"Knives" being credited as the critical tool present and pivotal in Saving Lives!

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In covering the Plane Crash in Ca., A major 24 hour news outlet is reporting (heavily) that the quick response time of Fireman and LE equipped with "Knives" which apparently ALL (to include Flight Attendants) were able to then rescue injured and trapped passengers by cutting them free. We all know the value of our Hinderer XM's "at the ready" - Nice to see the value of knives present and in the hands of trained (or would be) rescuers represented in a positive light.
One can only imagine what favorite "Maker's" Knives may have been present given who showed up with them;)
I imagine there are many many stories of Lives saved or injuries mitigated by the presence of a trusty XM in the hands of the well-equipped, willing and brave.
A Big Thank You to ALL who don one of the uniform(s) of our Military/LE/Fireman/First Responders.:thumbup:
 
Yeah, only a Hinderer would work. Or, maybe you meant having a knife (brand not important) at the ready. I would guess that most of the folks on site used unconventional knives like strap cutters, not Hinderer XMs. Just the same, knives, regardless of the brand, are definitely an important tool.
 
Yes, Knives are indeed an important tool. Seeing as this is the Hinderer Forum and Many Many Military/LE/First Responders carry Hinderer XM's ...... that was a core element of my post NOT that "Only" Hinderers would work.
 
The sad reality is that too many people assume someone else will do things for them. From educating the children to rescue after accidents.

Here's to hope reality hits enough of these in the right place to matter when votes and such count.

Politics switch--off.
 
jimh0220 said:
Yeah, only a Hinderer would work. Or, maybe you meant having a knife (brand not important) at the ready.
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I don't know what you were reading. "Nice to see the value of knives present and in the hands of trained (or would be) rescuers represented in a positive light.
One can only imagine what favorite "Maker's" Knives may have been present given who showed up with them." Nothing about Hinderer's only. Maybe that's just what you assumed was implied given it was posted in the Hinderer forum.

But to the point of the post, I read, however, that the flight attendants did not have cutting tools and had to have knives thrown up to them by rescue personnel so they could cut the belts...If that is true maybe they'll have to rethink that? You would think that they'd at least have belt cutters at the ready.
 
...and then on the sports page there's a story about some idiot football player who got arrested for having a switchblade in his carry-on luggage....:grumpy:
 
This is nice to see and I'm glad the news outlets are showing knives in a positive light for once. I like to think there were a few XMs there helping out.
 
Maprik said:
I don't know what you were reading. "Nice to see the value of knives present and in the hands of trained (or would be) rescuers represented in a positive light.
One can only imagine what favorite "Maker's" Knives may have been present given who showed up with them." Nothing about Hinderer's only. Maybe that's just what you assumed was implied given it was posted in the Hinderer forum.

But to the point of the post, I read, however, that the flight attendants did not have cutting tools and had to have knives thrown up to them by rescue personnel so they could cut the belts...If that is true maybe they'll have to rethink that? You would think that they'd at least have belt cutters at the ready.
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I wish they'd rethink that. I think of a scenario like this every time I stick my knife into my checked bag.
 
Sad reality is that some enforment body will demand a reinvented seatbelt system retrofit with an emergency release system at a huge cost that will transfer to passengers well before a similar power would allow practical tools aboard the aircraft.

I get it on many levels. I see people every day that I'm glad have no sharp objects in their pockets, but dammit types like many of us should not be restricted. I'm taking all official and unofficial hats and placing them into a box, then tucking that box aside for a moment when I say "many of us".
 
Nevermind a knife, I would like to bring a parachute. ;)
but seriously, I can live without my knife on a flight. The chances I'll need my knife for an emergency is well below 1 in a million.
I have much more likely scenarios to worry about, but that's just me.

Well done firemen and LE! I'm glad they have no problems carrying knives. :D
 
Nullity said:
Nevermind a knife, I would like to bring a parachute. ;)
but seriously, I can live without my knife on a flight. The chances I'll need my knife for an emergency is well below 1 in a million.
I have much more likely scenarios to worry about, but that's just me.

Well done firemen and LE! I'm glad they have no problems carrying knives. :D
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Parachute on a commercial airliner is far less practical than a pocket knife. Often a pesky peanut/pretzel/cookie package would benefit from a little slice to open.

Now image a survivable crash-landing over water...I'd be wishing for a knife.
 
Need2Know said:
Parachute on a commercial airliner is far less practical than a pocket knife. Often a pesky peanut/pretzel/cookie package would benefit from a little slice to open.

Now image a survivable crash-landing over water...I'd be wishing for a knife.
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What if space aliens boarded the plane and killed everyone with anything resembling weapon? You just got vaporized.
I'm not worried about these scenarios I most likely will never experience.

Sure, I'd like to be able to carry my knife on a flight, but I just don't consider it a necessity.
I could be very, very wrong. :)
 
Nullity said:
What if space aliens boarded the plane and killed everyone with anything resembling weapon? You just got vaporized.
I'm not worried about these scenarios I most likely will never experience.

Sure, I'd like to be able to carry my knife on a flight, but I just don't consider it a necessity.
I could be very, very wrong. :)
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What's with all the obviously impractical examples?

Even if it's legal /allowed, it's still a personal choice to participate. So you could still be without a knife, no worries.
 
Need2Know said:
What's with all the obviously impractical examples?

Even if it's legal /allowed, it's still a personal choice to participate. So you could still be without a knife, no worries.
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Good point.
The scenario is far to rare to think it could affect any change in law IMO.
I'm pretty ignorant though. :)
 
Need2Know said:
The sad reality is that too many people assume someone else will do things for them. From educating the children to rescue after accidents.

Here's to hope reality hits enough of these in the right place to matter when votes and such count.

Politics switch--off.
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My nephew is graduating from a Fire/Rescue training course soon, and I was thinking about getting him a Hinderer. But because I'm not a first responder myself the easiest thing for me to do is to get him a ZT version (either 0560/1 or 0566). Those are some great Hinderers too.
 
freewheeling said:
My nephew is graduating from a Fire/Rescue training course soon, and I was thinking about getting him a Hinderer. But because I'm not a first responder myself the easiest thing for me to do is to get him a ZT version (either 0560/1 or 0566). Those are some great Hinderers too.
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Please pass along my congratulations and thanks.

The ZTs will make an awesome gift. Later, if he chooses, the XM option will be there.
 
Thank you! to ALL our Americans that Go Towards the Danger in order to preserve Life Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness - They DO what it takes to ensure the American way of life (usually without any pomp or circumstance)
Thank you to RHK and the team/family that makes sure appreciation is extended to those who trully deserve it.
The XM's are obviously the pinnacle - the ZT's (and other offerings) Kershaw, Gerber, etc are Great Knives and worthy of carry status.
As N2K said, Please extend our Thanks and Congrats.:thumbup:
 
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