1. Guy needs a sharper knife it seems 😉

   But lets see what he got absolutely right:

   – Pays attention to his surroundings.
   – Identifies a potential issue before it even arises.
   – Takes immediate action when said issue does arise.
   – Stays calm and executes solution like it was planned.

   In fact I would almost be willing to say it *was* planned. As he saw the lady go into the elevator without the dog he may very well have been thinking “if that door closes on that leash I’m gonna have to cut that dog off of it. . .” (followed a few seconds later by “holly sh*t, this is a dull knife. . .”)

   Any bets on what he lady was thinking right before the incident? Be specific; “white-zone” is not a valid answer (even if it is technically true).

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2. That pup needs an owner upgrade.

   And that “owner” needs to be charged with animal cruelty.

   As an aside, those “retractable” leashes are horrible. They provide the illusion. – to you – that your dog is under control. As this clip shows, it really isn’t.

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   1. Retractable leashes require above room temperature IQ. That’s all. They are quite nice if used correctly. But you have to watch what the dog is doing.

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      1. Most of them have a lock that prevents it from paying out more. Really useful when you want to keep your animal close. Also get the ribbon kind, not the thin line kind, as that gives you more grip is you ever need to real your animal in.

3. This, but imagine that dog is an arm, the leash is a sleeve, and the elevator is a piece of industrial equipment.

   This is why every machinist I know carries a one handed opening knife.

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4. Folks… Not defending that woman in any way, but please take a long hard look at the video, and ask yourself what you normally do when entering an elevator, etc…

   Let’s start out by saying the woman is definitely at fault here. There is no reason why she should not have stood in the elevator door until her dog was completely and safely on board. At the bare minimum, her hand should have been poised, ready to stop the door from closing.

   However, that elevator door closed a bit on the quick side.

   My opinion. She walked onto the elevator, hit the button for the desired floor, and realized the door was closing almost instantly. You would not have to move terribly slowly for that door to start closing concurrent with pressing the button.

   Now, who checks for where the door open button is every time they get on a lift? (HINT: Not too many people.) Is it to the left or the right? During a period of mild stress are you sure which button is the correct one?

   Add to that, the doors may have closed to the point that getting a limb in the way was no longer an option. Which leaves door open button. Oh… and that ceases to be of value as soon as the lift starts moving.

   So… while the woman is obviously a mental midget for not paying attention to her dog, the mechanicals of the situation did, in my opinion, come into play. She probably brings her dog along on plenty of elevator rides, and has likely never had to play “beat the door” before. If she had, her actions would have been very different.

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   1. Or, she could have slapped the emergency stop button. I’ve never been in an elevator without one, have you?

      And unlike the door open button it will actually stop the elevator.

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      1. Excellent point.

         Obviously, this woman was not paying attention to much at all. Code white, no doubt about it.

         Then when she realized her dog was on the wrong side of the door, she probably panicked. In fact, I would not be surprised if she was standing there holding the leash. Probably had a death grip on it.

5. Oh… wow.

   Just watched the video again.

   No knife appears to have been used. Looks to me that he was unbuckling the collar. Can we get some critical eyeballs on this again. I definitely does not look like he is trying to saw through the cable or collar. It really looks like he is trying to unhook the collar or undo the collar buckle itself.

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   1. More the reason, right?

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      1. Agree totally.
         Had he had a knife, the dog would have been out a lot sooner.

   2. I watched it over again and I do think you are right. I saw nothing that looked like a reach for a pocket or anything like that. He also pockets nothing before picking up the dog. What I though was a sawing motion is indeed probably fumbling with the collar or leash clasp. He also appears to wrap the leash around his shoulder to give himself some slack. I am not sure what it is that he dropped on the floor.

      So over all, could have been executed better, and could have been done safer with a knife, but I still gotta give the guy kudos for awareness and reaction speed.

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      1. Seeing the same thing.

         That guy was pretty well switched on. Another person might have just tugged on the leash and the dog might have gotten killed, or seriously injured. As noted, a good, sharp knife, ready to deploy, would have assured the dog’s safety without undue stress.

         And, after seeing this, I am changing my EDC knife to a one hand opener, spring assisted or automatic. Right now, I am carrying a leatherman, and it works for almost every situation. But, if I ever end up in a situation where I have to deploy the blade with one hand, I would be out of luck.

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         1. Can I recommend:
            CRKT M16-01S EDC Folding Pocket Knife: Everyday Carry, Satin Blade, Frame Lock, Stainless Steel Handle, Reversible Pocket Clip https://www.amazon.com/dp/B006SK1JQU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_upJ8DbH22MYF6

            Came across this gem a few months back. Goes everywhere with me.

            1. Not a bad knife, but spend the money for the one with the 12C27 Sandvik blade and not the 8Cr14MoV steel.

               There is no guarantee that Chinese steel is what they say it is. I’ve run into this problem before. The Swedish steel is much better and worth the price.

   3. Agree, no knife, unbuckling the collar.

   4. An imperfect rescue is still a rescue; if I ever meet this anonymous guy in person, I’m buying him a beer.

      And I’m going to have to re-read my employers’ rules regarding knives. It might be time for an upgrade.

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