Gerber Rescue Knife for Firefighters by Hinderer

The Gerber Hinderer was designed by Rick Hinderer with the firefighter in mind.  This is a firefighter's knife that was actually designed by a firefighter. Will you be wearing heavy turn out gloves?  No problem. This particular folder, Gerber product number 1534 has a firefighter red handle, and is loaded with rescue features.  The 3.5" blade is made out of stainless steel and is serrated to cut easily through rope.  The locking mechanism is a sturdy liner lock.  The handled end of the knife comes with a window punch/breaker, a lanyard ring, and a hinged seat belt cutter that can also be used to cut through clothing in a rescue situation.  This unique hinged cutter can be quickly opened or folded back into the handle of the knife.

And additionally there is a slot created in the middle portion of the knife that functions as an oxygen tank wrench.  The knife comes complete with a tool kit that features an assortment of drill bits as well as a nylon sheath with the Gerber logo.

This knife not only can save lives, it has won awards.  This well designed rescue knife has won the "Best of Adventure Gear" Award in 2006 by National Geographic's Adventure Magazine and also was a winner of the 2006 International Knife Award.  It has been featured and mentioned in a number of publications including Tactical Knives and Fire Rescue Magazine.  Both knifemakers and pros seem t be in agreement that this blade is the real deal,