{"product_id":"coltello-da-addestramento-esp-plastic-training-knife-tko-02-arancione","title":"ESP Plastic Training Knife TKO-02 — Orange","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe ESP TKO-02 is an ABS polymer training knife designed for close-quarters combat practice, personal defence scenarios and airsoft use. With an overall length of \u003cstrong\u003e220 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e and a weight of \u003cstrong\u003e92 g\u003c\/strong\u003e, it replicates the dimensions of common civilian knives and delivers a realistic handling feel without the risk of sharp edges or points. The orange colour makes it immediately identifiable as a training tool, which is an important factor in safety management during sessions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Soft version of the TKO-02 is made from ABS with a lower hardness than the standard version: the material gives slightly on impact, making contact with a training partner less jarring during high-speed repetitions. This is the core trade-off of the product: the Soft version offers greater safety during close contact than the stiffer versions, but the manufacturer still recommends avoiding excessive force when striking. Even without a sharp blade or edge, the knife retains a blunt tip that remains a potentially dangerous object if misused.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor airsoft use, ESP states that simply touching the opponent with the knife is sufficient to simulate contact: cut or thrust simulations are not necessary and, where permitted by field rules, are best avoided. Those using it for personal defence training value the dimensional consistency with real knives, which allows transferable motor habits to be developed, and the polymer construction that withstands intensive sessions without deforming or breaking under normal use.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLength of \u003cstrong\u003e220 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e, matching common civilian knives: motor habits built in training transfer directly to the real tool.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoft version in lower-hardness ABS: reduces impact on the training partner during close contact compared to stiffer versions, though care is still required.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh-visibility orange colour: distinguishes the training knife from a real one at a glance, reducing the risk of mix-ups during sessions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight of \u003cstrong\u003e92 g\u003c\/strong\u003e, close to a real knife: preserves the natural feel of grip and hand-transfer techniques.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDurable polymer construction for intensive use: suited to repeated sessions without appreciable change in shape.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with airsoft scenarios where field rules allow the use of training knives.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eIn the box\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eESP TKO-02-S training knife (Soft version, orange)\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"ESP","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63798967337290,"sku":"TKO-02-S","price":7.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0026\/3920\/0291\/files\/15373_2bae68a9-ffb3-4807-851b-704582b2c680.jpg?v=1791148600","url":"https:\/\/www.vipertactical.it\/en\/products\/esp-plastic-training-knife-tko-02-orange","provider":"Viper Tactical ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}