Which tool is used for forcing through wood or glass?

• A. Pry bar
• B. Sledgehammer
• C. Flathead axe
• D. Halligan bar

Answer: (C)

The main idea is choosing a tool by the barrier you’re breaching and the action needed. A flathead axe is the best fit for forcing through wood or glass because its broad, flat blade lets you deliver quick, controlled blows to cut or pry through wooden barriers and to crack or break glass without needing a specialized tool. The weight and balance help you generate momentum for efficient breaches.

Other tools have their strengths—pry bars and halligan bars excel at prying doors and locks, but they’re less effective for quickly getting through wood or glazing. A sledgehammer can do heavy demolition, yet it’s bulky and less precise for swift entry. The axe combines chopping, prying, and smashing in a single, versatile tool, making it the practical choice for this scenario.