Question 1

how is the knife used to break a window and if the blade is used to break a window will it damage the blade

Accepted Answer

For anyone else wondering the safest way to use any knife to break a window is to you the glass breaker in the opposite end of the knife smash through the corner of the window so that way you don’t risk glass flying into whoever you’re rescuing once you’ve smashed through the glass use the back of the blade itself to clear away and extra pieces still attached so you can safely extract the victim

Question 2

Is there a special method to fold the knife? I took this knife straight out of the packaging and it seems stuck in the open position.

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See the previous answers. FYI. I purchased this knife for my wife.  She doesn't have the thumb strength to open the blade with one hand using the thumb stud (it is a challenge for me as well) nor the thumb strength to press down on the lockback with enough pressure to close the blade.

Question 3

Is it spring assisted

Accepted Answer

No, the SOG "Escape" is not spring assisted. And, as in any other stout combat knife, there is a noticeable amount of force required to open the blade. My one critique concerning this folder, is that the Teflon coating on the scales is too slippery for adequate grip during blade deployment. That being said, I was so impressed with is knife that I took the time to re-contoured the locking ramp portion of the blade for easier deployment. I would like to see this fine knife reconfigured with G10 scales to alleviate the grip issue.

Question 4

can the slot be used as a bottle opener?

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No. I've owned this knife twice now. I cannot. However, you can use the knife as a bottle opener...

Assuming you have the bottle in your left hand and the knife in your right..

1. Turn the knife on its side with the knife CLOSED, not just for safety but for how you would accomplish this. 
2. Slide the top (dull side) of the blade against the bottom of the bottle top. At this point, your left hand is gripping the top of the bottle (beer bottle). 
3. Use the left index finger that should be folded closed from gripping the bottle as leverage to push the knife blade up into the air as you grip the bottle to hold the bottle itself still. 
4. POP!!!

You can alse do this with the butt of a lighter...or any firm object that can get under the edge of the bottle top.

ASIN	B0073H2ORU
Age Range Description	18+ yrs
Best Sellers Rank	#52,523 in Sports & Outdoors ( See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors ) #55 in Tactical Knives
Blade Edge	partially_serrated
Blade Length	3.4 inches
Blade Material	Stainless Steel
Blade Shape	Drop Point
Blade Type	folding
Brand Name	SOG
Color	Black
Customer Package Type	Standard Packaging
Customer Reviews	4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (476)
Hand Orientation	Ambidextrous
Handle Material	Aluminum
Included Components	Built-in Strap Cutter & Glass Breaker, Bead Blasted 3.4" Blade, Aluminum Handle
Item Length	8.2 inches
Item Shape	Rectangular
Item Type Name	Escape Folding Knife
Item Weight	4.8 ounces
Manufacturer	SOG Specialty Knives & Tools
Model Name	SOG Knives - Escape - Bead Blasted
Model Number	FF24-CP
Number of Items	1
Part Number	FF24-CP
Power Source	AC/DC
Product Care Instructions	Hand Wash
Recommended Uses For Product	Camping, Hiking
Reusability	Reusable
Size	3.4"
Special Features	Water-Resistant
Style	Escape - Bead Blasted
UPC	729857996945
Unit Count	1 Count
Warranty Description	lifetime limited warranty

Escape Tactical Folding Pocket Knife- 3.4 Inch Serrated Edge Blade Knife w/ Glass Breaker, Wire Stripper and Line Cutter Blades-Satin (FF25-CP),Black

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