Benchmade Emergency Tool ERT-1

September 12, 2007

Benchmade makes waves again with one of their latest creations.  Since introducing their emergency response tool the ERT-1, Benchmade has received a flood of positive response, punctuated earlier this summer with a win at the Shooting Industry Academy of Excellence Award Ceremony for the Safety Product of the Year. 

Unlike other safety knifes and tools we have written about recently, like the Gerber rescue knife for firefighters and the Victorinox rescue tool, this particular tool has a much simpler, yet elegant design with two unique features, a spring loaded glass breaker and a submersible light, which illuminates the tip of the curved blade.  The glass breaker is operates by pressing the handle against the glass, discharging the internal punch, which is sufficient to shatter many types of glass.  This is perfect not only for car accidents, but for rescue workers trying to help remove children from locket cars.  Benchmade's engineers additionally incorporated a 0.50" rescue hook blade, perfect as a seatbelt cutter, secured with a lock back mechanism. 

Part of Benchmade's Red Class, this emergency response tool comes complete with a nylon case, a removable tip down carry clip, and a limited lifetime warranty.  The closed length of only 4.67" and a weight of only 3.6 ounces makes this rescue tool perfect for a glove box or your pocket.  This tool has already become adopted by many paramedics, firefighters and police officers, and will no doubt become a staple in many safety conscience people's glove boxes. The tool comes in black (10105-BLK) and yellow (10105-YEL) and retails for $40.00.  A great price for an award winning rescue tool.