Product 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.

Part Alternates: 172BK, 172BKF, 4240-01-598-4253, 01-598-4253, 4240015984253, 015984253

Fire Fighting, Rescue, and Safety Equipment; and Environmental Protection Equipment and Materials | Safety and Rescue Equipment

Supply Group (FSG) NSN Assign. NIIN
42 01 AUG 2011 01-598-4253

Demand History | NSN 4240-01-598-4253

Part Number Request Date QTY Origin
4240-01-598-4253 2017-10-278 80 DIBBS
4240-01-598-4253 2017-07-199 12 DIBBS
4240-01-598-4253 2017-07-186 10 DIBBS
4240-01-598-4253 2017-06-159 10 DIBBS
4240-01-598-4253 2017-05-151 5 DIBBS
4240-01-598-4253 2017-05-143 1 DIBBS
4240-01-598-4253 2017-05-143 2 DIBBS
4240-01-598-4253 2017-05-143 5 DIBBS
4240-01-598-4253 2017-05-129 7 DIBBS
4240-01-598-4253 2017-04-114 30 DIBBS
4240-01-598-4253 2013-03-72 15 DIBBS
4240-01-598-4253 2011-10-277 1 DIBBS

Cross Reference | NSN 4240-01-598-4253

Part Number Cage Code Manufacturer
172BK 041N2 BENCHMADE KNIFE CO., INC.
172BKF 041N2 BENCHMADE KNIFE CO., INC.

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Technical Data | NSN 4240-01-598-4253

Characteristic Specifications
OVERALL LENGTH 16.250 INCHES NOMINAL
MODEL NUMBER 172BK
MATERIAL STEEL
SPECIAL FEATURES HEAD LENGTH IS 7.500 INCHES WITH A 3.500 INCH SPIKE AND 0.360 INCH THK,BK1 CORROSION/SCRATCH RESISTANT COATED, 57-60 HRC HARDNESS; BLADE MATERIAL-1095 CARBON BLADE STEEL; FULL TANG HANDLE IS 0.960 INCH THICK WITH G10 SCALE AN WEDGED END FOR PRYING; OVERALL LENGTH IS 16.250 INCHES; PACKAGING BOX DIMENSIONS (ALL INCHES) 17.688L X 10.500W X 3.125H, TOTAL WEIGHT (KNIFE + BOX) 3.380LBS
COLOR BLACK
UNPACKAGED UNIT WEIGHT 2.425 POUNDS
UNIT PACKAGE QUANTITY 1
GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS ITEM DESCRIPTION DESIGNED FOR DYNAMIC ENTRY, EMERGENCY EGRESS, AND ON-SITE IMPROVISATION;MADE IN USA
ACCESSORY COMPONENTS AND QUANTITY 1EA BLACK NYLON BELT SHEATH
PART NAME ASSIGNED BY CONTROLLING AGENCY BENCHMADE 172 TACTICAL TOMAHAWK-KILLIAN DESIGN
UNIT PACKAGE TYPE BOX

Restrictions/Controls & Freight Information | NSN 4240-01-598-4253

Category Code Description
Shelf-Life Code:0Nondeteriorative
Hazardous Material Indicator CodePThere is no information in the HMIS; however, the NSN is in an FSC in Table II of Federal Standard 313 and an MSDS may be required by the user. The requirement for an MSDS is dependent on a hazard determination of the supplier or the intended end use of the product
Demilitarization Code:ANon-Munitions List Item/ Non-Strategic List Item - Demilitarization not required.
Controlled Inventory Item Code:JPILFERAGE - PILFERAGE CONTROLS MAY BE DESIGNATED BY THE CODING ACTIVITY TO ITEMS CODED U (UNCLASSIFIED) BY RECORDING THE ITEM TO J./
Electro-static Discharge Susceptible:ANo known Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) or Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) sensitivity
Precious Metals Indicator Code:AItem does not contain precious metal
Criticality Code:X The item does not have a nuclear hardened feature or any other critical feature such as tolerance, fit restriction or application.
Automatic Data Processing Equipment:0Represents items with no ADP components. NOTE: Codes 1 through 6 are only to be used when the item is Automatic Data Processing Equipment (ADPE) in its entirety and is limited to the type meeting only one of the definitions for codes 1 through 6. (See code 9)
Category Code Description
NMF Description 186620 TOOLS, NOI HAND OTHER THAN POWER
Less than car load rating
Less than truck load rating W Rating Variable
Water commodity Code 796 unknown
Originating Activity Code GX HQ Defense Logistics Agency, Enterprise Business
Systems
Fort Belvoir, VA 22060
Air Dimension Code A Shipment is not a consolidation and does not exceed 72 inches in any dimension.
Air Commodity V Vehicles, machinery, shop and warehouse equipment and supplies, including special tools and equipment, ground servicing and special purpose vehicles, marine equipment and supplies, repair and maintenance parts for the above.
Air Special Handling Z No special handling required.
Special Handling Code 9 unknonwn
HAZMAT
Type of Cargo Z No special type of cargo code applicable

