VTAC as a tool?

mark greenman

mark greenman

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Hi all, I'm considering replacing my titanium crowbar with a VTAC for my BOB, due to the lighter weight, size, and versatility. Living in central CA, SHTF scenario will be post-earthquake.

I know it will be good for its intended role as a SD piece, but how does it perform as a tool for a)cutting wood to make a fire b) breaching through wood, sheet metal, and walls c) other tasks? Your help is greatly appreciated.

Thanks!
Mark
 
i think all spike-style tomahawks are severely underestimated in those utilities.

that spike can chip up wood and bone, puncture and outline in sheetmetal, do all sorts of stuff a savvy survivor can make use of....

folks need to try re-shaping it into a chisel.

similarly, that's why i like the small bit on the Cold Steel Trail Hawk, which i use a lot on my hawks - that small bit sinks in with low effort - why chop through a big log when you can chip away at it with a flick of the wrist?

anyways...;

a spike hawk isn't the only way, but it is a good way.

that's what i think.

vec
 
mark greenman said:
Hi all, I'm considering replacing my titanium crowbar with a VTAC for my BOB, due to the lighter weight, size, and versatility. Living in central CA, SHTF scenario will be post-earthquake.

I know it will be good for its intended role as a SD piece, but how does it perform as a tool for a)cutting wood to make a fire b) breaching through wood, sheet metal, and walls c) other tasks? Your help is greatly appreciated.

Thanks!
Mark
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The reason the VTAC is on equipment lists overseas isn't because of its self-defense purposes, it's because of its utility as a breaching tool. Sure, a lot of guys take them with them for various reasons, but the VTAC excels as smashing/slashing/piercing through stuff. While a dedicated wood-cutter it is not, it'll do in a pinch, and that same trait is what lets it excel at other breaching tasks.

Just my $0.02.
 
FSCJedi said:
The reason the VTAC is on equipment lists overseas isn't because of its self-defense purposes, it's because of its utility as a breaching tool. Sure, a lot of guys take them with them for various reasons, but the VTAC excels as smashing/slashing/piercing through stuff. While a dedicated wood-cutter it is not, it'll do in a pinch, and that same trait is what lets it excel at other breaching tasks.

Just my $0.02.
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Yep. Nothing better for making quick holes to shoot from in the walls and the rims around roofs or punch holes in someone's car you don't want to get away.

I think the majority of the people on this forum would be better off with a razor blade than the average person would be with a whole kit of edged tools; its all about training. If you like it, enjoy it, and it works right, no one can tell you not to pack it.
 
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