Emergency Escape And Rescue Ax

NSN: 4240-01-598-4253 | Model: 172BKF

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.

NSN Properties and Flags

NATO Stock Number

4240-01-598-4253

DEMIL

Overall Length

16.250 inches

Unit Package Quantity

Accessory Components And Quantity

1ea black injected molded multi-carry molle compatible sheath

Model Number

172bkf

Unpackaged Unit Weight

2.425 pounds

Part Name Assigned By Controlling Agency

Benchmade 172 tactical tomahawk-killian design

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

Color

Black

Material

Steel

Unit Package Type

Box

General Description

Designed for dynamic entry, emergency egress, and on-site improvisation; made in usa

Recent Solicitations

Solicitation	Return by Date	Buyer Code	Quantity
SPE8EZ18T0032	2017-10-16	PEPCC	80 EA
SPE8EH17T1923	2017-07-17	PEPCC	10 EA
SPE8EH17T1954	2017-07-31	PEPCC	12 EA

Pricing and Availability

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NSN 4240-01-598-4253 Datasheet

Supply Class (FSC):

Safety And Rescue Equipment

Cross Reference:

172BKF
172BK

Cage Codes:

Benchmade Knife Co., Inc. (CAGE 041N2)

Identification:

HMIC

P - Indicates there is no information in the hmirs. The nsn is in a fsc in table ii of federal standard 313 and a msds may be required by the user. The requirement for a msds is dependent on a hazard determination of the supplier or the intended end use of item.

PMIC

A - Item does not contain precious metal.

ESD

A - No known electrostatic discharge (esd) or electromagnetic interference (emi) sensitivity.

ADPE

- Represents items with no adp components

CRITL

- The item does not have a nuclear hardened feature or any other critical feature such as tolerance, fit restriction or application.

Freight Information:

NMFC:

186620 - Tools, noi hand other than power
WCC:

796 - Safety and rescue equipment
SHC:

9 - Other or no special handling required (sh)
ADC:

A - Shipment is not a consolidation and does not exceed 84 inches in any dimension.
ACC:

V - Trailers, vehicles, machinery, shop and warehouse equipment and supplies including special tools and equipment, ground servicing
LTL:

W - Rating variable
TCC:

Z - No special type of cargo code applicable

NSN Management Codes:

SOS
Sms
AAC
H
Quantity per pack
1
Unit of Measure
Ea
Shelf Life
N/A
Classification Control
J
MGMT_CTL
J2200x-
Repariability
This is a nonreparable item. if condemned or economically unserviceable, then dispose at the level authorized replace the item.

Questions & Answers:
What are the historical prices recorded for this stock number?
Historical data shows pricing from $791.41 to $1,319.02..
Does NSN 4240-01-598-4253 have a shelf life?
No. There is no shelf life applicable for this NSN.
What NATO entities are users of this NSN?
Department Of The Army, Department Of The Air Force, U.s. Marine Corps, Department Of The Navy, and U.s. Coast Guard
What is the NIIN of NSN 4240-01-598-4253?
015984253 or 01-598-4253
Does NSN 4240-01-598-4253 require demilitarization?
Yes - ITAR Controlled
What is the most recent solicitation for NSN 4240-01-598-4253?
Solicitation SPE8EZ18T0032 for qty 80 on 10/06/2017
When was this national stock number assigned to the federal catalog?
Aug 01, 2011