Abstract: A striking tool includes an elongated handle having a first end and a second end. The head is attached to or formed integrally with the first end of the handle and defines a striking portion, a claw portion, and a body portion therebetween. The striking tool may have slots, notches, and/or cavities configured to engage fasteners or other objects for applying torsion thereto. A striking member may be removably attached to the striking portion of the head, which may define a nail puller. Attachments, such as an axe head, may be removably attachable to the head of the striking tool.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an extendable folding saw that is lightweight and compact when retracted yet rigid when extended. In one embodiment, the extendable folding saw can have a folding saw and a removably attached extension. The folding saw can have a grip and a pivotally attached saw. The extension can comprise several members that are compactable to a length not much greater than the length of the longest individual member. The members of the extension can have a generally I shaped profile. The extension rod can be attached to the folding saw in a snap-fitting manner for use. A retracted folding saw can be snapped side-by-side to a retracted to extension rod for storage.

Abstract: Generally, a spike including a rotary position selector which allows selectable incremental fixed angular positioning of the spike, the spike adaptable to couple to a tool. Specifically, an ice axe having a rotatable spike which allows selectable fixed angular positioning of the spike in relation to the shaft of the ice axe.

Abstract: A pole saw is provided which allows a saw blade to be manually attached or detached in a simple and easy manner. The pole saw includes the saw blade (10), a long handle (20) provided with one or more stages of poles, and a connecting bracket (30) for attaching the saw blade (10) to the distal end of the long handle (20). The pole saw is configured such that the connection and disconnection between the connecting bracket (30) and the long handle (20) are effected by a combination of pin locking and screw locking, the pin locking being effected by a spring-biased latching pin (40), the screw locking being effected by a dedicated hand screw (50) having a grip head (51).

Abstract: A draw cut utility knife includes an elongated handle and a head holding a blade. The handle defines a thin central portion surrounded by a flange extending around its perimeter, the central portion aligning with the blade. The head has a rounded edge from which the blade protrudes, and is formed around the blade in a manner permanently embedding it in the head. The central portion may have cut outs for reduced weight, and the head preferably includes a thickened portion for holding the blade adjacent a centrally located cut out which accommodates a user's finger. A second blade may be secured to another thickened portion of the head opposite the first blade, both blades permanently secured in the head with a rearward sharpened edge allowing the knife to be safely drawn toward a user and easily guided for a precision cut.

Abstract: A combination axe, sledge hammer and pick (CASHP) that is particularly designed for use by firefighters. The CASHP includes a front end and a rear end. The front end has an upper section that functions as an axe blade and the lower section functions as a sledge hammer. The rear section includes a pick that can be utilized for a variety of functions. By incorporating three tools in a single structure the weight that a firefighter carries is lessened. Thus, reducing fatigue and the time that is required to cut through an obstruction to reach fire victims.

Abstract: A tool and system for lath and plaster removal. The lath and plaster removal tool is a specialty multi-purpose demolition tool device designed specifically for prying lath and plaster off of walls and ceilings. This tool facilitates the fast and easy removal of both materials at the same time, while also keeping the items separate for easy cleanup. The product is ideal for use by contractors, homeowners, and individuals who wish to remove lath and plaster in buildings. Using this tool of the present invention allows consumers to remove the material in greater quantities, as well as enables them to pry the material off in line with the wall studs, making the process much simpler. The tool may be used in other construction and demolition operations.

Abstract: A combination mallet and ax device wherein the mallet has an opening adapted to selectively receive the ax.

Abstract: A tactical entry tool for creating an entry point through a building structure is provided. The tool includes a shaft portion including a shaft, and a head portion attached to a first end of the shaft. The head portion includes two heads, with each head including a head shaft extending from the shaft to form a ‘Y’ shaped structure and a break head portion attached to the head shaft at an opposite end from which the head shaft is connected to the shaft. Each break head portion includes a plurality of teeth surrounding the perimeter of the break head portion and a plurality of breaker tips extending from the break head portion.

Abstract: A multipurpose tool (10) can comprise a shovel (14) on a top center area, a hatchet or ax (18) on a lower area adjacent to the shovel, a hammer (16) on an opposing side of the hatchet or ax on the lower area, and a handle (24) protruding from the lower area; The shovel, hatchet or ax, and hammer are integrated as a single piece. The handle can also be integrated with the shovel, ax or hatchet, and hammer as a single or unitary piece. An accessory handle or tool 20 can selectively attach to the multipurpose tool 10. Additional embodiments are disclosed.

