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resqme The Original Emergency Keychain Car Escape Tool, 2-in-1 Seatbelt Cutter and Window Breaker, Made in USA, Safety Yellow-Compact Emergency Hammer?
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This is what I purchased through Amazon. I like it because it can hang on my car keys, and all I need to do to deploy it is give it a solid yank. The “safety” is reasonably strong, so I’ve never had it come loose in my pocket.
Just FYI, when your Google redirect link resolves, it has an Amazon affiliate code in it.
For everyone's benefit, the product is "resqme 04.100.09 The Original Keychain Car Escape Tool Safety Yellow Seatbelt Cutter and Window Glass Breaker" and the non-affiliate Amazon link is https://www.amazon.com/01-100-09-Original-Emergency-Keychain-Seatbelt/dp/B01G6C18EC/
I used to work as an EMT, and I've seen a few occasions where belts needed to be cut and windows broken. One guy I treated put his car into a deep narrow ditch and the water killed the electric windows. He punched a side window out with his fist, which I didn't think was even possible. Tough dude.
Anyway, for that problem, you want one of these:
They work great, and you can zip-tie the holder to your parking break handle. It'll still be there after you roll upside down, and you'll still be able to find it.
As for SD, that's complicated. Ask over on /r/martialarts.
As for EDC, we, as a community, regard it as an act of faith that every properly-appointed person ought to have a suitable knife along with them, lest they be stymied by the first bit of stout cord they encounter. There's a million great choices, get whatever you like.
The Surge is a great general purpose multitool. I keep one in the trunk of my car, along with a Leatherman Bit Kit.
I would recommend that you also keep a small tool, specifically designed for vehicle emergencies, within easy reach of the driver's seat. It's good to have a seat belt cutter and a glass breaker in case you get trapped in the vehicle. I use the Res-Q-Me for that purpose. I discovered that if you get the visor mount for it you can attach it to any of the levers on the steering wheel, which keeps it handy.
That’s why I have one of these on my keychain. I encountered the same thing in an alley. And got 2 of his windows before booking it.
People will use those spring loaded ceramic spike tools like the "resqme" or even just the tip of a sparkplug. Ceramic is crazy good at breaking glass.
That sounds targeted overkill tbh. I don’t remember the last time I wasn’t stopped going through security, because I have a metal bracelet that I can’t take off (literally, my hand has grown too big for it to be removed). They wand me down and send me on my way.
Coming through Nicaragua though, they confiscated my seatbelt cutter. Literally have taken it through 6 other airports, but nope a blade the size of an exacto, trapped inside a hunk of plastic got the dogs and dudes with machine guns on me.
I like this one. The pointy end is covered, and it clips on, and easily disconnects when needed. https://www.amazon.com/01-100-09-Original-Emergency-Keychain-Seatbelt/dp/B01G6C18EC/ref=sr_1_2?crid=1KBE19UEO3S0M&keywords=rescueme&qid=1643317530&sprefix=rescueme%2Caps%2C437&sr=8-2
Like a charm. Bought another one last week. Here ya go!
Fucking terrible way to die, suicide or otherwise.
I like to remind people , but you should always keep at least one, ideally two, car escape tools like the ResQMe somewhere accessible in your car. It's the sort of item you'll probably never need but would be thankful for if you ever did. It could save yours or other's lives and prevent a terrible death one day.
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I have this one on my keychain. The window smasher bit on it is the black portions and you have to press real hard to get it to trigger. I have put holes 30 pages deep in books testing it out.
This is what you’d really want.
Resqme The Original Emergency Keychain Car Escape Tool, 2-in-1 Seatbelt Cutter and Window Breaker, Made in USA, Safety Yellow-Compact Emergency Hammer https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01G6C18EC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_JSDC44CYTN0WAGK6G1V4?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
The tool that is used to break the glass is referred as a “bip”.
Resqme The Original Emergency Keychain Car Escape Tool, 2-in-1 Seatbelt Cutter and Window Breaker, Made in USA, Safety Yellow-Compact Emergency Hammer https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01G6C18EC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_KY89222S8WE2JDQGQ1YS
Yeah! I have this one from Amazon, it’s great if you are a female living in the city who needs to use rideshare but don’t trust creepy rideshare drivers lol:
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Resqme The Original Emergency Keychain Car Escape Tool, 2-in-1 Seatbelt Cutter and Window Breaker, Made in USA, Safety Yellow-Compact Emergency Hammer https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01G6C18EC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_Q7HXCNSH8YHKS02DC2WD
In case anyone was wondering
What the fuck is innocent about someone instigating violence against you, and you have no means of escape? What is she supposed to do if that person breaks her window and lay hands on her?
Breaking a car window isn't hard btw, you literally can carry glass breakers on your keys. Like this.
That 100% warrants using a gun. You going to pepperspray someone inside of your own vehicle? That person made their choice when they got out of their vehicle in middle of the road, for the sole purpose of attacking someone who they didn't know. If they die doing it- it's not because they were innocent.
No, you can get fucked if you think otherwise. You don't have the right to lay hands on another person in that manner. You don't get to violate another person's safety because you want to smoke crack and act out.
I’d go spring loaded. The mini hammers seem to have trouble in test videos. Especially if women are using them.
