Victorinox announces new first responder rescue knife | 08.13.2007 | 07:58:39 | Views: 4292 | ID: August 13 '07: Victorinox, the maker of the Swiss Army Knife, has developed a new first responder tool especially designed to help emergency response with capabilities to cut car windshields, break windows and cut seat belts. A video posted by the company on YouTube shows the knife's capability. The knife was recognized as best design for 2007. According to the company, the knife "was developed and perfected in cooperation with emergency medical and rescue services in a five-year project." The knife is large enough to be used while the handler is wearing gloves and has a one-handed blade; a Phillips screwdriver; a window breaker; belt cutter, disc saw; and punch and reamer among other things. During the video, the company showed how someone using the knife could cut a car windshield out, break windows, cut seat belts and remove windshield beading. Additionally, "As the window breaker and disc saw tools are subject to particular wear and tear when used, they area easy to replace," the company website read.
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