Best Firefighter Knives

Last updated on September 14th, 2023 at 11:04 am

In this post I will get to the details that will help you identify the best firefighter knives.

Thanks to the firefighters for the great job they do.

Firefighters are the first responders in most cases of fire emergencies. Whether you are a firefighter or you just want to buy the best knife as a gift, you will find this article informative. Every 30 seconds, firefighters respond to an emergency in the United States.

What features would a firefighter be interested in a rescue knife?

You will know shortly.

Firefighters and other first responders require a knife that is strong, easy to open and one that can be firmly gripped even when wearing safety gloves. There should be no struggle using the knife with gloves.

In the heat of the moment, you do not want to be struggling with a fold-able knife that is stuck or requires some intervention to open. A fixed blade knife is stronger than a foldable knife. 

You want to grasp the knife firmly and be in control of the knife. Handling ergonomics is an important feature.

After spending your money, you will be more satisfied and glad if the knife you bought is a long lasting knife. Hence, considering the quality of the knife (the blade and the handle materials) becomes important. The advice is, stay away from the cheap knives!

Your knife should also fit in the pocket comfortably. The pockets would usually be having other pocket tools; hence the size of the knife matters.

You also want to consider this option as well. A serrated blade will have advantage while cutting through certain materials unlike a plain edge blade. Although it requires some skill to sharpen.

For push cuts a plain blade works better and on the other hand a serrated blade will do a better job for slice cuts especially through tough or hard materials.

Best firefighter knives will have a good blend of the above characteristics. Lets see from our selection below.

Spyderco Assist Lightweight Combo | Best First Responder Knife

We have chosen this emergency rescue knife as our top choice because it offers extra functions for a knife. You can do a lot with this knife.

Furthermore it has awesome ratings from customers who have purchased and used it. It makes to the top of the list of best firefighter knives for various reasons.

It has both serrated and flat edge on one blade. The handle is designed to give the user total control of the blade while cutting.

The blade is made of VG 10 stainless steel material and hence very strong and durable. It also means the blade will never rust.

On the blunt side of the blade is a feature that enables firefighters cut ropes quickly by pressing the handle against it.

The knife is about 5 inches when folded and about 8.4 inches when opened. This makes it easy to carry in the pocket.

Additionally, you can use the knife to whistle and break glass quickly and safely.

Spyderco is at the top as far as knives are concerned. They are economical, carefully designed to function in the most intense rescue moment and very durable.

Victorinox Swiss Army Tool | Firefighter Pocket Rescue Knife with Pouch

We love this knife because it has lots of well constructed features (about fifteen).

You will get a serrated blade, a screwdriver, a window or glass breaker among other functions. All of these are made from stainless steel.

In fact, it is more of a tool than a knife as some would say. I suppose the best gift a firefighter can have among many selection of knives.

The knife is about 4.5 inches long. So confident is Victorinox that they offer a lifetime guarantee for this knife. Therefore, this knife makes you feel very confident no matter the situation you will come out.

4.5″ Closed Firefighter Rescue Folding Knife

This foldable knife has both serrated and plain edge blade. In addition, its a simple knife yet will satisfy the needs of a first responder. Also, the window punch works very well.

A safety latch prevents you from hurting yourself by keeping the blade in position.

The blade is sharp and strong while the handle is not flimsy at all. The knife is very affordable.

Intense use may cause the blade to break though!

Gerber Hinderer First Responder Rescue Knife [22-41534]

The knife is of reasonable quality with window punch and oxygen tank valve opener.

The tip of the blade is blunt and very good for prying on items, doors and locks.

It is a fold-able knife and very portable. It cuts through seat belts easily.

Case 5468 Smooth White Synthetic Handle Mini Trapper 4207 SS |Best Firefighter Pocket Tools

We would not complete our review without mentioning a flat edge blade knife. And we got a small knife with great features and a classic American appeal.

You can choose from many colours. The knife comes with two blades; clip and spey. The folded knife is 3.5 inches long and about 6 inches when open.

Customers like the fact that the knife is made in the USA very much.

In Conclusion

To sum it all, best firefighter knives must be easy to use and be made of durable material. It must be able to cut through hard and soft materials quickly.

For a firefighter, any delayed second could be the line between death and life. Emergency preparedness is very important both for the firefighter and those involved.