We recently found out that is a third variant of the popular 18XRAY automatic knife. The Combat/Rescue Knife was designed specifically for medics as well as first responders. Notice the 3-5/8†blade’s blunt tip combined with ultra-fine serrated teeth. The blade is manufactured from 154CM steel with DLC finish paired with T6-6061 aircraft grade aluminum handles that are Type 3 hard coat anodized in Red for high visibility. Once again, it features the limited forever warranty. Finally, like the entire line of 18XRAYs, the Combat/Rescue Knife features Darrel Ralph’s SAS (Slide Auto Safety) system.
We’ve mentioned the Italian future soldier system, Forza NEC (Network Enabled Capability) before on SSD. Aero Sekur S.p.A is in charge of the clothing portion of the system and they have included a poncho that includes signature management properties.
The poncho features multispectral characteristics including visual, Near IR and Thermal. Aero Sekur claims that the thermal suppression maintains the measurable exterior temperature of the poncho of no more than 4°C above air ambient temperature. Additionally, a white winter variant includes UV properties.
Ever visit the Last Call section of Blue Force Gear’s Last Call? It’s almost like a museum of things BFG. Last Call includes classic Blue Force Gear® products they no longer offer and extremely rare items such as short-run colors and special project items. The deal is, if you see it on there and you want it, grab it. Chances are good it will be gone before you know it.
There are a couple of rumors as to who has offered to purchase the company but none have been as of yet substantiated. It will be interesting to see who is buying them and what plans they have for the brand that was at the forefront of releasable armor systems.
Source Hydration has introduced the Vehicle Hydration System which allows individuals to hydrate while enroute to the objective without draining their own reservoirs. These days many units are utilizing armored and mine protected vehicles and this looks like a great enhancement.
Consisting of a 25l Aquasource bladder and the Vehicle Hub Station (VHB), VHS is quickly integrated into any vehicle.
The Aquasource bladder holds 5 gallons and can also be worn as a backpack with it’s own straps or connected to a MOLLE frame. The VHB has 6 ports to accommodate the Source self-sealing SQC “quick-connectors” which are removable for cleaning or field replacement. The 6 ports can accommodate 6 different personnel or can be used to daisy chain VHBs to add ports. Also, the individual push button drink valves stay with the user, no matter where they are riding.
Source is well known for their glass-like PE reservoir that offers neutral taste. Additionally, it is easily cleaned due to the slider top that allows whole hand access to the inside of the bladder.
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We first posted this article about six months ago so many of you have already seen this. But since that time, we’ve added thousands of daily readers and there has been a change of authority downrange so there may be deployed personnel that haven’t seen Rip Shears.
Rip Shears are a new attachment for standard EMT shears that transforms them into a tool that combines the shears with a safety knife and reflex hammer. Designed to attach directly to the handle of most 7-1/4″ shears, it provides a quick means of cutting through loose material and gear in order to access wounds.
Designed by Naval Special Warfare Corpsmen, Rip Shears are Made in the USA and crafted from fiberglass-reinforced nylon that can be autoclaved up to 270 deg F. Additionally, the blades are 440A stainless steel and are treated with a special DLC tungsten coating for increased lubricity. In fact, the coating will extend the life of the blades 4-5 times normal stainless steel. The design is simple and safe to clean with your fingers as well as replace blades. In fact, when you finally do need to change the blades, they are designed in such a manner that they are impossible to install incorrectly.
Rip Shears are offered in three models. The RS-1 is the Ripper unit by itself for installation on your current EMT shears. The RS-2 model combines the Ripper with EMT shears and the RS-3 or “Firefly” version is a Ripper featuring a glow in the dark material for civilian EMTs and flight medics.
A lot of folks are carrying hook knives to cut through webbing but they can be ineffective if the material is slack. With Rip Shears the cutting stroke is a pulling motion, offering a great deal of strength and control which can help to avoid further injuries. Rip Shears have been used on boots, leather jackets, and rigger belts. In fact, this video will give you a great idea of how well it works.
In fact, I had the chance to try them out myself and I am duly impressed. To get yours visit their distributor page www.ripshears.com and be sure to look around while you are there.
The “THULS” guys were on hand again this year with even more new products.
One example is the Ranger Basic Module. It is on the approved materials list for Ranger school. But, most recent graduates are saying it is mandatory. It features all of the checklist data from the Ranger Handbook printed on the Multiple Environment Rewrite System material so you can conduct mission planning. MERS feels like plastic and you can write on it with a Staedtler marker and the writing can be erased with an alcohol pen. Additionally, it is completely water proof and can be paired with a standard graphite pencil for use as an underwater slate.
Additionally, their Leaders Tactical Handbook is used by every leader in the Marine Corps. Mission Information Resources, Inc can develop custom products for your specific requirements.
