Rescue type tools

[Tarrodemierda]

i carry benchmade´s rescue hook and a small firemans axe,about 10" tall as and escape tools.the mini-axe is quite good at outdoors too and the spikehead on it keeps its shape after ive bashed it thru windshielsd,doors,glassfiber tanks etc.its not the smallest but its light and fits in backpack easily.its actually from my friend who works for a company that equipp´s buses and trucks for volvo and scania.they put this axe in all of the busses,with fire extinguisher and first aid kit etc.

[jdailey4206966]

I carry the Leatherman Wave with me everywhere!! It can be a literal lifesaver. Here is a story where a man saved lives with his wave at a vehicle accident. Its from Leatherman.com's tool tales:

http://www.leatherman.com/leatherman-world/tool-tales/article.asp?articleID=494

[AndyTiedye]

Victorinox Rescue Tool or Fireman

[Grant Lamontagne]

I am thinking of keeping the CRKT MAK-1 in my Jeep.  It seems like a heavy duty survival/rescue tool that could take a good pounding and keep coming back for more.  Add to that the fact that the MAK-1 is paired with the Extrik8R and I think you have a significantly decent combo for just about any emergency whether it be your own, someone else's, or even just being stuck on the trail.



Def

[Tarrodemierda]

i wish they could sell that crkt for a bit better price,it looks like its a real beater

[ringzero]

i wish they could sell that crkt for a bit better price,it looks like its a real beater

CRKT's stuff tends to be priced fairly reasonably.

How much is that MAK-1?

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[nezza33]

I have a ResQme on my rear view mirror. And a couple of those rescue hooks in my MR Rucsacs and a couple in the jeep.

[Dtrain]

I am thinking of keeping the CRKT MAK-1 in my Jeep.  It seems like a heavy duty survival/rescue tool that could take a good pounding and keep coming back for more.  Add to that the fact that the MAK-1 is paired with the Extrik8R and I think you have a significantly decent combo for just about any emergency whether it be your own, someone else's, or even just being stuck on the trail.

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Def

It,s too bad that they did not make the accesosory pouch a combo type where a person could stash a Multi and a cutter.

Dtrain

[Grant Lamontagne]

They do on some other models- it's funny actually, as there are Leatherman Waves in the CRKT catalogue!

See this thread for details!

Def

[Dtrain]

Well what i was thinking is a two pocket set up. Large pocket for Multi of your choice, then small in front of Large where the line cutter could be stashed. I am thinking we are on the same sheet of music on this one. Just checking to be sure.

Dtrain

[jdailey4206966]

Well what i was thinking is a two pocket set up. Large pocket for Multi of your choice, then small in front of Large where the line cutter could be stashed. I am thinking we are on the same sheet of music on this one. Just checking to be sure.

Dtrain

I have heard of some people going to gun stores and buying those 2 pocket pistol magazine holsters. I got a guy I work with who carries his Core on one side and a Buck 110 folder on the other.

[rp252]

I'd love to be able to carry something like that CRKT double-act in my car at all times, but I think the police may take a dim view of it here in the UK  .  Damn it; even a dedicated rescue tool like the Vic is illegal to EDC.

I've just got a bunch of ResQMes for each member of the family.  Grabbed a couple of those radioactive-gas glowing keyrings as well so they are easier to find in the dark.  The seatbelt cutter works a treat, and the glass breaker is effective as well.

I might try one of those lifehammers out as well - they look a little more substantial.

Rich.

[Grant Lamontagne]

While the ResQMe is far from ideal, it certainly is well worth having.  As I said in the survival knife thread a few weeks ago, better to have a second rate blade than none at all.  The ResQMe tool can also be improved upon fairly easily.  My biggest problem is that it might be difficult to hold in event of an accident if your hands are even a little wet, such as in rain, snow, fog or with (heaven forbid) blood.  This can be counteracted easily with about an inch of skateboard type grip tape, or the grip tapes sold for drum or hockey sticks.  And, at the price, they are more than cheap enough to have one in every car, and on every family member's keychain.

Of course it's only functions are extrication from a vehicle, and so it's not much use for day to day tasks, plus it's a little bulky on a keychain, so there are other drawbacks, but they can also be worked around.  The only real concern is that in some environments (like mine for example) the blade may rust, and so might be unusable after a period of disuse.  Again, they are inexpensive enough that you could probably replace them every year or two to make certain you always have a good one.

Def