1. The CAT (GEN VI) with the thicker windlass is much easier to identify and
differentiate between the CAT GEN VI and the E-CAT.
2. The CAT (GEN III) windlass looks exactly like the E-CAT windlass. They are
the exact length, nearly the same thickness at all measurable points:
3. The E-CAT (replica) windlass will fold back on itself without breaking; however, you
cannot tighten the tourniquet with it.
4. The CAT (GEN III) cannot be flexed. The composite used in its manufacturing
is ridged, and will break with excessive force. However, it will tighten the
tourniquet.
How to find the FAKE CAT:
differentiate between the CAT GEN VI and the E-CAT.
2. The CAT (GEN III) windlass looks exactly like the E-CAT windlass. They are
the exact length, nearly the same thickness at all measurable points:
3. The E-CAT (replica) windlass will fold back on itself without breaking; however, you
cannot tighten the tourniquet with it.
4. The CAT (GEN III) cannot be flexed. The composite used in its manufacturing
is ridged, and will break with excessive force. However, it will tighten the
tourniquet.
How to find the FAKE CAT:
- 1. Stitching only (no heat welding spots)
- 2. Back of buckle has (6) 3mm mold marks:
- 2 on the lateral bar.
- 2 on the center bar.
- 2 on the (other) lateral bar.
- 3. No markings (M/D/Y) on the tourniquet.
- 4. Mold marks on windlass are small, only 3mm.
- 5. Windlass is very flexible, bends and then snaps back.
- 6. The hook and loop used to secure the windlass into the windlass lock will likely drop off the windlass lock—the glue is dry and does not hold.
