This gear review was originally published in Rapid magazine.
The hooked tip is what really sets the Captain apart—no sweat slicing snagged line in a panic. The folding serrated blade opens singlehandedly and you’ll never have to worry about acciden-
tal stabs or loose screws again—its blunt tip doubles as a slot screwdriver. The butt also houses a built-in glass-breaker. And, because NRS knows every captain deserves a beer after a hard day’s paddle, there’s an integrated bottle-opener in this Captain’s softgrip handle.
High Sign: Enough functionality to satisfy MacGyver (too bad he didn’t care for alcohol). The glass-breaking tool makes us want to buy one for the glove compartment too.
Low Sign: The folding blade is not as robust as a fixed blade and requires one more step in a rescue.
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This article originally appeared in Rapid, Spring 2012. Download our free iPad/iPhone/iPod Touch App or Android App or read it here.
