Reddit reviews Smith & Wesson Border Guard SWBG2TS 10in High Carbon S.S. Folding Knife with 4.4in Serrated Tanto Blade and Aluminum Handle for Tactical, Survival and EDC

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Don't get just any knife. I would suggest getting a rescue knife.

Like this: http://www.amazon.com/Smith-Wesson-SWBG2TS-Serrated-Seatbelt/dp/B0037F1B9E/ref=sr_1_13?ie=UTF8&qid=1414195122&sr=8-13

The integrated seatbelt cutter allows you to safely cut a seatbelt. There is also a glass breaking tip that'll shatter glass easily if needed.

In fact, I lost my rescue-knife so I'm buying another.

If you're on a budget, this is the knife I originally had and is < $10. I liked mine and had no issues with it.

http://www.amazon.com/TAC-FORCE-Assisted-Opening-Linerlock-Sawback/dp/B00EH0MKXE/ref=pd_sbs_sg_3?ie=UTF8&refRID=0CWWRYRCE4R4AQJP5DJ3

EDIT:

I looked into what /u/lt-ghost was saying. While a steel tipped window breaker may work, it requires significantly more work and in a panic situation probably won't work at all. The razer for the seatbelt should work regardless though, but if not you still have the blade.

It seems like the best option for a rescue knife would be Spyderco Assist I. Expensive, I know.

BUT, the ResQme seems to work exceptionally well. I actually just bought a couple of them for myself. Go look on Youtube.

K.I.S.S. Keep It Simple, Stupid. Words to live by!

Gloves. Just your standard Nitrile gloves. I have a box in my closet with about 5 pair in my truck. Although with Texas summers here, I'd bet they've melted together by now. I should really check on that...

Safety Glasses Any brand will do. Just look for ANSI Z87.1. You'll probably never use them, or 90% of what's in your bag, but they're nice to have on hand.

Knife w/seat belt cutter & window punch. This is mine. I keep it on my trucks visor when I'm driving, and on me when I'm not. Cheap and useful. A little big though.

Simple Breathing mask. Always good to have around.

Gauze Rolls & Gauze Pads. I've used these a couple times, all on myself. I have the uncanny ability to fall when running outdoors. It's truly a gift.

Large SAM Splint. Surprisingly I've used two in only a year of building my kit. Once for myself, colles fracture from tripping, and the second time for a friend who slipped in my kitchen. We're not the most coordinated bunch.

And if you're feeling adventuress (sp?), Emergency Blanket, Cold Pack, & a Hot Pack. These aren't necessary, but nice to have if you have some extra $$$ to burn.

This is all i carry in my truck medical wise. It's also a good idea to have a flashlight on your vehicle or in the bag. Don't waste money on anything "fancy". You'll never use them and if you do you'll probably get sued.

I received a pre-stocked jump bag from a family member as a gift for getting my EMT cert. Came with OPA's, C-Collar, Adult/Pedi BVM, & a couple suture kits. These are no-no's. Good Samaritan laws won't protect you if you use these. DON'T BUY/USE THEM WHEN NOT ON A RIG! (The suture kits are another matter...just don't) I took these out of my bag completely.

TL;DR K.I.S.S. Avoid anything a non-EMS person couldn't use.

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> or you could keep one of these[2] handy for emergencies.

I keep a Smith & Wesson Border Guard 2 in my car just in case for the seat belt cutter and window breaker.

1. Single Malt Scotch

2. Good Watch

3. Straight Razor Shavette + Kit

4. Decent Pocket Knife

5. Shoe Shine kit

6. Fountain Pen

7. Leather Wallet

8. EDC flashlight

9. Men's manicure set

10. Bottle Opener

Glass-breaker, seat belt cutter, and handy tool. I use mine once a day at least.

I'm hoping I never need the first two functions, though.

I keep a Smith and Wesson Border Guard on me, but its not really for self defense. I use it for... well, whatever needs cutting, improvised hammering, ghetto screwdrivering, etc. I think I've even used it as a crowbar once (and surprisingly did not fuck it up at all). And it's nice have the glass breaker/seatbelt cutter on it, just because you never know.

Smith & Wesson Border Guard. Cheap and has a window breaker and seatbelt cutter.

http://smile.amazon.com/Smith-Wesson-SWBG2TS-Serrated-Seatbelt/dp/B0037F1B9E/

Yeah that lock is a piece of shit. But here's the knife.

Agreed. I was gifted this awesome Smith and Wesson knife during last year's Secret Santa (along with a bunch of other awesome, very thoughtful travel things) and it's been endlessly useful.

I have this one. Only $20, and it has withstood a barrage of abuse over the last three years. Plus it has a belt cutter and a window smasher in case you're in an accident and can't get out of your car.

I have one of these for each of my cars:

Smith & Wesson SWBG2TS Border Guard 2 Rescue Knife

Nice heavy knife with a serrated edge and a very SOLID lockup when opening.

For ~$20, I got the Border Guard 2 by Smith and Wesson from Amazon. Big solid knife with added rescue glass breaker and seatbelt cutter. It lasted me about 2 years, until I was very board and decided to "toughness test" it (Basically ran around for2 hours using as a throwing knife against mainly stones and some trees, and bowling it down a gravel driveway multiple times.) Was pretty dinged up, yet still locked ~ 97% of the time when opened. I highly recommend

Tanto with serrations: http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0037F1B9E/ref=psdcmw_3222119011_t1_B0037EZ7GI

Tanto without serrations: http://www.amazon.com/Smith-Wesson-SWBG2T-Border-Seatbelt/dp/B0037EZ7GI

Edit: Links

Edit

It's kinda big, but I really like my S&W Border Guard knife. http://www.amazon.com/Smith-Wesson-Border-Rescue-SWBG2TS/dp/B0037F1B9E

Not too expensive, good blade and pretty good glass breaker too. It's my go to off duty knife.

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Hmm, interesting.

Personally, I keep one of these bad boys in my car. Window breaker/seatbelt cutter.

https://www.amazon.com/Smith-Wesson-Partially-Serrated-Aluminum/dp/B0037F1B9E/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1485179367&sr=8-1&keywords=smith+and+wesson+window+breaker

Smith and Wesson Border Guard.


Apparently they are now $20, but if memory serves I paid close to $10. I've had it for about 7 years, and while I do not routinely process wood with it the thing has stood up well without any maintenance at all.


https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0037F1B9E

Pros:

Tanto point,
Serrations,
Glass breaker,
Seatbelt cutter,
10 inches overall when open.


The only real con: it pokes big assed holes into your furniture if kept in your back pocket.


Edit: gets asked about the cheapest knife I own, gets downvotes for the cheapest knife not being a benchmade $130.