On the current "EDC-Air Travel" thread, as on many others, there is mention of the need for a seat belt cutter, needed in order to free a person from a seat belt, presumably jammed as a result of impact. I am curious, just how often does this situation occur in real life? Are there any data? Anecdotes are fun, but data would be better. I hope to hear from those with actual experience in cutting victims free....

Just a question posed on a slow, mellow rainy afternoon.....