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Crowbar vs Prybar, what do you think?
THE VERDICT:
| The Stanley 55-122 Forcible Entry Fubar | Manta Titanium Crow Bar | Vaughan Superbar® | Paratech Hooligan Tools |
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| Length 30",762mm Weight 9 lbs, 4.08kg, 144oz. | Legnth 22", 505mm Weight 1.31 lbs, 0.59kg 21 oz. | 15 inch (38.1 cm) is 1.6 lbs (0.73 kg). 21 inch (53.34 cm) is 2.25 lbs (1.1 kg). | See website for details |
Something better than either, at a weight penalty.
| Forged titanium manufacturing makes this crowbar a truly light strong dependable tool. Originally designed for SCUBA divers, this crowbar is lighter than usual, but still packs a punch. This is an example of a smaller and lighter than standard crowbar, making it easier to carry around and less difficult to raise above your head, making it your best bet for a Z-Day crowbar.
| Comes in 2 sizes, the original 15-inch and a heftier, longer 21-inch version. Utilizes the same rocker design great leverage, reach and pulling power. Features sharp beveled blades for prying without marring and three beveled nail slots to handle most nail types. Blades are drop forged for toughness and durability, with the entire tool heat-treated and spring tempered for heavy duty use. The original Superbar is a staple in most professional's tool boxes; The 21-inch version makes for quicker work on bigger jobs. A basic tool that helps with many jobs on construction sites and around the home- Prying, positioning and removing paneling, molding, shingles, scraping paint, pulling up carpeting, pulling stubborn or rusted nails, removing heavy staples, opening paint cans, removing hubcaps, and more. Also great for zombies, as the design of the shearpd crook won't weasily get stuck in their skulls. | The Hooligan Tool is one of the world´s most popular forcible entry tools. These heavy-duty tools were designed to pound, puncture, pry, twist, and cut all types of barriers encountered by emergency service personnel.The head and claw are forged from high alloy steel, heat treated for maximum strength, then fitted to a 1” (2.5 cm) stress proof bar. The bar has machine grooved non-slip grips. The Hooligan Tool features a newly designed claw that is gently curved for maximum prying leverage. The claw opening is parallel and fits over locks, hasps and many door bars. It can also be used as a nail puller and a gas shut off during emergencies. The new “Highway Hooligan Tool” features a new metal cutting claw with a machine sharpened metal cutter that uses the can opener principle to cut heavy gauge metal and composites. Standard Claw: Parallel opening for gas valve shutoffs, locks and hasps. Machine sharpened claws. Recessed nail puller. Claw radius for prying leverage. Grip-machine grooved non-slip grips. Metal Cutting Claw: Combines the capability of prying and metal cutting. Machine sharpened metal cutter uses can opener principle to cut heavy gauge metal and composites. Long Pike: Sharp, tapered and gently curved to fit a lock or latch. Long Duckbill: smooth incline to force windows and interior doors. |
THE VERDICT:
| AS A TOOL | AS A WEAPON | PORTABILITY (WEIGHT & SIZE) | WINNERS |
| TIED 1&2. The Stanley 55-122 Forcible Entry Fubar | 1. The Stanley 55-122 Forcible Entry Fubar | 1. Vaughan Superbar® | 1. The Stanley 55-122 Forcible Entry Fubar |
| Paratech Hooligan Tools | 2. Paratech Hooligan Tools | 2. Manta Titanium Crow Bar | 2. Paratech Hooligan Tools |
| 3. Vaughan Superbar® | 3. Manta Titanium Crow Bar | 3.The Stanley 55-122 Forcible Entry Fubar | 3. Vaughan Superbar® |
| 4. Manta Titanium Crow Bar | 4. Vaughan Superbar® | 4. Paratech Hooligan Tools | 4.Manta Titanium Crow Bar |
