Need help on a knife for para rescue

[savagehunter83]

My nephew is is going into para rescue in the Airforce and i thought a good knife or even multi tool would be a good gift but iwas wondering about if there would be any problems with what he is allowed to carie? So i thought I would ask yall. i would want something that would be good and tough but have no idea what features i should look for. any help would be great
matt

[dac6933]

take a look at these

http://www.gerbergear.com/index.php/product/id/139

[BvR]

leatherman. you can't go wrong with any of their models.

[Justaguy]

I've had both Gerber and Leatherman multi-tools, and they are both good, but the leatherman is my favorite. If you're looking at knives, check out the Benchmade Auto-opening. I've wanted one of those for a few years, but can't justify spending the $$$ on it. Of course you've got the be Military/LE/Fire to even purchase or carry them.

[Joey~AP]

http://www.jayfisher.com/USAF_Pararescue_Knives.htm

[savagehunter83]

Thanks guys
matt

[Tlong]

If you just want to get him a gift, then I would go with the multi-tool (leatherman is my favorite). Let him get into the program and graduate first before dropping the money on a custom knife or anything too expensive. The course is over 2 years long, and there is a high dropout rate. I'm not saying your nephew isn't capable, but I would hold off and make it a graduation present. He will need a multi-tool during the course, but I believe that he would be issued one. Usually, whatever you will need they will supply, but a good custom knife, or multi-tool are definately great to have.

[djc]

I was looking online, and they have a 60-90% dropout rate!

[tatdaddy]

pj s are some hardcore dudes

[Tuffbroadhead]

PJ's are very well respected in the Special Forces Community.... congrats to your nephew for making selection, you should be very proud of him..