Knife, ASEK Aircrew Survival Egress

The ASEK™ Survival Knife System designed and manufactured by The Ontario Knife Company is the one and only Survival/Egress knife chosen by the United States Army to be included in its Air Warrior Equipment System. Don’t be fooled by imitations - This is the only ASEK™ Survival Knife Systems tested and approved by PM Soldier and 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 with an anodized aluminum strap cutter to cut webbings, cord, cloth, etc. It has a screwdriver and a honing rod to keep your knife field sharp. The fire retardant scabbard fits on the pilot’s vests, load bearing equipment, web belt, belt or can be worn on the calf as designed for Air Warrior. The strap cutter fits in the left leg pocket on flight suits and is a must for medical crews.

ASEK™ Survival Knife System: NSN: 1085-01-518-6832

Knife Features:

• Hardness Rc 50-54
• Zinc phosphate finish to inhibit rust
• Serrated Edge and Sawteeth on spine
• One piece molded handle with spear holes
  
• Handle molded over guard and serves as an insulator
• Butt cap can be used as a hammer and has a lanyard hole
• Tip of butt cap can be used to score/break glass and Plexiglas
• Flame retardant Nylon Sheath with Kydex® insert and 2 leg protectors and straps
• Anodized aluminum strap cutter with screwdriver, honing rod, lanyard and replaceable blades (NSN: 1095-01-518-6877)
  

Specifications:

Blade Material	1095 carbon steel
Blade Thickness	.1875"
Length, Overall	10 1/4"
Length, Blade	5"
Color	Olive Drab/Black
Weight	1.3 lbs.