Mistwalker
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I have several friends that are involved in rescue operations. One is on a local search and rescue team here, another one, who is now a police officer, served as a combat medic in Iraq and another that spends half his week as a police detective and the other half as an EMT. It was conversations with these guys that got me thinking about other types of prepping, and other tools I could keep in the truck to help in an emergency, and recent events have reinforced that line of thinking.
One of the ones I decided to try out is the M16-ZER from CRK&T.
The specs are
Open length .9.25-inches
Closed length ..5.5-inches
Weight .6.2-ounces
Blade length 3.75-inches
Blade thickness ...0.138-inches
Blade steel ......AUS8 (RC58-59)
Handle materials....420J2 / Zytel
Lock type ...Liner Lock
Carry system ..4 position clip.
This knife is a variation of the original CRK&T M16 with orange zytel handle scales, and designed especially for emergency rescue personnel. It has a heavy duty blade made of AUS8 stainless steel that has a combo edge with a 1-inch section of very sharp serrations. It features CRK&Ts Auto Lawks redundant security system (which prevents accidental release of the lock) that automatically engages upon opening the blade, and a large flipper that allows for easy deployment of the blade even when wearing heavy rescue gloves.
It has a four-position carry capability, and comes with a left-handed belt clip, a wrench, and extra screws with thread locker on them.
You can see how when the Auto Lawks engages it prevents the liner lock from moving or being accidentally disengaged.
To disengage the system you pull the lawks lever to the rear with a forefinger and push the liner lock over with the thumb.
It is not a small knife by any means. Its definitely a full sized working knife, with a full sized handle that comfortably fills the hand and is easy to grip in use..
The knife came extremely sharp, and easily cut through four layers of seat belt material.
But I really like how it can be used to cut seat belt material without opening the knife. This could be really handy for avoiding further injury of an upset or panicking individual in an accident, especially in the case of a child who really doesnt understand what is going on.
The flipper / belt cutter also serves as a guard and will not cut a finger wrapped around it.
I know the knife was designed for these guys and girls.
But I think it is a pretty handy piece of gear to have in the truck console just in case.
.
One of the ones I decided to try out is the M16-ZER from CRK&T.
The specs are
Open length .9.25-inches
Closed length ..5.5-inches
Weight .6.2-ounces
Blade length 3.75-inches
Blade thickness ...0.138-inches
Blade steel ......AUS8 (RC58-59)
Handle materials....420J2 / Zytel
Lock type ...Liner Lock
Carry system ..4 position clip.
This knife is a variation of the original CRK&T M16 with orange zytel handle scales, and designed especially for emergency rescue personnel. It has a heavy duty blade made of AUS8 stainless steel that has a combo edge with a 1-inch section of very sharp serrations. It features CRK&Ts Auto Lawks redundant security system (which prevents accidental release of the lock) that automatically engages upon opening the blade, and a large flipper that allows for easy deployment of the blade even when wearing heavy rescue gloves.
It has a four-position carry capability, and comes with a left-handed belt clip, a wrench, and extra screws with thread locker on them.
You can see how when the Auto Lawks engages it prevents the liner lock from moving or being accidentally disengaged.
To disengage the system you pull the lawks lever to the rear with a forefinger and push the liner lock over with the thumb.
It is not a small knife by any means. Its definitely a full sized working knife, with a full sized handle that comfortably fills the hand and is easy to grip in use..
The knife came extremely sharp, and easily cut through four layers of seat belt material.
But I really like how it can be used to cut seat belt material without opening the knife. This could be really handy for avoiding further injury of an upset or panicking individual in an accident, especially in the case of a child who really doesnt understand what is going on.
The flipper / belt cutter also serves as a guard and will not cut a finger wrapped around it.
I know the knife was designed for these guys and girls.
But I think it is a pretty handy piece of gear to have in the truck console just in case.
.
