- Will it break a car window?
- It is made to break tempered side and rear glass, which is what most cars use for those windows. It will not break a laminated windshield.
- Does it cut seat belts?
- Yes. The recessed blade is designed to slice through seat belt webbing, and the guard keeps fingers away from the edge.
- Does it need batteries or expire?
- No. It is mechanical, with no battery and no expiry date, so it can sit in a car for years.
- Where should I keep it?
- Within reach of the driver, such as a door pocket, center console or a mounted holder. In a crash you may not be able to open the glovebox.
- Is it safe to keep around children?
- The tip is sharp. Keep it in a holder or a compartment children can't open, and show older passengers how to use it.
- How does it compare with a plain window punch?
- It does the same glass-breaking job and adds a belt cutter, so you carry one tool instead of two. A plain punch is smaller but does only one task.
- Where is the Flash Hammer X cheapest?
- At Amazon, for $34.99, as of our latest check.
- What do buyers say about the Flash Hammer X?
- Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 4,461 ratings.