Rescue Axe with Rubber (Gen 3)

Product Description for Rescue Axe with Rubber (Gen 3)

Maker: Winkler Knives (click to see more by this maker)
Product line: WK Axes (click to see more in this line)
Item num: 102402
Total length: 15.25 in.
Item weight: 34.20 oz.
Shipment weight: 53.2 oz.
Blade: 80CrV2 carbon steel with a non-glare black oxide finish
Handle: Rubber set on a full tang
Sheath: Felt lined Kydex carrier with nylon belt hanger
Description: Daniel Winkler became a fulltime knifemaker in 1988 and received accreditation as an American Bladesmith Society master bladesmith in 1993. He has spent more than three decades studying and perfecting the nuances and handmade knives. Winkler Knives is a custom manufacturing operation that represents the evolution of Mastersmith Daniel Winkler’s knifemaking expertise coupled with the needs and field experience of Tier 1 Special Operations Teams from around the world.
This tool was crafted in the Winkler Knives shop in Northwestern North Carolina by skilled Blue Ridge Mountain artisans. It was created to provide unfailing performance and to last a lifetime. The Winkler Knives touch mark represents their unwavering commitment to producing the highest quality knives, axes, and breaching tools available.
This axe was developed for a military rescue/extraction team to meet their need for a tool that can be used when power tools either fail or are unavailable. Its purpose is to remove survivors, casualties and sensitive equipment from crashed aircraft and ground vehicles. Designed for cutting metal, the blade will not hang in sheet metal. The tapered tang enhances power in a stroke and distributes the majority of the weight to the head making it possible to cut or break through cross beams. The axe features a point on the back of the head that serves a "glass breaker", as well as a hole punch for creating an entry point for the "can opener" on the end of the handle. Rubber handle scales provides a secure grip in wet or dry conditions as well as excellent shock-absorption. Functioning as a portable "Jaws of Life" this extraction tool has proven its effectiveness to law enforcement, first responders and rescue workers, as well as to the team for which it was designed.
The cutting edge is approximately 3". From the front cutting edge to the back of the handle, it measures 6-1/2".
Includes a felt lined, Kydex carrier with nylon webbing belt hanger.


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