--- product_id: 1458433 title: "T3 Tactical Auto Rescue Tool - Folding Rescue Knife, Glass Window Breaker, Seatbelt Cutter, Molded Grips, LED Light, Sheath" brand: "statgear" price: "R1506" currency: ZAR in_stock: true reviews_count: 9 category: "Stat Gear" url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/1458433-t3-tactical-auto-rescue-tool-folding-rescue-knife-glass-window store_origin: ZA region: South Africa --- # 5 lumen LED light - hands-on illumination 440C stainless steel blade - razor sharp & durable Locking seatbelt cutter - slices through tough materials T3 Tactical Auto Rescue Tool - Folding Rescue Knife, Glass Window Breaker, Seatbelt Cutter, Molded Grips, LED Light, Sheath **Brand:** statgear **Price:** R1506 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > ⚡ Be the first responder everyone counts on — gear up with StatGear T3! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** T3 Tactical Auto Rescue Tool - Folding Rescue Knife, Glass Window Breaker, Seatbelt Cutter, Molded Grips, LED Light, Sheath by statgear - **How much does it cost?** R1506 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/1458433-t3-tactical-auto-rescue-tool-folding-rescue-knife-glass-window) ## Best For - statgear enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted statgear brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Integrated LED Light:** Illuminate dark scenes with a tactical 5 lumen LED—perfect for night rescues or quick inspections. - • **Durable Carrying Sheath:** Heavy-duty nylon sheath with belt loop ensures your rescue tool is always within reach, blending utility with professional style. - • **Locking Seatbelt Cutter:** Effortlessly slice through seatbelts and tough fabrics with a secure, foldable cutter designed for life-saving speed. - • **Spring-Loaded Window Punch:** Break through glass barriers instantly with a carbide-tipped punch that retracts safely after use. - • **Razor-Sharp 440C Steel Blade:** Engineered for precision slicing and emergency readiness, this blade cuts through obstacles with surgical sharpness. ## Overview The StatGear T3 Tactical Auto Rescue Tool is a compact, multipurpose emergency knife crafted from premium 440C stainless steel. Featuring a razor-sharp partially serrated blade, a locking seatbelt cutter, a spring-loaded window punch, and a built-in 5 lumen LED light, it’s designed for rapid response in critical situations. Housed in a rugged nylon sheath with belt loop, this tool is trusted by first responders and professionals alike for its reliability, durability, and life-saving versatility. ## Description Product description 440C Stainless Steel Partially Serrated Blade This partially serrated 440C stainless steel blade comes razor sharp out of the packaging and is ready to slice and dice! 440C Stainless Steel Seatbelt Cutter The 440C stainless steel seatbelt cutter locks open for safety during use and is easily unlocked to fold away. It will slice through seatbelts, jeans, belts or other materials like a warm knife cutting through butter! Spring-Loaded Window Punch The spring-loaded window punch makes breaking a window super easy! You hold the punch against the window and push with apx 5-7 lbs of pressure and the carbide tip will protrude just enough to shatter the window and then automatically retract back into the protective housing ready for its next use! LED Light & Carrying Sheath The 5 lumen LED light is bright enough to see what you're cutting or for pupil assessment if you're a first responder! The light uses two easily replaceable batteries by sliding out the battery compartment door on the side of the knife handle. The LED is only illuminated while the button is being pressed so it won't accidentally stay on while in your carrying sheath. Heavy duty nylon carrying sheath with belt loop included. Review: Excellent knife for all-around usage - This is a great knife. My brother got one for me years ago and I still carry it. Battery is dead but it’s replaceable and doesn’t diminish the overall quality of the knife/seatbelt cover. I use it all the time, always handy, reliable and sturdy. I couldn’t find a better version at this price so just bought one for my nephew who’s now in the police academy. He’ll definitely put his to great use Review: Fantastic product.... - Note......I've only had this knife for a couple of days and I haven't used it on duty. I will certainly update if I'm less than pleased later, but I've been a Firefighter/Medic for over 20 years and I've seen many knives in that time. The tool is made really well. The blades are strong and tight and the whole thing seems very rugged/sturdy in my hand and as I open/close the blades. When locked into place, the blades have no give and if I have any complaint about the operation at all, its simply that the mechanisms are really tight and hurt my thumb a little when operating. The experience I've had with this issue is that over time, through practice and break in, this will become less of a problem. I bought this to replace a Smith & Wesson rescue knife that I'd bought years ago (somewhere around 1996 or 1997). I always kept that knife in its sheath attached to my bunker coat and it served me well. Somehow I lost it this year, so I went