Best Glass Breaker & Seat Belt Cutter?

[9mm guy]

As a beginner to prepping, I noticed how important it is to prep not just for one's home but for all scenarios including while driving. And I didn't realize the importance of a glass breaker/seat belt cutter tool until some of my research.

Which specific device do you recommend? I'm looking for an item that's actually been proven to break glass easily and cut seat belt easily without much effort. In my research, I've see a lot of Swiss Army-type of all-in-one devices which I'm not interested in. Thanks in advance for all your answers.

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[Sgt Nambu]

I carry an ASP telescoping police baton in my truck! No auto glass will stand up to it!
I always have a large spring assist knife in easy reach, right front pocket, I like serrations for this very type of thing.

 

[d2the3]

So do you want two devices? You said you want a device but not an all in one device?

We have this smith and wesson 1st responder that we got from my late father in law as he was a first responder.

 

[jbett98]

Make sure you tape the devise to an easily accessible location, so if you're in an accident it doesn't go flying away and out of reach.

 

[John Gault]

So do you want two devices? You said you want a device but not an all in one device?

We have this smith and wesson 1st responder that we got from my late father in law as he was a first responder.
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I have this and used it

 

[yskippy]

Leatherman z-Rex:
Z-Rex - Leatherman Multi-Tools

 

[Camelfilter]

I have one of those fluorescent life hammer deals mounted in the passenger footwell if my truck.

Has a carbide tipped hammer & a belt cutter.

Reminds me to get one for the car a well...

 

[tfbit]

I carry a Leatherman MUT. The whole thing is a glass breaker and it's got a very nice seatbelt/strap cutter. It's also got some AR specific features that a lot of people here would probably like. I picked up an EOD model out of a pawn shop for $70. Retail is a bit much at $160 on Amazon but used deals can be found on eBay pretty regularly.

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[Medic!]

New cars are using laminated glass side windows.

Were screwed.

 

[Sgt Nambu]

I carry a Leatherman MUT. The whole thing is a glass breaker and it's got a very nice seatbelt/strap cutter. It's also got some AR specific features that a lot of people here would probably like. I picked up an EOD model out of a pawn shop for $70. Retail is a bit much at $160 on Amazon but used deals can be found on eBay pretty regularly.

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Excellent tools! Someday.

 

[Ura-Ki]

I carry one of these! Proven to break glass and cut belts! I have used mine to cut harnesses off of wounded and can attest to it's abilities!

 

[Sgt Nambu]

9mm guy, I was wondering about your aversion to a single tool?
If you get a good seat belt cutter it's easy to have a carbide tip with it. Odds are you will use the tool to extract others from they're car, rather than on yourself! If it's all on one tool that's easiest to grab in a hurry!

 

[Sgt Nambu]

I carry one of these! Proven to break glass and cut belts! I have used mine to cut harnesses off of wounded and can attest to it's abilities!

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That is a sweet, Puma, UK!

 

[Ura-Ki]

Thanks Sgt! We were issued SOG extraction tools, but they wouldn't cut like the Puma! There used to be a Spiderco that would cut the toughest webbing tiedowns with a single swipe, and I lost it! Cannot find another one

 

[Medic!]

My wallet has a glass breaker built into the outside corner..

It also has an ink pen, tweezers, toothpick, compass and a vacuumed sealed pack of 10 strike anywhere matches. It's water tight. And it floats.

In my other front pocket is my MUT with belt cutter.

 

[Ura-Ki]

Hear is A really good Extraction Tool made by FOX Knife of Italy!

 

[Member 34319]

This is what is in the truck I drive at work. I'm pretty sure this or something similar is sold st pretty much every auto parts type store. Or Amazon.

 

[Camelfilter]

This is what is in the truck I drive at work. I'm pretty sure this or something similar is sold st pretty much every auto parts type store. Or Amazon.

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That's the same type I've in the passenger footwell of the pickup. The one I have has a mounting bracket with pins that go into the carpet/mat. Pretty decent mount, doesn't budge.

 

[Chaffee]

Kershaw Blur! It's on me daily, has glass breaker and cuts damn near anything. Oh and don't forget the Kershaw annual factory sale coming up in 2 weeks or so.

 

[Phather]

While I haven't used mine yet, the reviews and demonstrations of the Resqme are impressive. It's a compact seatbelt cutter and spring loaded window punch. You can zip-tie the device somewhere around your steering column to prevent it from being lost in a rollover, or put it on a key ring. And it's only $10.

https://www.amazon.com/resqme-Origi...24R85PXPFMDH68P41&ie=UTF8&qid=1479406776&sr=1