best automobile/car knife

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i remember randomly happening on, i think, a smith and wesson brand knife/multitool that had, i think, a spring loaded glass breaker

then i recently saw benchmade's new knife that has a glass breaker on the end

i was just remembering that now and i was wondering what opinions there were on the best emergency knife/multi-tool to keep in your vehicle... something that would have a knife + seat belt cutter + glass breaker + whatever else im not thinking of
 
I have a number of tools in my truck including a large Leatherman, BK-7, and automatic centerpunch to break windows.You might be able to break the windows with the exposed tang on the BK-7.
 
Spyderco Assist 1 - Have heard much good about it, considering picking up for the car.

Spyderedge on a blunt tip blade with a carbide glass breaker housed in the handle along wih a built-in safety whislte.
 
I have a Spyderco Salt (Serrated) in my visor. It has a very rounded tip and the serration are good for cutting seat belts. I think the idea of a tool to break a window is somewhat over rated. Car windows are relatively easy to break. The FRN butt end of a knife will do the job nicely.
 
coop1957 said:
. Car windows are relatively easy to break.
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You can break it with your fist, just be prepare to go have surgury to repair your tendons afterwards. I don't really understand the glassbreaker deals on little knives, wouldn't it be better to just have your tire iron under your seat?
 
I keep a couple large hunters nearby in case of need. Well worn from use and not too pretty, so if they are lost or stolen it won't be a big loss.
 
coop1957 said:
I have a Spyderco Salt (Serrated) in my visor. It has a very rounded tip and the serration are good for cutting seat belts. I think the idea of a tool to break a window is somewhat over rated. Car windows are relatively easy to break. The FRN butt end of a knife will do the job nicely.
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If your car is submerged underwater, its pretty much impossible to open the doors/break windows. A glass breaker/center punch will work in those circumstances though.
 
Pretty much any folder that incorporates a centerpunch in the handle, for use as a glass-breaker, will make a good choice. Blade steel and edge retention are not that important since the knife will rarely be used.
 
Maybe the new Victorinox Rescue ?

Hope the instructional movie works again;

victorinox.ch&page=118&lang=E&id=200701091536506968
 
I have the Benchmade ERT-1 which was already stated to have a seat belt cutter (lockback), a blass breaker (spring loaded) and a white LED. The handles are bright yellow. Can't really beat that tool for the 25$ I paid for it. It also has a beltclip and sheath.
 
mete said:
I have a number of tools in my truck including a large Leatherman, BK-7, and automatic centerpunch to break windows.You might be able to break the windows with the exposed tang on the BK-7.
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From my understanding its rather easy to break a side car window. You can break it with just a normal screw driver by pushing with the tip, dont even need to wind up and swing or anything.
 
Lot of this depends on the type of glass used in the car's windows. Quite a few cars in the EU these days have side windows toughened with some membrane to stop thieves from smashing in! Preety much impossible to break through, only can be booted out whole!

Keep a folder you are used to using and can use quickly is the best idea.

Maybe a fire extinguisher would be useful too.

Don't fancy tyre irons or jack handles under the seat..brake too hard and you'll get a mashed foot:eek:
 
I have a Ranger RD 4 in my truck, along with a blue SAK Farmer, a Gerber Multi-tool (it was a gift), and a CE Delica 4. Oh, and I have a titanium crow bar under the backseat.
 
I keep four knives in my car--a Spyderco Endura, Cold Steel stockman, HI khukuri, and Gerber multitool. The khukuri and the multitool stay with the car at all times, but the Endura and the stockman are there as backup for those rare times that I forget to carry a knife when I leave the house.
 
anyone want to chime in with any more suggestions before i pick up a spyderco assist?

also, ive seen many "rescue" tools with a cutting hook like is found on the benchmade ert-1. in actual use, how does a cutting hook compare to the serrated edge of the spyderco? it seems like the serrated edge might be more effective, but having to make any kind of sawing motion seems like it might be difficult or clumsy in an emergency situation. comments?
 
Dont forget Puma made the Auto Messer or Car knife! complete with mounting brackets and all! Its basically a white hunter with wooden handles.
 
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