I cannot think of a better place to ask this question.
This Crashsafe tool is a car window-breaker, seatbelt cutter and emergency light in one tool. I am thinking about getting one for each of my family members, but I don't know how good this product is or if there is something better out there.
Help me out SF family. Is this a quality tool or is there a better version out there?
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September 04, 2018, 05:10 PM
C-Dubs
I keep a Benchmade Houdini in my truck. The product you link to has a few more features, like the USB charger, and emergency beacon. But also costs about 3x what I paid for the Houdini.
Never had to use the Houdini, thankfully, but gives a bit of peace of mind.
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September 04, 2018, 05:28 PM
YooperSigs
RESQME works. And works when the car is filling with water.
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September 04, 2018, 05:30 PM
Balzé Halzé
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Originally posted by YooperSigs: RESQME works. And works when the car is filling with water.
These are what I keep in my cars. I also travel with one and keep it in my carry on bag.
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September 04, 2018, 05:47 PM
chongosuerte
Trying to shatter a window with anything short of a spring deployed metal pointy device is difficult. Sometimes impossible.
Just to keep in mind.
I also carry the Resqume.
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September 04, 2018, 06:48 PM
sasquatch28
RESQUME in all of our vehicles. I even gave them as Christmas gifts a few years ago.
September 04, 2018, 06:52 PM
95flhr
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Originally posted by sasquatch28: RESQUME in all of our vehicles. I even gave them as Christmas gifts a few years ago.
I do the same.
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September 04, 2018, 07:11 PM
craigcpa
RESQUME in each of our cars, danglin' from the rear view mirrors.
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September 04, 2018, 07:46 PM
NK402
I always figured that in a crash, this thing is going to be rolling around under the seat somewhere
September 05, 2018, 08:50 AM
henryaz
I have a tool that was a free hand-out at my wife's department. It has a spring-loaded punch and a seat belt cutter. No light in it, but I have a light in the truck anyway. It is small enough to keep hanging from my rear view mirror.
ETA, after looking at the pictures, mine is a RESQME. Since it fits into a separate clip/holder, all I have to do is pull it down to release it from my rear view mirror. This message has been edited. Last edited by: henryaz,
September 05, 2018, 09:47 AM
comet24
Just a reminder. If you keep one in your vehicle to self-rescue in the event of an accident make sure it's not only somewhere you can reach when belted in but also will not get tossed somewhere else during an accident.
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September 05, 2018, 06:10 PM
TigerDore
Thanks, everyone. I really appreciate the responses.
September 05, 2018, 09:07 PM
DMF
+1 for the Resqme tool for.an emergency window breaking tool.
We've tested a bunch of car window breaching devices at work, and the only thing that works better than the spring loaded devices is the claw side of a framing hammer. However, that's for breaking into a car, not out. Since its harder swing a hammer inside a car, something like the Resqme is better for getting out, IMO.
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