StatGear T3 Tactical Auto Rescue Tool - Folding Rescue Knife, Glass Window Breaker, Seatbelt Cutter, Molded Grips, LED Light, Sheath

Note......I've only had this knife for a couple of days and I haven't used it on duty. I will certainly update if I'm less than pleased later, but I've been a Firefighter/Medic for over 20 years and I've seen many knives in that time. The tool is made really well. The blades are strong and tight and the whole thing seems very rugged/sturdy in my hand and as I open/close the blades. When locked into place, the blades have no give and if I have any complaint about the operation at all, its simply that the mechanisms are really tight and hurt my thumb a little when operating. The experience I've had with this issue is that over time, through practice and break in, this will become less of a problem. I bought this to replace a Smith & Wesson rescue knife that I'd bought years ago (somewhere around 1996 or 1997). I always kept that knife in its sheath attached to my bunker coat and it served me well. Somehow I lost it this year, so I went out in search of a new one. I chose the T3 because of the price, the features, the reviews, and the blade was better than the one I'd had which was pretty much just a seatbelt cutter. I'm going to try to get to a salvage yard to play with the cutter and punch, but at the moment I have no reason to believe they won't work fine. The only real downsides to this knife that I can find is that, like others' have said, the light isn't very bright. I'm not sure what I was expecting though, so I'm not really disappointed with it. In a dark area, it will give you enough light to navigate your surroundings and can obviously be used for pupil checks (although it is a bit bright when you look directly at the beam, so your patients may not cooperate). Out past 10 foot or so, the light becomes lost. I seriously wasn't looking for a knife with a light on it though, so this is almost a non-issue for me. One thing I did notice is that when trying to open the seatbelt cutter, the position of the light button makes it very easy to turn on during the thumb "sweep" operation. I guess I'll just have to check it when I close the knife....or more likely....replace the batteries ;). As far as the size.....some people have commented on how large the knife is. When I read the reviews I was expecting a machete, tbh. I didn't care because like I said, I'm going to carry the tool on my bunker coat. However, I was pleasantly surprised to find that it really isn't obtrusively big. The knife is about the same length as other pocket clip duty knives I've used, but its about twice the width (about 3/4"). It has a sheath, but I suspect it could be worn on the pocket without discomfort. TBH, I'm considering doing just this as I'm not sure I won't use it more often than I used to use the S&W Rescue knife. Either way....as a new full-time service knife or a specialized tool when I'm in my gear....I'm completely satisfied with this piece of equipment and do not regret my choice at all.

I really feel secure with this knife. I can quick draw it, and it has everything we need if the car plunges into the water, or if someone else's car plunges into the water. But more importantly it has a lot of tools on it that I would use that I'd like to reach quickly. My leatherman has a lot of tools on it but that's for projects where seconds are either in short supply, or my patience is in short supply. - The bulkiness of the knife is definitely something worth considering, but it isn't so bad. I tend to buy clothes that let you carry a lot of heavy gear while still looking dapper. (5.11 Tactical) In other words I have enough pockets that my EDC lets me carry one item per pocket, so I don't have to worry about my knife pocket being anything other than my knife pocket. - It has a nub on it that lets you open it one-handed. I've been practicing with it and I can open it quickly with a flick of the wrist. The seatbelt cutter can't be flicked open, but whatever. - The flashlight is super bright, the seatbelt cutter is super sharp, the glass breaker is spring-loaded (but not advised to try using to chip ice), and the knife is (was) sharp and it's good to have a serrated edge in case of need to saw something. Well, the blade WAS sharp. I gotta sharpen mine. I've used it quite a lot. But it's nice to have. - The flashlight battery does need to be replaced on occasion but it's good to have a flashlight that's out of the way. If the battery was rechargable via micro-USB or something it would be a godsend! - The only real drawback to this knife is that the liner lock really hurts to close the knife with. I had to use my fingernail on my other hand at first. Becoming more experienced with this knife has allowed me to close it one-handed as well, but it still leaves a noticeable scar on my thumb.

So, I have been looking for rescue knife for quite a while, but haven't been able to part with my money for a knife that doesn't have at least SOME evidence of its use. So, when I found a video on YouTube with it, I figured I'd try it out. As it turns out, this knife exceeded my expectations in places I figured that I'd just bite the bullet for. I expected a generic knife with a window breaker and belt cutter, but this has become one of my favorite tools to use. The knife is sharp already, and there's enough of both straight edge and serrated edge that I can use either without constantly hitting the other, and that seatbelt cutter is one of the most useful tools I never knew I wanted. Want to cut rope? Flip it out, and it's as easy as (or easier than) the knife, and it's safer, since the inner blade isn't exposed. Rope, zip ties, cloth, and I've even used it for getting a clean, full-length opening on big chip bags without any fight. The knife is as sharp, but I tend to rely on the belt cutter unless I puncturing something. I always carried a multiool, which has a blade and a saw, so I never cared about having a pocket knife. This has become part of my EDC as an "ehh" knife with potential for saving lives, but as something I genuinely use every other day. I would definitely recommend this tool.

