Looking for a 1st responder knife....

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PARKINGLOT

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As a truck driver, I see alot of stuff, and have seen a fair amount of crashes/accidents, as well as been in a couple (most recently last month, where a Honda Civic passing me spun out, came into my lane sideways, and I hit the passenger rear corner with my passenger front corner. Luckly, the car stayed upright after sliding into the ditch.) In the event I ever need to truly rescue someone, I'd like to be prepared. I've been looking at different knives, something I could put in the pocket of my work bag (that's always with me, in the big truck and my Jeep) with my maglite and stuff. So far I've only got 2 on my radar:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0015A5C70/ref=redir_mdp_mobile/192-5315479-5790347

Smith & Wessons partially serrated folder...

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000FU1HTS/ref=mp_s_a_1?qid=1304223464&sr=8-1

And the one I'm currently favouring, the Kershaw Responder in Yellow.

I'm looking for something with the glass breaker and a seat belt cutter.....any idea's? Thoughts?
 
Yes, I'm sure you know this, but DO NOT move the patient unless further injury WILL result from staying in that position. If the patient is held in place upside down by their seatbelt, but is otherwise not in any further danger, leave them be. Car fires and rising water are really the only exceptions to the rule.

In addition, do not use the glass punch willy-nilly. If at all possible, have the patient shield or cover themselves up, or if they're unable, use the window that's the furthest from them.

Again, I'm sure you know this stuff already, but there's always other people with a "savior complex" that want to do too much while knowing too little. Even if you've had training in first-aid or have taken a first-responder course, it's always useful to take another.

Addition: I have the RescueTool, but never had to use it since I had other tools at my disposal for those times
 
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The BM looks like a great knife, but a little pricey. The rescue tool looks like a great knife, something I could actually EDC and put my regular SAK in my BOB or emergeny kit....
 
I have a Gerber Hinderer CLS in my EMT kit, though I will probably replace it with the Triage. It has oversized thumb studs for gloves, glass breaker, line cutter, oxygen bottle wrench and, even though it is a liner lock, it has a lever on the side to operate the lock. There are two versions; a pointy and blunt version and can be had around 50 bucks, so if you lose it your not out much. Not a bad rescue blade IMO.
 
USCGGM said:
I have a Gerber Hinderer CLS in my EMT kit, though I will probably replace it with the Triage. It has oversized thumb studs for gloves, glass breaker, line cutter, oxygen bottle wrench and, even though it is a liner lock, it has a lever on the side to operate the lock. There are two versions; a pointy and blunt version and can be had around 50 bucks, so if you lose it your not out much. Not a bad rescue blade IMO.
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That's another good one. It looks decent, and would eliminate the need for 2 knives (rescue knife and an EDC folder)....I'll have to add that to the list of possibilities......
 
Ive got the Triage. Its a good solid knife. I just received it a few days ago, so havent really had a chance to use it.

Its a bit too big for pocket carry, but ill carry it for a few months and see how it fares. As youll be storing it in your truck, itll fit your needs just fine. But yes, i agree, that there are cheaper options out there. The Victorinox rescue tool is one of them.
 
There is a crkt m16 series rescue version that was reviewed in the review section and it looks very good and not too expensive.
 
A relative of mine is a volunteer firefighter, he just showed me his Smith and Wesson Emergency window punch knife, they cost $20 or so. A flolding knife with large crescent shaped serrations, and a spring loaded window punch.
He says it works great for tight spaces, and you're not swinging a tool into the car's interior.
I don't have direct experience with it, but it looks very functional.
 
+1 on the Benchmade 915 Triage. It's only because it's readily available. Of course the Hinderer XM-18 is the go to tool for a First Responder if you can manage to snag one.
 
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