ESP Training Knife Short — Soft Training Knife

The ESP Training Knife Short is a soft rubber replica of a combat dagger, 220 mm in overall length, designed for close-quarters combat training in airsoft and contact-based self-defence sessions. The soft version is intended to reduce the risk of injury during dynamic drills with a partner.

The soft rubber construction allows realistic simulation of blade-threat scenarios in terms of shape and perceived weight, without the hazards of a real blade or rigid materials. It is a suitable choice for contact training, where repeated movement drills require a tool that will not harm a partner on accidental contact. Those looking for a replica that more closely replicates the stiffness of a real blade should consider the hard version: the soft version prioritises safety in high-intensity sessions.

Key points

• Overall length of 220 mm for a realistic commando dagger profile
• Soft rubber construction reduces the risk of injury in partner contact drills
• Dagger shape suited to simulating close-quarters combat scenarios in airsoft
• A dedicated training tool: not a weapon or a collector's item