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 Olaf
 
Location: Wilmingon, NC
Gender: Male
 |  |  | Entry Tools- LOTS of photos- very long
< on 11/13/2005 7:01 AM >
|  | | | I am copying this thread I created on another website directly here as it would take forever to edit to fit exactly into the exploring world. Not all of these items would be suited for exploring so be warned. I am leaving everything in because while some of these tools would be quite useful, some of the ones that wouldn't are still very cool. Also, if I miss text from the other forum forgive me, I'll get around to editing it out.
I thought I would add some of these since they might come in useful. Most of them are common and many of us have probably used them, others are not so common but I doubt there is anything here that you could not get a hold of. Feel free to add anything I have not gotten to yet.
This is a doorbuster, it is used to shear deadbolts and such by firing a number of different types of "bolt" through the door using a specialized powder charge that comes with the unit.
This is one of my very favorites, it is called a power shear, it uses a normal blank charge to powerfully and rapidly propel the blade through just about anything you can fit in it's jaws.
This is a manually operated hydraulic ram used to force open doors, easy to use, relatively light and does not need power.
The Hooligan tool, many of us know it, some swear by it, not my favorite but very well built and worthy of it's good name.
A variant on the Hooligan tool, just missing the claw.
This beast is designed for shearing metals such as you find in many buildings. Notice the two handles on the shaft, it's a bigun.
Ahh, the ever loved crowbar, the progenitor of nearly all entry and prying tools, been around since the dawn of time and isn't going anywhere anytime soon. This is a Titanium variant.
This appears to be a hooligan tool who's head was replaced by a claw/hook head which I rather like.
This is one tool I would grab in an eye blink if given the chance. An axe blade, hydrant shutoff socket, hammer, attaching loop and crowbar all in one solid piece of steel with a rubber coated grip.
The Biel tool, I have no idea why it is called this but it is small, light weight and has some features such as shearing light gauge metals, has a gas shutoff socket, a piercing spike and obviously the axe head, not sure on it's strength but it may be worth the money. (EDIT, I found out why it is called the Biel tool, "biel" is german for axe)
This is the pryaxe, almost looks like someone was biting off of the Biel tool design real hard but variety is the spice of....something or other :wink:
Here is another interesting design, a good axe head with a claw on the back end, a hydrant socket and a prying end, topped off with a shiny red rubber handle, solid construction so that alone gives it some merit.
This is really called the "Battle Axe" and while it has no true prying function capability it's light weight and quality construction make it a lot better than chopping something with your pocket knife.
Last we come to this funny looking tool, if it were not for it's questionable looking manufacturing this would be a great tool, maybe it's not as bad as it looks. A hook for penetrating...whatever, a solid looking prying end and the head can be used as a hammer.
This installment I want to start with small breaching tools, things you can carry on your person easily and unobtrusively.
Lets start with these, two small and specially made prying tools that anyone can buy online, well made and extremely light weight, will fit in almost any pocket.
These two can be had on Tadgear and are a touch pricy but very rugged and sleek, The first is used as a shove knife, this tool pushes or pulls the latch in most un warded doors for a simple and quick means of entry, the same method as used with your credit card but purpose built. The second is a straight forward prying tool for whatever application you deem fit.
Here we have the shove knife, same use as stated above but commercially made, not as rugged but very useful.
An easily attainable prybar, very thin and so light you'll forget it's there.
And here we have a little pick me up :twisted:
Ok back to business... Slim jims, no not the kind you eat, these are used for opening cars.
Lockpicks, I'm sure we all know what these are for, using them requires practice and skilled instruction goes a long way. If you master them they can really save your ass.
A pickgun, a little faster than manual picking if you know what you are doing, you pull the trigger after adjusting proper tension and the pick snaps up to set the pins in the tumbler. Different amounts of tension are required for different locks as no two are alike. As with lockpicks you will need a turning tool or professionally known as a tension wrench.
Padlock shims, these are fun, with the proper size you can go through just about any padlock in existence in seconds with no damage whatsoever. Simply slide down the shanks of the bolt on each end and twist.
This is a thermal arc pack, small version, it uses magnesium rods and gas packs to burn through almost anything. Watch out though, those rods go by fast, buy in bulk.
The larger version of the above.
Now we are getting into the big boy toys, you can literally blow down a wall with this thing, a mini cannon for all your castle breaching needs. Called the WallBanger, and boy does it do just that.
It's smaller brother the Mowbray Door Down Unit, same as above but scaled down.
Ahh the battering ram, hails back to times of old where these were used to breach the defenses of castle gates, simple and sturdy but uh oh man is it heavy.
A very personal item here because of it's name, (I'm of Scandinavian descent) "Thors Hammer". Thor's mythological hammer was named Mojlnir and with it he threw bolts of lighting and thunder shook the skies. It is said Molinor was unbreakable and even sentient and could only be picked up by Thor himself. Well today you can have your very own hammer, minus the lightning. This monster is the king diddly daddy of sledge hammers, used for dynamic entry through locked and barricaded doors.
Slightly less impressive sledge hammers here, but no less useful, just don't expect a one hit knockdown.
Here is an extendable sledge and hooligan tool.
The Gorilla bar, really big, really mean and doesn't take any shit, built like a tank and probably weighs about the same.
The Thundermaul, a breaching axe, non sparking and at 7lbs it's got some heft.
This I thought would be fun to list becaus it looks scary as hell, really only useful for windshield cutting, light gauge metals and composites but it sure is wicked looking. Called the Barracuda rescue saw.
This thing looks like it wants to be a crowbar but just couldn't hack it, 18 inches long and only 22 ounces of solid steel and a low price tag make up though. A prying head and a good spike on the end.
