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Dmitry · 3rd February 2010, 11:57 PM

Look at the blade from the top down, it's almost paper thin; then compare it with the axes in Gilkerson. The pick has to be wedge-shaped on all angles to avoid getting it stuck.
Why it's a fire axe, and it's so thinly-sliced; perhaps because it's a modern implement that only exists for the sake of the fire inspector..
Fire Extinguisher - check
Bucket with sand - check
Fire Axe - check
etc.
Perhaps it's old movie prop..

Compare this beefy axe to the ebay one.

3rd February 2010, 11:57 PM	#8
Dmitry Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 607	Look at the blade from the top down, it's almost paper thin; then compare it with the axes in Gilkerson. The pick has to be wedge-shaped on all angles to avoid getting it stuck. Why it's a fire axe, and it's so thinly-sliced; perhaps because it's a modern implement that only exists for the sake of the fire inspector.. Fire Extinguisher - check Bucket with sand - check Fire Axe - check etc. Perhaps it's old movie prop.. Compare this beefy axe to the ebay one. Attached Images Last edited by Dmitry; 4th February 2010 at 12:23 AM.