PSL Fire & Safety is proud to be the exclusive New Zealand importer and distributor of ShapeShifter Tool Co. forestry and wildfire hand tools.
Born in the rugged backcountry of Whistler, British Columbia, ShapeShifter tools were engineered out of necessity to solve real-world challenges faced by frontline trail builders, wildland firefighters, and emergency crews. When tackling steep terrain and remote cut-lines, hauling heavy, single-purpose implements creates fatigue and limits speed. ShapeShifter re-engineered traditional wildland tools from the ground up, forging versatile multi-tools that combine digging, chopping, trenching, and raking into exceptionally balanced, durable implements.
Built for the demanding environments encountered across New Zealand—from dense native bush and forest plantations to rural scrublands—every ShapeShifter tool is crafted from ultra-tough NM400 and T400 wear-resistant steel. Whether slicing through fibrous roots, levering compacted soils, or clearing fuel breaks, these heads withstand extreme impact and abrasive conditions season after season. Paired with premium, shock-absorbing American hickory or balanced round ash handles in both standard and extended lengths, each tool delivers maximum leverage with minimum strain on the body.
The ShapeShifter range available exclusively through PSL Fire & Safety includes field-proven models tailored for diverse tactical requirements:
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Timberwolf & Timberwolf Round: The ultimate all-in-one fireline multi-tool combining a hoe, pick, rake, and finishing bevel.
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Raven & Lightweight Raven: A modern evolution of the classic Pulaski, pairing a razor-sharp axe blade with a deep-digging hoe.
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Lightweight Grizzly & Grizzly Round: Heavy-duty hoe and rake combinations engineered for aggressive soil displacement and fuelline clearing.
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McLeod Wildfire: A reinforced, wide-head rake and scraping hoe featuring an innovative multi-tool carry-slot system.
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Porcupine Wildfire: A massive, heavy-duty 40.6 cm clearing rake with sharpened bevelled edges for slicing root systems and delimbing debris.
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Orca Lightweight: A nimble, ultra-manoeuvrable hoe/pick combo for rapid extraction and prolonged tactical operations.
Whether you represent Fire and Emergency New Zealand (FENZ), forestry management, trail building crews, or rural landholders preparing firebreaks, PSL Fire & Safety provides complete nationwide distribution, expert advice, and genuine replacement handles and components.