out in search of a new one. I chose the T3 because of the price, the features, the reviews, and the blade was better than the one I'd had which was pretty much just a seatbelt cutter. I'm going to try to get to a salvage yard to play with the cutter and punch, but at the moment I have no reason to believe they won't work fine. The only real downsides to this knife that I can find is that, like others' have said, the light isn't very bright. I'm not sure what I was expecting though, so I'm not really disappointed with it. In a dark area, it will give you enough light to navigate your surroundings and can obviously be used for pupil checks (although it is a bit bright when you look directly at the beam, so your patients may not cooperate). Out past 10 foot or so, the light becomes lost. I seriously wasn't looking for a knife with a light on it though, so this is almost a non-issue for me. One thing I did notice is that when trying to open the seatbelt cutter, the position of the light button makes it very easy to turn on during the thumb "sweep" operation. I guess I'll just have to check it when I close the knife....or more likely....replace the batteries ;). As far as the size.....some people have commented on how large the knife is. When I read the reviews I was expecting a machete, tbh. I didn't care because like I said, I'm going to carry the tool on my bunker coat. However, I was pleasantly surprised to find that it really isn't obtrusively big. The knife is about the same length as other pocket clip duty knives I've used, but its about twice the width (about 3/4"). It has a sheath, but I suspect it could be worn on the pocket without discomfort. TBH, I'm considering doing just this as I'm not sure I won't use it more often than I used to use the S&W Rescue knife. Either way....as a new full-time service knife or a specialized tool when I'm in my gear....I'm completely satisfied with this piece of equipment and do not regret my choice at all. ## Features - AUTO EMERGENCY RESCUE TOOL – Multipurpose steel rescue tool perfect for saving lives. The blade, seatbelt cutter, window puncher, LED light and carrying sheath make it an essential for first responders OR ANYONE LOOKING TO BE PREPARED! - BLADE RUNNER – Made of 440c stainless steel, our razor sharp blade is a true steel! Partially serrated, this multipurpose blade is perfect for any emergency, cutting, sharing, slicing through obstacles. - SEATBELT CUTTER – The fine-honed 440c stainless steel seatbelt cutter folds out and locks into place to easily cut through nylon seat belts and other strong materials. It smoothly unlocks and folds back. - WINDOW PUNCHER – Spring into action with the spring-loaded window puncher. Never let a glass window stand in your way. Our tactical rescue tool punches right through windows so that you can save the day. - BUILT-IN LED LIGHT – In the dark of night, use the button-activated built-in 5 lumen LED light to see what you’re doing. The auto rescue tool comes with a heavy duty nylon carrying sheath that can be worn on a duty belt. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B0085P4TWW | | Best Sellers Rank | #150,234 in Sports & Outdoors ( See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors ) #227 in Tactical Knives | | Brand | StatGear | | Brand Name | StatGear | | Color | Black | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 942 Reviews | | Folded Size | 3 x 3 x 1.5 inches | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00610696483393 | | Item Dimensions | 6.5 x 3 x 1.5 inches | | Item Length | 0.5 Inches | | Item Type Name | T3 Tactical Rescue Tool | | Item Weight | 8 Ounces | | Item dimensions L x W x H | 6.5 x 3 x 1.5 inches | | Manufacturer | StatGear | | Manufacturer Part Number | STAT01-BRK | | Manufacturer Warranty Description | Limited lifetime warranty | | Model Number | 48339 | | Number of Pieces | 1 | | UPC | 610696483393 | | Unit Count | 1.0 Count | ## Product Details - **Color:** Black - **Brand:** StatGear - **Item dimensions L x W x H:** 6.5 x 3 x 1.5 inches - **Item Weight:** 8 Ounces - **Number of Pieces:** 1 ## Images ![T3 Tactical Auto Rescue Tool - Folding Rescue Knife, Glass Window Breaker, Seatbelt Cutter, Molded Grips, LED Light, Sheath - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71u4OvtRkoL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent knife for all-around usage *by J***N on April 12, 2026* This is a great knife. My brother got one for me years ago and I still carry it. Battery is dead but it’s replaceable and doesn’t diminish the overall quality of the knife/seatbelt cover. I use it all the time, always handy, reliable and sturdy. I couldn’t find a better version at this price so just bought one for my nephew who’s now in the police academy. He’ll definitely put his to great use ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fantastic product.... *by A***R on July 31, 2013* Note......I've only had this knife for a couple of days and I haven't used it on duty. I will certainly update if I'm less than pleased later, but I've been a Firefighter/Medic for over 20 years and I've seen many knives in that time. The tool is made really well. The blades are strong and tight and the whole thing seems very rugged/sturdy