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K.220 Compact Search & Rescue Knife

K.220 Compact Search & Rescue Knife

Tactica
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Why It Made The List

A compact rescue knife with a twist-lock sheath and a chisel-tip blade, built for the kind of situations where normal pocket knives just won’t cut it, literally. The K.220 is a fixed-blade tool in 420HC stainless steel with a black PVD finish, designed for rope, straps, water work and rapid-access jobs, from cutting a seatbelt after a crash to slicing through tangled cord or webbing outdoors. The patent-pending Twist-Lock Sheath is a big part of why it stands out, carrying securely and deploying with a twist of the wrist, with belt clip, MOLLE slots and zip-tie cutouts for mounting where you need it. Compact, tough and purpose-built, it’s one for first responders, rescue kits and anyone building a proper emergency set-up.

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At A Glance

  • Chisel tip and serrated edge for rescue
  • Compact fixed blade, ready when seconds count
  • Twist-lock sheath stays secure on the move
  • Mounts by clip, MOLLE or zip ties
  • 420-grade stainless suits water operations

SPECIFICATIONS

Colour: Black
Overall Length: 16.3 cm
Blade Length: 6.5 cm
Handle Thickness: 1.47 cm
Weight: 145 g
Blade Thickness: 0.27 cm
Blade Material: 420HC stainless
Blade Finish: Black PVD
Blade Style: Chisel tip
Handle Material: GRN
Mechanism: Fixed blade
Carry: Twist-Lock Sheath
Blade Edges: Curved and serrated edges
Mounting: Integrated belt clip, MOLLE slots and zip tie cutouts

MORE DETAIL

This compact rescue knife is built around emergencies where a normal pocket knife may not be the right tool.

It uses a fixed 420HC stainless steel blade with a black PVD finish, a chisel tip, and a dual cutting edge for fast, practical use.

The chisel tip is designed for safer cutting close to people, kit, straps, and fabric.

The serrated and curved edges make sense for rescue tasks like cutting rope, webbing, seatbelts, clothing, and other tough materials quickly.

The Twist-Lock Sheath is the key carry feature, holding the knife securely until it’s deployed with a twist of the wrist.

The sheath includes an integrated belt clip, MOLLE slots, and zip tie cutouts, so it can be mounted to a belt, bag, vehicle kit, or emergency setup.

The handle is made from GRN, keeping the build strong without unnecessary weight.

At 145g, it’s compact enough for a proper go-bag or glovebox kit, but still substantial enough to feel like a serious emergency tool.

It’s designed for water operations as well as land-based rescue use, with a 420-grade stainless blade suited to wet environments.

For anyone building a proper emergency set-up for themselves, friends, or family, it’s a sensible piece of preparation rather than just another knife.

SHIPPING AND RETURNS

SHIPPING OPTIONS

Standard - Royal Mail Tracked 48 (2-3 business days): £2.95

DPD Next Business Day (Cut off: 2pm Mon-Fri): £5.95

DPD Next Business Day by 12 Midday (Cut off: 2pm Mon-Fri): £12.95

DPD Saturday Delivery (Cut-off: Fri 2pm): £9.95

DPD Saturday Delivery by 12 Midday (Cut off: Fri 2pm): £12.95

DPD Sunday Delivery (Cut-off: Fri 2pm): £9.95

18+ PRODUCTS

18+ Standard - Royal Mail Tracked 48 + Age Verified (2-3 business days): £4.95

18+ Express - Royal Mail Tracked 24 + Age Verified (Usually next business day but not guaranteed, cut-off 2pm Mon-Fri): £7.95

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FREE Royal Mail Tracked 48 (2-3 Business Days): Orders £90+

FREE Premium DPD Next Business Day (Cut off: 2pm Mon-Fri): Orders £250+

*All time-specific deliveries are usually delivered within advertised timeframes, but carriers do not 100% guarantee

N.B. For 18+ orders that include bladed products or alcohol, a £2 surcharge is added to normal shipping costs, to cover the legally required Age Verification service (as detailed above). All such orders will be shipped via Royal Mail.

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RETURNS

We offer 100-day returns, provided items are returned in a perfectly re-sellable condition (undamaged and in original condition with tags/packaging). For more detailed information on conditions of return and the process involved, please see our Returns policy page.

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