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gas axe

What does gas axe mean?

An oxy-acetylene cutting torch. 'Gas axe' captures the spirit perfectly — once it comes out, you're not repairing anything, you're chopping steel with fire. Beloved of ironworkers, demolition crews and any mechanic who has lost a full afternoon to a rusted exhaust bolt.

"I tried penetrating oil, I tried heat, I tried prayer — getting the gas axe."

Frequently asked questions

What is a gas axe?
It's an oxy-acetylene cutting torch — the tool you grab when subtlety is over.
How do you use gas axe in a sentence?
"That bolt's seized solid — time for the gas axe."
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