Its combination of a sledgehammer and a highly versatile Halligan tool removes the latter's ability to do all but a single function (prying with the adze). What's more is that the fork on the other end of the tool are what firefighters use for prying, which the Slamigan renders useless. Yes, it's just a show, but it can take some pretty egregious artistic licenses that you just know real-life firefighters who watch the show must laugh their asses off at.