This little gadget is used for cutting up plastic explosive prior to being placed.
A padlock breaker, you slide the big spike looking thingy :wink: in the lock and twist or you bear down on it with a sledge hammer, may require a little work on the more expesive type locks such as Kaba.
Here are a number of examples of breaching axes and hatchets, take your pick.
The Strider axe, made by Strider and found on Tadgear, constructed of SV30 steel and differentially tempered, cord wrapped handle.
A carbon coated breach axe, found at Pirella Blade Design.
Same as above but solid steel blade (thicker), can be configured for several orientations.
In action...
Another of Pirella's designs, equipped with spikes or reversable prying tips.
Wicked looking hatchet, don't chop off a toe.
Some I forget where I found...
That's all for now folks!
Here are two more breaching axes I found in my files, you can find these on Tadgear as well.
This is a nice little piece by Becker Knife & Tool, a thick blade with a chisel tip for prying, a cord cutter on the back and half N half straight and serrated edge.
This is made by a custom designer, the same person as the first two prying tools in my last posting, this one is slightly bigger but still pocket sized.
Another in the long line of prying tools used by fireman and police all over. This is called the B bar, a very thick end for prying, solid construction and a....thingy at the opposite end to manipulate locks somehow, don't quote me I've never used this one.
This is a portable spreader/cutter tool powered by a specially modified drill unit. There are several avaliable attachments. While this may be portable, it is no less heavy, doesn't exactly fit in the BoB
This is particularly cool, a harness system that utilizes powerful magnets for climbing, (obviously metal structures only). The going is slow and I wouldn't recommend for a PAW situation but still neat.....expensive too.
While on the topic of things that help you go UP, here is a climbing hook I found. This unit is constructed of Titanium rated for 3000lbs per each two claws, so basically 1500lbs each. The unit folds, is very sleek and quite light weight. As with anything like this I would recommend testing first before trusting your life to it, buyer be warned.
Ok back to the fun stuff, here are several types of self contained cutting apparatus. Most of these are powered by low order explosive charges like gun blanks, others may be battery operated, hydraulic, or even hand powered. The blades used in the charge powered ones are meant to be used many times before needing to be resharpened or replaced, using some of the most robust alloys comercially avaliable. Any questions on a particular model are welcome. A note on the power charge actuated ones, the force required to pull their triggers is purposely much higher than that of a firearm, sometimes in the range of 50 times as much force (as stated by the manufacturer). So exercise that trigger finger. Some of these larger units, such as the ones designed for fire/rescue can exert a force of many tons either in spreading or cutting tasks, depending on the model and where on the "blades" is being measured. Quick tip, you get more force at the back of a hinged cutting/spreading tool than at it's tip.
A battery powered unit, these typically can be used 30-50 times before needing a recharge.
Here are some more photos of the Doorbuster MkII some of you wanted. I apologize for small images, the best quality I could find.
Well that's all for this issue, enjoy 
Starting off with more hand tools this time, things you can easily carry and conceal on your person. These first four you can easily fit on your keychain and would pass most cursory inspections.
The following three are fantastic and beautiful, the first two are SV30 steel and the third is crafted from titanium, all can be had at Tadgear. They would fill any needs you have for a small prying tool, the last is a chisel but would work quite well in other applications.
Here is the smaller brother of a previous item, the first was approx. 7" long this as you can see is a bit smaller but no less valueable.
Here is a small photo of the previously mentioned padlock shims and how they fit on a lock to be opened.
A window punch, for when you need to get in fast and not slice your arm, the tip is differentially hardened tool steel for long lasting operation, body of aircraft aluminum.
Here are a few more photos of the ever so popular hooligan tool.
In action...
This little piece is a door spreader for popping a door out of it's frame, they aren't very reliable and there are quicker ways in but like all tools it has it's place.
The "GlasMaster" a wonderful compact rescue tool for the extrication of injured persons from wrecked automobiles. Comes equipped with a blade capable of cutting glass (knew that was coming didn't you) light sheetmetal and fibers, a window punch, gas shutoff slot in handle, pick (in red), front handle and hand guard, can be operated underwater.
See the portable size
The blade folds into the unit...somewhat
A very odd looking fire axe I found, what did I say earlier about variety?
The O-bar, looks suspiciously like a Hooligan to me but I'll leave that up to the patent office.
A better image I found of the hooligan type tool with a claw head.
Lastly I do not remember if I posted this particular image of the hydraram if so then forgive me I'll remove it later. A good size comparison photo.
"I have come here to chew bubble gum and kick ass, and I'm all out of bubble gum"
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Olaf
Location: Wilmingon, NC
Gender: Male
| | | Re: Entry Tools- LOTS of photos- very long
<Reply # 1 on 12/12/2005 5:23 AM >
| | | | This beauty is something I found online about a month ago, made my Mick Strider. He is the founder/owner of Strider knives. This was designed, engineered and built for breaching. It's heads are S7 alloy steel, very tough and resistant to abuse. The head they are mounted on is a Titanium alloy as is the handle. The handle has a shock absorbing and electrically resistant coating over the Titanium. It is equiped with a cantilever system. This means it is not solid, the tips "wobble" slightly which creates the "added impact" force. Personally (I am no engineer) it sounds like BS to me, I cannot see how it wobbling would add force. I can provide detailed information on this for anyone who wants to add/refute this. Anyway, it wobbles so remember that if you order one. All in all it is a very well built and sturdy tool that stands up to extreme abuse. Here are a number of photos I have collected there are more if anyone wants them...
"I have come here to chew bubble gum and kick ass, and I'm all out of bubble gum"
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