Abstract: A hatchet head for a roofing tool includes a hammering end having a striking face and a first bore formed in the striking face. The hatchet head also comprises a magnet assembly disposed within the first bore, where the magnet assembly includes a magnet and a cover having a uniform diameter along its length. The cover is configured to retain the magnet within the first bore. Additionally, the hatchet head includes a multi-purpose end having a thickness and an elongated slot extends through the thickness. A gauging assembly is disposed through the elongated slot.

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to firefighting tools, including multi-purpose firefighting tools that may incorporate the capabilities of axes, Halligan bars, K-tools, spike poles, flashlights, etc. The multi-purpose tool may include a removably securable inner shaft and an outer shaft configured to slidably receive the inner shaft. The tool may also include a housing and a locking mechanism. The inner and outer shafts may include various implements. The housing may be disposed on one of the ends of the outer shaft and may include a recess.

Abstract: An ice axe for mountaineering with a head that is detachable from the axe's handle. The handle is I-beam shaped in cross-section and joined with the head in a machined, interlocking joint with at least one threaded fastening securing the joint. The axe's head and handle are interchangable to allow increased versatility and usefulness, and the handle's I-beam construction facilitates the handle being driven into snow or ice, while increasing the axe's resistance to applied torsional forces when driven into ice or snow.

Abstract: An escape implement assists a firefighter in exiting a burning building through a window by securing an elongate bar extending longitudinally and juxtaposed with a corner of the window. The bar is secured in place with sharp-ended members projecting from the bar in the same lateral directions for piercing the wall to anchor the bar to the wall so as to span the corner, with an intermediate portion of the bar placed relative to the corner for enabling the attachment of an escape line to the intermediate portion of the bar. The escape line is attached to a looped member coupled with the bar for swiveling about the longitudinal direction so as to avoid the transmission of torque from the escape line to the bar which otherwise could tend to dislodge the sharp-ended members from the wall.

Abstract: A firefighting demolition tool having an elongate pole as a handle. The upper end of the pole carries a head with a piercing point. The sides of the head have teeth for sawing. A hook projects from the head for tearing away material and which may also be an arresting hook. The lower end of the pole has a base which may be used for hammering or battering when in a position normal to the pole. The base may also be pivoted to a position in which it is aligned with the pole and in this position may be used for operations such as sawing and prying.

Abstract: An ice axe device has an adjustable grip. The ice axe includes an elongated shaft with opposite proximal and distal ends. A pick is disposed at the distal end of the elongated shaft, and a grip is disposed at the proximal end of the elongated shaft. A pommel is adjustably securable to the grip,. A spike can be disposed on the proximal end of the grip. At least one spacer can be selectively disposable on the grip to selectively shorten and lengthen the length of the grip.

Abstract: A tool that can be assembled into multiple configurations for various uses. The tool includes at least two shafts that connect together, as well as multiple, interchangeable accessories that can be coupled to the shafts. Examples of some accessories include a stake, a digging tool, a cutting tool, a swivelling seat, and a swivelling pulley.

Abstract: An ice axe or hammer axe comprises a gripping shaft having a hollow tube equipped with a stop which is mounted retractable at the end of the shaft between a first retracted position and a second working position. The stop is formed by a plug equipped with a spur salient from the shaft in the second working position to form a stop means for ease of gripping and handling the ice axe.

Abstract: A roofing hatchet having a magnetic striking face is hereby disclosed. A unique shouldered cap housing the magnet dampens the forces transferred from the striking by transferring the force directly to the hatchet head, bypassing the magnet, thereby preventing demagnetization typically caused by such repeated linear forces. Additional features include a cutting blade housing adapted to adjustably receive a variety of different commercially available utility knife blades, an adjustable gauge for gauging a distance from the bitted end of the hatchet, and a pulling notch for pulling fasteners from a surface. Unlike prior art hatchets, the handle of the inventive hatchet is angled, relative to the striking face, such that the force transfer from the hand of a user to a fastener being driven into a sloping surface is optimized.

