Wildland Hand Tools
From MEFD
Tools We Carry
Shovel
Pulaski
McLeod/Wilson
Rogue Hoe
Super P/Rhino
Combi Tool
Brush Axe
Sharpening Tools
Each hand tool must be kept sharpened to make cutting and grubbing more efficient. The sharpened edge and technique is different on each tool. The department has several aluminum sharpening guides which provide correct edge angles for a number of the tools. Please use these guides, but know they are difficult to come by so don't lose them or loan them out (we'll never see them again).
PPE While Sharpening
The following PPE must be worn while sharpening in the field or at the station:
- Leather wildland gloves
- Safety glasses
- Long sleeve shirt or jacket
Sharpening Technique
This video covers sharpening of a shovel, Pulaski, and McLeod.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3TrehiITIYM
Jump to particular tools:
- Pulaski: https://youtu.be/3TrehiITIYM?t=13
- Shovel: https://youtu.be/3TrehiITIYM?t=209
- McLeod: https://youtu.be/3TrehiITIYM?t=305
