Hi, all. I just bought a few Res-Q-Me seat belt cutter/window breakers for my various bags. While paging through the catalog, I also saw other tools that might make a good addition to your gear bags. One was a 'Res-Q-Rench' and the other was a 'Biel Tool.' Does anyone have one of these tools and, if so, what do you think of them? The Res-Q-Rench was only $20, and it has a spanner wrench, a gas shutoff slot, glass break point, seatbelt cutter, and a pry tool. The Biel Tool was $114, but it certainly looks sturdy! A mini ax with attitude. Do ya'all think they'd be worthwhile?? - Dave

Both are handy tools - the Biel tool is quite good.

For $150.00, the Biel is expensive, too.

-- Craig

Dude, a big halligan bar is $300.
The biel is cheap.

Though I like the Biel Tool (It looks like it could come in handy), I'm holding out for the 'Jessica Biel' model. I'll bet it'll be a real cutie too!! <img src="/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />

See!, I started thinking/dreaming/etc. about the other Biel and forgot what I wanted to post! <img src="/images/graemlins/blush.gif" alt="" />
Anyway, I like the Biel Tool, but have to think of it's cost and weight (6.6 lbs.) The Res-Q-Rench is made of "High-Strengh Nylon" and weighs only 5 ounces. It has a gas shutoff slot, window breaker, seat belt cutter and prybar, and all for $20. That sounds pretty cool.

Not after paying my school taxes, it isn't. <img src="/images/graemlins/tongue.gif" alt="" />

-- Craig

I like the good old 20-36" crow bar, a pair of work gloves and safety goggles. Simple, inexpensive and quite effective.

TRO

I'm sure they are better tools out there, but the Res-Q-Rench would at least be there if and when you need it, being a whole lot easier to carry in your briefcase than a 3' crowbar.

Don't forget the Titanium Claw Bar... It's only 8 oz. :-)

-john