Description
When you’re deep in a canyon, you need gear you can trust. The Edelrid rescue knife is your reliable solution, designed specifically for guides and rescue professionals. It provides a quick, one-handed cutting solution for rope and webbing, ensuring you can operate efficiently and safely when it matters most. Its specialized design focuses on secure handling in wet, high-stakes environments.
Full Specifications
- Blade Material: High-quality, serrated stainless steel
- Handle Material: Ergonomic, high-impact ABS plastic
- Leash Material: Nylon
- Grip: Secure finger hole for positive handling
- Blade Tip: Rounded safety point to prevent accidental injury
- Holder: Robust plastic sheath
- Attachment: Designed for direct mounting to a canyoning harness
- Includes: Safety leash
Secure Grip in Extreme Conditions
In a rescue scenario, a secure grip is non-negotiable. This rope rescue knife features an ergonomically shaped handle with a large finger hole. This design ensures you maintain positive control and a secure grip, even with wet hands or while wearing gloves. You can deploy and use the knife confidently without fear of dropping it, allowing you to focus on the cutting task.
Fast, Harness-Mounted Access
This canyoning harness knife includes a robust, hard-plastic holder that attaches directly to your harness. This critical feature keeps the knife in a consistent, accessible location. You don’t have to search a bag or pocket; the knife is always ready for immediate, one-handed deployment. The included safety leash provides a final layer of security, ensuring your most important cutting tool is never lost.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the primary use for this knife?
This is a specialized rescue knife designed for cutting rope and webbing, particularly for professionals using personal fall protection equipment in canyoning or rope access environments. - Is the blade serrated?
Yes, it features a high-quality stainless steel serrated blade. This design is optimal for quickly and efficiently cutting through tough materials like dynamic rope and nylon webbing. - How does the knife attach to a harness?
It comes with a robust plastic holder (sheath) specifically designed to be mounted on a canyoning harness, providing secure and immediate access. - Why does the knife have a rounded tip?
The rounded safety point is an intentional design feature. It helps prevent accidental punctures to the user, a victim, or critical gear like inflatables or the harness itself during a high-pressure rescue. - Can I use this knife with one hand?
Absolutely. The combination of the ergonomic handle, finger hole, and harness-mounted sheath is designed for secure and rapid one-handed deployment.
