Need help finding a rescue knife with to my specs...

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GreggyG

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I've been carrying the Kershaw Funxion EMT for many years as my EDC. I am very motivated to get a higher quality, USA made knife but I'm having a hard time finding what I'm looking for. I've seen some knives that are close like
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Trauma First Response Tool: 3.4" Sheepsfoot Blade (Partially Serrated) - Black Cerakote Finish, Solid Black G10 Frame

I need a knife with these specs:
Smaller/short in general
tanto style blade
partial serration
spring assisted or auto
glass breaker
razor cutter

I greatly appreciate any guidance. Budget is not a factor in this for me.
 
Where do you foresee the benefit of a tanto blade shape on a knife of that sort?

The reason I ask about blade shape is because that’s very limiting. Most emergency knives that that have a sheepsfoot or rounded tip since penetration is not generally needed and it’s easier to cut away clothing without stabbing the person you want to save. Tanto on a rescue knife limits the options a lot.


Edit to add: what do you mean “razor cutter?” Do you mean a strap cutting feature?
 
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I should add that none of the knives you posted above are tanto blades. Even the Fox knife that calls itself a tanto is really more like a very angular spear point. The tip is way lower than a tanto would be.
 
19-3ben said:
I'll make sure to do that next time I'm on scene. Thanks for the tip.
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Get any Tanto you like and ask one of the makers here (Josh or David?) to grind in serrations for you. I'd get a Hinderer Tanto or Spanto, but I'm partial :)

BTW, in my opinion partial serrations in the front of the blade are more useful.
 
Thank you all so much for the guidance, especially with this being my first post. I should clarify, that I wanted a tanto edge for the other uses of cutting, boxes, self defense, etc. I don't plan on using a tanto and serration for rescuing. I wanted to "rescue" for strap cutting and glass breaking.
 
When I wanted a rescue knife, I went with the Benchmade Triage. I have several most have the blade with the tip made for prying. They are really nice.

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On the handle of my first aid kit with my shears and tourniquet

Mine are all 916’s I think you’d like a 916 with sheepsfoot.
 
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Danke42 said:
As soon as an accident victim sees you whip out a tanto their health goes up to 100% & they self rescue.

Problem solved.
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That's as bad as an old paramedic, who worked in Gastown, Vancouver for years (when there were lots of drunks to deal with). He carried a huge cow needle and held it in front of them to see if they were faking it for a spa day at the hospital. If they didn't make a run for it, they really did need help.
 
If you are looking for a really useful rescue knife, my suggestion is to try models that focus on rescue rather than such tactical versions. it is a disadvantage for a first responder knife to have such a sharp tip. I suggest you look at these models, but I don't know if they are made in the USA. I think Gerber was.
Gerber Hinderer Rescue Red( red is a psychologically comforting colour)
Spyderco Assist
Coast dx335
Schrade SCHA911R
I have used them all, my personal favourite is gerber hinderer
 
I like the victorinox rescue tool. But it doesn't have half of those features.


But I will have a look and see what I can find.
 
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That's as bad as an old paramedic, who worked in Gastown, Vancouver for years (when there were lots of drunks to deal with). He carried a huge cow needle and held it in front of them to see if they were faking it for a spa day at the hospital. If they didn't make a run for it, they really did need help.
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I know a marshal that used to do that at the race track. After a crash they'd go up to the rider if they didn't bounce up right away and pull out a Buck and say he was going to cut their leathers off. See if that would spark a recovery.
 
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Rescue OTF

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Microtech HS rescue?

You don’t really want to be poking the people you’re trying to help.

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Are there any tactical or self defense knives that also have the razor attachment for seat belt cutting? And a glass breaker, or maybe with an angled pommel that can be used to break glass?
 
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