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bombcaryesterday at 6:34 PM2 repliesview on HN

You can just carry the Ripper.

https://www.aoe.net/product/the-ripper-window-glass-cutter/


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jonahtoday at 1:50 AM

I've used one (in training). Works great, nice clean cuts, but still a little slow. Quicker to just use an axe which, if you're a firefighter, you have handy. (Carefully chop around the perimeter of the windshield or side window. Use gentle blows to minimize dispersion of broken glass within the cabin.)

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eurleiftoday at 1:00 AM

Expensive, and pretty bulky to carry around along with an impact driver. There are less expensive, more compact hand-operated tools, e.g.:

https://www.lifelinerescuetools.com/products/lifeline-escape...

https://www.ajaxrescuetools.com/prod-20-1-127-28/extrication...