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arcadian Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jul-09-08 06:51 PM
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This is what the U.S. Army uses to break in doors in Iraq.



The Battle AXE II, is a tool that does all this and more:

*Easily pierces and removes wall and ceiling materials (sheet rock and plaster lath)
*Chips, pries, gouges, tears, and acts as a lever
*Removes trim, window, and door jams
*Removes and cuts through roofing, siding materials and metal sheeting
*Cuts through wires (dielectric properties of over 100,000 volts)
*Nail puller
*Pry bar
*Gas shut off capability
*Chopping and scoring ability


http://www.trgear.com/osc/eshop/product_info.php/products_id/209
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Deja Q Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jul-09-08 06:52 PM
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1. Yes, but can it toss a salad?
Edited on Wed Jul-09-08 06:53 PM by HypnoToad
Cut through pipes as easily as it can tomatoes?

Would OJ Simpson or Lorena Bobbitt appreciate what it can do???

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Buzz Clik Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jul-09-08 07:05 PM
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5. Does it come with a Pocket Fisherman at no extra charge?
Edited on Wed Jul-09-08 07:06 PM by Buzz Clik
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islandmkl Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jul-09-08 06:54 PM
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2. Battle Axe I....
that was my ex-wife, I believe...
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Rick Myers Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jul-09-08 06:58 PM
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4. Good one!!!! But how does an axe have "Gas shut off capability?"
:shrug:
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islandmkl Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jul-09-08 07:05 PM
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6. i believe it is more of a 'gas interrupted on way to destination' function...
Battle Axe I didn't have that capability...which led to more than one instance of verbal abuse against yours truly...
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Muttocracy Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jul-09-08 07:35 PM
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10. does that mean like a wrench to shut of a natural gas valve?
:shrug:
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tularetom Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jul-09-08 06:55 PM
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3. Is Ron Popeil selling them on late night TV infomercials?
I want one of those things! I have my credit card out and I'm ready to order one.
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bemildred Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jul-09-08 07:13 PM
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7. Yours for only $125 (plus tax). nt
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frog92969 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jul-09-08 07:21 PM
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9. Unless you're purchasing for the military
then it's a *steal* at $12,500.
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Sal Minella Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jul-09-08 07:18 PM
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8. And wait, there's more! It can play the Crested Parrot character in the Javanese Shadow Puppet Play
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DemoTex Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jul-09-08 07:41 PM
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11. Standard equipment in all airline cockpits. The "crash" ax.
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