87 Rescue Tool, Original Version, 8.88
Description
- LIGHTWEIGHT DESIGN: Thirty percent lighter than the 89 Rescue Tool to reduce hand fatigue during extended use. Compact 8.88 in. size fits easily in gear bags and supports quick response as a firefighter tool.
- SECURE POCKET FIT: Engineered to sit securely in bunker pockets for fast access in critical moments. Ideal for professionals who rely on dependable firefighter accessories and extrication tools on scene.
- NARROW JAW PROFILE: Slim jaws reach confined spaces and tight panels with control. Precision alignment makes these firefighter pliers effective for detailed rescue and electrical tasks in restricted areas.
- POWERFUL CABLE CUTTING: Designed to cut standard battery cables cleanly and efficiently. Delivers consistent performance for emergency response, making it a practical firefighter multitool for rescue operations.
- HARDENED STEEL EDGES: Alloy steel construction with hardened cutting edges resists wear and maintains sharpness. Built for demanding environments, the channel lock 87 supports repeated use in the field.
As a first responder, your job requires tools that are reliable and versatile. The Channellock Rescue Tool (model 87) pries open windows and doors, cuts wires and cables easily, shuts off gas safety valves, and loosens hose couplings. The 87 Rescue Tool is 2 inches shorter and 30 percent lighter than Channellock's previous 89 Rescue Tool, but is still packed with powerful safety functions essential in emergency situations.
The 87 Rescue Tool offers five safety functions in one compact tool that can easily fit in a pocket. At 8.8 inches long and 1.1 pounds, the 87 features hardened cutting edges designed to shear through soft metal and standard battery cables and a narrow jaw that fits into tight spaces, plus a spanner wrench to tighten and loosen up to 5-inch hose couplings. Channellock uses high carbon C1080 steel for superior performance on the job, and an electronic coating for ultimate rust prevention.
Specifications Overall length 8.88 inches Jaw length 1.43 inches Joint thickness 0.53-inch Handle span 3.54 inches Cutting edge 1.43 Joint width 1.62 inches Weight 1.13 pounds About ChannelLockFounded in 1886, Channellock is a worldwide leader in the manufacture of high-quality pliers and assorted hand tools. Now run by the fifth generation of the DeArment family, Channellock tools reflect a tradition of dedication to excellence maintained for well over a century. Over the years, Channellock has obtained several patents including one in 1965 for the conical surface created on the cam side of the pliers when undercut and another in 1984 for the PermaLock fastener found in its Tongue and Groove Pliers. Channellock still manufactures more than 120 different sizes and types of pliers and hand tools at its facilities in Meadville, Pennsylvania.
87 Compact Rescue Tool At a Glance- Narrow jaw profile fits in tight spots
- Standard battery cables are no match for its cutting power
- Hardened cutting edges shear through soft metal
- Spanner wrench tightens and loosens up to 6-inch hose couplings
- Pries open windows and dors
- Shuts off gas safety valves
- Made in USA
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Technical Specifications
Shipping & Delivery
Your order is shipped from the USA and delivered to your door in South Africa in 10–20 working days. All items are fully tracked.
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