Abstract: A multipurpose tool is designed to meet the particular needs of commercial truck drivers. Preferably, it has a unitary, single-piece head which includes a chopping tool, a hammering tool, and a prying-pivoting tool, and a nail and/or staple removal assembly. Preferably, there are no sharp edges that are capable of cutting a person's skin. There are multiple surfaces and edges that may be easily wedged underneath an object to pry, lift, or force the object either in a proximal direction toward the user or in a distal direction away from the user, or upwards off a floor or truck bed. It may perform a multitude of functions, such as removing objects embedded in tires, tightening tire chains, repairing pallets (with a hammer/nail remover), moving pallets, prying open frozen doors, chopping ice (for example, removing ice build-up on vehicle). The head of the tool is slightly tilted to facilitate use as a lever.

Abstract: A single body multi-tool device having a plurality of compartments in a housing thereof. Mounted in these compartments are various hand tools such as a hatchet, a digging tool, a flashlight, a knife and a saw, each being separately usable without interfering with the operation and/or use of another of the tools. This multi-tool device is generally concerned with the field of hand tools, and is specifically concerned with hand tools used in the outdoors, such as while camping.

Abstract: A connecting device, which connects detachably a main tool and an auxiliary tool of a combination tool, includes first and second clamping members, a pivot joint, and a fastening member. The pivot joint interconnects the first and second clamping members, and permits relative rotation of the first and second clamping members to a clamping position, where the first and second clamping members embrace the main tool. The fastening member serves to fasten releasably the first and second clamping members to the main tool when the first and second clamping members are rotated relative to each other to the clamping position.

Abstract: An ice axe device and method has an adjustable grip. The ice axe includes an elongated shaft with opposite proximal and distal ends. A pick is disposed at the distal end of the elongated shaft, and a grip is disposed at the proximal end of the elongated shaft. A pommel is adjustably securable to a proximal end of the grip, and is movable towards and away from the grip to respectively shorten and lengthen a length of the grip.

Abstract: A tool includes a tool bit, a handle and a locking device. The tool bit includes a working head formed at an end, an insert formed at an opposite end and at least one annular groove defined in the insert. The handle includes a grip formed at an end, a socket defining a cavity for receiving the insert of the tool bit and a joint via which the socket is connected with an opposite end of the handle. The locking device can lock the insert of the tool bit in a releasable manner. The locking device includes a tunnel defined in the joint so that an axis of the tunnel is parallel to that of the cavity. A latch defines at least one notch. The latch is movable in the tunnel between a locking position and a releasing position. The locking device includes at least one truncated conical hole through which the cavity is communicated with the tunnel. The at least one truncated conical hole includes a first end at the cavity and a second end at the tunnel.

Abstract: A combination 13 in 1 tool for use in fighting fires, search and rescue, forcible entry, auto extrications, and salvage and overhaul. An axe/hammer head member is attached to an elongated handle pry bar of various sizes. The handle pry bar forms itself on either side of the axe/hammer head acting as a chop stop for both axe/hammer member. The pry bar member provides a water/gas shut off tool as well as a pry tool. The axe underside is a 3 in 1 tool providing a hydrant wrench, windshield and dry wall cutter, the cutters are used when axe is supplanted past the dry wall or windshield and pulled. The hammer underside provides a spanner wrench for hoses and the common stortz coupling on fire trucks. A rappelling ring is strategically placed to hit safety latch on the stortz allowing one handed operation.

Abstract: A tool handle with crawling traction for the human fist and support for the human body in a hands and knees crawling position and use of the fingers and thumb while holding the tool in a active position, ready for use. The tool handle also provides support and traction for the human body in horizontal, diagonal and vertical tool positions. The tool handle also provides multiple hand positions within a handle channel for instant hand repositioning without risk of losing control of the tool.

Abstract: A combination tool includes a hammer having a head, a handle portion and a neck part, an accessory tool for attachment to the head, and an attachment part connected to the accessory tool and including a socket to receive a hammering end of the head, two retaining walls extending respectively on two sides of the socket to retain therebetween at least the neck part, and a clamping part for pressing the neck part against the socket, thereby retaining removably the accessory tool on the hammer.

Abstract: A striking tool is provided for interlocking with a bar-like tool having a fork end and/or a pike end. The striking tool uses two retaining features for retaining a bar-like tool. The pike can be replaced by or supplemented with an adz, or any other type of extrusion. The bar-like tool is preferably a halligan. The striking tool is preferably an axe having a handle and a striking head anchored to the handle. Both of the bar-like-tool retaining features are located on the handle. The two tools are detachably interlocked for storage or carrying purposes. The present invention is especially useful in the firefighting field.

