A rescue knife needs to be findable, drawable, and usable in a single fluid motion under pressure. The NRS Co-Pilot is designed around exactly that.

Trusted by professional and recreational paddlers worldwide, the Co-Pilot pairs a thoughtfully designed fixed blade with a low-profile Thumbs Up Sheath that lies flat against your PFD and releases with a one-handed thumb flick. The sheath attaches securely to a PFD lash tab, and a lanyard attachment point at the handle tip gives you a secondary safeguard against losing the blade in rough water. An asymmetrical handle and blade design combined with a blunt safety tip ensure you always know which way the blade is oriented by feel alone, which matters in a fast-moving rescue situation where looking down isn't an option.

The partially serrated edge handles general cutting tasks while reverse scallop serrations make quick work of rope, webbing, and tough fibres when speed counts. Jimping along the blade spine anchors your thumb and prevents grip slippage in wet conditions, and the glass-reinforced polypropylene handle with rubber overlay stays secure and comfortable even with cold, wet hands. A built-in oxygen tank valve wrench in the centre of the handle adds a practical rescue tool without adding bulk. Built for freshwater boating and rescue use. For saltwater environments, NRS offers the Titanium Co-Pilot.

• Fixed blade with blunt safety tip
• Low-profile Thumbs Up Sheath with one-handed thumb-flick release
• Attaches to PFD lash tab
• Lanyard attachment point on handle
• Partially serrated edge with reverse scallop serrations
• Asymmetrical handle and blade for tactile orientation
• Jimping along blade spine for thumb grip
• Glass-reinforced polypropylene handle with rubber overlay
• Integrated oxygen tank valve wrench
• Recommended for freshwater use