Imlay Rescue – 2.25″ 440C Stonewash Partially Serrated Blunt Tip Blade, Gray Stainless Steel Skeletonized Handle – ESEE-IMLAY-OR

The ESEE Imlay Rescue is a compact rope and swiftwater knife, named for the Imlay canyoneering area in Zion National Park, with a 2.25″ partially serrated blunt-tip blade, a skeletonized stainless steel handle, and a high-visibility orange sheath.

ESEE built the Imlay for rafting, canyoneering, and water rescue, where the blade often works close to rope, gear, or people. The blunt tip is designed to reduce the risk of puncturing a raft or whatever sits next to the cut, and the partially serrated edge works quickly through rope and fibrous material. The blade is 440C stainless steel at 58-60 HRC, a corrosion-resistant steel that holds a working edge well and handles wet environments better than carbon steels. A rubber retention strap helps keep the knife secured in its sheath during active water work, and the Imlay has an integrated oxygen wrench.

• Blade: 2.25″ 440C stainless steel blunt tip, flat grind, partially serrated edge, stonewash finish, 0.156″ thick, 58-60 HRC. 5.9″ overall.
• Handle: Skeletonized gray stainless steel, 3.65″ long.
• Construction: Fixed blade, with no folding or locking mechanism.
• Carry: 2.12 oz. Includes an orange polymer sheath with a rubber retention strap.

Ideal for: canyoneers working ropes in technical terrain; rafters and kayakers who want a cutting tool that keeps the tip away from tubes and gear; and swiftwater rescue teams who need a light, easy-to-spot rope cutter.

ESEE Imlay Rescue: Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to the most common questions about the ESEE Imlay Rescue (ESEE-IMLAY-OR).

What type of blade and sheath does the ESEE Imlay Rescue (ESEE-IMLAY-OR) have?

The Imlay has a 2.25″ blunt-tip blade in 440C stainless steel at 58-60 HRC, flat ground with a partially serrated edge and a stonewash finish. It carries in an orange polymer sheath with a rubber retention strap that helps keep the knife secured during water and rope work.

Why does the Imlay have a blunt tip and a serrated edge?

ESEE designed the Imlay for rope and swiftwater work, where cuts are often made close to rafts, gear, or people. The blunt tip is designed to reduce the risk of puncturing a raft or anything near the cut, and the partially serrated edge works quickly through rope and fibrous material.

What’s included with the ESEE Imlay Rescue?

The Imlay ships with the knife and an orange polymer sheath with a rubber retention strap. The Imlay also has an integrated oxygen wrench. Package contents are subject to change by the manufacturer.

How big and how heavy is the ESEE Imlay Rescue?

The Imlay is 5.9″ overall with a 2.25″ blade and a 3.65″ skeletonized stainless steel handle. The blade is 0.156″ thick, and the knife weighs 2.12 oz.

Does the 440C stainless steel blade need special care around water?

440C is a stainless steel with good corrosion resistance, which suits wet environments. After use in salt, silty, or dirty water, rinse the knife and sheath with fresh water and let both dry fully before storing.

Where is the ESEE Imlay Rescue made, and what is the warranty?

The Imlay Rescue is made in the USA by ESEE. ESEE Warranty: Contact ESEE directly for warranty terms and service.

440C Stainless · Blunt Tip · High-Visibility Sheath

A Rope Cutter Built for Swiftwater and Canyons

A 2.12 oz blunt-tip rescue knife with a serrated edge for rope and an orange sheath that’s easy to spot.

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