Abstract: A tool assembly for military or police uses with removable interchangeable tool heads and handles. The handles of the tool assembly have connector assemblies at each end of the handle constructed of a cast nylon material impregnated with a dry lubricant and with a dimpled pin connector in the connector assemblies. Each tool head has a bore for receipt of the connector assembly and pin connector. The connector assemblies are constructed of a non-conductive, non-sparking material and the bores on the tool heads for receipt of the connector assemblies are made with close tolerances to provide for overall rigidity and strength of the tool assembly. The handles have a soft, non-conductive, shock absorbing outer covering. The pin connectors on the connector assemblies are oriented with the outer covering of the tool handles to facilitate ease of assembly of the tools in the dark or other adverse conditions.

Abstract: A firefighter's axe generally comprising a handle having a top end and a bottom end, a stem forming a portion of the elongated handle adjacent the top end of the handle, and a head having a front end and a rear end. Formed on the front end of the axe head is a blade. Formed on the rear end of the axe head is a sweeping surface that is substantially planar in shape. The axe head further includes a thumb opening with which the user can grip the axe head.

Abstract: The HUMPHREYS FIRE-RESCUE TOOL is a multi-purpose, adjustable length combination tool which provides the fire-rescue worker the ability to perform a wide variety of tasks. The tool may be separated into two tools by removing the pry bar from the handle of the maul. This permits the user to drive the pry bar with the hammer into the material to be pried. The hammer can then be replaced on the pry bar to increase leverage for prying. This tool will supplement and often eliminate the need to carry bulky tools such as the axe, hammer, pry tools, short pike pole, gas wrench, chisel, and Glass Master. The firefighter can carry this 6.5-pound tool on his belt by means of an integral belt clip. This leaves both hands free to perform other tasks such as pulling a hoseline, yet the tool is available when it is needed. No other fire tool is as versatile or convenient to use.

Abstract: A manual emergency tool assembly including a pair of tools, each of which has an operating head and a handle. The handles are formed to be telescopically engaged with each other. A locking arrangement is provided to secure the handles to each other in a fully telescoped relationship, and in intermediated telescoped relationships. A further locking arrangement provides for limited axial movement of the handles with respect to each other. The locking arrangement also provides for separating the tools for independent use of each tool or for use of the tools together in a configuration other than with the handle in a telescopic relationship.

Abstract: A striking tool is provided for interlocking with a bar-like tool having a fork end and/or a pike end. The striking tool uses two retaining features for retaining a bar-like tool. The pike can be replaced by or supplemented with an adz, or any other type of extrusion. The bar-like tool is preferably a halligan. The striking tool is preferably an axe having a handle and a striking head anchored to the handle. One of the bar-like-tool retaining features is located on the striking head and the other retaining feature is located on the handle. The two tools are detachably interlocked for storage or carrying purposes. The present invention is especially useful in the firefighting field.

Abstract: A lugged ice axe head including a head portion which may have accessories, such as an ice pick, attached thereto; and a lug sleeve attached to and extending generally downwardly from the ice axe head. The lug sleeve has a hollow central portion with an open lower end which is formed to receive a top end of a handle so that the handle securely nests within the central hollow. The handle is anchored within the elongate sleeve such that the sleeve inhibits damaging of the handle by misplaced blows.

Abstract: An integrated modular ice axe head is disclosed including a first base member fixedly attached to a handle and a second base member, attachable to the first base member, which has an accessory, such as a hammer head or adze formed integrally therewith. Preferably, the two base members form a receiving slot when they are attached to one another for receiving and holding the base of an accessory, such as an ice pick. Because the first and second base members can move toward and away from one another before attachment is completed, the receiving slot is of variable width and facilitates pieces having loose tolerances.

