About this knife

A white shield with an anchor and the word NAVY marks the 11.7 cm black aluminium handle of this rescue knife, a natural choice for sailors, boat owners and navy veterans.

Folded, the ridged rear of the handle exposes a seatbelt and rope cutter and a glass-breaker point. Open, the 8.5 cm black-coated stainless steel tanto blade deploys with the flipper tab and assisted opening.

On board, rinse it in fresh water after salt spray and dry it before folding: the coating and the steel will last much longer. 153 g, made in Pakistan, available wholesale. Compatible sheath: ref. 2090, sold separately.

Specifications

Manufacturer
Pakistan Knives Factory, Sialkot, Pakistan
Weight
0.153 kg
Blade size (cm)
8.5
Handle size (cm)
11.7
Blade
Black-coated stainless steel, tanto
Handle
Black aluminium, ridged grip
Motif
NAVY anchor shield
Rescue tools
Glass breaker & seatbelt cutter
Opening
Assisted, flipper tab
Compatible sheath
Ref. 2090, sold separately
Knife Notes

Know-how from our Sialkot workshop

Made in Sialkot

Black coating and a white anchor

On a knife like this, the 8.5 cm stainless tanto blade is typically ground and heat-treated first, then given its black coating, which cuts glare and adds a layer of protection to the steel. The 11.7 cm aluminium handle is finished in black, ridged at the rear and marked with the white NAVY anchor shield, before the seatbelt cutter, glass-breaker point and flipper mechanism are fitted.

Sialkot's cutlers have made folding knives for well over a century, and modern rescue models are part of that trade today. For sailors and navy veterans, a Pakistan folding knife like this one combines a familiar emblem with tools that make sense on a boat or in a car.

How to use

Freeing a fouled line on deck

The cutter at the rear of the handle works on rope as well as seatbelts, which makes it useful on board:

  1. Keep the knife in the same pocket of your sailing jacket so you can reach it with one hand.
  2. For a line under tension, slip it into the hook away from hands and fittings, and pull the knife through; the blade can stay folded.
  3. For slack line, open the 8.5 cm tanto with the flipper tab and cut against a firm surface.
  4. Rinse the knife in fresh water after salt spray and dry it before folding.

The same hook design appears on many knives for firefighters, where it is used on jammed seatbelts.

Quality check

Checks for a knife that will live near salt water

Salt air is hard on any folder, so retailers selling to sailors should check each piece before it goes out:

  • The black coating covers the tanto blade evenly, with no bare spots along the spine or at the point.
  • The white NAVY anchor shield is sharp and complete.
  • The cutter is free of burrs and its edge sits recessed inside the hook.
  • The glass-breaker point is firmly seated.
  • The flipper tab starts the blade cleanly, and the blade sits centred when closed.

Buyers comparing Pakistani knives for use on the water will appreciate a seller who has done these checks first.

Questions & answers

Navy rescue knife: crews and costs

What makes a good knife for a firefighter?

Simplicity and resistance to wet conditions. Crews work in rain, spray and runoff, so stainless steel, an aluminium handle and a coated blade make sense. Add a hook cutter for belts and lines, a point that breaks tempered glass, and a size that disappears into a turnout coat pocket, and you have the brief this navy-themed model follows, at 153 g in all.

How much does the navy knife cost in Pakistan?

US$4.70 per piece (PKR 1,816 for buyers in Pakistan). From 50 pieces the price drops to US$3.29 per piece. For a larger order, send us the quantity on WhatsApp or by email and we will quote a lower rate.