Says: "powdered metal butt cap/guard". Is this part of the tang or an added piece? Stong enough to break through car window maybe?
227642
The tang is exposed through a fitted slot in the butt cap. However, the cap is very sturdy and useful, as a last resort, for hammering tasks. It wouldn't be the best choice for a car window because it is a smooth surface.
227643
Full tang solid. Should be as good as a small hammer for breaking a window.
1689898
Are you sure there is not a cap on the end of the metal. It will be black and you don't even notice it is there.Once you remove the cap they slide right together.
1107077
Good grief. That sucks. I suppose it depends on which bit broke. I assume it's the reverse thread end. Maybe it snapped deep enough that another try will grip enough to pull the whole thing out. Most auto part stores will loan them. If not I'm afraid it's a head pull.
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Unknown. The metal is chrome plated (no rust) and I'd have to take a file to it to test if it's hardened. That would ruin the plating. Considering that it's job is just to point-shattter tempered glass, I think hardened steel would be overkill. We have tested it on thick glass to get my family used to it. Worked fine. Seat belt cuttter too.
704566
No, Ms. Carlstrom it appears to be a manufactured single piece of man made magnet. What makes this one so much better than the cheap imitations is the tool is not just "slotted" that over time will be bent with use and left stuck on a piece of metal heavier than the whole tool. This tool has a fitted large bolt thru the magnet into handle from the bottom that can be carefully checked by hand and eyesight when it may become loose. Excellent question, I hope this helps you with your concerns. Buddy S.
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It is a reduced tang that goes to the cap. You can find a couple images of one taken down if you search google. I contacted Buck directly to see if there was still a pin going through the end of the tang and was assured that there was, but that the cap was polished so well it could rarely be seen. So, the tang is thick (not a rat tail or anything) but narrower to go through the handle. It has a hole in the end and a pin is run through the cap and hole to hold it together, making it VERY strong. The cap won't fall off unless you find and pound the pin out.
1094296
its brass dude... its designed to go under your vehicle. its fine, just get it.
1914209
The fender has a bolted clamp (orange part) and the black plastic fits over this. I don't think this is very theft-resistant.
665162
Push the top towards the vent, tilt it down to unhook the back and pull it out. There's about 30% chance you will break it as soon as you start fiddling with it, and have to buy a new one... these arms should have been metal, not flimsy plastic!
1934789
we were installing(putting it in) and it broke. So I have to order a new one.. What broke was the little plastic 'c' clip that holds it in place.
1045585
well if you mean the clip for the abs/traction cntrl, it's plastic. but I would not worry about that--I would worry about the chinsy wires that they all have no matter which one u buy. I taped mine with electrical tape around the wires and to the base of the clip. it was easy to put on as far as front end stuff can go depending on the car. I think it is as good as the others for a lot less money. good luck!
428359
This consists of two pieces. One piece is the mount which attaches to the wall and is a metal bar with a shallow "U" in along the middle of it's entire length. The other piece that you see in most of the photos, is a formed metal "cap" with magnets inside. This outer cap firmly grips to the wall mount via the magnets.If you were to cut these two pieces to size, I expect they would still work, but you would have to deal with the exposed, possibly messy cut end.
138469
None. It has to be the positive reviews and that the vendor thinks it can get a new asking price. It's the same thin metal clip and recessed pin with screw. I comment on the price in my review.
1033652
No mine was metal, just like the one on my Stinger DS. The only problem was the diameter. If you are looking to upgrade an origional Stinger with this item you will find the cap is bigger than the battery housing of the light. It worked fine but didn't fit into the light holster.
1044809
It happened to me too. I used an old credit card (or something similar that won't scratch your windshield) to gently take it off. There was a black rubber circle on the windshield. I took my car to a glass repair shop and they took it off easily. The suction mount was slightly damaged, but it still attaches to the windshield (although the grip feels weaker).
622788
The steel nose guard is riveted on with steel rivets. I suppose you could grind off the rivets and remove the guard. I'm pretty sure it would still work.
552313
I believe the end contains a steel ball. I would try it on a piece of glass to see if it breaks. Of course use safety glasses or gloves. The other suggestion would be to email the company.