ESP RKK-01-S rescue folding knife - Khaki

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19.10.2025

Review for model:

Great knife – true to its name "rescue" (the glass breaker seems essential here, and not all so-called rescue knives have it); but you can also use it as a typical EDC, especially since it's hard to find a better one in this steel class (AUS8 is really a solid mid-range steel).

Generally, the knife is okay; the seatbelt cutter works very well. I’ve cut straps intended for securing 2.5-ton cargo, and after about 50 cuts, it still cuts without much issue. The teeth for cords work perfectly, but the regular smooth blade edge dulls quickly. It's not really suitable for splitting wood for kindling, but it is possible, though I wouldn’t recommend it since it’s a bit delicate. It opens easily and quickly, even one-handed. I have large hands and the handle fits comfortably. In leather gloves, once they get wet, the handle might get a little slippery. I haven’t had a chance to break glass yet. I’ve had it for 3–4 years. Unfortunately, recently I caught the clip on a stair railing and it broke off.