Abstract: A light-weight hatchet for use by firefighters and rescue workers is disclosed. The hatchet includes a head (11) having a blade side (15) and a cutting side (17), both designed to rip and tear an obstruction, such as a roof, wall, door, etc., without becoming entangled in the obstruction. The blade (15) includes a blade having a beveled edge (23) with a relatively sharp radius of curvature that ends at rounded corners (25). The rounded corners (25) terminate at curve-back regions (27) that curve back toward the handle (13) of the hatchet. The cutting side (17) includes a pair of teeth (31, 33), one positioned outside the other. The outside tooth (31) is curved and its periphery is beveled to create a cutting edge. The slot (35) between the teeth (31, 33) is shaped such that sheets of metal and other strong materials can be cut by inserting the outer tooth (31) in a hole in the sheet and ratcheting the handle back and forth.

Abstract: An ax hammer (10) for use in carpet laying, including a head (11) having a base (19) on which a hammering surface (20) is mounted at the one extremity of head (11), and a blade (30) disposed at the head's other extremity. A lowermost niche or hollow (241) at the bottom of the base (19) extends circumferentially there-around, more deep cut to provide for a finger or the like, than the niches (24) that are above it at the top of the head (11). An elongated arcuate niche (31) extends from about the tool's bore (17) formation towards the tool's other extremity, terminating at an inverted curved configuration (37) adjacent such other extremity. Sunken pockets (27, 40) are provided respectively adjoining the niches (241, 31) while sunken pockets 41 are included along the top wall (25) of the head (11). The niche (31) extends to below the bottom of the body formation for bore (17) to provide a deeper dimension to the other extremity and its blade (30) and for insertion of a portion of the user's hand.

Abstract: A new and improved prospector tool having a shovel handle. A shovel has a pivotable extending arm thereattached. The pivotable extending arm couples with the shovel handle. The pivotable extending arm serves to position the shovel at different angles. A tool handle is removably secured to the shovel handle. A tool head has an extension thereattached. The extension is integral with the tool handle.

Abstract: A rigid head extending laterally from an adjustable handle has an elongate slot therethrough aligned with the longitudinal axis, of the handle for receiving and operating the handle of a valve. A first concave surface is formed in the upper edge of the head for pushing on the spokes of a brake wheel. The first concave surface has opposite ends of similar slope approaching ninety degrees relative to the upper edge for pushing on the spokes of a brake wheel and preventing kick-out of the tool from the brake wheel. A second concave surface is formed in the lower edge of the head for pulling on the spokes of a brake wheel. A first end of the second concave surface has a slope approaching ninety degrees relative to the lower edge. An opposite end of the second concave surface adjacent the outer edge of the head has a slope relative to the lower edge of the head which is significantly less than the slope of the first end to facilitate kick-out of the tool while the brake wheel is in motion.

Abstract: An ice axe device comprising a handle having a gripping end and a working end and an impact member attached at the working end. The gripping end is configured about its longitudinal axis with a smaller, forward curvature and a larger, rearward curvature. The smaller, forward curvature is approximately defined by a radius slightly smaller than a corresponding radius of an arc formed at an inner surface of the user's fingers when wrapped about that portion of the gripping end. The larger, rearward curvature is approximately defined by a larger radius which is slightly smaller than a corresponding radius of an arc formed by a users palm and a proximate inside portion of an extending thumb when wrapped around the gripping end.

Abstract: A combination fire axe includes an elongated handle, a head member disposed at one end of the handle, and a pike member disposed at the opposite end of the handle. The head member includes a base portion secured to the handle and a cutting portion having a convex edge disposed on one side of the base portion. An enlarged end portion having a blunt face is disposed on the opposite side of the base portion. An elongated substantially flat top portion and a grip members are defined in the head member for operating and controlling the pike member. The pike member includes a base portion secured to the handle, a wedge-shaped pike end portion, and a hook member extending transversely outwardly from the pike member.

Abstract: A new and improved multipurpose hand-held tool, especially adapted to be used by rescue workers to extract victims from damaged motor vehicles, includes a handle, a head, a foot, and a saw blade that projects from the bottom of the foot. The head is connected to the handle and includes a first head end, a middle head portion, and a second head end. The foot, which is connected to the handle, includes a first foot end, a middle foot portion, a second foot end, and a bottom side. In a first embodiment, a first cutter, which is pyramidal shaped, is connected to the first head end and has a sharp, pointed edge. A second cutter is connected to the second head end and has a long, flat, axe blade. The first foot end includes a pointed hook edge, especially adapted for prying; and the second foot end includes a hammer head. In a second embodiment, a hammer head is connected to the first head end; and an axe head cutter is connected to the second head end.

