Rescue knives in Vg 10, 13C26, or 440A

[mikellen]

Hello members, this is my first post here so please forgive me if this has been covered before.

I am searching for a pocketable rescue knife (with window breaker) and have come across a few knives on the internet such as the Kershaw Rescue Blur (440A or 13C26), Spyderco folding assist Rescue knife (VG-10), and a Victorinox Rescue knife (uknown blade material).

I would appreciate any information or recommendations on the quality of these knives, or others that I should consider along with the types of blade materials used in these knives.

Thank you.

 

[jurisprudence]

I really like the Spyderco Assist. Meets your criteria with the best blade steel. For me, edge retention is especially important on serrated edges, which are more difficult to sharpen.

I haven't handled the Kershaw Rescue but it appears to have a slimmer handle than the Assist. The Assist's handle is more like the Native III, a bit wider but feels great in your hand.

Spyderco will be releasing a UK Penknife Rescue this year. Will have G-10 scales, if that is important to you.

 

[hlc]

Recommend Spyderco, VG10 is good steel

 

[Josh K]

The UKPK Rescue is a nonlocking knife. Nice, but I don't know about it in a rescue type situation.

The Assist I is a great knife. It is much wider then most Spyderco's, but gives excellent grip even with heavy gloves on. The tip is completely blunt, not a sheepsfoot or warnie, but totally blunt. Also combining the VG-10 blade (excellent) with a whistle and glass breaker.

 

[dalee100]

Hi,

I have a Vic Rescue knife, (it was a gift). Best $30 knife you will ever pay $60 for. I did actually try it out on a junker car. Everything does do what it's supposed to. i.e. - the glass breaker breaks glass, the seatbelt cutter works well, and you can really saw laminated glass with the glass saw. What it is missing in my opinion, is an O2 tank wrench. If you really want to market to the fire/rescue/ems crowd, you need to have one on your tool. On the other hand, we have way better tools and toys than any "rescue tool" you can put in your pocket or hang on your belt. So my opinion is probably pretty slanted.

While I tend to think all of the current "rescue tools" are over priced and mostly a marketing gimmick. The Vic probably has the tool set that is closest to what is really used on scene. So if you are going to get one, get that one.

dalee

 

[mikellen]

Thanks for the replies. I think I like the fact that the Spyderco Assist Rescue has a VG 10 blade. Does anyone have experience with this knife? Is it comfortable to pocket carry? It seems like it is very wide when closed due to the blade protruding far from the handle.

 

[randomlooker]

Thanks for the replies. I think I like the fact that the Spyderco Assist Rescue has a VG 10 blade. Does anyone have experience with this knife? Is it comfortable to pocket carry? It seems like it is very wide when closed due to the blade protruding far from the handle.

Many Spydercos are quite wide when closed; the Assist is much thicker than normal too. It's a big knife, and I definitely notice it in my pocket, but it doesn't get in the way of things. It's a good knife, if a bit gimmicky with the whistle and glass breaker. At least the breaker's out of the way and not sticking up ready to snag things like on many knives that feature one.

 

[mikellen]

Many Spydercos are quite wide when closed; the Assist is much thicker than normal too. It's a big knife, and I definitely notice it in my pocket, but it doesn't get in the way of things. It's a good knife, if a bit gimmicky with the whistle and glass breaker. At least the breaker's out of the way and not sticking up ready to snag things like on many knives that feature one.

I agree that I do not really need a whistle in a knife but my whole purpose in purchasing a knife is one that is small enough to EDC and that it will have a glass breaker. I'm thinking if I ever get in a situation where breaking a car window means life or death for someone I'm going to need that carbide tip glass breaker. Maybe I should just buy one of the glass breakers that can be attached to a key chain and buy a quality knife for EDC. I just don't know if those types of key chain glass breakers are effective. I guess I need to do some research on that.

Thanks for all the feedback. Please keep the recommendations coming.

 

[Josh K]

I agree that I do not really need a whistle in a knife but my whole purpose in purchasing a knife is one that is small enough to EDC and that it will have a glass breaker. I'm thinking if I ever get in a situation where breaking a car window means life or death for someone I'm going to need that carbide tip glass breaker. Maybe I should just buy one of the glass breakers that can be attached to a key chain and buy a quality knife for EDC. I just don't know if those types of key chain glass breakers are effective. I guess I need to do some research on that.

Thanks for all the feedback. Please keep the recommendations coming.

The Assist is a full on rescue knife. It's wide, long, excellent ergos but has a thick grip feeling. I wouldn't recommend it for a daily EDC.

Benchmade has a very nicely priced Houdini that should work perfectly for your needs. http://www.benchmade.com/products/product_detail.aspx?model=30100