I am a police officer in a large city. I bought this item as a tool to use on patrol. This was by far the bulkiest knife I've ever carried. It takes up most of the room in my pants pocket when clipped to the pocket rim. It's also somewhat heavy. If all you want is a basic cutting tool, there are thinner, lighter, and simpler knives to buy. The construction seems top-notch. I've carried this knife for six months and all the springs, locks, and blades are tight, and the blade is still sharp. I have used the cutter on clothing and seatbelts, and it has worked as expected on both. I've used the spring-loaded window punch twice, and it worked flawlessly, even on a vehicle window one of my coworkers had tried and failed to open with an aluminum flashlight. You can practice using the spring-loaded window punch on a tree to get a feel for how hard you have push the punch into the surface. The flashlight is not very bright, and is comparable to a dim key-chain-type LED. Do not expect to use this light as your only illumination for tactical or rescue operations. It is not bright enough for thorough illumination, and is the wrong color to maintain night vision. However, if you are not under stress and in the dark, this light is better than nothing. It is also sufficient for use as a pen-light to check pupils. The battery life seems good, as I have not replaced the watch-type battery this knife uses in the six months since I've bought it (albeit with rare use). After about an hour practicing with this knife, you should have no problem using its features under stress. It will get the user in and out of vehicles, and will remove clothing from injured people as quickly as trauma shears. For the price, I've seen no better product.

I bought 80 of these for the medics in Southern WV. I was skeptical at first. But once you hold one in your hand you will be impressed. It's stout. Not a lightweight tool. Nice main blade. Serrated but but beveled only on one side (It's not a Gerber but will do the job) Good EDC knife. Belt knife/hook... Beveled BOTH sides. Cuts through even fiberglass casting with ease. ( this is amazing for cutting jeans). The light.. Small LED... Not bright but handy. Glass impacter/punch.... amazing. And it recharges itself to fire again. Took it to my buddies junk yard, worked the first time every time. It's stout. Little bulky. SOLID. I'm an ER doc, I bought them for all our medics only after beating this tool up

This knife is everything I want in a knife, a good blade with a STURDY seat belt cutter and a glass breaker that is easy to use, with a bonus flash light. I would immediately give this 5 stars but when I opened the box the spring loaded glass breaker failed to operate as it should. Fidgeting with it and attempting to use it for a few minutes seems to have clicked something into place and it works now. As of writing this review I am giving the knife a 3/5 but if the glass breaker has no more issues I will definitely be upgrading the star count in the future. I really really like the idea of a spring loaded glass breaker that does all the work for you. *update* 10/26/2017: moving this knife up to 5 stars. Definitely one of my favorite knives I've ever owned. Seatbelt cutter is much more robust than any other knife I've seen and the window punch has been flawless after some playing with in the beginning.

I was looking at this knife for weeks, reading reviews, looking at picures...ect. Finally I decided to just buy it and I'm glad I did! I originally told myself I would always leave it in my car for emergencies but it is so handy to have I wear it almost every day! First of all, yes, it's rather large; but, what other knife has blade, seat belt cutter, light and window breaker? The knife on this thing is RAZOR sharp. I read many comments on here about "no instructions on how to close the knife," and "it's not very intuitive." If you have ever owned a pocket knife in your life, you will know and understand how to close this knife with no problems. Since getting this knife I find myself walking around trying to find any and all pieces of glass I can break but unfortunately haven't broken my car windows out yet! I tested the window puncher on a piece of wood and it's pretty crazy how big of a punch it indents into the wood. Pros: Very Sharp Inexpensive Nice "film" on the handle for a little added grip Very crisp blade open / easy to close Nice sheath Overall very good quality Cons: Overall large, but given what it is and it's purpose....It's acceptable None at this time

I have several of these knives and give them as gifts to others in my field. They are quality built and very useful. I keep one in my fire gear and one in each of my cars. Such a great personal tool. The light died out after a little while and isn't very useful for its intended purpose if it gets wear. But I don't really care about the light aspect. The thumb ridge for unsheathing the knife from the inside is very flimsy and falls off after wear. Not a very important aspect as you can just use the metal of the knife with your thumb with no problem. I am hard on my tools and this one is a great quality piece of work. Great buy!