Product Description

Built for those of us who work in the Fire and EMS feilds, this Gerber Hinderer is a knife loaded with the tools to get the job done. The blade is made of fully serrated stainless steel and is opened by a liner lock release. On the butt end is a window punch and a lanyard ring. The back of the knife is an integrated seat belt cutter that folds out of the way when not in use. In the middle of the knife there is a built in oxygen tank wrench. A ballistic nylon sheath is included that holds the knife and the 9 piece tool kit..

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #2296 in Home Improvement
• Brand: Gerber Legendary Blades
• Model: 22-41534
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: 7.87" h x 7.87" w x 11.81" l, 1.80 pounds

Features

• Includes safety hook cutter for webbing a clothing, seatbelts
• Oversized thumb stud and external blade release for easy operation
• Also includes Window punch and oxygen tank valve opener
• Includes 9-piece tool kit for added features
• Kepp it in your car for emergencies

Amazon.com Product Description
Designed by knife maker and firefighter Rick Hinderer, the Gerber 22-41534 Hinderer Rescue Knife boasts a smart, user-friendly feature set that delivers reliable handling in the toughest situations. A true rescue tool, this knife showcases a strong, sharp blade with a serrated edge, a hook cutter, and an ergonomic grip that's easy to hold while wearing gloves.

The Gerber 22-41534 Hinderer Rescue Knife includes: Sharp 3.5-inch serrated blade Safety-hook cutter Window punch Oxygen tank valve opener

An easy-grip handle and sharp blade give you expert control.View Larger.

All the Essentials You Need for Fire Rescue at Your Fingertips
When you need one tool for a rescue, bank on the Gerber 22-41534 Hinderer Rescue Knife. Rick Hinderer, a firefighter and knife designer, conceived and designed this knife based on real-life experiences, giving it some of the most important features a firefighter will need while keeping the size small and convenient.

The knife has a 3.5-inch, sharp serrated blade that safely slices through seatbelts, and it will cut through just about anything you'll encounter in the field. The knife also has a hook cutter, which lets you cut through clothing without cutting the person wearing it. Other convenient features include a window punch and an oxygen tank valve opener.

The knife is crafted with an attention to detail: it includes large features and mechanisms so that it can be used while wearing turnout gloves without problems. The ergonomic handle keeps your hand comfortable while you work.

Gerber's History of Ingenuity
Savvy. Moxie. Craftsmanship. Attention to detail. These are just a few of the company traits that contributed to Gerber's emergence as a world leader in outdoor gear. Joseph Gerber started Portland, Oregon's Gerber Advertising back in 1910, and one Christmas, he hired a local knife-maker to craft 25 sets of kitchen cutlery as client gifts. The knives were so popular, Mr. Gerber ultimately left his agency to launch Gerber Legendary Blades in 1939.

For more than half a century, Gerber Legendary Blades has been helping people fend for themselves. Gerber designs popular, dependable tools and knives along with other outdoor gear that helps users accomplish whatever tasks they may be faced with, promoting the lost art of self-reliance.

What's in the Box
22-41534 Hinderer Rescue Knife and nylon sheath.

From the Manufacturer
It took a fire fighter with a genius for knife design to conceive this feature-rich rescue knife. And Rick Hinderer did himself proud. He's integrated some of the most important features a fire fighter will need. Even while wearing turn-out gloves, using this knife will not be an issue. The knife has larger, beefier features and mechanisms built-in. This is no ordinary rescue knife

Customer Reviews

Perfect tool for firefighter/paramedic
I am a career firefighter/paramedic with seven years on the job. I have already used the knife several times on EMS calls. Four times I have used the oxygen wrench (we all know how the black tabs seem to get lost), and I have used the Zuess tool (belt cutter) and window punch on a couple of MVA's with extrication. Also used it on several trauma patients to expose them. Far superior to trauma shears. The knife is great for all around uses around the firehouse. Highly recommended.

Gerber 22-41534 Hinderer Rescue Knife with Serrated Edge and Sheath
I purchased this knife for my professional fire fighter husband. He says, "It's a little big, but all the nice little design features are cool." He likes the built in oxygen tank tool.

The additional bonus wrench tools were weird and not very useful, a strange thing to add in with this knife.

Gerber 22-41534 Hinderer Rescue Knife with Serrated Edge and Sheath

Worthwhile investment
Designed with firemen and rescue workers particularly in mind, the knife really seems "well thought out." As someone preparing for a career in law enforcement, I figured this tool could come in handy.

The seat-belt/clothing cutter can be a little hard to access, but it works well. The blade opens relatively easily even with gloves thanks to a large thumbstud. The ability to pry with the tip of the "blade" and not have to worry about it breaking has been a great plus for me. It's my go-to mini pry-bar for any task. The glass breaker on the rear is another reason that I always carry this tool while in the car.

The oxygen wrench on the back of the handle is, purportedly, indispensable to firemen and paramedics. Although I haven't used most of the functions this tool offers, it is certainly well-built.

Expect a large-sized and heavy tool. The sheath has a very, very tight fit; so much so, that I do not use the sheath - only the pocket clip. It also comes with some simple screwdriver-like tools, but my SAK takes care of those tasks for the most part.

All in all, a good buy when I bought it... it was cheaper on Amazon then. Look around for better prices. Also, make sure you consider Victorinox's Rescue Tool... it's the main competitor with the Gerber Hinderer.