A question about knifes. Could use some help.

I've used my shears to cut through a window screen with no problem. Just poke hard to make a hole and then cut. No knife needed.
 
I would also like to point out that my boyfriend doesn't think that having such a knife is necessary for EMS. He's just in the habit of carrying one on a daily basis.
 
around here shears have a tendency to grow legs and disappear, especially on calls, and because of that we are always low on shear at the squad building. so there are times when we go to calls and only have 2 shears total and both are in the J-bag. My knife is pink, and is always clipped inside my pocket, so someone would have to stick their hands down my pants to get it.
i just dont always have shears on me or in reach, i always have access to a blade
 
Bullets said:
around here shears have a tendency to grow legs and disappear, especially on calls, and because of that we are always low on shear at the squad building. so there are times when we go to calls and only have 2 shears total and both are in the J-bag. My knife is pink, and is always clipped inside my pocket, so someone would have to stick their hands down my pants to get it.
i just dont always have shears on me or in reach, i always have access to a blade
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What's to prevent you from having shears in your work pocket?

Just sayin'...

Just to be clear, I'm not anti-knife, I always have my Spyderco Native on me off duty, and a slipjoint in my pocket on duty. I'm simply anti-knife-near-my-patients.
 
adamjh3 said:
What's to prevent you from having shears in your work pocket?

Just sayin'...

Just to be clear, I'm not anti-knife, I always have my Spyderco Native on me off duty, and a slipjoint in my pocket on duty. I'm simply anti-knife-near-my-patients.
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go on a call, say an mva or some other trauma, use shears to cut clothes, put shears down to do rapid trauma assesement, roll pt onto LSB or whatever, treat transport, DAMN WHERE ARE MY SHEARS...i know its not an isolated incident

What they big deal with a knife being near my pt? im not brandishing it at them, or using it on them, its a tool like anything else
 
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I do realize it's a tool, but it's also a less safe tool than what should be available.

You could use your knife to pry a couple boards apart, but wouldn't you rather use the prybar that's available to you?

Also, considering that the locking mechanisms on most knives put your fingers in the path of the closing action, what happens when you go to close your knife and get a nice, deep gash in your finger because of a bump in the road, or a momentary slip in your attention?

This also brings up the point of muscle memory, knowing where your tools are, and putting them where they belong after you're done with them. That or carrying plenty of spares and setting aside a fair amount for replacement equipment.
 
Seeing as EMS isn't the most lucrative employment field and volunteer Fire/Rescue even less so my recommendation is for Byrd by Spyderco. A lot of designs that are quite similiar to Spyderco's including a sheepsfoot or two that would be good for rescue at an affordable price. I keep a Meadowlark Rescue in plain edge in my turnout gear. Solid knife that comes razor sharp all for the princely sum of about $18.
http://www.spyderco.com/catalog/details.php?product=254
 
Personally I have a Smith & Wesson 911N. I don't carry it, but it's design makes it a relatively impractical offensive weapon. It also has a spring loaded punch on it. Unfortunately, it's gotta 3.75" blade and is also a little pricey.
 
Wow this is a serious problem for some people. Thanks of you who tried to help me out and I know I am :censored::censored::censored::censored: out of luck in find a league knife I am looking for, stupid Illinois laws makes everything so much more difficult.
 
Every boys dream I guess....one day if I am lucky I will have a fire department too. :)
 
They are cheap, come with free beer and will cleanup and direct traffic for you!

(just kidding)
 
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