Shovel and Axe: Forrest Tool Company Max® Multipurpose Toolkit with Leather Bag

Forrest Tool Company has specialized in manufacturing rugged, military-grade tools for more than 30 years. The MAX® is an axe-based, multipurpose tool kit originally designed for fire control and used as a recovery tool kit in tactical vehicles like the Army Humvee and its successor, the JLTV.  The leather case upgrade offers durable yet soft protection that resists moisture corrosion and protects your tools.

The MAX® Toolkit

The MAX® toolkit features a 34-in axe with a notched top for quick and easy tool head attachment. The unique design allows you to carry eight heavy-duty tools — axe, sledge, shovel, broad pick, narrow pick, mattock, rake, and hoe — in a single, compact case. Weighing only 12lbs, the MAX® Multipurpose Tool kit ensures you have the tools you need without the bulk of a shed, leaving plenty of room for your other outdoor essentials. 

The Forest Tool Max Tool Kit with Leather case gives you all the tools you need and a stylist way to keep them all together

Kit includes:

  • 34” Composite Polyglass Handle 
  • 3.5-lb Hudson Bay Ax Head with Striking Surface  
  • Shovel 
  • Pick 
  • Broad Pick 
  • Mattock Blade 
  • Combination McLeod Rake and Hoe  
  • Rake-Hoe Fastener 
  • 6 Lock Pins 
  • Embossed Leather Ax Sheath 
  • Latigo Leather Carrying Case (sold separately)

Leather Case

The Overland Ultimate Build 2025 MAX® includes a soft yet strong latigo leather case that provides enhanced durability and ruggedness, while still maintaining its moisture resistance. 

With its latigo leather case and matte-green, heavy-duty steel, this toolkit offers a full set of rugged and refined tools designed to help you overcome obstacles on the trail, navigate off-roading challenges and set up camp effortlessly.  

Forrest Tool Company’s mission has always been to provide customers with the best recovery tool that can withstand the toughest conditions. Its MAX® Multipurpose Tool Kit is the ideal all-in-one solution for overlanders and outdoor enthusiasts, ensuring your essential tools are always within reach, no matter where your adventures take you. 

MSRP GREEN MAX TOOLKIT: $295.00 

MSRP LATIGO LEATHER BAG: $150.00 

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