EOD Cap Crimper — The Brass M2
Brass Alloy · Non-Sparking · The Classic
Here's your Back to Basics brass cap crimper. The M2 is the cap crimper we all grew up with — and the brass alloy version is the classic of the classics: naturally non-sparking, corrosion resistant, and priced to issue per operator.
Not much we can say about these other than: they work every time. The M2 pattern puts a correct, consistent crimp on a cap without thought or adjustment, and brass alloy construction gives it the property that matters most in a tool whose job happens next to energetic material — it's non-sparking by nature, not by coating. Brass also shrugs off corrosion, so it lives in a kit for years without babying.
Why not grab a handful for your team?
Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| SKU | 72258 |
| Pattern | M2 cap crimper |
| Material | Brass alloy — naturally non-sparking |
| Corrosion Resistance | High — kit-storage friendly, no special care |
| Users | EOD technicians, combat engineers, military demolition, HMA and demining programs, blasters |
| GSA Available | Yes |
Which Crimper Is Right for You?
| Crimper | What It Is | Pick It If |
|---|---|---|
| Brass M2 (this page) | The non-sparking classic — brass alloy, corrosion resistant, lowest cost | You want the tool you learned on, issued per operator |
| Steel M2 | The same M2 pattern in steel — maximum jaw strength and edge life, NSN 5120-01-313-6937 | Your property book or resupply specs the NSN item |
| Dual Blasting Cap Crimper | EOD Gear's US-made step up — dual crimp in one stroke, powder punch, fuse cutter, non-magnetic aircraft aluminum, Berry Compliant, NATO NSN 1385-21-912-6120 | You want one tool doing three jobs, made in Tennessee |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is an M2 cap crimper?
The classic military-pattern crimper for attaching blasting caps to time fuse — the tool demolition students learn on and carry for careers. Simple jaws, correct crimp geometry, nothing to adjust and nothing to fail.
Why brass?
Brass alloy is non-sparking by nature — no coating to wear off — which removes the spark risk steel tools carry in direct contact with caps. It also resists corrosion, so it lives in a field kit for years without maintenance.
Brass M2 or steel M2 — which one?
Same M2 pattern, two materials. This brass version is naturally non-sparking, corrosion resistant, and the lower-cost classic. The steel M2 trades those brass properties for maximum jaw strength and edge life, and carries NSN 5120-01-313-6937 for property book requirements. If the NSN matters, go steel; if non-sparking brass tradition matters, you're on the right page.
How does the M2 compare to the Dual Blasting Cap Crimper?
The M2 is the single-purpose classic. The Dual Blasting Cap Crimper — machined by EOD Gear in Tennessee from non-magnetic aircraft aluminum — delivers a dual crimp in one stroke and adds an integrated powder punch and fuse cutter, Berry Compliant under NATO NSN 1385-21-912-6120. Plenty of teams run both; neither is the wrong answer.
Can I buy brass M2 crimpers in team quantity?
Yes — that's exactly what this tool is for. Add the crimpers to your quote with your quantity using the Add to Quote button — it captures your shipping destination and enters our quote system directly, so your written quote comes back faster. EOD Gear is a GSA contract holder — Schedule GS-07F-148GA — and supports P-Card and purchase orders. Non-quote questions go through the contact form, answered in writing.
How to order: add to cart, or press Add to Quote for team and unit quantities — it captures your shipping destination and goes straight into our quote system. Purchase via GSA Schedule GS-07F-148GA, P-Card, or purchase order. Non-quote questions are answered in writing through the contact form.
