LifeHammers (type), window breaking tools

***Corey*** · 12-04-2007, 04:09 AM

I am thinking of getting a few of these as Christmas gifts, and one for me.
However I have heard of the auto ones too that when you push a button, the pin comes out to break the window.

Here is one from Benchmade.
http://www.benchmade.com/products/pr...px?model=10105

It has the seatbelt cutter in it as well, and also an LED light.
Anyone have one of these?

What type of tool do you have in your rig for an emergency such as cutting the seatbelt and breaking the window if you end up in water?

X-AWDriver · 12-04-2007, 05:53 AM

I carry a utility tool in my glovebox with a blade on it and a sharp end which should break a window in any case.

4x4Lamm · 12-06-2007, 03:48 PM

Here is the best one on the market.

http://www.resqme.com/

I have one on my keychain and another attached to my firefighter gear. It has shattered many a car window and cut a few dozen seatbelts with ease.

IMO the hammer obes are dumb, and much larger than need be. Don't depend on "any" metal object to break side/rear windows. I have bounced hammers of off windows before and been unable to break them with screwdrivers, but the little needle like pin prick does the trick with tempered glass.

Lamm

***Corey*** · 12-06-2007, 04:03 PM

Cool, thanks Lamm.
I see Amazon has them.

I am going to order several probably tomorrow.
A few for my rig, one will be on my keychain, and one for my youngest son.

These would make great stocking stuffers too.

xcmountain80 · 12-06-2007, 04:30 PM

Couldnt I just shoot the window? I always carry a knife so no biggie cutting seatbelts .

Aaron

***Corey*** · 12-06-2007, 04:31 PM

I could not wait, I ordered two black and two yellow ones.
They will be here Tuesday.

sdstud212001 · 12-06-2007, 04:35 PM

I always have my LMF II and that does it all. Also I could use my pocket knife and .45 to get out. I'm not afraid to improvise

***Corey*** · 12-11-2007, 04:50 PM

Lamm, thanks for recommending these.
All four came today.

Took me awhile to figure out that you pull it apart and separate it to expose the blade

Figured it out after I decided to read the info on the back of the package.

Anyone thinking about getting this product, just do it.

jjrgr21 · 12-11-2007, 05:10 PM

check costco, they have a kit that has all of that for $16.

12-04-2007, 04:09 AM	#1 (permalink)
*Corey* Co-Founder/Administrator Staff Join Date: May 2002 Location: Auburn, Washington Posts: 23,762	LifeHammers (type), window breaking tools I am thinking of getting a few of these as Christmas gifts, and one for me. However I have heard of the auto ones too that when you push a button, the pin comes out to break the window. Here is one from Benchmade. http://www.benchmade.com/products/pr...px?model=10105 It has the seatbelt cutter in it as well, and also an LED light. Anyone have one of these? What type of tool do you have in your rig for an emergency such as cutting the seatbelt and breaking the window if you end up in water? __________________ Corey 2007 FJ Cruiser ARB bumper, Warn XD9000, OME lift, roof top tent, so much more, see my website & buildup thread PNW FJ Cruisers ☺ Detailing 101 ☺ Join Topsites ☺ Muffler Comparisons ☺ Maggiolinas In The Wild FJ Cruiser Buildup ☺ New Roof Top Tent ☺ Video Of My Penthouse ☺ Rehinge Your ARB/Engel Fridge

12-04-2007, 05:53 AM	#2 (permalink)
X-AWDriver Contributing Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Littleton,CO Posts: 9,498	I carry a utility tool in my glovebox with a blade on it and a sharp end which should break a window in any case. __________________ '99 4Runner Highlander 4wd E-locker,rear diff and deckplate mod * 265/75/16 Nitto TerraGrapplers * Yakima Load Warrior rack * clear corners/signals * Tacoma skidplate * Silverstar lamps/fogs Alpine CDA-9831,Bazooka EL Series 250w amp,MTX 10" sub

12-06-2007, 03:48 PM	#3 (permalink)
4x4Lamm Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Canton, Ohio Posts: 2,568	Here is the best one on the market. http://www.resqme.com/ I have one on my keychain and another attached to my firefighter gear. It has shattered many a car window and cut a few dozen seatbelts with ease. IMO the hammer obes are dumb, and much larger than need be. Don't depend on "any" metal object to break side/rear windows. I have bounced hammers of off windows before and been unable to break them with screwdrivers, but the little needle like pin prick does the trick with tempered glass. Lamm __________________ The Rescue Runner: 1995 4Runner SR5 Limited, 3.0 V6, Auto, 4x4, 4.88 Gears, Downey HD Coils, SAW Torsion Bars, OME Shocks and Steering Damper, 15x8 Outlaw II Wheels, 31x11.50R15 Mickey Thompson MTXs, Marlin Sliders, BCC Rear Bumper, TJM T-13, Warn M8000 w/ Rockstomper Line, Emergency Warning Package Destroyed By Fire: 92 4Runner, Lots of mods. I will miss it...

