Benchmade - Hook Safety Cutter for Rescue and Tactical Use with Black Rubber Dipped Handle (7 BLKW)

This rescue cutter is an incredible little tool that can rip and tear almost anything (that fits under the hook) apart in an instant. The only product that you can really compare this to is the smaller Benchmade 5 hook, both of which are at the top of all strap and cloth cutters. Benchmade 7hook: 4.3 Inches long, 1.6 oz hook and 3.2 oz with nylon sheath. Benchmade 5hook: 2.9 Inches long, 1.2 oz hook and 1.8 oz with nylon sheath. Pros: Ultra sharp Retains edge well Extra size makes it more comfortable to use than the Benchmade 5 High quality nylon sheath Sheath makes for fast deployment Jimping bites well into the fingers 440 Stainless steel is very resistant to corrosion Cheaper than the Benchmade 5 (When I ordered mine it was 5 dollars cheaper with free shipping) Vinyl grip makes the Benchmade 7 much more comfortable than the 5 Tears through almost anything like butter Cons: Not as portable as the Benchmade 5 Lacks the oxygen wrench and bottle opener of the Benchmade 5 Cannot sharpen with a standard flat whetstone My only real problem with the Benchmade 7hook was I needed to go out and buy a ceramic sharpening rod because I did not own one previously, although I've yet to need to sharpen it because it holds an edge so well. As I said at the beginning of the review, there is really no other tool you can fairly compare it to besides other Benchmade rescue hooks because all other rescue cutters and hooks lack the quality and the functionality of the Benchmade tools.

As expected, a high-quality replacement for a lost piece of kit

I use as a zipper knife to dress deer. It works great and stays sharp.

this hook is very good for the prepared civilian, LEO's, and military. the handle provided good grip and the gimping is exelant. the molle compatible sheath attached both to my pack and my vehicle. the blade comes sharp and cuts thru strapping, para-cord and a cotton t shirt easily. however if you a a medical first responder i think that the model five would be a better match because it gives you an oxygen bottle wrench as well. that said, for the designed purpose it preforms flawlessly as so far and tryst it to get me out if need be.

A+!

The case that arrived is made of black fabric and not a rigid beige one. It does not match.

I work with a lot of rope and wanted something pocket size to easily cut in the event of a problem. I wanted something that had an opening small enough to avoid the possibility of getting a finger in the hook. I have had other friends catch fingers when quickly cutting rope. This opening is just large enough to cut through 1/4" rope but not too big to get a finger unless you really try. It has a nice sheath and fits well in the hand. Benchmade products are high quality, and this is no exception.

Have tested this item out on various materials and it has performed beautifully. The cutting edge is sharp and would definitely cut through a seat belt in nothing flat, if needed. The only negative for me is the grip for my large hands. I find it a bit awkward, but I cannot fault this for what it was built to do.