NRS Co-Pilot Blunt Tip Rescue Knife

Best For

• Freshwater boating
• Kayaking and rafting
• Paddlesports
• Rescue and emergency cutting applications
• Cutting rope, webbing, and line
• PFD-mounted knife access

Key Features

• Smooth & Serrated Cutting Edges: Provides two cutting surfaces for handling different types of rope, line, webbing, and other materials.
• Blunt Safety Tip: Helps reduce the chance of accidentally puncturing yourself, a PFD, boat, or other equipment.
• Single Sharpened Edge: Only one side of the blade is sharpened, adding another level of control in tight rescue situations.
• Rubberized Grip: Comfortable rubberized material wraps around the contoured handle for improved control.
• Locking Sheath: Secure sheath holds the knife firmly in place until both sides of the release are squeezed.
• PFD Lash-Tab Clip: Sheath clip attaches firmly to a compatible PFD lash tab for convenient access.
• Bottle Opener: Integrated into the handle for added utility.
• Oxygen Tank Valve Wrench: Built into the handle for rescue and emergency applications.

Specifications

• Product Type: Blunt-Tip Rescue Knife
• Blade Material: 420 HC Stainless Steel
• Blade Edge: Smooth & Serrated
• Tip Style: Blunt
• Blade Length: 2.25 in
• Overall Length: 5.75 in
• Weight: 4.6 oz
• Sheath Release: Dual-Side Squeeze Release

Designed for Rescue Use

The Co-Pilot's blunt tip and single sharpened edge make it especially practical when cutting close to a person, PFD, boat, or other equipment. The combination of smooth and serrated cutting surfaces gives the user options for working through different materials without requiring a large pointed blade.

Secure PFD-Mounted Sheath

The included sheath is designed to lock the knife securely in place during active boating and rescue use. To remove the knife, squeeze both sides of the sheath release at the same time. An integrated clip allows the sheath to attach to a compatible PFD lash tab so the knife remains accessible when needed.

Freshwater Use

This stainless steel version of the Co-Pilot is intended for freshwater boating and rescue applications. For regular saltwater use, NRS recommends the Titanium Co-Pilot Knife instead.

What's Included

• NRS Co-Pilot Blunt Tip Knife
• Locking sheath with PFD lash-tab clip

FAQs

Why does the Co-Pilot have a blunt tip?
The blunt tip helps reduce the chance of accidentally puncturing gear or the user when working in close quarters, which is particularly useful during rescue and paddling applications.

Why does the blade have both smooth and serrated sections?
The smooth edge is useful for general slicing, while the serrated section provides a sawing action for tougher rope, webbing, and similar materials.

How does the sheath release?
The knife remains locked in the sheath until both sides of the release are squeezed simultaneously.

Can the sheath attach to a PFD?
Yes. The sheath clip is designed to attach to a compatible PFD lash tab.

Can this knife be used in saltwater?
NRS recommends this stainless steel Co-Pilot for freshwater use. For regular saltwater environments, the Titanium Co-Pilot is the better choice.

What tools are built into the handle?
The handle includes a bottle opener and an oxygen tank valve wrench.

Expert Insight

The older Co-Pilot remains a practical rescue-oriented knife because of its compact size, blunt safety tip, mixed cutting edges, secure dual-squeeze sheath, and PFD lash-tab mounting. It is particularly well suited to paddlers and freshwater rescue users who want a cutting tool that stays close at hand without the profile of a long pointed blade.