M2 EOD Cap Crimper — Steel
Steel Construction · NSN 5120-01-313-6937 · The Issue Pattern
This is the crimper we all learned on in demo school — and the one still riding in kits today. Steel construction, purpose-built jaws for crimping caps to time fuse, and a design that hasn't needed changing in decades because it hasn't failed in decades.
Why It's Still the Standard
Some tools survive on nostalgia. The M2 survives on record. Steel construction gives the jaws maximum strength and edge life — this is the version built for issue use, resupply cycles, and property books, under NSN 5120-01-313-6937 — and the geometry puts a correct, consistent crimp on a cap without thought or adjustment. Our honest assessment after decades of use: they work every time. The failures you hear about are seating failures, not crimper failures — seat the cap fully before you crimp, and the M2 does the rest.
Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Pattern | M2 cap crimper |
| Material | Steel — maximum jaw strength and edge life |
| NSN | 5120-01-313-6937 |
| Users | EOD technicians, combat engineers, military demolition, HMA and demining programs, blasters |
| Also useful for | Training environments with inert caps — same tool, same muscle memory |
| GSA Available | Yes |
Which Crimper Is Right for You?
| Crimper | What It Is | Pick It If |
|---|---|---|
| Steel M2 (this page) | The issue-pattern M2 — steel jaws, maximum strength and edge life, NSN 5120-01-313-6937 | Your property book or resupply specs the NSN item |
| Brass M2 | The same M2 pattern in brass alloy — naturally non-sparking, corrosion resistant, lowest cost | You want the non-sparking classic, issued per operator |
| 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 |
Buying for a team? Grab a handful — the M2 is the definition of a stocking-level tool: cheap enough to issue per operator, durable enough to outlast the operator's career.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this the issued M2 crimper with an NSN?
Yes — NSN 5120-01-313-6937. It's the same pattern M2 cap crimper used in military demolition training and operations, which makes it a drop-in for property book and resupply requirements.
Steel M2 or brass M2 — which one?
Same M2 pattern, two materials. This steel version delivers maximum jaw strength and edge life and carries the NSN for property book requirements. The brass M2 is naturally non-sparking and corrosion resistant at a lower cost. If the NSN matters, you're on the right page; if non-sparking brass tradition matters, go brass.
M2 or the Dual Blasting Cap Crimper — which one?
The M2 is the classic single-purpose crimper: simple, proven, buy one per operator. The Dual Blasting Cap Crimper — machined by EOD Gear in Tennessee from non-magnetic aircraft aluminum, NATO NSN 1385-21-912-6120 — delivers a dual crimp in one stroke and adds a powder punch and fuse cutter for programs that spec it. Plenty of teams run both; neither is the wrong answer.
Can I buy these in quantity for a unit or program?
Yes — team and unit quantities are 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.
