Rescue knife
Also: river knife, knife
A rescue knife with a blunt tip is carried within reach on the PFD to cut lines or straps in an emergency.
Anyone out with lines, a throw bag or a paddle leash should carry a knife. Wikibooks lists knife, whistle and throw bag as part of whitewater gear.
Matching gear
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Palm River Knife* (advertising, external link, opens in a new window)
Sources and further reading
Research as of 13 Nov 2026. We have marked manufacturer information as such.