Escape & Evasion BDU Button Knife

Inspired by the escape & evasion knives developed by the Americans and British during WWII. They were issued OSS agents and commandos. These specialized escape buttons were designed to avoid being detected and confiscated if captured. Now – 80 years later – we’ve brought the escape button to a new level of covertness. Recently developed for certain elite US units that operate in dangerous areas around the world, this new update increases escape and survival odds in situations where other direction-finding tools will not be an option.

The escape BDU button knife represents the new “cutting edge of covert”. It’s a unique escape & evasion cutting tool whose innovative design enables an extremely high probability of withstanding a search by captors.

It appears as a regular clothing button, drawing no attention. It’s manufactured from a standard mil-spec 3/4 inch diameter plastic BDU button.

It does, however, have one little feature that makes it a bit different from other buttons — it can instantly transform into a knife with a fiercely aggressive serrated blade!

Running your fingernail along the button’s perimeter causes the blade to pivot out of the button’s interior. The button now functions as the knife handle, providing a positive grip with excellent control. Despite its tiny size, the 7/16 inch serrated 1095 steel blade offers extreme cutting ability which can cut zip-ties, cord, rope, tape, organic materials, etc., increasing your chances of escape.

The Escape Button™ typically is sewn onto clothing, although it can also be carried inconspicuously in a pocket. Use low breaking-strength thread and install in locations that the button can be reached and yanked off even while your wrists are bound behind your back — areas such as waistband, back or leg pockets, or pant leg hem (just bend your knee up to bring the button right to your hands).

Manufactured in USA with all USA components. Weight: 0.05 oz. Available in three colors — black, tan, and olive drab. Concept inspired by Tomas Alas.

Expensive as a button. Inexpensive as a knife. Priceless when needed.

• Sew one of these into your clothing so you’ll always have a knife on you!
• Instantly transform into a knife
• 7/16 inch serrated 1095 steel blade
• Standard 3/4” Plastic Milspec Button found on all military clothing
• Can cut zip-ties, cord, rope, tape, organic materials, etc., increasing your chances of escape.
• Made in USA.