Hi, Pete!
At the risk of helping this thread wander further afield...
Searching all posts for "shears" will find the discussions. The one I remembered best was Matt's description of the BM Rescue Hook.
Re: Shears vs. Blades
I wonder if there is a regional, local, or institutional bias toward one or the other? As I noted above, most of the Paramedics, EMTs & firefighers I know (and I'm not one, BTW) use & prefer blades over shears. My observation is that use of shears is a decided minority around here (middle Tennessee).
Might it have something to do with an emphasis in training? or rules/regulations in departments/agencies?
Just curious. Thoughts, anyone?
David