Shove knife explained

A shove knife is a forcible entry tool used mainly by firefighters. Generally, they consist of a small, semi-rigid piece of 10 gauge steel with an indented end.[1] The device is inserted between a door and the door frame, above the spring latch on outwardly-swinging doors equipped with key-in-the-knob locks. The tool is pulled down and outward, releasing the locking mechanism.[2] [3] [4]

Notes and References

  1. http://www.columbussupply.com/products/?productid=381 Shove Knife
  2. http://www.larchmontfire.org/images/fdny_fe.pdf FDNY Forcible Entry Manual Page100
  3. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VJsg8yD0j_4 Slam Latch w/ Shove Knife
  4. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VMwko9wz1mI the shove it tool