Rescue folder with a 3" blade

RamZar · Feb 16, 2014

I've looked at Spyderco and Benchmade but could not find a rescue folder with a 3" blade. I have a Kershaw Funxion EMT but want a folder that doesn't have a sharp tip and is not assisted opening. A sheepsfoot blade would be ideal.

Here are the list of requirements:

Folder (manual opening)
3 inch blade with partial serrations and no pointed sharp tip
Carbide glass breaker

So far, I have only found one.

Fox Knives FX-214 E.R.T. Rescue Knife:

Blade material: stainless steel N690Co (HRC 58-60) stonewashed
Blade length: 2.95"
Blade thickness: 0.19"
Overall length: 7.87"
Weight: 5.46 oz.
Handle: FRN > orange + rubber glow in the dark
Clip: stainless steel 420J2B
Sheath: FRN > NYLON reinforced fiberglass

M.FREEZE · Feb 16, 2014

I know you said you searched benchmade, but did you see this one?

http://www.gpknives.com/benchmade916sorgtriagesatinblunttipserrated.html

PropThePolecat · Feb 16, 2014

Eickhorn has many rescue knives. Check their site out. I don't know if the glass breaker is carbide though.

RamZar · Feb 16, 2014

M.FREEZE said:
I know you said you searched benchmade, but did you see this one?

http://www.gpknives.com/benchmade916sorgtriagesatinblunttipserrated.html

Yes. Thanks.

Unfortunately the blade length is over 3 inches at 3.5". Pluses are rescue hook, G-10 and N680.

RamZar · Feb 16, 2014

PropThePolecat said:
Eickhorn has many rescue knives. Check their site out. I don't know if the glass breaker is carbide though.

Thanks. The Eickhorn PRT-IV Pocket Rescue Tool looks interesting with seemingly a 3" blade (Bohler N695) and rounded tip. Have to make inquiries.

moxie · Feb 16, 2014

Here's a different approach:
http://www.cutleryshoppe.com/houdinipro-emergencyrescuetool.aspx

RamZar · Feb 16, 2014

I have one of those Benchmade 30200 in the car but need something with a true serrated blade.

PS: I'd edit the dealer since they're not BF approved.

RamZar · Mar 1, 2014

PropThePolecat said:
Eickhorn has many rescue knives. Check their site out. I don't know if the glass breaker is carbide though.

RamZar said:
Thanks. The Eickhorn PRT-IV Pocket Rescue Tool looks interesting with seemingly a 3" blade (Bohler N695) and rounded tip. Have to make inquiries.

I made inquiries to Eickhorn of Solingen, Germany. They have a whole section for Rescue Tools.

The PRT-IV with thumb disc is their safe / rounded tip blade for U.S. markets.

They double-checked and the Böhler N695 stainless steel serrated blade is 3 inches long (0.1" thick). There's also a carbide glass breaker, a dedicated seat-belt cutter with replaceable blades and weighs 4.6 ounces.

Problem is that no U.S. dealer has them in stock and the shipping cost from Germany is a steep 60.00 €! The knife is 75.00 €.

RamZar · Mar 1, 2014

I ordered a Fox Knives FX-214 E.R.T. Rescue Knife from ExtremAddiction and although he doesn't carry it he ordered one for me and said he'll start carrying it. About $110. Will post a mini review and pictures soon.

Specifications:

Blade material: Stainless steel N690Co (HRC 58-60)
Blade length: 2.95"
Blade thickness: 0.19"
Overall length: 7.87"
Handle: FRN > orange + rubber glow in the dark
Clip: Stainless steel 420J2B
Sheath: FRN > NYLON reinforced fiberglass
Weight: 5.46 ounces

PropThePolecat · Mar 1, 2014

Ramzar, try contacting www.heinnie.com, their prices are reasonable (by European standards) and their international shipping is cheap. What they dont have, they can procure if you send them a email.

EDIT: Didnt notice you bought one.

RamZar · Mar 5, 2014

PropThePolecat said:
Ramzar, try contacting www.heinnie.com, their prices are reasonable (by European standards) and their international shipping is cheap. What they dont have, they can procure if you send them a email.

Thanks. I'll keep that in mind.

RamZar · Mar 5, 2014

Here's my new Fox Knives FX-214 E.R.T. Rescue Knife which I got from ExtremAddiction for $108 delivered and he also carries the black finish with pointed tip for slightly more.

It's amazing in person. Nice thick blade with safe rounded tip. The glow in dark material is also on the top of the handle. It flips great unlike any other Fox I've had. The flipper is also a flat head screw drive and on the opposite a Phillips. Also a bottle opener and nice pointy carbide glass breaker. Very smooth. The blade is so thick that it makes for a great prybar. Very well and solidly built. The holster/sheath is really a great bonus with with both Tek-Lock and Molle-Lock!

It weighs 5.81 ounces. The blade is 3.1" long and 0.195" thick. The handle is 4.86" long (included the round glow rubber).

Aidansdaddy17 · Mar 5, 2014

That's crazy and awesome!

PropThePolecat · Mar 5, 2014

That's quite the sheath!