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I’m starting with the local volunteer fire department, something I’ve wanted to do for a long time but finally getting the opportunity to do.

So I want to get a good rescue type knife but I don’t know much about them. I’m thinking of getting the Emerson NSAR, does anybody have that??? I’ve ordeted 2 Emerson’s in the last week so I’m starting to get the Emerson sickness, are there other good options out there???

Thanks!
 
Posts: 5082 | Location: Alaska | Registered: June 12, 2010Reply With QuoteReport This Post
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I don't have experience with it, but when I saw your post it was the first knife I thought of.

https://www.gerbergear.com/Kni...escue-Knife_22-41534



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It's a little pricey, but I have a Benchmade Auto Triage and it is incredible. The Auto Main Blade and Seatbelt Cutter have been flawless.
 
Posts: 1227 | Location: Orlando, FL | Registered: February 09, 2014Reply With QuoteReport This Post
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It's a little pricey, but I have a Benchmade Auto Triage and it is incredible. The Auto Main Blade and Seatbelt Cutter have been flawless.


That looks pretty nice, I like Benchmade knives.
 
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It's a little pricey, but I have a Benchmade Auto Triage and it is incredible. The Auto Main Blade and Seatbelt Cutter have been flawless.


This X 1000. I LOVE THIS KNIFE. I have carried this or a variant of this on me daily for years. It has been used to cut the seat belt off of an unconscious woman in a burning car, and helped me break a window to rescue a toddler left in a hot car. I have tried others but nothing I have tried even compares!





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I gifted a young man going into the local fire/EMT squad a Spyderco rescue. I liked the Sheepsfoot blade and the aggressive serrations. I know he really liked it, when I see him I'll have to ask if it's still with him, he's now with the Las Vegas F.D.


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Posts: 3386 | Location: Utah's Dixie | Registered: January 29, 2008Reply With QuoteReport This Post
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I try to keep some sort of Leatherman within arms reach.

Take a look at one of these:
https://www.leatherman.com/rap...t=Core+Brand&start=1


Even a regular Leatherman, surge, wave, etc... work really well.


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Originally posted by UTsig:
I gifted a young man going into the local fire/EMT squad a Spyderco rescue. I liked the Sheepsfoot blade and the aggressive serrations. I know he really liked it, when I see him I'll have to ask if it's still with him, he's now with the Las Vegas F.D.


If he's with LVFD, he will never wear that knife out Smile

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I have used a Leatherman Charge XTI for several years:

https://www.leatherman.com/cha...AEgJ4ufD_BwE&start=1

I have replaced the original nylon sheath with a leather one (due to wear from pretty much daily use) and added a bit driver extender and two extra sets of bits. I have never had to use the seat belt cutter for that purpose, but I have used pretty much every blade on this thing and many of the bits. I have used it to repair everything from eyeglasses to door handles.
 
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Can't Go wrong with Hogue/Elishewitz


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Blade Length: 3.75”
Overall Length: 9”
Closed Length: 5.25”
Weight: 7.2oz

Locking Mechanism: Stainless Steel Liner with Manual Safety
Handle Material: Orange G10
Pocket Clip: Ambidextrous Stainless Steel Flat Wireframe, Reversible
Strap Cutter Blade
Oxygen Valve Wrench
Carbide Glass Breaker

Blade Style: Tanto with Flipper, Partial Serrations
Blade Thickness: 0.15”
Blade Material: 154CM Stainless Steel
Blade Hardness: RC 57-59
Blade Treatment: Cryogenically Treated
Blade Finish: Black Cerakote™

Also Available spear point



Blade Length: 3.75”
Overall Length: 9”
Closed Length: 5.25”
Weight: 7.2oz

Locking Mechanism: Stainless Steel Liner with Manual Safety
Handle Material: Orange G10
Pocket Clip: Ambidextrous Stainless Steel Flat Wireframe, Reversible
Strap Cutter Blade
Oxygen Valve Wrench
Carbide Glass Breaker

Blade Style: Spear Point with Flipper, Partial Serrations
Blade Thickness: 0.15”
Blade Material: 154CM Stainless Steel
Blade Hardness: RC 57-59
Blade Treatment: Cryogenically Treated
Blade Finish: Black Cerakote™

Same knives are available with Black scales also.


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One thing I like about the Emerson is that the seatbelt cutter is on the main blade but can also be used without opening the knife, I like that simplicity of having everything in one spot, no need for using 2 hands to deploy the seatbelt hook or worrying about having to close the main blade while using the seatbelt cutter.
 
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2 Keychain devices for you,


$35


$9

I have both on stock...


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Posts: 8316 | Location: 18 miles long, 6 Miles at Sea | Registered: January 22, 2012Reply With QuoteReport This Post
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ordered the Emerson, other knoves look cool but i like the idea of having one blade with a seatbelt cutter that I can operate one handed without fiddling to unfold a secondary blade.
 
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I know this is an older thread, but I just came across these (10 available.)
Great Gift or a self keeper.
Spring assist seat-belt and Glass breaker $40 shipping included!
This is a really nice knife at a real good price!





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Posts: 8316 | Location: 18 miles long, 6 Miles at Sea | Registered: January 22, 2012Reply With QuoteReport This Post
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I would (have) recommended the Spyderco Assist Salt H-1 Knife.
Great for the role. In H1 you never need to worry about corrosion.

Lateck,


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Posts: 265 | Location: Arizona | Registered: June 06, 2010Reply With QuoteReport This Post
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I have the standard Benchmade Triage used as the rescue knife on board the sailboat. The pattern on the G10 scales is seriously aggressive which is great for the purpose.




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Posts: 10350 | Location: Richmond, VA | Registered: December 11, 2007Reply With QuoteReport This Post
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Had a little gadget similar to the CRKT keyring cutter on my duty belt for the 23 years I was a Highway Patrolman. Never used it one time.

A good small light, a strong folder like a Hinderer, and a good pair of leather gloves did me far more good at accident scenes.
 
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