Kelly Tool

The first forcible entry tool in the FDNY was the "Claw Tool". This tool was described as a heavy and basically "off-centered" tool that was especially dangerous to the firefighter holding it as it was driven into doors. The next generation forcible entry in the FDNY was the "Kelly Tool", named for Captain John F. Kelly of Ladder Company 163.

Often used in a wedge & sledge combination with a flat head axe. Now specified by fire departments that want a rugged forcible entry tool without the protruding point found on the “Halligan” type tools. Both the adz end (end opposite of the claw) and claw are drop forged from high alloy steel. The adz and claw have been machine sharpened for easy access to a prying point. Both ends are press fitted for easy access to a 1 inch stress proof steel bar with machine grooved hand grips. The adz end extends into a protruding hammer head to be used as a striking tool or receive hammer blows. The claw has a recessed nail puller and is parallel slotted to slip over locks, hasps and many gas shutoffs.