Product Overview
A survival knife is more useful when you can carry it conveniently and maintain its cutting edge along the way. The Rothco GI Style Pilot's Survival Knife pairs a 5-inch Parkerized blade with a leather handle and includes a leather sheath, leg strap, and sharpening stone. It gives campers, hikers, and outdoor enthusiasts a cutting tool with the essentials for carrying and sharpening it.
A 5-Inch Blade with a Serrated Top Edge
The Parkerized finish helps the blade resist corrosion, a useful characteristic for a knife carried outdoors. Alongside the main cutting edge, the blade has a serrated top edge that adds another cutting surface for tasks such as working through rope. A groove, described in the product specifications as a blood groove, is also part of the blade design.
The leather handle provides a comfortable, secure grip for controlled cutting. For customers comparing outdoor knives, the 5-inch measurement refers specifically to the blade, not the knife's overall length.
Carry Equipment and Blade Maintenance Included
The supplied leather sheath keeps the blade covered during transport, while the included leg strap provides an additional way to secure it for carrying. Having the sheath included means you do not need to source a separate blade cover before adding the knife to your camping or hiking equipment.
A sharpening stone is also included for maintaining the cutting edge as it wears through use. The corrosion-resistant finish and edge maintenance serve different purposes: the finish helps protect the blade surface, while sharpening addresses the edge itself.
- Brand: Rothco
- Supplier item number: 3277
- Country of origin: Taiwan
Export restriction: This item is restricted for export and cannot be sold for use in some countries outside the United States. Contact Rothco for details before arranging international use or export.
