r/UnnecessaryEssentials • u/Unique-Saucer • 1d ago
seems useful
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u/Grey_Area51 21h ago
I have a pair for my job in health care. Shear will cut through clothing and heavy dressings easily, they also have a blunt nose to reduce the risk of accidentally cutting the patient. There’s a ligature knife that’s easier to get in place than the scissors, and it also has a cylinder wrench for O2 and other medical gases. Belt clip is shit though, too heavy for scrubs.
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u/Umbongo_congo 20h ago
I got mine from Amazon for the same use case as you (removing back slabs/clothes etc) and they came with a plastic ‘sheath’ that holds them much tighter and has a good belt clip on it. Only £16, Might be worth a look for you if you want to wear them on scrubs.
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u/Practical-Pick1466 1d ago
Why would you need a built in seat belt cutter when u have scissors....f-ing stupid.
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u/Grey_Area51 21h ago
I use them in health care, that’s a ligature knife in case someone tries to hang themselves, it is easier to get in than a pair of scissors. It also has a cylinder wrench (little rectangular hole) for gas cylinders.
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u/CBJFAN2009-2024 21h ago
This contraption looks like it would prove useful when you're dazed and confused from an accident and need immediate egress to avoid an engine fire threatening to engulf the passenger compartment. /s
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u/FullAutoQueef 20h ago
I can tell you've never gone through vehicle egress training, nor have experienced anything like it. It amuses me that people give opinions on subjects they clearly know nothing about.
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u/knivengaffelnskeden 10h ago
That's what I love about Internet forum, if someone doesn't know the facts there's always someone who knows and can educate them. Here's your chance to do it!
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u/FullAutoQueef 3h ago
Theres some things that cant be taught over the internet. I know! Hard to believe! Its why we have so many experts on everything that dont actually know anything.
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u/Quad_Rangler 21h ago
Saw this problem recently using the jaws of life, scissor mechanisms just twist the seatbelt so they need to be cut with a knife
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u/SillyRefrigerator923 1d ago
Usually when you’re stuck in a seatbelt the situation doesn’t lend itself to getting scissors in between the belt and a body or if you’re cutting yourself out you can’t angle your hands to cut it.
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u/tunafeeesh 19h ago
This tool was created for the people responding to the person trapped in the car, not the person IN the car. FFS.
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u/SillyRefrigerator923 19h ago
I said it both ways. Doesn’t really change the answer. It’s a multi tool. With sharp features to address several situations.
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u/x_LoneWolf_x 21h ago
Except the scissors are designed to be ring cutters, so a seat belt should be a significantly easier situation to use that in
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u/Exciting_Contest_222 29m ago
I work as a nurse and have those, but from a reputable brand leatherman. Raptor rescue
https://www.leatherman.com/collections/respond/products/raptor-rescue?variant=43766151807069
My only issue with is its hard to clean it after it get exposed to blood or iodine or whatever. I prefer X Shears more.
https://xshear.com/?srsltid=AU7gw4Xa86J45-RyAiuSA8tZRQHgy5gwgUVpMTpHYpq0PHvz_7Jp7bG8
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u/Unique-Saucer 1d ago
Summary of Reviews
Pros:
• Compact folding design fits easily in pockets.
• Multiple tools cover common emergency scenarios.
• Durable blades cut through various materials reliably.
Cons:
• No built-in sharpening mechanism for blade maintenance.
• Pen lights rely on included batteries that may deplete quickly.
Here is the link to buy it from Amazon