We need a new “cut kit”

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Re: We need a new “cut kit”

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Woah, first time I hear about it too (then again I'm pretty much a Spyderco noob).

I'll echo others in stating that such a cute kit would be an instant buy ! :smiling-heart-eyes

I particularly like the smaller, red model which was produced :
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Its small size makes it more prone to being carried, e.g. in a camping backpack or even in a frequently used car trunk.
The downside being that it's more cramped inside, hence providing a less ergonomic access to the contents.

The bright colour helps attract attention, also the words "cut kit" provides instant information as to what is contained in the pouch. It's important because, under stress, the owner who bought and forgot this pouch might not remember exactly what's inside. Also, other people might need to access it, and they won't know what it's about.

Also, it would be desirable to add an attachment system to the pouch ; at a minimum, a loop for keyrings.
A step further would be to insert, on the back of the pouch, a series of tight loops (webbing) for compatibility with the MOLE standard.

Here's a video demonstrating how the pouch could be attached to a bag :

Note : this system is no longer restricted to "tactical" equipment. Nowadays there are discreet, urban bags fitted with these webbings. And there are webbings inside the bags, too. I can envision these internal webbings being populated with an emergency Cut Kit, for fast access : that's a guarantee that the kit will never be buried under the various contents of the bag.

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As for the pouch contents, I also like the suggestion of Ric to include small rescue scissors.

@Sal : you may want to check out https://old.reddit.com/r/EDC/ if you're not already aware of that place.
Small pouches are definitely getting popular, especially the micro Maxpedition ones.
It might be worth exploring the lineup of this manufacturer.
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Re: We need a new “cut kit”

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JRinFL wrote:
Mon Feb 14, 2022 7:07 pm
Oh, I would also just focus on cuts. People can expand their kits for other wounds if they wish, on their own.
Yep. Sorry if my suggestions were over the top.

I need a few different solutions. I'll pick up some small kits and have one larger one here and at my brother's place. As a prepper I'm trying to cover too much in some cases.
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Re: We need a new “cut kit”

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Cyanoacrylate adhesive has such a short shelf life compared with the other items in the kit that it’ll most likely be unusable by the time one needs the kit. Stuart’s paracetamol (AKA acetaminophen) is probably still fine despite being 3 years out of date. Old cyanoacrylate will be solid long before then.
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Re: We need a new “cut kit”

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Bill1170 wrote:
Tue Feb 15, 2022 8:31 pm
Cyanoacrylate adhesive has such a short shelf life compared with the other items in the kit that it’ll most likely be unusable by the time one needs the kit. Stuart’s paracetamol (AKA acetaminophen) is probably still fine despite being 3 years out of date. Old cyanoacrylate will be solid long before then.
Yes, exactly. Every time I go to use my "super glue" it is one solid mass. To be safe, you'd likely need to replace it monthly.
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Re: We need a new “cut kit”

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I can see the cost of these getting prohibitive pretty quickly.. ~$50 for the Ladybug and maybe $25-30 for a nice embroidered logo pouch, puts this upwards of $80 before the "kit" even gets factored in.. to keep costs down, I'd also recommend keeping the first aid portion of the kit as simple as possible. End users can always add more gear & and customize their Cut Kit as they please..

I will buy one for sure if they become available again.
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Re: We need a new “cut kit”

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I have the red and black cut kits. Both of mine came with the yellow Ladybug.

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Contents of the red one
Steri strips, gloves, first aid card, 2 antiseptic towlette, 2 bacitracin ointment, first aid tape, 7 assorted bandaids, gauze.
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Re: We need a new “cut kit”

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I would buy several kits.
Very good idea.
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Re: We need a new “cut kit”

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Could get expensive quick, as I priced some individual components. I would like a really nice pouch with spydie logo. Maybe a specially designed “clipit” like rescue blade, w scissors, try to add some micro tweezer. Put in a few basic items, then individuals could do their own how they see fit.

For mine, I would keep it limited to care of hand lacerations. Surgicel, hemostatic pad, coban wrap, finger tourniquet- yes such a thing! Closure device butterfly, benzoin, iodine, chloraprep pads, tiny microlight, small magnafying lens.
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Re: We need a new “cut kit”

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There are many great commercial kits out there. If we want one because we love the brand, and want a knife included of course it will cost more. Personally I dont need a knife in a kit. But I would love a new cut kit. I
Would like a bunch of counter mats, and patches first though.
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Re: We need a new “cut kit”

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Howabout we all make a mini kit ourselves, and post images here?
It HAS to include a Spyderco of some sort... :winking-tongue

You know...to give Sal inspiration... :bug-red-white

( Bloke will probably put in a Glow In the Dark plastic Delica model kit ) :cheap-sunglasses
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Re: We need a new “cut kit”

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BTW...Mine has a Manbug in ZDP189 ( a gift from Sal ), and a small fixed one of mine in 12C27...
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Re: We need a new “cut kit”

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Hi Stuart,

Thanx for the encouragement. We're looking into it.

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