Abstract: An ax has an elongated socket extending along the top of the ax head in parallel relationship with the top of the ax blade. A detachable implement, which may be a spade blade, a pick point, a saw blade or any of various other implements, has a tang which is fitted into the socket to fasten the implement to the ax head. A spring biased latch pin, disposed in a passage in the ax head, has a first end that extends into an opening in the implement tang and an opposite end that protrudes from the the base of the ax head to enable retraction of the pin and replacement of the implement with a different implement. The socket is preferably open at both ends with the latch pin being midway between the ends enabling entry of an implement tang from either of two opposite directions to accommodate to reversible implements such as a combination hoe and rake blade.

Abstract: A mountaineering stick comprises a plurality of segments, each of which can be detached and reassembled by means of eccentric structures. A lighting device of special design is affixed to the stick for lighting and warning purposes. Such stick can be easily carried by the mountain climber and is durable.

Abstract: A cutting tool kit for outdoorsman consisting of a knife, a saw, a hatchet, and an ax. Four handles including two head handles releasably secured to the coupling hub openings in the ax and hatchet having tubular ends adapted to telescope onto the head handles and to a corresponding shaft on the saw. The hubs and head handles have coupling tapered keyways and keys which taper outwardly from the inner end of the hub to the outer end such that the ax coupling forces increase as the ax tends to move from the handle. The handles have slightly different lengths to form different operations. The grip handles have radial pin openings for coupling to spring-loaded pins in the head handles and shaft. A flat carrying case includes individual pockets for storage of the separate parts of the assembly.

Abstract: An emergency tool is provided capable of performing four post-catastrophe functions. The tool has a handle and a head. One end of the handle forms an open-end wrench socket useful in shutting off the water supply to a residence. The handle also defines a box-end wrench socket useful in shutting off valve to allow a homeowner to shut off the gas supply to a residence. The head comprises a rubbish claw to allow the tool to be used to dig through rubble and debris, and a wedge capable of prying open doorways and other enclosure access ways which may become stuck shut during a catastrophe.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a log splitting sledge. The sledge has a cutting blade projecting from a lower face of the head of the sledge. One face of the blade is integral with a side face of the head and extends at an angle of about 12 degrees of the handle. The angle is a result of either a bend in the handle or the handle being mounted in the head at a non 90 degree angle. The sledge is first used to drive one or more wedges in a log, partially splitting the log. The head of the sledge is then forced down into the partially split log, the log standing on end and the handle protruding upwardly. Then the sledge handle is moved through an arc having the blade edge as a pivot line to complete the splitting of the log. If any slivers are holding the split portions together, the sledge can be then used as a vertical axe with the front cutting edge slicing through the slivers.

Abstract: A survival tool having a multi-function tool head secured to an elongated hollow shaft. The tool head includes a shovel blade portion with a marginal edge terminating at a rectilinear shoulder portion that is attached to the hollow shaft. An axe blade is formed in one piece with the shovel blade so as to be substantially coextensive with the shoulder portion of the shovel. The cutting edge of the axe blade is substantially continuous with the portion of the marginal edge of this shovel adjacent the shoulder portion. A hammer is formed in one piece with the shovel and axe that has a striking face extending outwardly from the shovel blade adjacent the shoulder portion thereof opposite the cutting edge of the axe. The hollow shaft includes a transverse slot adjacent the tool head which is sized to slidably receive a one-piece bow. An adjustable pressure plate within the hollow shaft engages the central portion of the bow to secure the bow in place.

Abstract: A survival tool adapted to be mounted on a piece of native wood which is shaped for the purpose by means of the survival tool, the pivotable blade of the survival tool serving as a locking wedge when the survival tool is mounted on a piece of native wood, serving as a helve.

Abstract: A rescue axe is used for forcibly entering a vehicle. The axe comprises a head portion located at one end of a handle portion. The head portion includes a piercing entry section, a cutting section, and an impacting section. The entry section includes a metal piercing member on one side of the head portion. The impacting section includes a striking edge on a side opposite the metal piercing member. The cutting section includes a blade cutting edge extending rearwardly from an open mouth located on a side of the head portion between the one side including the piercing member and the opposite side including the striking edge. The head portion includes a blade member located between the blade cutting edge and the striking edge. The handle portion extends rearwardly from a further side of the head portion opposite the open mouth side of the head portion.