The Ax,ice, cataloged under National Stock Number 8465-01-578-7741, is classified within Federal Supply Class 8465 (Individual Equipment) of the Clothing, Individual Equipment, and Insignia group. Government technical data includes 1 specification, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 3 items share a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government interchangeability claim). Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 8465-01-578-7741 |
| Item Name | Ax,ice |
| FSC / FSG | 8465 / 84 — Individual Equipment |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Head Material | STEEL CORROSION RESISTING |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| A-A-59843 | 3/1 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 8465-01-578-7741 is a Ax,ice, classified under FSC 8465, Individual Equipment. Status: active.
3 possible matches (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 8465-01-578-7749, 8465-01-578-7758, 8465-01-578-7768. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 8465-01-578-7741: Overall Length: 750.0 MILLIMETERS NOMINAL MM; Head Material: STEEL CORROSION RESISTING; Special Features: AXE,ICE,TYPE I, SIZE III;4MM STAINLESS STEEL TOOTHED PICK,HEAD AND ADZE.ANODIZED ALUMINUM SHAFT. MM; Part Name Assigned by Controlling Agency: AXE 75.0CM CM. 1 specification is documented in the U.S. Government catalog.
Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P). Hazard information on this page is shown exactly as it appears in the DLA record.
U.S. Government catalog: edition PUBLOGDVD v12.0.0 (OCT 2026), edition date 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-10-16.
U.S. Government catalog: edition PUBLOGDVD v12.0.0 (OCT 2026), edition date 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-10-18.