Seat belt knife

[fzsk4p]

Not sure where to put this post but thought Recovery was a good place. Mr. Mod. :elkgrin:.Move as you see fit.

Saw this on another forum

http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=988149&highlight=

Got one and was very impressed with the quality and usefulness. Ended up ordering a second set for the back seat.

Wanted to share with the Expo crowd what I think is a very important tool.

 

[Deleted member 9101]

I had a similar tool overseas, much faster when doing an extraction than fumbling for a stupid buckle. Also, buts plastic pouches (like MRE's) like butter...lol.

 

[fzsk4p]

I had a similar tool overseas, much faster when doing an extraction than fumbling for a stupid buckle. Also, buts plastic pouches (like MRE's) like butter...lol.

Have had mine mounted on the cage tube that goes across the dash.

Meaning it gets full sunlight.

We have had several 100* plus days and the sheath has stayed nice and firm with no softening. Not sure what the plastic is but it seems very stable.

 

[YukonRob]

I went with a Life Hammer.
http://www.lifehammer.com/

 

[Herbie]

We have the Res-Q-Me tools (http://www.resqme.com/) on our keychains for the "just in case" factor.

I can attest that the belt cutter goes through belts like hot butter - I had a baby carseat fixed with the LATCH system and the tensioner/release had jammed so I couldn't undo the seat. After 45 minutes of swearing at it I decided to zip the LATCH belt with the ResQMe. Very satisfying. (That seat gets mounted with the seatbelts now!)

 

[cnynrat]

I went with a Life Hammer.
http://www.lifehammer.com/

X2 on the Life Hammer. Provides some additional utility as you can use it to break out a window if need be. We have one mounted on each door.

Another option might be to carry something like the Spyderco rescue knife, which is designed to allow you to insert the blade in between skin and clothing (or a belt) without puncturing the skin. I used to carry one of these when canyoneering, but alas, it's been donated to the canyon gods.

 

[Erik N]

Hi guys, first post.

I can attest that a hammer-type glass-shattering tool is almost impossible to use underwater. There is simply too much resistance to get the proper sharp "tap" needed. A spring-loaded centerpunch works much better.

Also for seatbelt cutting, trauma shears are great. The good ones will cut through just about anything.

 

[cnynrat]

Welcome to ExPo.

I can attest that a hammer-type glass-shattering tool is almost impossible to use underwater. There is simply too much resistance to get the proper sharp "tap" needed.

That might be an interesting story! :snorkel:

 

[Erik N]

One night a full-size Crown Vic swerved off the freeway and flipped upside-down into the water a couple of hundred feet in front of me. A truckfull of gardeners stopped and started to attempt to get the car open (the windows were up and the doors were locked). One guy had a regular hammer and another one had a sledge, a couple others w/ shovels etc, but no one could get enough power to break the glass. The water was about neck-level deep.

I had a spring-loaded centerpunch with me, so I put some gloves on and shattered the window. I ducked under and grabbed the driver to pull them out. She was so freaked out that I'm glad she didn't drown me.

 

[gp_frk]

Thanks for the props I'm glad the knife has worked out for you.
There are many choices out there when it comes to a quick egress the issue I discovered was that there was not a decent way of mounting one securely in an open vehicle like an off road buggy. That is the reason for the Kydex sheath that is form to follow the contour of the tube as closely as I could make it and still have the nice easily accessible.

Now I'll go back to drooling over all the cool camping setups I cannot afford.

 

[SilverBullet]

Another thought, I won a Smith and Wesson Rescuce knife at an expo a couple eyars agao and love it. It has glass break (which I have used twice), seatbelt cutter, and 4" folding knife all in one. I love it, and it is very easy to handle. Just food for thought, since it was a "first run" when we got them for the raffle.

 

[Corey]

We have the Res-Q-Me tools (http://www.resqme.com/) on our keychains for the "just in case" factor.

I have one on my FJ Cruiser key ring.
Bought it and about five more a few years ago off of Amazon, and gave them away as stocking stuffers for Christmas, and also to the UPS driver that brings me my stuff at home.

Have not tried the glass breaker yet on autoglass, but I have seen the vids, and it works like the center punch ones that law enforcement carry.
http://www.amazon.com/ResQMe-Keycha...0EZO/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1313059380&sr=8-1

 

[HenryJ]

Gerber Hinderer Rescue Knife

Each of our firefighters carries one. I keep one in each of our vehicles. Works well with a gloved hand. The belt cutter is razor sharp and cuts clothes off pretty well too. Nice big belt clip for thick clothing to straps. Heavy blade suitable to light prying. Window punch works well. Nice to have an O2 wrench handy. Medics always seem to lose those

No connection to the designer or manufacturer, I am just a satisfied user.

 

[Danimal]

Hi guys, first post.

I can attest that a hammer-type glass-shattering tool is almost impossible to use underwater. There is simply too much resistance to get the proper sharp "tap" needed. A spring-loaded centerpunch works much better.

Also for seatbelt cutting, trauma shears are great. The good ones will cut through just about anything.

Good story, thanks for sharing.

The LifeHammer is a narrow hammer with a small head. I think this allows it to be swung at a higher rate of speed. The guys on Mythbusters (I know, not exactly scientific stuff) had no problem breaking windows with a life hammer.

That said, I have a Res-Q-Me on my keys and my wifes, which has a spring loaded punch and a seat belt cutter.

-Dan

 

[unrealtrip]

I typically carry a knife like this in my pocket anyways.

They have other medallion ones and a variety of them anyway generally speaking, they're pretty cheap and likely all come from the same mfg in china. I think I got mine from Big5 for about the same price. Mine says Jeep however. Have used and abused it for 6 or 7 years, it gets a little loose now and again but I just tighten it up. Blade holds an edge well, no complaints, simple, cheap, functional.

http://cgi.ebay.com/EMS-EMT-ASSISTE...ultDomain_0&hash=item3f0ca71aa4#ht_2392wt_952