Management | NSN 4240-01-598-4253

Category Code Description
Materiel Category and Inventory ManagerJ Ground Forces Support Materiel (DLA/GSA Items)
Appropriation and Budget Activity2 Stock Fund Secondary Items
Management Inventory Segment2 NONREPARABLE ITEMS (Exclusive of Insurance and Provisioning Items). This code will be used to identify items which are not reparable.
Specific Group/Generic Code0 Medical Materiel
Weapons Systems/End Item or Homogeneous Group00DLA/GSA-Managed Items that cannot be identified to a specific Army Weapons Systems/End Item
Accounting Requirements CodeX Expendable item. An item of Army property coded with an ARC of ?X? in the AMDF. Expendable items require no formal accountability after issue from a stock record account. Commercial and fabricated items similar to items coded ?X? in the AMDF are considered expendable items.
Source of SupplySMSDefense Logistics Agency
Enterprise Business Systems
AgencyDADepartment of the Army
Service OrganizationAU.S. Army
ReparabilityZThis is a nonreparable item. If condemned or economically unserviceable, then dispose at the level authorized replace the item.
Acquisition Advice CodesHDIRECT DELIVERY UNDER A CENTRAL CONTRACT # (VENDOR STOCKED) Issue, transfer or shipment is not subject to specialized controls other than those imposed by IMM/Service/Agency supply policy. 1. The item is centrally managed and procured. 2. Normal issue is by direct shipment from the vendor to the user at the order of the ICP or IMM. However, orders may be shipped from stock by ICP or IMM distribution facilities when the vendor's minimum order quantity is not met, or when stocks are being drawn down. 3. Requisitions and fund citations will be submitted in accordance with IMM/Service/Agency Requisitioning Procedures. 4. Generally delivery will be made within applicable Service/Agency guidelines addressing customer required timeframe.
Controlled Item CodeJPILFERAGE - PILFERAGE CONTROLS MAY BE DESIGNATED BY THE CODING ACTIVITY TO ITEMS CODED U (UNCLASSIFIED) BY RECORDING THE ITEM TO J.
Shelf Life Code0Nondeteriorative
Purchasing QTY
UOM
1
EA : Each
Category Code Description
Budget Code9 General Support DIV57X4921.070:Air Force decentrally managed expense items (ERRC XB3, XF-3) with a unit cost of less than $250,000 that are requisitioned/procured at base (retail) level from DLA, GSA, Army, Navy, Depot Maintenance Service, Air Force Industrial Fund (AFMC), local manufacture and commercial vendors.
Price ValidationN The current standard price in Catalog Management Data (CMD) has not analyzed or coded for LP/LM.
  • The price has not been analyzed or reviewed for accuracy.
  • ZOP or Standard price challenges are permissible, but must be supported with adequate justification. However, if coded for Local Purchase (LP) or Fabrication/Manufacture as indicated with an (LM) Acquisition Advice Code of ?L? or?F?,the case must be evaluated locally where purchased or fabricated.
Fund CodeSFStock fund applicable to items managed for the Air Force by the respective Inventory Control Point.
Source of SupplySMSDefense Logistics Agency
Enterprise Business Systems
AgencyDFDepartment of the Air Force
Service OrganizationFU.S. Air Force
ReparabilityNStock Fund (except Munitions)
Acquisition Advice CodesHDIRECT DELIVERY UNDER A CENTRAL CONTRACT # (VENDOR STOCKED) Issue, transfer or shipment is not subject to specialized controls other than those imposed by IMM/Service/Agency supply policy. 1. The item is centrally managed and procured. 2. Normal issue is by direct shipment from the vendor to the user at the order of the ICP or IMM. However, orders may be shipped from stock by ICP or IMM distribution facilities when the vendor's minimum order quantity is not met, or when stocks are being drawn down. 3. Requisitions and fund citations will be submitted in accordance with IMM/Service/Agency Requisitioning Procedures. 4. Generally delivery will be made within applicable Service/Agency guidelines addressing customer required timeframe.
