I travel regularly to Lake Tahoe in the winter. Every time it is snowing, there is at least one car overturned. Where I go, the chance of my car overturning is NOT negligible. I may be the best driver in the world, but I cannot control the drivers around me. Also, my driving skills are irrelevant if I am a passenger.

I just got the Life Hammer Evolution, and I really like how easy it is to mount on your car door. It looks great on my car! It's going to replace the previous edition of Life Hammer -- mounting that requires drilling holes in your car, and I ended up just using duct tape. Thanks for alerting me to it! I'm slightly concerned about how securely the mount will hold on to the hammer if the car flips over. Any thoughts on this?

I think ireckon is right: if you have a good EDC knife, it should also be able to handle seat belts. I personally prefer a partially serrated knife for cutting rope and webbing.

There is always a trade of between holding power vs easy access. Totally depending on impact force and direction...

Yes, a decently sharp knife should make quick work of a seat belt. The crucial question is what else might it cut- living flesh immediately adjacent?

Just curious - does anyone have access to data that indicates how often dedicated seat belt cutters are necessary, or even employed, compared to the alternative of simply unlatching the seat belt (how anticlimactic!)?

Gerber Hinderer

Syderco Assist

Two knifes intended for such uses. No point for stabbing, intended to be placed under the belt and to cut outward.

I have never had to cut a seatbelt myself, but had to break a couple of windows and pry open a door. Still, doesn't here to be "equipped to survive"!

wouldn't most knives work - esp away from the trapped person - i.e. nearest the door?