got to chuckle at a knife called a Hinderer that's supposed to help
Quote from: Cupboard on December 04, 2013, 07:58:20 PMgot to chuckle at a knife called a Hinderer that's supposed to help lol i just watched for the meaning, i didn't know what it meant!
In my 30 years in the fire service I have never; 1) cut anyone out of a seatbelt, 2) needed a window punch or 3) used a knife to remove clothing. It's been my experience that we bring a lot of specialized tools to every scene and use them with great vigor. If I need to remove clothing, I use a pair of trauma shears. If I need to cut a seatbelt (or anything else) I use my knife. If I need to punch out a window...well, I've never been faced with that scenario as there are usually many other broken windows to choose from. I believe these types of knives are a marketing gimmick, just like the Rambo knives of the 80's...and about as useful.
Quote from: charlie fox on December 05, 2013, 05:43:24 PMIn my 30 years in the fire service I have never; 1) cut anyone out of a seatbelt, 2) needed a window punch or 3) used a knife to remove clothing. It's been my experience that we bring a lot of specialized tools to every scene and use them with great vigor. If I need to remove clothing, I use a pair of trauma shears. If I need to cut a seatbelt (or anything else) I use my knife. If I need to punch out a window...well, I've never been faced with that scenario as there are usually many other broken windows to choose from. I believe these types of knives are a marketing gimmick, just like the Rambo knives of the 80's...and about as useful.In my opinion, these tools are meant for the person inside the vehicle, no matter how they are advertized
How often are you trying to break in to a car that isn't already broken? Isn't it either going to be in a decent enough state that you can open the door or in a mangled enough state that the windows are smashed?
I just got myself a Leatherman Z-Rex, I personally like the design and feel of the Z-Rex, however yours looks more compact and can be carried in your pocket. Have you tested the Seat belt cutter yet? Here in Western Australia knives including folders are not allowed unless you can explain the reason (other than self defense) how and why you use. So for me the Z-Rex meets my needs...
That definition sounds more like a survival type knife. Rescue knives are generally considered the type used by first responder types to accident scene and the like.DefSent from a digital multitool