Controlled Item CodeJPILFERAGE - PILFERAGE CONTROLS MAY BE DESIGNATED BY THE CODING ACTIVITY TO ITEMS CODED U (UNCLASSIFIED) BY RECORDING THE ITEM TO J.
Shelf Life Code0Nondeteriorative
Purchasing QTY
UOM
1
EA : Each
Category Code Description
Stores Account Code1Marine Corps Stock Fund Account Item.
Combat Essentiality Code5Critical Repair Part to a Combat Essential End Item. Those parts or components whose failure in a combat essential end item will render the end item inoperative or reduce its effectiveness below the minimum acceptable level of efficiency.
Materiel Management CodeBAll CommoditiesDefense Logistics Agency, (DLA,)
Echelon Management Code2ICP/DSSC Marine Corps-managed Recoverability Code D items and Defense Logistics Agency (DLA)/TACOM/GSA) items which the integrated manager has not decontrolled.
Source of SupplySMSDefense Logistics Agency
Enterprise Business Systems
AgencyDMU.S. Marine Corps
Service OrganizationMU.S. Marine Corps
ReparabilityZNonreparable item. When unserviceable, condemn and dispose at the level indicated by the first digit of the maintenance code.
Acquisition Advice CodesHDIRECT DELIVERY UNDER A CENTRAL CONTRACT # (VENDOR STOCKED) Issue, transfer or shipment is not subject to specialized controls other than those imposed by IMM/Service/Agency supply policy. 1. The item is centrally managed and procured. 2. Normal issue is by direct shipment from the vendor to the user at the order of the ICP or IMM. However, orders may be shipped from stock by ICP or IMM distribution facilities when the vendor's minimum order quantity is not met, or when stocks are being drawn down. 3. Requisitions and fund citations will be submitted in accordance with IMM/Service/Agency Requisitioning Procedures. 4. Generally delivery will be made within applicable Service/Agency guidelines addressing customer required timeframe.
Controlled Item CodeJPILFERAGE - PILFERAGE CONTROLS MAY BE DESIGNATED BY THE CODING ACTIVITY TO ITEMS CODED U (UNCLASSIFIED) BY RECORDING THE ITEM TO J.
Shelf Life Code0Nondeteriorative
Purchasing QTY
UOM
1
EA : Each
Category Code Description
Cognizance Codes9BNavy-owned stocks of DLA material
Naval Inventory Control Point, Mechanicsburg
Source of SupplySMSDefense Logistics Agency
Enterprise Business Systems
AgencyDNDepartment of the Navy
Service OrganizationNU.S. Navy
Acquisition Advice CodesHDIRECT DELIVERY UNDER A CENTRAL CONTRACT # (VENDOR STOCKED) Issue, transfer or shipment is not subject to specialized controls other than those imposed by IMM/Service/Agency supply policy. 1. The item is centrally managed and procured. 2. Normal issue is by direct shipment from the vendor to the user at the order of the ICP or IMM. However, orders may be shipped from stock by ICP or IMM distribution facilities when the vendor's minimum order quantity is not met, or when stocks are being drawn down. 3. Requisitions and fund citations will be submitted in accordance with IMM/Service/Agency Requisitioning Procedures. 4. Generally delivery will be made within applicable Service/Agency guidelines addressing customer required timeframe.
Controlled Item CodeJPILFERAGE - PILFERAGE CONTROLS MAY BE DESIGNATED BY THE CODING ACTIVITY TO ITEMS CODED U (UNCLASSIFIED) BY RECORDING THE ITEM TO J.
Shelf Life Code0Nondeteriorative
Purchasing QTY
UOM
1
EA : Each