I got this knife and have it clipped to the roll bar right near the drivers seat in the Jeep, it had a glass breaker on one end and the the cutting hook for rope or seat belts as the secondary blade. ((Benchmade 915 Triage)
Color to match the Jeep. A good knife to keep in any vehicle

Peter

Look like a good one to have with you Peter.

Can't go wrong with a Benchmade folder; looks like a real neat member for your Jeep family. Do you have your Jeep "survival" kit going? You know, axe, shovel, pull strap, etc??

Pap

Pap
I have the ax, shovel, Hi-Lift jack, tow strap, shackles, flashlight, tire repair kit. I still need a good portable compressor to air the tires back up, but some knives got in the way.
Peter

When you get your winch, I remember seeing where Warn has one with a compressor within the case. I have this one from Extreme Outback along with their repair kit. It is an awsome setup.

Pap


http://www.extremeoutback.com/product/12/ExtremeAire+Jr.12+volt+Outback+Portable.html

Pap
That looks interesting. Where is the compressor made, I would like to buy one not made in China
Peter

Don't know but the way they set it up in the case is quite cool. I have used it for airing up my Airstream tires. I really doubt it is made in China from these folks. You might give them a call.

Pap

I just talked to the owner and he said that 1/2 are parts from the US and some parts from Japan and Tiawan but all assembled in California. All of the internal pistons, air box, etc are USA made; brushes and electric parts from Asia but nothing from China. He said if you plan on airing up/down alot you need the Extreme compressor as it is twice as fast as my Jr. You can also get it in the carry box like mine or mount it on the Jeep some place. Hope that helps.

Pap

Thanks Pap
I do want to get a compressor soon, but need to wait a bit'
ARB also makes one, and I would like to look at that one too

Peter

Absolutely essential item for 4-wheel escape on everything from solid ice to sand ( not over 6 ft. deep mud holes) is 100% wool, made in the U.S.A., and stamped accordingly U S Army blanket. It has worked 100% of the time for 45+ years-same blanket-even on solid ice, 8 feet at a time. There is one in the trunk of every car in my family. Guaranteed to keep one wheel ( at least) at a time from spinning.

Peter--

I have carried a Griptillian Axis Lock for almost 10 years, and like it very much "now." The first blade in it was half-serrated, and it was difficult to re-establish a factory-like edge on the serrations, and I found that the straight portion did not retain an edge to my liking, so I sent it back and for $25 they put in a new blade without serrations.

I do find that I have to be careful with this knife--when handling it or if it is dropped, the Axis Lock will allow momentum to flip the blade open at least part way. Makes me honor the old saying about not trying to catch a falling knife.

The rear hooked blade on your knife looks suitable for cutting a seat belt, and hunters might consider it as a "gut hook" (which in fact should be called a "paunch opener" since the sharpened versions of such an implement is better suited for ripping open the hide of an animal). For cutting rope, I think the main blade, especially if it had the factory edge on some serrations, would be the best cutter.

Larry

Larry
I also have been carrying a Griptillian fro some time and have the plain blade also. I just find the plain blades easier to sharpen.

The Triage is available with partially serrated blades also, and there is a model with a blunt tip too.

Peter