This is a terrible review by someone who doesn’t know very much about knives and thinks trying to break vodka bottles instead of tempered glass is a good testing method.
Jon, I agree with you on so much - that's why I titled it a terrible review! That said, I do know a thing or two about knives (though have not and will not call myself an expert), they were cognac and scotch bottles (not vodka), I know the difference between annealed and tempered glass, and the Lionsteel A-1 had no problem breaking the annealed glass...so which would you rather have in an actual life-or-death situation? It's all relative - smile a bit and have fun. Thanks for stropping by to voice your concerns!
I have effortlessly broken vehicle windows (tempered glass) with this knife in the field. It’s a good glass breaker. You actually want all force concentrated to a small, strong tip, such as this glass breaker. Vodka bottles…not what it is designed for. Poor test (huge fail). I have carried it for years on duty as a career firefighter. It’s a good knife for specific personnel.
I appreciate your service - I have a nephew who is a firefighter - check out the video where I customize a knife for him based on a conversation we had (ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-Xl5qWYjf3Ys.html) - I would seriously be interested in your take on the knife he went with in the end. I understand the difference between annealed and tempered glass to concentrated impacts such as these glass breakers provide. The principal point I try to make is the Lionsteel A1 had no problem whereas the relatively flimsy retention spring holding the Rescue gave way after a few hits (I have also tested the Microtech Ultratech and the DPx Urban HEST, and they both had no problem with annealed bottles...oh...and also, it was cognac and scotch - not vodka ;-). I sincerely appreciate you taking the time to provide some real-world use cases!
stop trying to make it into a flicking toy It's a damn tool. everybody else was right, wrong glass Einstein! As a waterman, fishing guide, boat captain, I'll tell everybody I highly recommend this knife I have two of them and carry 1 every single day.
Welcome back Captain Dave! Long time no hear. So I don't have to repeat myself, I'll just refer you to the comment I provided for @jonbrown6099 regarding annealed v. tempered. I appreciate your compliment, but I wouldn't put myself in the same class as Einstein - he had a much better grasp of particle physics, energy transference, and gravitational forces :-). Have a great day, and thanks for stropping by!
That is a fair point and fair ask Toad. That said, I test out all my glass breakers against annealed whisky bottles, and the DPx HEST, Microtech Ultratech, and Lionsteel A-1 all passed the test. So in a life saving situation, I'm gonna feel better not having to ask myself, "Is this glass tempered or not?"...oh, and also I don't have too many tempered glass windows to just spare for the channel 😉 . Thanks for stropping in!
This knife does not make sense for an average Joe, it’s made for emt’s/Paramedic’s and firefighters. And the emphasis of this knife is not just to cut seat belts, you would use it much more for cutting clothes, that’s why there isn’t a sharp tip.
Tempered v. Annealed?? If someone's life is on the line, I think a non-fixed tungsten-carbide that easily falls out with impact is dangerous. Have a great day! 👍
Good of you to clean it up for someone. I kinda like seeing a knife like that being used. I usually give em an upgrade when I return them their knife. Usually something in the same kinda style.
Returned it to him last night at a scotch tasting he hosted - he was shocked at the results in the vid, but thankful for the knowledge and cleanup. I guess no one is ever gonna lend me a blade for review again that has a glass breaker 😉.
You have irritated and unsettled me with this video. I think I'm going to have to go around town tonight with my Assist and try to smash some car windows 😂🙈😉 Best regards, Jochen
😄 🤣 I've taken a lot of flack with the arguments of tempered v annealed glass, and what I did was flawed...blah blah. In the end this is a good blade from a great company, with one fatal flaw that is not part of the blade. I have over 40 Spydeco knives, and I love over 90% of them...this one I would simply not buy - I find other options more compelling. Thanks for stropping by to chime in - and hopefully you can find some tempered glass to shatter that is not on a car or a house 😀.
@@MitchBollig 😂👍... I'll be honest about that. I just liked the assist. The look is unusual. It looks a bit like a desperate alligator 🙃. That was the reason for me to buy it. I will probably never use the glass breaker. At least I hope so. Best regards, Jochen
In the video you mentioned that the knife is 10-12 years old and by the look has been well loved (used). Could the “spring” on the glass breaker be worn from fidgeting with it? I saw in the other comment response that the tip has never been used by the owner. Just curious and thanks for the video.
Oh that could be it...but once I took it apart and saw how thin the spring steel is which both actuates and holds it in place (thus necessitating the thinness), I would still be suspicious. That said, one of the commenters pointed out maybe the best thing - that I was attempting to break annealed glass, which is intentionally made stronger versus tempered glass, which is designed to shatter on acute impact (so as not to impale people when it breaks). I still consider it "sus" at best for a life-saving situation. Thanks for stropping in to ask!
I asked the owner when I returned it to him, and he said no. I think the dodad itself isn't the poor part - it's the weak retention spring that holds it in place during deployment/retraction that I demonstrated during disassembly. It's a fair question - and thanks for asking it!
This is by far my favourite knife. Been carrying one for a few year and have 2 new ones in the drawer just waiting. Granted, i have never used the glass breaker but the knife itself is sensational. You say you have had it for 10 years but there is no wear on the blade. The black finish has slowly been wearing away on mine
I think you might left the video a bit early. Where I dismantle it to demonstrate the weakest link in the glass breaker mechanism, I said it's not my knife and I have it in to recondition for a customer. He had most certainly used it for 10 years given the rust, wear, dust, and dirt I cleaned from it. I have always said Spyderco's DLC is second to none, and on this knife that holds true to the end of 10 years. Was I harsh in the knife? Possibly overall, but that mechanism, while clever, is simply not recommended for life and death glass breaking in my opinion. Thanks for stropping by to share your thoughts! It is important to hear a wide variety. ✌️
I use this knife. Tempered glass nil issues. Laminated glass is a different beast. Most emergency workers know what glass to attack with this tool and which not to.
@@hardroaddavey5399Thanks for your input. I've addressed the annealed v. tempered glass concerns in other comments above. But I do appreciate you stropping by! ✌️
The concept of that glass breaker is innovative, but the execution is clearly not good. It is nice that is comes apart where the glass breaker is though, so one can attempt to repair it when it does fail.
I agree with you 100% - they did try, they also made a back door fix option, and I will admit to trying it on some scotch and cognac bottles that are waaaaay thicker than car and house windows. I also I don't question if the thing is actually made of tungsten-carbide. I just wouldn't bet my life on it for a real rescue - I'd rely on my edc flashlight bezel in such a situation. Thanks for checking it out Fly - good luck on the upcoming giveaways!
