Tips for Proper Use of a Seat Belt Cutter
Security is unequivocally top of mind for everyone these days. This is the reason why numerous security tools are flourishing in the market today, each device is designed with its own unique features and benefits. One such emergency tool is the combination seat belt cutter and automatic glass breaker. A good seat belt cutter can cut a vehicle’s seat belt in a matter of seconds. These cutters are often created as knives that are small enough to fit in a vehicle’s glove compartment. However, one popular seat belt cutter upgrade is one that is built into an emergency glass hammer. Many drivers prefer this 2-in-1 device because of its versatility and the ease with which each tool can be accessed during an emergency.
Using a seat belt cutter is easy. All you have to do is stay calm and avoid getting into a state of fear, no matter how dire the situation is. Panic often causes a person’s mental resources to go into overdrive, preventing them from thinking and doing the right thing. When in a calm frame of mind, the driver can easily search for the cutter, aim it at the most accessible part of the belt and quickly cut the belt. Once the cutter has finished its job, it can be stored in its proper place in the emergency tool to await the next emergency vehicle where it would be needed again.
Vehicular emergencies or accidents often cause the car battery to discharge, preventing potential rescuers outside the car or truck from opening locked doors. In this case, the emergency glass hammer is required to create a small gap in the window glass that could be broken further to create a gap wide enough to let a person out. However, a stuck seat belt could cause further complications. This scenario means that a seat belt cutter is required.
Seat belt cutters range in price and can be purchased online or at a traditional hardware store. A seat belt cutter that is sold separately ranges in price from about $10 at its cheapest rate and up to $43 at its most expensive rate. The more expensive ones often come with the following additional features:
• Built-in LED (Light Emitting Diode) lights that come in handy during an accident in the dark.
• A snug-fitting sleeve for secure storage.
• Partially serrated edge sharp enough to cut through thick belt material.
• Made of stainless steel or any other substance of proven durability. Titanium knife seat belt cutters often have the added benefit of being rust free for a longer period of time compared to other metal materials.
• Free shipping is always a great feature.
Most of the online sellers not only offer to ship the product for free to their customers, but also ship it via First Class shipping, which allows the buyer to receive the item in a matter of days. A rare feature added to some premium seatbelt cutters are multitools built into the knife handle to store small emergency tools and a ring on the edge so the cutter can be attached to car keys. The handle could also be strong enough to serve as a hammer to break the side window. Premium products even have an emergency escape hammer built in.