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Stanley Demolition Bar~ Bug out kit ?
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This is the first time that I've wanted one of these type tools ... a must have!
I have the plainer version of one of those hanging in my garage that I've used to help with a lot of home improvement type projects.
I was recently reading a story about someone that cut their way out of a burning building with a Randall knife which was interesting to me since I work in a highrise office building. The best knife I own for such a thing is a Cold Steel SRK so I grabbed it and the stanley pry bar, and I found a piece of 2x4 about 16" long for a baton. I put them in a small duffel bag along with a new spare LEG maglite and took them to work for an emergency bag. I'm sure I could come up with a lot better bag of tools if I studied a lot and spent some money but I wasn't in a position to have any spare cash to spend.
I was recently reading a story about someone that cut their way out of a burning building with a Randall knife which was interesting to me since I work in a highrise office building. The best knife I own for such a thing is a Cold Steel SRK so I grabbed it and the stanley pry bar, and I found a piece of 2x4 about 16" long for a baton. I put them in a small duffel bag along with a new spare LEG maglite and took them to work for an emergency bag. I'm sure I could come up with a lot better bag of tools if I studied a lot and spent some money but I wasn't in a position to have any spare cash to spend.
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Damn that's cool!
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It looks like it's two separate pieces screwed together. That's weak if that's the case.
Was looking online today at the Stanley Fubar's and came across the Stanley Demolition Bar. It looks like it might be a handy addition to a bug out/Urban kit.
Anyone used one/have one ?
A couple of comments from over 12 years as a senior NCO in a reserve Army SAR unit for fallen buildings
Crow bars or spring bars like this one, work with pairs
Lift or pry and then insert with the second bar
You can work very quickly this way
Longer the better (size matters)
The hammer shown would burst drywall faster than the 'blade'
A Estwing Riggers/carpenters hammer with an axe blade and hammer is a very good rescue tool
(far better than what is shown)
So two spring bars and a rigger hammer will give you an amazing amount of flexiblity
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Why is this a spring bar vs. a crow bar?
What do you think of this county comm eod bar:
I think the Stanley looks more useful. Though not flat so that makes it a little more difficult to carry. Also, I think the Stanley could use a sheath for that edge which would add to the cost.
The county comm one does have a kydex sheath available:
I thought I'd post a picture of a Crovel if anyone has seen one yet. It was on the show doomsday preppers. This picture shows it with the optional spike:
A Estwing riggers axe would be handy. They all can be handy and better than nothing in an emergency. But most of use are not in SAR and I think may be more interested in something that can be carried easily at all times should they find themselves in a SAR operation. Either trying to escape themselves, or saving a friend or co worker should the need arise. The Stanley Fubar may be a better option for an urban BOB kit vs. the County Comm and other options. For it's size and weight.
What do you think of this county comm eod bar:
I think the Stanley looks more useful. Though not flat so that makes it a little more difficult to carry. Also, I think the Stanley could use a sheath for that edge which would add to the cost.
The county comm one does have a kydex sheath available:
I thought I'd post a picture of a Crovel if anyone has seen one yet. It was on the show doomsday preppers. This picture shows it with the optional spike:
A Estwing riggers axe would be handy. They all can be handy and better than nothing in an emergency. But most of use are not in SAR and I think may be more interested in something that can be carried easily at all times should they find themselves in a SAR operation. Either trying to escape themselves, or saving a friend or co worker should the need arise. The Stanley Fubar may be a better option for an urban BOB kit vs. the County Comm and other options. For it's size and weight.
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I love the Estwing Rigger's Axe and their I-beam pry bar. This thing looks genuinely interesting, though. Depending on price I might grab one to play with. I like the look if it much more than the FUBAR.
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I keep a crowbar and hammer in the truck. One time my daughter was in a mild accident with our car and I had to pry some stuff from out of the wheel well so she could drive the vehicle onto the side of the rode and get a tow truck. I don't understand the concept of anybody actually carrying a tool like that around in a backpack though. In the vehicle there are fewer limits on carrying space, so why not carry a few tools for versatility?
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Prying with the claw end will be limited because of the sharpened edge.
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Hell--skip the meat tenderizer even!
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I'm pretty sure it's all one piece.
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Funny--the way that the rib on the spine of the "blade" end is done it almost resembles a scythe blade.
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a slot cut in the edge of a WonderBar or Fubar that will accept the wire diameter of chain link fence is a good addition...makes a good chain link fence breaker....if you drive in rural areas a pair of fence pliers is a good addition to your car tools
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Knipex CoBolt mini bolt cutters would work even better for fence duty. 
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I bet you could dig pretty well with that li'l thing, now that I think about it.
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That was one of the first things I thought of....great minds, LOL !
Estwing Riggers Hatchet.
Stanley wonder bar.
and a 30" bar from Garret tool and I can get into or out of damn near anything.
The little Estwing splitting maul has amazing striking ability.
As stated above, after 33 years of demolition and home remodeling, size matters.
Stanley wonder bar.
and a 30" bar from Garret tool and I can get into or out of damn near anything.
The little Estwing splitting maul has amazing striking ability.
As stated above, after 33 years of demolition and home remodeling, size matters.