Boker Plus Rescue OTF

'A rescue tool must above all be quick, simple and reliable to use in an emergency. The most effective technical solution is an out-the-front (OTF) automatic thrust blade built with a robust, precisely engineered mechanism. In Germany this presents a legal issue because OTF knives are generally prohibited under the Weapons Act (WaffG §1 para. 4 in conjunction with Annex 1 Section 1 Subsection 2.1.1). However, the Boker Plus Kalashnikov Rescue OTF has received a notice of assessment from the Federal Criminal Police Office (file number SO13-5164.01-Z-543) that determines the tool does not meet the weapon/prohibition criteria due to the blade’s shape, allowing possession and public carrying in Germany. The tool uses a classic spring-loaded OTF mechanism operated by a thumb slide so the blade can be deployed and retracted fully and reliably; this proven mechanism with a powerful spring is taken from the Kalashnikov OTF series that Boker has sold internationally. The blade is a rescue hook with a rounded tip to reduce the risk of accidental injury during self- or third-party rescue. An inner radius behind the tip makes it easy and intuitive to clip harnesses, cords and kernmantle ropes and to cut clothing from injured people. A toothed serrated section on the rear half of the edge allows cutting thick or encrusted ropes. D2 steel was chosen for the blade for its exceptional edge retention in pull-cut tasks. The aluminum handle features pronounced finger grooves and a textured surface for secure grip with low weight and high strength. A steeply tapered glass breaker with a tungsten carbide core is included for breaking side windows; it is screw-threaded for easy replacement. The tool comes with a deep-carry spring steel clip and a nylon pouch.'