A folder Emerson CQ7.

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Originally posted by straightshooter1:
I purchased one of the LMF2s and found the knife fit so securely in the sheath that I am considering just cutting the two snaps off the sheath.

I recommend not doing that. If anything, you could simply leave these two straps unsnapped, but if you're carrying it in a vehicle and not enclosed in a glove box or center console or the like, I would leave those straps snapped.

Consider a tool like that flying through the air in the cab of your vehicle during a crash, which can generate several G's of force. It's my belief that Gerber designed this redundancy into the sheath to guard against that very thing, for aircraft crashes.

You'll note in my original post that I said that an ESEE 5 is a plenty robust tool for the task in question; has a superior pommel for smashing, too. But, I could not ever trust its sheath to retain the knife in a high-speed impact.

Thanks, Para, If I place it under the seat as you did, I will have the snaps on it. I'm trying to find a way to secure it in the console without drilling a hole in the side of the console.

Bob

I sure wish I knew where I packed the strap cutters that came with the two LMFII knives I bought because of that thread way back.

ACOUSTIC LAMINATED GLASS
A lot of cars (my 2023 Highlander included) now come with 'acoustic laminated glass' on side windows. Sometimes referred to as "LAMISAFE', these windows are similar in construction to windshields and do not shatter like tempered glass windows. As a result, I've been looking for a tool that will take out these windows in an emergency. So far, I've only found these two: LIFELINE-EVAC-PRO and the Victorinox 'RESCUE TOOL. Both have 'saw type' blades to allow you to cut out the window to escape.

Has anyone else thought about this and do you have any others to suggest.

I ordered one last week; should arrive tomorrow. Went for the green one. I didn't see the strap cutters as part of the package, or available seperately from my source. Not necessarily one to be kept in a vehicle, but a carry along while in brush and if need to be to scare the crap out of a miscreant on the homestead.

I put a search on ebay and bought one of each for well under retail, all are used but none abused.

I had a Prodigy and gifted it to a family member; didn't see the need for a combo blade back then but do now.

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Originally posted by Redleg06:
ACOUSTIC LAMINATED GLASS
A lot of cars (my 2023 Highlander included) now come with 'acoustic laminated glass' on side windows. Sometimes referred to as "LAMISAFE', these windows are similar in construction to windshields and do not shatter like tempered glass windows. As a result, I've been looking for a tool that will take out these windows in an emergency. So far, I've only found these two: LIFELINE-EVAC-PRO and the Victorinox 'RESCUE TOOL. Both have 'saw type' blades to allow you to cut out the window to escape.

Has anyone else thought about this and do you have any others to suggest.

Did you find something to purchase?

This type of glass appears to be very robust.

https://www.zaktool.com/product-tag/rescue-saws/

So far, the Victorinox seems to be the most convenient/cost effective solution other than a professional heavy tool. I did find a video (see below) that demonstrates an effective technique for taking out the side glass...cut out the bottom first.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-HlLJIrk_jU