M48 Kommando Tactical Hiking Staff & Survival Axe
While the M48 Kommando Tactical Hiking Staff & Survival Axe doesn't seem like nearly as bad of an idea as the "machete multi-tool" that is the Omniblade, one thing I would recommend to anyone trekking with the dual-use pole is: don't lose the axe head's snap-on rubberized blade cover.
The M48 Kommando has an overall staff length of 37". Its axe blade is made of cast stainless steel, with the head attached via 3 separate metal bolts. The handle is 30% fiberglass.
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