In addition to prying, what can a flat-head axe be used for that a pick-head axe cannot?

A flat-head axe has a broader, flat blade that is designed to deliver a more significant impact when striking, making it particularly effective for striking other tools such as in forcible entry techniques or when trying to break through barriers. This striking capability provides the advantage of effectively driving a wedge or matching tool into materials that require more forceful action, which is a different application than that of a pick-head axe.

The pick-head axe, while versatile in terms of its pointed end for penetrating objects, is not as effective for striking due to its design. Thus, the flat-head axe’s ability to strike another tool makes it distinct in its uses compared to the pick-head axe, allowing firefighters to perform specific tasks that may require a blunt force impact.