Retired Division Chief Scott Johnston
Special Operations Boca Raton Fire Rescue
“We not only put the EXTRACTOR Rescue blades on our K-12 rescue saws in Special Operations, our whole fire department uses them on Husqvarna / K-12 rescue saws. Our mechanics use the 2″ and 3″ EXTRACTOR rescue blades on air cutoff tools, the 4″ and 4.5″ EXTRACTOR Rescue Blades on angle grinders, and the 12″ and 14″ EXTRACTOR Rescue Blades on an electric chop saw. From the 16” diameter to smallest sizes, the EXTRACTOR series All-Purpose Rescue Blades are the best we’ve ever used.”
Fire Chief, Greenacres, Florida
The EXTRACTOR Rescue Blades are in service on all Husqvarna / Partner / K-12 rescue saws. “It’s a real all-purpose rescue blade, the best we’ve ever had. It cuts everything very fast and holds up great. And the price is real cheap compared to others we’ve bought that didn’t hold up and didn’t cut nearly as fast. Great blade.”
Chris Coons - Division Chief, Florida
“The cost difference in the two blades was unknown to the testers in a value comparison. For overall speed, reliability, wear usage and ability to penetrate and cut, it is the opinion of the testers that the EXTRACTOR II Rescue blade is the hands-down top performer. The blade produces less noise, less by-product shrapnel, and cuts through a wider range of materials than the other Demolition blade. The EXTRACTOR II Rescue blade was put through a barrage of materials and showed no obvious usage wear or damage. It is the consensus of the testing group that having just this blade on a K12 saw would give the operator more flexibility to cut through given obstacles in a much faster and safer manner. This blade could replace the multiple blades that we currently stock and serve as a true multipurpose blade.”
Division Chief, S. Florida Fire Dept.
EXTRACTOR II Rescue Blade is in service on every K-12, Husqvarna / Partner gas cutoff rescue saw in the department. “The only problem I see with your EXTRACTOR II Rescue Blade is the darn thing doesn’t seem to ever want to wear out! So with the long blade life it has, your reorders might be a little slow coming. It’s really an awesome all-purpose rescue blade. Thanks.”
Shawn R. Beckowitz, Fire Rescue Captain
After 33 years in the Fire Service, this is one product I would confidently put my name and reputation behind.
The Extractor II Rescue Blade™ has extremely fast cutting speed, phenomenal versatility, durability, and long blade life.
The EXTRACTOR II Rescue Blade™ was selected by our Specifications Committee after extensive hands-on testing by my department. We switched all of our K-12 saws over to this blade more than five years ago and have never had to replace a single blade.
We are a medium-sized department running approximately 14,000 calls per year from six stations, and our saws are used frequently on vehicle fires, commercial and residential structure fires, and during extensive training exercises. The durability and performance of this blade have been outstanding in every application.
Before switching to the Extractor II Rescue Blade™, crews often had to change blades on scene to cut different materials, and I personally witnessed standard steel blades wear out after cutting a single commercial roll-up door. With the Extractor II Rescue Blade™, we are able to cut multiple materials quickly and efficiently using one blade, with excellent cutting speed and longevity.