The Police Knife uses the swiss-army-knife style layered construction approach. A selection of standard Aitor blades and tools are arranged in a fashion that would appeal to law enforcement and other professionals. The large folding plier makes this device as much a "tool" as a "knife," gaining it entry into the Multitool Encyclopedia.
Handles/Frame
- Handle scales are high impact plastic formed over a steel backing plate.
- Deep checkering is molded in.
- Police Knives ordered by actual police agencies often had the agency's crest embossed in gold on one side. (see photo above)
Blades
- Plain edge knife blade with spear point profile. AITOR INOX-SPAIN is stamped near the base. Overall length is 3" (78mm)
- Serrated strap cutter
- Combination can opener/cap lifter/wood saw/with a large flathead screwdriver at the tip. Hex cutouts in this blade also allow it to be used on four different sizes of metric bolt heads.
- Phillips screwdriver
- Medium flathead screwdriver
Pliers
- The pliers and plier handle are a clever three-piece assembly that folds completely away.
- The pliers themselves are spring loaded, powered by the backspring.
- The jaws have fine serrations out near the tips and a coarse gripping area in the center.
- The wire cutter is of the anvil type. There is also a hard wire cutter near the pivot.
- Two different sizes (large and small) of wire stripper notches are ground into the plier handle.
Locking Mechanism
- None
Other Features
- A split key ring is firmly attached to a mounting hole in the frame.
Sheath
- Black cordura with blue stitching. Snap closure. Belt loop on the back allows vertical carry only.
Dimensions
- Folded length = 4-1/4" (110mm)
- Total length, blade unfolded = 7-1/2" (190mm)
- Thickness = 1-1/8" (29mm)
- Weight = 8.7 oz (248g)
Background
- Manufactured in Spain. Popular in Central and South America, both civilian and official police department sales.
Related Tools
- Similar to Aitor Al-Ligator.
More Info
- General information about Aitor - compiled by RedRamage at SAKWiki