in my hand and as I open/close the blades. When locked into place, the blades have no give and if I have any complaint about the operation at all, its simply that the mechanisms are really tight and hurt my thumb a little when operating. The experience I've had with this issue is that over time, through practice and break in, this will become less of a problem. I bought this to replace a Smith & Wesson rescue knife that I'd bought years ago (somewhere around 1996 or 1997). I always kept that knife in its sheath attached to my bunker coat and it served me well. Somehow I lost it this year, so I went out in search of a new one. I chose the T3 because of the price, the features, the reviews, and the blade was better than the one I'd had which was pretty much just a seatbelt cutter. I'm going to try to get to a salvage yard to play with the cutter and punch, but at the moment I have no reason to believe they won't work fine. The only real downsides to this knife that I can find is that, like others' have said, the light isn't very bright. I'm not sure what I was expecting though, so I'm not really disappointed with it. In a dark area, it will give you enough light to navigate your surroundings and can obviously be used for pupil checks (although it is a bit bright when you look directly at the beam, so your patients may not cooperate). Out past 10 foot or so, the light becomes lost. I seriously wasn't looking for a knife with a light on it though, so this is almost a non-issue for me. One thing I did notice is that when trying to open the seatbelt cutter, the position of the light button makes it very easy to turn on during the thumb "sweep" operation. I guess I'll just have to check it when I close the knife....or more likely....replace the batteries ;). As far as the size.....some people have commented on how large the knife is. When I read the reviews I was expecting a machete, tbh. I didn't care because like I said, I'm going to carry the tool on my bunker coat. However, I was pleasantly surprised to find that it really isn't obtrusively big. The knife is about the same length as other pocket clip duty knives I've used, but its about twice the width (about 3/4"). It has a sheath, but I suspect it could be worn on the pocket without discomfort. TBH, I'm considering doing just this as I'm not sure I won't use it more often than I used to use the S&W Rescue knife. Either way....as a new full-time service knife or a specialized tool when I'm in my gear....I'm completely satisfied with this piece of equipment and do not regret my choice at all. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ My favorite knife! *by T***R on June 23, 2017* I really feel secure with this knife. I can quick draw it, and it has everything we need if the car plunges into the water, or if someone else's car plunges into the water. But more importantly it has a lot of tools on it that I would use that I'd like to reach quickly. My leatherman has a lot of tools on it but that's for projects where seconds are either in short supply, or my patience is in short supply. - The bulkiness of the knife is definitely something worth considering, but it isn't so bad. I tend to buy clothes that let you carry a lot of heavy gear while still looking dapper. (5.11 Tactical) In other words I have enough pockets that my EDC lets me carry one item per pocket, so I don't have to worry about my knife pocket being anything other than my knife pocket. - It has a nub on it that lets you open it one-handed. I've been practicing with it and I can open it quickly with a flick of the wrist. The seatbelt cutter can't be flicked open, but whatever. - The flashlight is super bright, the seatbelt cutter is super sharp, the glass breaker is spring-loaded (but not advised to try using to chip ice), and the knife is (was) sharp and it's good to have a serrated edge in case of need to saw something. Well, the blade WAS sharp. I gotta sharpen mine. I've used it quite a lot. But it's nice to have. - The flashlight battery does need to be replaced on occasion but it's good to have a flashlight that's out of the way. If the battery was rechargable via micro-USB or something it would be a godsend! - The only real drawback to this knife is that the liner lock really hurts to close the knife with. I had to use my fingernail on my other hand at first. Becoming more experienced with this knife has allowed me to close it one-handed as well, but it still leaves a noticeable scar on my thumb. ## Frequently Bought Together - StatGear T3 Tactical Auto Rescue Tool - Folding Rescue Knife, Glass Window Breaker, Seatbelt Cutter, Molded Grips, LED Light, Sheath - LINE2design Heavy Duty Firefighter Glovestrap with Green Reflective Trim, 1 Count (Pack of 1) - LINE2design Firefighter Helmet Bands - Heavy Duty Rubber Helmet Band Fits for Modern & Traditional Style Fire Helmets Pack of 3 - Black - Made in The USA --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/1458433-t3-tactical-auto-rescue-tool-folding-rescue-knife-glass-window](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/1458433-t3-tactical-auto-rescue-tool-folding-rescue-knife-glass-window) --- *Product available on Desertcart South Africa* *Store origin: ZA* *Last updated: 2026-06-25*