Gerber Strap Cutter

Bought this as a response officer since I was looking for something that would be effective for both RTCs and incidents where a ligature cutter was required.
Only had it a few days so thankfully not had to use it in anger yet. Here's my first impressions:
Pros:
- Like with any Gerber tool the blade is incredibly sharp...
- ...but it's almost impossible to accidentally cut something due to the angle and size of the opening. This makes it perfect for cutting anything close to skin.
- Appears to be big enough to cut a thumb sized rope
- Fits in your hand very securely, using the finger hole means it won't go anywhere while cutting (unlike a resqme which is very awkward to use in a stressful situation). When the tool is turned around to use as a glass breaker, the notch provides a place for your little finger to sit, ensuring that your hand doesn't slide down the tool on impact.
- Lanyard hole just next to the glass breaker if better retention is desired
- Sits fairly securely on MOLLE webbing
- Will fit securely next to the leg restraints in the standard size leg restraint pouch on a tac vest (e.g. https://www.copshopuk.com/space-tech-duty-vest) as an alternative to using the supplied holder.

Cons:
- The provided clip for attaching to a duty belt is abysmal. It's just a piece of plastic which feels like it is likely to snap, and it doesn't fit securely. When I attached it to my belt I found the whole arrangement was free to spin, move around and ride up under my body armour
- The tool is a bit on the small side, so can take a bit of getting used to where to put your fingers while using it so they don't get in the way

Overall, the Gerber Strap Cutter is a nice little tool. I'd consider it an alternative to the resqme if you want a more substantial strap cutter at the expense of the ease of using the glass breaker. (Posted on 04/02/2022)