Which River Rescue Knife Should You Take on Whitewater? A Cutting Tool Comparison

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Whitewater

This video is not a substitute for a swiftwater rescue course. It is a comparison of knives that I have in order to see how different blades perform.

I learned a bit about serrated blades while doing this, and I also learned that the line cutter I used to carry is not effective as a strap cutter, so it will remain a SCUBA tool for me.

This is not an exhaustive list of rescue cutting tools, but I think I managed to capture the majority of cutting tool types.


I do not use pointed knives on the river because there have been past incidents of people cutting themselves or subjects they're trying to help due to accidental stabbing. The whitewater environment often includes limited visibility, in particular for entrapment hazards. A pointed blade can add hazard to an already fast-moving situation.

00:00 Cutting Tool Comparison - Overview
02:20 Cutting Technique
02:57 NRS Pilot Knife
04:04 NRS Co-Pilot Knife
04:21 NRS Pilot Access Folding Knife
04:36 CKRT Bear Claw (Old)
05:01 CKRT Bear Claw (New)
05:19 Edelrid Rescue Canyoning Knife
06:13 Byrd Cara Cara 2 Rescue
06:28 Zeagle Line Cutter
06:49 Gill Harness Rescue Tool
07:19 Innovative Scuba Mini Sea Snips
07:34 Innovative Scuba Sea Snips
08:08 Petzl Spatha
08:48 Opinel Folding Knife
09:21 Swiss Army Knife
09:35 Leatherman Multi Tool
09:49 Cheap Steak Knife
10:07 Bread Knife
10:32 Chef's Knife
10:42 Janky Old Knife
11:02 Webbing
11:05 Final Thoughts