Neither did they. They were looking at the most likely options for the "ordinary" person. Keys, cellphone, and try to kick it out.

The Life Hammer strike looked more like a hard tap than a swing. The window broke instantly.

Unless you run out of air before you get your kid out of the child safety seat in the back (or your panicky/unconscious passenger out of their belt), under stress, with water blasting in through the open window . . . .

I've seen "official" statements that say to get everyone out of their belts, THEN open/break a window. That gives you the maximum amount of time before you have to start holding your breath.

If I had a Ritter Grip with me, I'd try using it closed. There's a steel angle at end of the thumb-ridges which looks like it would be enough of a point, while still being strong and hard enough, and with much less risk of cutting something. [/quote]If I couldn't get my Res-Q-Me or my Life Hammer, I'd go for the awl on my Leatherman.

FYI, IIIRC, the episode in question is available under "Mythbusters: Collection 2" on Netflix instant watching.

Has anyone had any reliability issues with their ResQMe?

I had two issues with one of mine (I have several). I lost one hanging on my PFD during a drill in which I was getting back into an inflatable boat, it must have snagged on something. The replacement has been on my vest for well over a year, so the lost one may just not have been fully locked in place within the little retaining holder. I also notice the blade developing some surface rust, tried it out on some webbing and it still worked fine, just something to keep and eye on.

Pete

The spring on mine became loose and the center punch became useless. The failure could be easily heard, because of the rattling. It was 2 years old and i replaced it.

Did you drop it?

How to break car widows-

...suggesting that the issue is Mohs hardness, not size of impact point or energy applied. Perhaps a diamond-encrusted DR folder, a quartz crystal, or a spark plug fragment?

I fully agree. How do you mount the Res-Q-Me? This is what I always struggle with.

No, i always carry one on mine belt (not ideal, but i don't own a car. But i do drive often, so i have to have it somewhere...)It just became loose.

Hi Sodak,

They are currently hung from elastic bands on the turn signal lever on the steering column, probably not the most secure location in an accident.

Maybe 2 part velcro tape would be a better idea to mount the Res-Q-Me?

I am currently ordering a Houdini Automotive Rescue Tool to keep on my work keys which would either be in the ignition or clipped to my belt if away from the truck.

Mike