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  • PsychGuy274
    Veteran Member
    • May 2010
    • 4289

    Recommend me a good first responder tool



    So I had this $30 one from Smith and Wesson that was cool until it broke. I need it to be similar to this one, just not a cheap piece of junk. Under $100 is a plus, but not required.

    Thanks guys.
    I am a law enforcement officer in the state of Colorado. Nothing I post is legal advice of any kind.

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  • #2
    barca101
    Senior Member
    • Aug 2009
    • 577

    I know it's a little expensive, but Leatherman make outstand products. The MUT and some of their folding knives make excellent first responder tools. Unless you want to go with a simple folder.

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    • #3
      weinerd
      Member
      • Jun 2011
      • 314

      I'm a big Rick Hinderer fan... although I'm not a huge fan of Gerber, this is one of his designs for first responders (I think he was an EMT/fire fighter as well as entrepreneur)

      Hinderer Rescue - Serrated, Sheath. Built with firefighters in mind, the Gerber Hinderer model 22-01534 is a knife loaded with features. The blade on this Gerber knife is made of thick, fully serrated stainless steel and is operated by a liner lock release. On the other end is a window punch and a lanyard ring. On the back of the knife is an integrated seat belt / clothing cutter that folds out of the way when not in use. In the middle of the knife there is a built in slot that allows the knife to operate as an oxygen tank wrench. A ballistic nylon sheath sheath is included that holds the knife and the 9 piece tool kit. This is a must have for your toolbox. UPC Code: 013658415348

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      • #4
        Tacit Blue
        Veteran Member
        • Feb 2009
        • 4134

        I was going to recomend you the Smith & Wesson border guard too. But you said it broke, don't worry so did mine. Haha pos . I'm curious about finding the same kinda knife too. Which would have a impact tip for windows and a seat belt cutter. That gerber loooks cool.
        Last edited by Tacit Blue; 10-14-2011, 10:06 AM.
        "All that is complex is not useful. All that is useful is simple."
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        • #5
          medicdude
          Senior Member
          • Jan 2011
          • 1034

          My border guard broke too! Wtf. And no response to email fro
          sw. Lame. Anyway. I just got me a benchmade griptillian and I love it. It's well made and is still sharp after two months normal daily use. Seatbelt cutter? Uh, it's a knife. It'll cut seatbelts. Window punch? Isnt that what firefighters are for? In the rare event I'm first on scene... How about an o2 key or similar.

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          • #6
            greybeard
            Senior Member
            • Nov 2008
            • 1086

            How about something like this.
            John

            The internet is like a 12 step group. Take what you need and leave the rest.

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            • #7
              Dr Rockso
              Veteran Member
              • Jan 2008
              • 3701

              You can find a Benchmade Triage for ~$150.

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              • #8
                PsychGuy274
                Veteran Member
                • May 2010
                • 4289

                Originally posted by medicdude
                My border guard broke too! Wtf. And no response to email fro
                sw. Lame. Anyway. I just got me a benchmade griptillian and I love it. It's well made and is still sharp after two months normal daily use. Seatbelt cutter? Uh, it's a knife. It'll cut seatbelts. Window punch? Isnt that what firefighters are for? In the rare event I'm first on scene... How about an o2 key or similar.
                I know, those things are a cool design, but they're crap. I was surprised it broke seeing as I only used it a handful of times too.

                And its not a great idea to use the knife blade as a seatbelt cutter. Too much of a risk of causing injury to the person you're trying to help. That's why seatbelt cutter blades are enclosed or are completely rounded off.
                I am a law enforcement officer in the state of Colorado. Nothing I post is legal advice of any kind.

                CLICK HERE for a San Diego County WIN!

                CLICK HERE to read my research review on the fight-or-flight response and its application to firearm training

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                • #9
                  shooterfpga
                  Veteran Member
                  • Feb 2009
                  • 2761

                  i like my ontario knives asek. i had a custom leather sheath made for mine though, with a snap keeper, and a money clip stitched in the back to clip onto things.

                  U.S. Army Combat Engineer

                  Originally posted by Cactuscooler
                  I have Paramilitary training

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                  • #10
                    Tacit Blue
                    Veteran Member
                    • Feb 2009
                    • 4134

                    Originally posted by medicdude
                    My border guard broke too! Wtf. And no response to email fro
                    sw. Lame. Anyway. I just got me a benchmade griptillian and I love it. It's well made and is still sharp after two months normal daily use. Seatbelt cutter? Uh, it's a knife. It'll cut seatbelts. Window punch? Isnt that what firefighters are for? In the rare event I'm first on scene... How about an o2 key or similar.
                    Mine broke on the pant clip that secures the small allen, so basically the clip wiggles. And the allen fell out. Other than that its fine... Easy fix. If you notice that enclosed blade on the rear is used for seat belts, and tearing clothing aside form the main blade.


                    Last edited by Tacit Blue; 10-14-2011, 6:38 PM.
                    "All that is complex is not useful. All that is useful is simple."
                    Mikhail Kalashnikov *...

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                    • #11
                      Ron-Solo
                      In Memoriam
                      • Jan 2009
                      • 8581

                      I have a Spyderco Endura that I carried every day since I got it in 1991 until I retired in 2011. It is still razor sharp and I've never sharpened it and I use it all the time. I was afraid the plastic clip wouldn't last but it is still going strong
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                      • #12
                        PsychGuy274
                        Veteran Member
                        • May 2010
                        • 4289

                        Originally posted by Ron-Solo
                        I have a Spyderco Endura that I carried every day since I got it in 1991 until I retired in 2011. It is still razor sharp and I've never sharpened it and I use it all the time. I was afraid the plastic clip wouldn't last but it is still going strong
                        That's good info, I'll look into that.
                        I am a law enforcement officer in the state of Colorado. Nothing I post is legal advice of any kind.

                        CLICK HERE for a San Diego County WIN!

                        CLICK HERE to read my research review on the fight-or-flight response and its application to firearm training

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                        • #13
                          BayAreaShooter
                          Calguns Addict
                          • Aug 2010
                          • 5054

                          Cant go wrong with a Leatherman.

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                          • #14
                            TrailerparkTrash
                            Veteran Member
                            • Oct 2005
                            • 4249

                            First responder to what???? Everybody is posting a knife of some sort. What if one is a first responder to an active shooter? In that case, I'm brining this:



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                            • #15
                              Sgt. J Beezy
                              Banned
                              • Mar 2011
                              • 1257

                              I rock an SOG Trident and it was great til some noob decided to dig some holes at Lytle Creek Range with it last week...

                              New one is on the way!

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