FIREHOUSE August 31, 2010
The one-piece tool features a fork (claw) end with an adze (blade) and awl (pry bar) on the other end; both ends are designed for ideal leverage during forcible entry applications. The Halligan tool also has two forged-in holes to allow the use of straps or rope. The strap holes are part of the one-piece, forged construction ensuring they will not loosen or break.
The forcible entry tool is drop-forged from alloy steel giving it maximum strength for firefighters and safety forces. The Halligan tool’s working ends are heat-treated for extra strength and wear resistance.
The multipurpose tool is designed for effective prying, striking and punching through obstacles. It is also perfect for breaking windows, ventilating roofs and forcing open doors.
The Halligan tool comes in two sizes: the 30-inch length Halligan weighing 10.5 pounds and the 36-inch length Halligan weighing 12 pounds.
Mitch: The incorporation of forged eyelets to afford the attachment of a strap shows further the need for hands free portability that my other research has indicated, additionally the ideal length of 30″ for Halligan type tools is again further corroborated. They advertise ideal leverage and a combination of tools with wide ranging applications and uses. The incorporation of an adze is an interesting and rather unique one from the others I have seen. The versatility and strength of construction are the two most stressed qualities. One thing to note, being drop forged it is a homogenous alloy with heat treated portions, if exposed to high heat (i.e. being lost in a fire) such heat treatment would be ruined.
