Joy has the right idea.

Wrecker and 'pick a part' lots are great places to get stuff to test with. I've been planning on buying a side window or two to test out my ERT-1 with so I know what it feels like should I ever need to use it to break a window. I could easily do the same with a seat belt.

If you do though please buy the parts you destroy. It's very easy to just wander around and break windows and cut seat belts in a place like that...and that's vandalism.

I agree, but I'll bet there are some seatbelts that have already been cut when the victim was extracted. If you are on a first name basis with your local junkyard dog, ask him if you can play with one of these. DON'T do it without asking first because it would be tough to prove that it was cut already.

Windows are another story, if you break it you buy it.

If you aren't in a habit of wearing a seatbelt, do take a good look at the smashed windshields coated with blood and matted hair while you are there.

If you've tested the Res-Q-Me blade on a seatbelt, shouldn't you replace it with a new one? I ask because their website says:

"Is ResQMe good for more than one use?
Yes. ResQMe automatically reloads itself after being activated allowing for multiple uses. The blade, however, will become duller after each cut or slice, and we recommend replacing the tool after one use to keep the blade sharp."

That's why I haven't tested mine...

Good point Nurit! Thank you for pointing that out. Maybe I will get 2, so I have one to play with!

Joy

That's why I like my ERT-1. The blade can be sharpened with a diamond or ceramic rod.

Thanks for that info, Hacksaw. I like that the ERT-1 can be sharpened and has a pocket clip and even a built-in light.

Hacksaw, I'll check into the ERT-1. I have seen it before - I had it saved in my favorites under car tools. It looks like REI doesn't carry it, though they carry other Benchmade products. http://www.benchmade.com/products/product_detail.aspx?model=10105

My husband likes Benchmade and has an old Benchmade knife. Thank you for bringing this to my attention.

Joy

I'm usually not a fan of gimmicky features but the LED light in the ERT-1 has bailed me out a few times. The batteries are tiny though so it's definately an emergency only feature.

you are the only woman who post frequently. Most members here are boys who like toys. women just aren't interested in gadgets

aren't you guys concern about toxic plastic compound exist in water bottle? I don't want to store water bottle in the car in hot weather. The toxic compound will leech from the plastic under high temperature.