did. I think of it more for self defense than anything else.

Winkler has a few Hawks/“Axes” in their lineup that fit the breacher bill as well. The “Wild bill Axe” has a really nice spike end, shaped like a pry bar - well over .3 thick.. compact and made for breaking inanimate objects. Worth checking out IMO.

Again - I’m no expert here. I just love RMJ Hawks - quality tools backed by decent people.

For what it’s worth - I’ve found the newer 80crv2 RMJs hold a better edge than the older 4140 versions. Not that you need a tomahawk to shave with - it’s nice to have something that could make curls for a fire if needed. The heat treatment RMJ uses seems to be pretty on point in any steel they’ve used ( I’ve only tested 80crv2 and 4140 - they made Shrikes in 1075 around late 2019 - early 2020 I think ).

If there is anything I’m sure of - RMJ Hawks ( tomahawks in general ) are FUN !! Something seriously primal and terrifying about them. Much more uses than many realize ( or I’m just making excuses to keep buying them 😂).

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Not gonna lie, that winkler is sexy too. I want the capability of breaching, but it’s really for emergency use. Hell, that spike will probably be used to move logs, dig when camping, or moving debris more then anything. The Information you gave is perfect though, thank you. If you had to choose one length of all of them and were to only have one which would it be?
 
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