Part Details | EMERGENCY ESCAPE AND RESCUE AX
4240-01-598-4253 A one-piece all metal ax, the head of which is designed with a semicircular cutting edge on one side and a picklike projection on the other. The handle is usually covered with a permanently attached insulating grip. The ax is designed to facilitate rescue of persons trapped in wreckage, especially of aircraft or ground vehicles.
Alternate Parts: 172BKF, 172BK, 4240-01-598-4253, 01-598-4253, 4240015984253, 015984253
| Supply Group (FSG) | NSN Assigned | NIIN | Item Name Code (INC) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 42 | AUG 01, 2011 | 01-598-4253 | 27389 ( AX, EMERGENCY ESCAPE AND RESCUE ) |
REFERENCE DRAWINGS & PICTURES
Cross Reference | NSN 4240-01-598-4253
| Part Number | Cage Code | Manufacturer |
|---|---|---|
| 172BKF | 041N2 | BENCHMADE KNIFE CO., INC. |
| 172BK | 041N2 | BENCHMADE KNIFE CO., INC. |
Technical Data | NSN 4240-01-598-4253
| Characteristic | Specifications |
|---|---|
| MATERIAL | STEEL |
| OVERALL LENGTH | 16.250 INCHES NOMINAL |
| COLOR | BLACK |
| ACCESSORY COMPONENTS AND QUANTITY | 1EA BLACK INJECTED MOLDED MULTI-CARRY MOLLE COMPATIBLE SHEATH |
| GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS ITEM DESCRIPTION | DESIGNED FOR DYNAMIC ENTRY, EMERGENCY EGRESS, AND ON-SITE IMPROVISATION;MADE IN USA |
| SPECIAL FEATURES | HEAD LENGTH IS 7.500 INCHES WITH A 3.500 INCH SPIKE AND 0.360 INCH THK;BK1 CORROSION/SCRATCH RESISTANT COATED; DIFFERENTIALLY HEAT TREATED 57-60 HRC HARDNESS; BLADE MATERIAL 4140 CHROMOLY FORGED STEEL; FULL TANG HANDLE IS 0.960 INCH THICK WITH G10 SCALE; CONTOURED WEDGE END FOR PRYING; PACKAGING BOX DIMENSIONS (ALL INCHES) 17.688L X 9.500W X 1.125H; TOTAL WEIGHT (KNIFE + BOX) 3.380LBS |
| MODEL NUMBER | 172BKF |
| PART NAME ASSIGNED BY CONTROLLING AGENCY | BENCHMADE 172 TACTICAL TOMAHAWK-KILLIAN DESIGN |
| UNIT PACKAGE QUANTITY | 1 |
| UNIT PACKAGE TYPE | BOX |
| UNPACKAGED UNIT WEIGHT | 2.425 POUNDS |