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STD KNIFE |
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HOSDB
(British Home Office) |
KR1
Medium Knife for Low Risk Patrolling |
Certified to UK HOSDB
Standard KR1
Knife protection aiming to allow maximum periods
of wear
in low risk patrolling environments, suitable for
covert or overt use. The armour is tested with a
standard blade and allows maximum 7mm penetration
at energy level 24 joules and maximum 20mm penetration
at energy level 36 joules
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HOSDB
(British Home Office) |
KR2
Medium Knife for General Duties |
Certified to UK HOSDB
Standard KR2
Knife protection aiming to allow extended periods
of wear in a general duty garment, suitable for covert
or overt use. The armour is tested with a standard
blade and allows maximum 7mm penetration at energy
level 33 joules and maximum 20mm penetration at energy
level 50 joules. |