12-06-2007, 04:03 PM	#4 (permalink)
*Corey* Co-Founder/Administrator Staff Join Date: May 2002 Location: Auburn, Washington Posts: 23,762	Cool, thanks Lamm. I see Amazon has them. I am going to order several probably tomorrow. A few for my rig, one will be on my keychain, and one for my youngest son. These would make great stocking stuffers too. __________________ Corey 2007 FJ Cruiser ARB bumper, Warn XD9000, OME lift, roof top tent, so much more, see my website & buildup thread PNW FJ Cruisers ☺ Detailing 101 ☺ Join Topsites ☺ Muffler Comparisons ☺ Maggiolinas In The Wild FJ Cruiser Buildup ☺ New Roof Top Tent ☺ Video Of My Penthouse ☺ Rehinge Your ARB/Engel Fridge

12-06-2007, 04:30 PM	#5 (permalink)
xcmountain80 Contributing Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Jupiter, FL Posts: 1,378	Couldnt I just shoot the window? I always carry a knife so no biggie cutting seatbelts . Aaron __________________ 02 4Runner, BudBuilt Skids, Custom Sliders, 1"+/- wheel spacers, Nitto 295's, Painted Limited Wheels, TJM-17, ARB-Taco BullBar, LightForce 240's, 1st Gen rollbar, Engel 45 with custom slide, SS 3" Lift, WabFab 1" BL, SS limit Straps, Viair 450C, Aussie Locker Manual hubs and Tru trac with 4.56, Garmin 276c, Icom V8000, Cobra 75, Hannibal RTT, Shady Boy Awning, Tru Speed calibrator, T-Max 9k, 100' MP syn line. Nitto 295's

12-06-2007, 04:31 PM	#6 (permalink)
*Corey* Co-Founder/Administrator Staff Join Date: May 2002 Location: Auburn, Washington Posts: 23,762	I could not wait, I ordered two black and two yellow ones. They will be here Tuesday. __________________ Corey 2007 FJ Cruiser ARB bumper, Warn XD9000, OME lift, roof top tent, so much more, see my website & buildup thread PNW FJ Cruisers ☺ Detailing 101 ☺ Join Topsites ☺ Muffler Comparisons ☺ Maggiolinas In The Wild FJ Cruiser Buildup ☺ New Roof Top Tent ☺ Video Of My Penthouse ☺ Rehinge Your ARB/Engel Fridge

12-06-2007, 04:35 PM	#7 (permalink)
sdstud212001 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Split time between Flagstaff & Kingman AZ Posts: 1,503	I always have my LMF II and that does it all. Also I could use my pocket knife and .45 to get out. I'm not afraid to improvise __________________ 1987 DLX 4X4 5 Speed: Electric Flex-a-Lite,SR5 guages,Yokohama Geolander A/T+ II,Pro Comp AAL, KC Slimlites, Bull Bar, Aux fuse box, Limo Tint, Marlin Crawler Bumper, painted shell, Sirius Wish List: Safari Rack,Bigger tires, SDORI BJ Spacers, 2001 Limited 4X4 Auto:Tundra 231mm brake upgrade, Brembo Rotors, Akebono Pads, 17" 2007 4Runner wheels, Yokohama Geolander AT-S,Sirius & Limo tint Wish List: TJM Front Bumper, KC Hilites, Safari Roof Rack, Thule Cargo Box, Rock sliders, Limo Tint

12-11-2007, 04:50 PM	#8 (permalink)
*Corey* Co-Founder/Administrator Staff Join Date: May 2002 Location: Auburn, Washington Posts: 23,762	Lamm, thanks for recommending these. All four came today. Took me awhile to figure out that you pull it apart and separate it to expose the blade Figured it out after I decided to read the info on the back of the package. Anyone thinking about getting this product, just do it. __________________ Corey 2007 FJ Cruiser ARB bumper, Warn XD9000, OME lift, roof top tent, so much more, see my website & buildup thread PNW FJ Cruisers ☺ Detailing 101 ☺ Join Topsites ☺ Muffler Comparisons ☺ Maggiolinas In The Wild FJ Cruiser Buildup ☺ New Roof Top Tent ☺ Video Of My Penthouse ☺ Rehinge Your ARB/Engel Fridge

12-11-2007, 05:10 PM	#9 (permalink)
jjrgr21 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,414	check costco, they have a kit that has all of that for $16. __________________ 2003 4WD TRD Tacoma 1986 4Runner

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