Entry/Exit/Rescue Tool

[Scythe13]

Hi Everyone.

I was just thinking about entry/exit situations, then I got to the idea of pry bars, which seem too small to do anything at all.

Eventually I came across this: http://www.thanettoolsupplies.co.uk/prod...hilator-18
But there is a 14inch version that'll be much lighter, and probably the one I go for.

I am thinking of having a max of 3 'big' tools on my BOB. One would be this, then a machete, and a good axe. They'll add a load of weight, but they'll also be worth it.

[grumpy old man]

hold off buying any pry bars till you think how you would use them
i'am going to list my entry bag kit which will give you an idea

[Scythe13]

I've got pens thicker than pry bars. I really don't get the use of them. That's why I want that beasty thing!!!

[Timelord]

That "Annihalator" looks like a prybar version of the Super Rambo Survival knives. Looks crap to me. What you going to do with it? A quick roofing job?? Dosn't look much use for actually prying anything worthwhile. & looks a bit thin to boot. That hammer head is a joke for anything other than light work. A nail puller with a point to lever on?? What sort of design is that? As for that curved bit being some type of axe - well What can you say?

It seems to be one for the gadget afficionardo's or possibly a roofer.

A pry bar needs to be able to pry what you wish to pry with it. I have also been considering carrying a prybar to enable entry to vacant abandoned premises for emergency reasons you understand.... The standard design has a lot going for it and is shaped that way for a reason. It is easy to carry and could double up for other uses. The only problem is weight... I am trying to lighten the load at the moment and don't really see being able to include that in a BOB for on foot as being doable. For vehicle transport or for the home, then is invaluable for foraging missions. (IMO)

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Prybar / Crowbar?? What you going to use it for??

[Scythe13]

(6 April 2012, 00:57)Timelord Wrote: That "Annihalator" looks like a prybar version of the Super Rambo Survival knives. Looks crap to me. What you going to do with it? A quick roofing job?? Dosn't look much use for actually prying anything worthwhile. & looks a bit thin to boot. That hammer head is a joke for anything other than light work. A nail puller with a point to lever on?? What sort of design is that? As for that curved bit being some type of axe - well What can you say?

It seems to be one for the gadget afficionardo's or possibly a roofer.

A pry bar needs to be able to pry what you wish to pry with it. I have also been considering carrying a prybar to enable entry to vacant abandoned premises for emergency reasons you understand.... The standard design has a lot going for it and is shaped that way for a reason. It is easy to carry and could double up for other uses. The only problem is weight... I am trying to lighten the load at the moment and don't really see being able to include that in a BOB for on foot as being doable. For vehicle transport or for the home, then is invaluable for foraging missions. (IMO)

Fair comments.

Youtube says the Annihilator is a strong build and really good. I'm thinking of having it as more of a multi-tool. It is just a simple "More Options" tool.

I'll be able to use the pry system, but I'll also have a big spike to use, and the wrench capabilities, and things like that. It just looks to be a good all rounder with strong construction. For £30ish, it'll be worth buying.

[Timelord]

I was thinking more along the lines of a traditional crowbar. You know, one of those octagonal steel 2 foot long thingys with the curved end. They usually incorporate a nail puller and a chisel type end on the straight. The curved end is brill for leverage and overall it gives you some reach if you need it.

Thats sort of what I thought you meant by prybar. Now I am thinking prybars are those smaller flat ones for little jobs.. What do you want to use it for?

[Scythe13]

That's my thoughts too. The crummy small bars that loads of preppers carry, I don't get them! That's why I want the Annihilator. It's got more capabilities than a crowbar.

My issue with a crowbar is that.....they're quite limited. I see they have benefits too, but for what I'm thinking (window entry, door prying, plasterboard smashing, etc) the Annihilator has more capabilities.

I'll buy one, then write up about it.

[bigpaul]

you might also think about Boltcutters too! you can get some that dont weigh too much and dont cost a lot either, i got one on ebay and hung it in the garage out of sight, its my SHTF tool and wont be used until then(honest Officer)

[mikebratcher69]

(6 April 2012, 01:10)Timelord Wrote: I was thinking more along the lines of a traditional crowbar. You know, one of those octagonal steel 2 foot long thingys with the curved end. They usually incorporate a nail puller and a chisel type end on the straight. The curved end is brill for leverage and overall it gives you some reach if you need it.

Thats sort of what I thought you meant by prybar. Now I am thinking prybars are those smaller flat ones for little jobs.. What do you want to use it for?

Thats what I've got "opens" most things without flinching.

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You can also hit people with crow bars, not that I've ever done that, I'm just saying you could, might, at some point be able to....

[Skean Dhude]

I have a set of crowbars and a couple of boltcutters. I think pry bars are OK for openning things in the postroom where a crowbar would be overbill. As for the Annihilator I could buy a set of crowbars and a good pair of boltcutters second hand for that cost. I don't like these multi use tools.