Got in a drunken bet at the bar I was working at with some buddies concerning whether or not the the lifesaving device on my keychain could break my beer bottle.
Of course it did, and then shattered bottle gashed my thumb and required quite a few stitches.
For clarification, I mean one of these: https://www.amazon.com/01-100-09-Original-Emergency-Keychain-Seatbelt/dp/B01G6C18EC
this isn't home related, but def the best thing i've come to own in awhile! this emergency car tool is really convenient, as it comes with a zip tie to hang it from your rear view mirror... then if you need to use it you just grab and yank it out of it's holder! i haven't had to use it, thankfully, but i know it'll be awesome if i ever do have to because i won't have to freak out wondering how i'd get out of my car!
The headrest thing might work but many headrests don't come off and steel, even if it's hardened, isn't very effective against tempered glass which is why glass breakers are made with a carbide tip. Just get a Resqme escape tool or something similar. I suggest these ones because they're small, have a seatbelt cutter built in and most importantly they're spring loaded meaning you just press them against the glass to trigger the glass breaker. I don't like the hammer style ones because it's very difficult to get a full powered swing from inside your car especially if you're chest deep in water, upside down, have a head wound or have a broken bone.
>My main take away is that I'm putting a window shattering tool in my glove box.
Get a res-q-me. Attached to your key chain (so it's always in reach) has a seat belt cutter in case your seatbelt is jammed, and has a spring loaded glass breaker (so you don't have to try and swing a hammer underwater)
One in the glove box is great, but if there is a collision your seat belt might lock up and you won't be able to reach it. Or the collision/rollover could cause everything to be thrown around and you'll waste time searching for it.
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Not sure why you're the thread's only skeptic. The second dude has something in his hand hes covering by pulling his sweater down. When he goes to the glass you can see him whack it. Looks like he has one of these.
I bought one of those window smashing tools. Hoping won't have to use it but will if I spot a kid or pet that's been left alone in a locked up vehicle
$10 and it's a seatbelt cutter/window breaker in one. I have 2, one in the car and one on a keychain.
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I ordered these off Amazon. Best $15 I ever spent. Seat belt cutter and passenger side window breaker.
Edit here's the link: https://www.amazon.ca/resqme-01-100-09-Safety-Yellow-Escape/dp/B01G6C18EC?th=1&psc=1&source=googleshopping&locale=en-CA&tag=googcana-20&ref=pd_sl_6sixttz3x5_e
Something like this. It can cut through a seat belt and smash a window, very small, easy to conceal.
I got myself a Resqme after watching this
>Don't cops have little hand held devices for breaking windows?
Everyone should have one!
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RESQME is a good brand. Made in the USA and you get two for $10.
It's a seat belt cutter/window breaker:
That's a perfect example why this should be in every car: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01G6C18EC/
It’s ten bucks and with it you can open (most) windows and cut seat belts.
A resqme tool: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01G6C18EC/
Plus a Kershaw leek: https://www.knifecenter.com/kc_new/store_store.html?usrsearch=Kershaw+leek
Will do the job a lot better than the knife you linked and get you a plain edge assisted blade on a decent knife.
Anyway, if you provide details on what you'll use the knife for we might have better suggestions. Spyderco and Benchmade make great rescue tools, but they aren't assisted and have serrations. And they're pricey.
Assisted is very common in very cheap knives that use the spring to make up for the poor action.
The nicer rescue knives have serrations because they're a lot better at cutting fabrics.
Rescue knives also usually have rounded tips, so you don't stab anyone when trying to cut their seat belt.
Spyderco assist (pairs well with the resqme): https://www.bladehq.com/item--Spyderco-Rescue-Assist-I--2998
Byrd rescue (spyderco's budget company): https://www.amazon.com/dp/B072BSNJ2R
Benchmade triage (has all the tools, $$$$): https://www.knifecenter.com/item/BM916SBK/Benchmade-916SBK-Triage-Rescue-Knife-35-inch-Black-Combo-Blunt-Tip-Blade-Black-G10-Handles-Safety-Cutter-Glass-Breaker
I always carry a knife and my car's keychain has a ResQme seatbelt cutter.
Yes! I have a slightly irrational fear of driving over water, going over the edge, and being trapped in my seatbelt and car, so my husband got me a Resqme! https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01G6C18EC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_glt_fabc_639H0V8WQB3JDJSSMJ2Z
FYI, there are actually products made specifically for people with autism and/or other developmental disabilities, to prevent them from spontaneously unbuckling their seatbelts as it is a common problem. https://www.autism-products.com/product/buckle-boss-seat-belt-guard
And because they add an extra step to undoing seatbelts, I want to mention that seatbelts often do jam in accidents so emergency extrication is tricky enough, and these add another step to unbuckling seatbelts, so it's good to have some kind of emergency seatbelt cutter in your vehicle. I keep one of these on my keychain: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01G6C18EC/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
You're NTA for trying to figure out a way to keep her safe. As long as whatever option you choose is also safe (no excessively tight restraints, no increased risk of injury in an accident, etc.). But it sounds like you're doing your best.
Sorry, but the hammers are garbage for breaking glass the spring loaded ones are the only ones i will depend on when a life depends on it. https://www.amazon.com/04-100-09-Original-Keychain-Seatbelt-Breaker/dp/B01G6C18EC/
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