Rescue Knives

Rescue knives can prove to be real lifesavers in emergency situations. Therefore, these compact tools are essential equipment for the police, fire department, and rescue services. Since specialized knives are designed to quickly rescue accident victims, purchasing a rescue knife is also recommended for drivers, for example.

At Meister Messer you will find a versatile range of high-quality rescue knives at affordable prices. The following guide explains what distinguishes an emergency knife in detail and what you should look out for when buying such a knife.

What is a rescue knife?

A rescue knife is used to locate and rescue people who have had accidents. In order to reach those affected, it may be necessary to break a window or car window, pry open a door, or cut a belt. In other words, rescue knives must withstand extreme stress.

Due to these requirements, rescue knives for the fire department and police are usually very robust. The special knives have a short and stable blade, which is foldable in some models. Sometimes they are also combination blades, where the rear part has a serrated edge and the front part has a smooth cutting edge. Another feature is the sturdy tip.

Often, the versatile knives are also equipped with additional features. The rescue knives of the police and ambulance services, for example, usually have a glass breaker or impact point and a seatbelt cutter, which is often housed in the handle of the knife. However, there are also versions with an integrated light.

Which rescue knives are allowed?

For rescue knives, ultimately the same regulations apply as for ordinary knives. For designs with a fixed blade that is not symmetrical, there are virtually no restrictions. Also, one-handed knives without opening assistance do not fall into the category of prohibited items.

Daggers and throwing knives with a blade length of less than 30 centimeters, where the blade is symmetrical and tapers to a point, are classified as weapons or prohibited items. The same applies to one-handed knives with an automatic opening mechanism if their blade is longer than five centimeters and the overall length exceeds 12 centimeters. Folding knives with spring-assisted opening systems are also not permitted.

Meister Messer only offers rescue knives that you can purchase in Switzerland without a permit and generally carry with you. However, please note that local authorities may impose bans on so-called dangerous items at special events.

What to consider when buying a rescue knife

As can be read in every rescue knife test, functionality is crucial for emergency knives. How the blade of the knife should be designed and which features it must have depends mainly on the situations in which it could be used.

If you, for example, want to carry a rescue knife in your car to be able to free trapped persons in case of emergency, a glass breaker and a seatbelt cutter should be available. Models with (partial) serration are excellent for cutting ropes and lines.

Order rescue knives cheap online

Meister Messer offers you a wide selection of emergency knives. In our online shop, you can find both affordable models and high-quality versions. Our range includes, for example, rescue knives from Böker and other quality brands such as Cold Steel and Spyderco.

When you buy a rescue knife from Meister Messer, you will receive a durable and reliable quality product. Since the knives offered by us have a wide variety of blade lengths and shapes, and are equipped with various additional functions depending on the model, you will find the right tool here for every purpose - So discover the product range of Meister Messer right now to easily and conveniently order your personal favorite via the internet.