The Survival & Egress knife chosen by the United States Army to be included in its Air Warrior Equipment System. This is the only ASEK™ Survival Knife System tested and approved by the Natick Research Labs to meet the criteria defined by the US Army.
This system is a Survival/Egress Knife with Plexiglas Breaker, Hammer, Saw teeth, serrations, spear holes, lanyard hole and insulated guard. It comes complete with an anodized aluminum strap cutter to cut webbing, cord, cloth, etc. that also has a honing rod to keep your knife field sharp. The cutter fits in its own pocket on the scabbard behind the knife. Cutters on UCP models are of the OKC Rescue Hook design.
The fire retardant scabbard features Kydex® insert and fits onto the pilot's vest or other load bearing equipment via standard MOLLE / PALS attachment, or can be worn on the calf using two fully adjustable straps with leg protectors and side release buckles which are included.
Available with olive green scabbard & straps with black knife handle or ACU scabbard & straps with Foliage Green knife handle.