PURCHASING THE MALVEN HAWK TOOL. The Malven Hawk Tool system is comprised of three different tool ends (shown at left, in the photo below): the ”Hawk” head, the “Raptor” end, and the “Hallux” end– all investment cast in Malven’s stainless steel tool alloy. Tools can be configured with a single end (the so-called “basic” configuration) or any combination of two ends. Tools are ordinarily assembled on raw, 1” diameter chromium-molybdenum (chrome moly) steel handles. However, solid 1” outside diameter solid fiberglass handles are also available as an extra cost option.
PURCHASING MALVEN ENTRY TOOLS. Right from the beginning, we designed the Malven Hawk Tool to be the natural, functionally logical companion of modern Halligan bars. Initially, it was tailored to mate up with Iowa American’s original stainless steel Halligan for easy carry. Since 2017, MalvenWorks has been the sole producer of the formerly Aazel line of entry bars, including the original wide-adzed “Monster” bar, the straight adzed “Classic” and the “Hayward Claw” tool (with integral Cully Lugs). In 2020, we introduced our third Halligan configuration, the “All-American,” which adds an innovative curved adze version to our line. All are manufactured of stainless steel, available polished or unpolished in lengths of 24″, 27″, 30″, 36″ and 42″. These and other forthcoming entry tools will be marketed where they belong– side-by-side with the Hawk Tool.
MALVEN ENTRY TOOL OPTIONS. We try to keep a good supply of all four of our entry bars in stock, in the traditional 30″ length for rapid shipment. We also try to keep a limited number of tools on hand in the less common lengths– 24″, 27″, and 36″. Over the years, we have periodically supplied the Los Angeles City Fire Department with our Hayward Claw Tools and Classic Halligan bars with an impeccable mirror-polished finish. We do not stock tools in the polished configuration. However, can assist customers in getting their bars polished in their own localities. Polishing for our LA deliveries has run approximately $150.
SOURCES– THE R.A.G.E. COMPANY. Tim Brozoskie, owner of the Rapid Action Gear & Equipment Company (R.A.G.E), is the longest-standing dealer– and Master Distributor– of MalvenWorks tools. Tim is very active in both the career and volunteer segments of the fire service. He is a day-to-day user of our tools and has been a valued consultant from the very beginning, You won’t find a person more knowledgable of the MalvenWorks line. All purchase inquiries concerning MalvenWorks tools will be directed to him http://therageco.3dcartstores.com/MALVEN-WORKS_bymfg_47-0-1.html.
If you’re looking for field-tested fire and rescue gear, RAGE is always a good place to start. Tim is, himself, a career Firefighter/Emergency Vehicle Driver with Baltimore City Fire Department’s very busy Rescue 1, and a volunteer Captain with the Mt. Carmel Area Rescue Squad, Mt. Carmel, PA. His store specializes in tools and equipment designed and manufactured by firefighters and made in the United States– tools he’s used, himself.