Product Overview
A folding blade, seat belt cutter, and glass breaker give the S&W First Response Folding Knife a broader role than an ordinary pocket knife. Offered by Rothco, this Smith & Wesson design combines an everyday cutting tool with dedicated emergency features, making it worth considering for an EDC setup, vehicle kit, or outdoor equipment pouch.
A Drop Point Blade with Two Cutting Sections
The 3.3-inch blade is made from 7Cr17 high carbon stainless steel and uses a drop point profile. Serrations cover 40% of the blade, leaving a plain-edge section for controlled cuts and a toothed section for working through tougher materials. That combination is useful when your cutting tasks vary: opening packaging calls for a different approach than cutting cord or other fibrous material.
If you are choosing between a fully plain edge and a partially serrated folding knife, this model gives you both cutting styles on one blade. The important distinction is that neither section occupies the entire edge, so consider which type of cutting you expect to do most often.
One-Handed Opening and a Steel Liner Lock
An ambidextrous thumb plate lets left- and right-handed users deploy the blade with one hand. Once opened, the steel liner lock holds the blade in its working position. The 4.7-inch handle pairs stainless steel construction with a G10 inlay, adding a textured contact surface to the metal handle for grip and control.
Dedicated Emergency Tools
The integrated seat belt cutter and glass breaker are separate features that extend the knife's usefulness beyond routine blade work. For customers putting together a vehicle emergency kit, these are meaningful additions to consider alongside the blade design and carry format.
The folding configuration accommodates pocket or pouch carry, while the clip provides another way to keep it accessible on your gear. Choose a carry location that keeps the knife within reach rather than buried beneath the rest of your equipment.
