Street legal Glass Breakers?

[Mike, Lord of the Spammers!]

I was looking at getting a ResQMe for edc, but was wondering if there were any good, worthwhile alternatives?

Obviously it's got to be sturdy and reliable, as well as street legal in the UK, but beyond that I'm open to suggestions please?

[enki_ck]

I'd go with the resqme, but other choises are Benchmade Houdini pro or just a spring loaded centre punch maybe. Or even a plain old spark plug

[Mike, Lord of the Spammers!]

I know the spark plug option works

I look up the Houdini though

[enki_ck]

There are two versions of it:

PRO:
http://www.benchmade.com/products/30200

and Keychain:
http://www.benchmade.com/products/30100

Are you planing to keychain, bag or car carry it? I have a resqme mounted on my gear shift with a mechanics ring.

[Grant Lamontagne]

I prefer the Res-Q-Me to the Houdini as it's a less bulky package.  That having been said, I've never had to extricate myself or anyone else from a wrecked car or plane crash with either so I really can't comment on the effectiveness of either.

Def

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[ironraven]

Remember that a lot of these designs date from before they started putting tempered glass into the side windows, so I'm not sure how effective they are.

But I also have a hatchet and a fire extinguisher right under the rear window in my little truck, and if I'm wearing more than underwear I have a knife on me, so....

[Mike, Lord of the Spammers!]

The resQme does still appeal more as it'll be carried in a variety of ways

Does anyone know if it'll work on tempered glass then

[Grant Lamontagne]

After my neighbors go to bed I'll test it and get back to you...

Def

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[Mike, Lord of the Spammers!]

Very public spirited of you sir

[Millhouse]

[Mike, Lord of the Spammers!]

Thanks for the reviews mate

[MARIOS7319]

Look for the Rescue Tool of Victorinox:

It's perfect but it's not suitable for carrying with you.
Only to have it in your car.

[jzmtl]

I think benchmade makes one of those rescue hooks with a carbide glass breaker on the back, not 100% sure it's them but definitely seen it before. Also Boker makes a Ti pry bar with glass breaker.

I have a couple of res-q-mes, while they are fine for keeping in cars or on your car keys, I certainly don't want one on my daily keychain.

[Mike, Lord of the Spammers!]

If only I could

[Mike, Lord of the Spammers!]

Are rescue hook's UK legle does anyone know?

Technically they look like fixed blades

[dks]

  Check this out too:
http://www.exduct.com/Chinese-Folding-Knives/SRM-Knife-Gifts/ZBT21-SRM-Folding-Knife.html

I have the locking versions of these SRM family members (the Ts' ) and they are pretty solid knives. 

I am not sure about the blade length legality, but it has a glass breaker, strap cutter, can opener; multitoolish and cheap.

[Syph007]

The resQme does still appeal more as it'll be carried in a variety of ways

Does anyone know if it'll work on tempered glass then

They started using tempered glass on the side windows of cars in the 1950s... so its a pretty safe bet that all modern cars have tempered glass side windows, and laminated glass front windshields.

[Mike, Lord of the Spammers!]

Check this out too:
http://www.exduct.com/Chinese-Folding-Knives/SRM-Knife-Gifts/ZBT21-SRM-Folding-Knife.html

I have the locking versions of these SRM family members (the Ts' ) and they are pretty solid knives. 

I am not sure about the blade length legality, but it has a glass breaker, strap cutter, can opener; multitoolish and cheap.

The link won't let me view it

Might be because I'm on my tablet though

[Mike, Lord of the Spammers!]

The resQme does still appeal more as it'll be carried in a variety of ways

Does anyone know if it'll work on tempered glass then

They started using tempered glass on the side windows of cars in the 1950s... so its a pretty safe bet that all modern cars have tempered glass side windows, and laminated glass front windshields.

Ah I see

Not a car fan so I didn't know that

[dks]

Check this out too:
http://www.exduct.com/Chinese-Folding-Knives/SRM-Knife-Gifts/ZBT21-SRM-Folding-Knife.html


I have the locking versions of these SRM family members (the Ts' ) and they are pretty solid knives. 

I am not sure about the blade length legality, but it has a glass breaker, strap cutter, can opener; multitoolish and cheap.

The link won't let me view it

Might be because I'm on my tablet though

The UK authorities are blocking that for your own safety... 

works fine from here... 

see some pictures here:

http://www.google.com/imgres?q=ZBT21+knife&hl=en&sa=X&rls=com.microsoft:en-gb:IE-ContextMenu&biw=1280&bih=911&tbm=isch&prmd=imvnsfd&tbnid=ByA-JMkCj5d-kM:&imgrefurl=http://www.exduct.com/Special-Limited-Products/T2101-Knife-Tool-Set.html&docid=CQq32tpnibnsDM&imgurl=http://www.exduct.com//components/com_virtuemart/shop_image/product/SANRENMU_KNIVES_ZBT21_LBT01A.jpg&w=799&h=451&ei=vN1UUK-kHeaG4gT9sIHoBQ&zoom=1&iact=hc&vpx=199&vpy=158&dur=281&hovh=169&hovw=299&tx=155&ty=109&sig=111705978530400901130&page=1&tbnh=130&tbnw=261&start=0&ndsp=27&ved=1t:429,r:0,s:0,i:75

[Mike, Lord of the Spammers!]

There certainly cheap

[Grant Lamontagne]

Are rescue hook's UK legle does anyone know?

Technically they look like fixed blades

It would be very difficult for the Crown to build a case for these being dangerous weapons.





While a case could be made for these being fixed blades, there is really no possible way to injure or threaten folks like this.

"Give me your wallet mate or I'll cut all your clothes off if you sit still for a moment...."

 

Def

[Syph007]

LOL ya you dont hear about bank heists or muggings with rescue tools too often! 

[Mike, Lord of the Spammers!]

Our government is nothing if not stupid

[Grant Lamontagne]

I wish stupidity was limited to your government....

At any rate, this would be one of those issues where I would carry it then if I got into trouble for it I'd have a grand old time with the media and then in court....

Def

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[Syph007]

Well that's kind of silly.  I mean does a pair of scissors count as a fixed blade?  Or maybe 2 fixed blades? Or a flick knife? 

There is barely more cutting surface on rescue tool than small pen knife anyhow.

[Mike, Lord of the Spammers!]

Only trouble is there more car carry, than keyring thinking about it

[Grant Lamontagne]

Keeping it in the car adds more credence to the theory that it's not a weapon....

"Hey mate, give me your wallet or wait a few minutes while I run to my car, then when I get back hold still for a bit while I cut your clothes off...."

I'd probably phrase it exactly that way when brought before a judge too...

Def

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[Mike, Lord of the Spammers!]

Keeping it in the car adds more credence to the theory that it's not a weapon....

"Hey mate, give me your wallet or wait a few minutes while I run to my car, then when I get back hold still for a bit while I cut your clothes off...."

I'd probably phrase it exactly that way when brought before a judge too...

Def

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That's one way to earn room and board for for the night

[Mike, Lord of the Spammers!]

Well I've got a ResQMe on it's way