Description & Features
The safety rescue knife is built for fast response when seconds matter. The NRS SAR Pilot Knife gives guides, boaters, and rescue professionals a secure, controlled cutting tool for swiftwater and emergency use. Its blunt tip helps reduce accidental injury, while the partially serrated blade handles rope, webbing, and tough fibers in wet conditions.
This safety rescue knife is designed to stay easy to access and easy to control. The low-profile Thumbs Up Sheath™ mounts to a PFD lash tab and releases with a one-handed thumb flick, even with gloves on. An asymmetrical handle, jimping along the blade spine, and all-weather G10 scales help keep the knife oriented and stable in cold, rough, or high-stress situations.
The built-in glass-breaking tip and oxygen tank valve wrench expand the knife’s usefulness beyond routine river safety. For guides, rescue teams, and paddlers who need dependable performance, the NRS SAR Pilot Knife is a practical swiftwater rescue knife made for real emergency scenarios.
Key Features
- Built for safety: Blunt tip helps reduce injury risk in tight rescue situations.
- Fast one-handed access: Thumbs Up Sheath™ releases quickly with a thumb flick.
- Secure in wet conditions: G10 handle, hand contouring, and jimping improve grip and control.
- Cuts tough materials: Smooth and serrated edge handles rope, webbing, and stubborn fibers.
- Expanded rescue utility: Tungsten carbide glass breaker adds survival and rescue capability.
- PFD-ready carry: Sheath attaches firmly to a PFD lash tab for dependable access.
- More retention options: Lanyard point helps prevent loss in rough water.
- Extra emergency function: Oxygen tank valve wrench is integrated into the handle.
Specifications
- Blade material: 420 HC stainless steel
- Handle material: All-weather G10
- Sheath material: Glass-reinforced polypropylene with rubber touch points
- Total length: 8"
- Blade length: 3.6"
- Weight: 5.55 oz
- Weight, knife only: 4.8 oz
- Blade edge: Smooth and serrated
- Blade tip: Blunt
- Additional features: Tumble polish blade, Thumbs Up™ Sheath, asymmetric G10 handle, jimping atop blade edge, glass-breaking tip, oxygen valve wrench
Best Use
- Swiftwater rescue where safe blade control matters in close contact.
- Guide and raft crew carry on a PFD for quick emergency access.
- Cutting rope or webbing in wet, cold, and high-stress river conditions.
- Emergency response situations where a glass breaker or oxygen valve wrench may be needed.
Materials & Construction
420 HC Stainless Steel Blade
420 HC stainless steel offers a practical balance of corrosion resistance, toughness, and edge performance for river and rescue environments. It is well suited to a fixed-blade safety knife that may be exposed to water, grime, and frequent use.
Partially Serrated Blade Edge
The combination of a smooth edge and reverse-scallop serrations gives the knife more versatility. The straight section supports clean slicing, while the serrations help bite into rope, webbing, and other tough fibers quickly.
Blunt Tip Safety Design
The blunt tip helps reduce the chance of puncture injury during close-contact rescue work. It also helps with blade orientation when working around inflatables, PFDs, or people in tight spaces.
All-Weather G10 Handle
G10 is a durable composite material known for strength, grip, and stability in wet conditions. The contoured, asymmetrical handle shape helps improve orientation and control when visibility is poor or gloves are on.
Thumbs Up Sheath™
This quick-release sheath uses a living hinge design to hold the knife securely while keeping deployment simple. It is built for one-handed access and attaches firmly to a PFD lash tab for dependable carry on the river.
Glass-Reinforced Polypropylene Sheath
The sheath uses glass-reinforced polypropylene for strength and durability, with rubber touch points for better feel and handling. This construction helps the sheath hold up to repeated use in demanding rescue environments.
Tungsten Carbide Glass Breaker
The embedded glass-breaking tip adds emergency versatility beyond cutting tasks. It is designed for situations where breaking vehicle glass may be necessary during rescue or survival response.
