A new Camillus knife

October 1st, 2005

While we regretfully announce the end of the sheath knife program, the Hobbit Hole is proud and happy to announce another Camillus folding knife. It’s the brand-new (so new, it’s not even announced yet) Rescue, an auto-open (NOT a switchblade) knife designed for rescue work. Here it is, along with the trusty Camillus 904S.

Knife collectors will recognize it as based on the popular Camillus Heat, both of which use the “Robo Power” opening method. Once again, this is NOT a switchblade, and is legal in all 50 states.

With the discontinuing of the Camillus 5851 seatbelt cutter, the new Rescue becomes Camillus’ primary rescue knife. The blade is designed to cut seatbelts and aircraft harness, with the tip blunted for safety. The tip is slightly flattened for use as a screwdriver, too.

Other features include a tungsten carbide glass scorer/breaker in the butt, and a pocket clip that can be switched to the opposite side of the knife. They even throw in more tiny Torx screws and a wrench to accomplish that task.

This is NOT your average pocket knife. But if you’re a medic, combat lifesaver, or aircraft crew, this might be just the thing you’re looking for.

We have 40 knives promised to an Army aviation unit headed to Afghanistan, but will be able to get more knives as needed. Like the Camillus 904S, this will be a “stock” knife that we will try to keep in inventory for quick shipment. It costs us about twice what the 904S costs, but we will donate it proudly to any troops that require it.

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