Best seat belt cutter.

[Guylee]

So a few weeks ago my friend was killed on a jump and it was determined that it was the risers that wrapped around his neck that killed him. Since then I've been told to keep a knife on every jump in case something like this happens to me. now I'm wondering what the best knife would be...I have a buck skinning knife that holds a fantastic edge and would probably work well, and I have a SOG with a seat belt cutting notch, but I was wondering if you guys knew of anything that worked particularly well for this application? basically I want something that will cut a thick nylon strap as quickly as possible. Any info would be gratefully accepted by several folks around here.

[Gman]

I saw a knife specifically suited for parachutists back in college...was like a switchblade with a hooked cutting surface.

ETA: do a search for hook knives

[Rooskibar03]

Benchmade Triage has a hook cutter. I've been eyeing one for a long time.

http://www.benchmade.com/products/916

[SA Friday]

Benchmade Triage has a hook cutter. I've been eyeing one for a long time.

http://www.benchmade.com/products/916

We have on of these at Grand Prix Guns if you want to look at one in person. We have one of the Spyderco knives too.

[TFOGGER]

Spyderco makes the Rescue and the Assist. I'm a dealer for them.

[Guylee]

Tfogger, I've heard about the spyderdo. With their pocket assist that might actually be a good way to go.

[mdsmd]

I have the spyderco and would not trade it for any other. I purchased the rescue salt best I have ever had.

[cmailliard]

Benchmade Rescue Hooks. Cut what you want and nothing else. Never been skydiving but I would image if something goes wrong it can be stressful, this is the wrong time to try and open a knife and use it effectively. Rescue hooks are nice, ITS Tactical makes Kydex sheaths for them that I image could attach to you harness. Paracord the hook to your harness so you will not lose it.

[Sharpienads]

Benchmade 7 Safety Cuter. http://www.benchmade.com/products/7 (or any of their hooks/safety cutters)

It's what I carry in case I need to cut a seat belt, sling, clothes, basically anything that could get snagged in a burning vehicle.

[RMAC757]

Benchmade 7 Safety Cuter. http://www.benchmade.com/products/7 (or any of their hooks/safety cutters)

It's what I carry in case I need to cut a seat belt, sling, clothes, basically anything that could get snagged in a burning vehicle.

This is what I carry in my truck....plus it's Benchmade, you can't go wrong. Also keep one on my Kayak PFD. In a no shit, I can't breath, muscle memory situation I don't want anything sharp next to my neck.