So I'm debating buying a personal axe. And I've of course found Fire Axe Inc and want one.
But I can't decide which one I want/need/would be best...and I can't decide how I want to holster it...swivel clip to SCBA or clip to truck belt? And do I want to buy the expensive scabbard that fully covers the head of the axe or can I put it in the "holster" that exposes the pick and blade?
My situation...I don't work on a "truck" company. I work with a small department that utilizes the engine/ambulance crews to fill whatever roles/jobs we need filled at the time. So I don't have an assigned set of "irons" for me to just grab. And when I'm assigned to the nozzle just stuffing an axe in to my scba belt isn't working due to the size/length of the ones we carry.
So here is my question. If you were me...a career firefighter...who gets maybe a fire and a half a month...who usually goes in with a hose...but worries about getting stuck inside in need of tool...
Which type of axe would you buy?
Pick or Flat Head?
The 6lb or 8lb or for the pick what about the JP Spec 4lb?
Do you put it in a scabbard or expose the pick/head?
Do you get a truck belt or just clip it to your SCBA?
Why?
Thanks for your opinions
But I can't decide which one I want/need/would be best...and I can't decide how I want to holster it...swivel clip to SCBA or clip to truck belt? And do I want to buy the expensive scabbard that fully covers the head of the axe or can I put it in the "holster" that exposes the pick and blade?
My situation...I don't work on a "truck" company. I work with a small department that utilizes the engine/ambulance crews to fill whatever roles/jobs we need filled at the time. So I don't have an assigned set of "irons" for me to just grab. And when I'm assigned to the nozzle just stuffing an axe in to my scba belt isn't working due to the size/length of the ones we carry.
So here is my question. If you were me...a career firefighter...who gets maybe a fire and a half a month...who usually goes in with a hose...but worries about getting stuck inside in need of tool...
Which type of axe would you buy?
Pick or Flat Head?
The 6lb or 8lb or for the pick what about the JP Spec 4lb?
Do you put it in a scabbard or expose the pick/head?
Do you get a truck belt or just clip it to your SCBA?
Why?
Thanks for your opinions
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