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Read moreLeatherhead Tools Introduces the “Lockwood Hook”
Leatherhead Tools Introduces the “Lockwood Hook” … with the help of Florida Firefighter and Tool Creator Jon Lockwood. The Lockwood Hook was designed to provide superior functionality to the Roof and
Read moreTool Care and Maintenance… It’s about having Pride!
Last post, we shared how tool steel is hardened and also how soft metals can “mushroom” from use on the fire ground and in trainings. This post, let’s take it
Read moreCasting VS Forging
Firefighting tools are made by either casting or forging. What is the difference and why does it matter? Forging uses compressive force or striking to shape metal to the desired
Read moreMushrooming
If you look at striking tools that have been in use, it is not uncommon to see evidence of “mushrooming.” Mushrooming is when the once crisp edge of a flathead
Read moreLeatherhead Tools Axe Handle | Scott Sullivan
As we continue to blog and post about tool education and give Insight on Leatherhead Tools, we wanted to talk about axe handles and a person who has made a
Read moreLeatherhead Reduces weight of it’s New York Hook
Hey, all you fellow fire tool nerds!! New informational post about some good news regarding Leatherhead’s NY Hook…. they are no longer heavy!!! Before we get into the latest update,
Read moreNew Poly Fiberglass Axe Handles
We expanded our line of replacement handles this year with a new design for axes. First, we enlarged the deer hoof to help prevent the tool from sliding out of
Read moreWhat Is The Leatherhead Lock?
The design team at Leatherhead Tools listens to firefighters. We are always evaluating how we can make our tools better. Although a tool might get a new design, it’s only
Read moreLeatherhead Tools 100% Operational with Covid-19
Leatherhead Tools 100% Operational with Covid-19 Most communities are experiencing a “new” normal as Covid-19 cases decline in America, and state-by-state guidelines loosen up. Our company is classified an “essential
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