Overview of the Damascus Imperial Hard Shell Cap Knee Pads | DKP
Hard Protection Where You Kneel
When you drop to a knee on concrete, gravel, or a stairwell, thin foam pads leave your kneecap exposed to bruises and grit. The Damascus Imperial Hard Shell Cap Knee Pads (MPN: DKP) answer that with a hard polyurethane thermoplastic cap over reinforced closed-cell foam, so impacts spread across the shell instead of driving into the joint. The molded black cap carries ventilation grommets and a textured DuPont Ultra Cordura nylon base built to shrug off abrasion.
Built to Move and Made in the USA
Two adjustable straps with hook-and-loop closures and D-rings cinch the curved, low-profile pads over duty pants or bare legs, and the tone-on-tone grommets keep the look non-reflective for tactical work. Sold as a pair and made in the USA, the DKP suits patrol officers, corrections staff, and riot response teams who kneel, pivot, and move all shift. One size fits all, so a single pair works across a squad.
Key Features
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Hard Shell Cap: Molded polyurethane thermoplastic (TPU) shell deflects impacts and lets you pivot or slide on hard surfaces.
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Reinforced Padding: Closed-cell foam cushions the knee and does not absorb or hold water.
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Outer Material: High-tenacity, air-textured DuPont Ultra Cordura nylon resists abrasion and tearing.
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Secure Fit: Two adjustable elastic straps with hook-and-loop closures and D-rings keep the pads in place.
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Ergonomic Shape: Curved, low-profile form contours to the knee for full range of motion.
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Non-Reflective Details: Dull-finish tone-on-tone grommets keep the pads discreet for tactical use.
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Easy Upkeep: Washable construction with interior name tags for personal identification.
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One Size, Sold as a Pair: Universal fit designed to sit over duty pants or against bare legs.
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Made in the USA: Domestically built and TAA compliant.
Specifications
| Brand |
Damascus |
| Product |
Imperial Hard Shell Cap Knee Pads |
| Model / MPN |
DKP (Black colorway, style #DKP-B) |
| SKU |
DM-DKPB |
| UPC |
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| Cap Material |
Polyurethane thermoplastic (TPU) hard shell |
| Outer Material |
DuPont Ultra Cordura nylon |
| Padding |
Closed-cell foam |
| Closure |
Two adjustable straps with hook-and-loop and D-rings |
| Color |
Black |
| Sizing |
One size fits all |
| Sold As |
Pair |
| Country of Origin |
United States (TAA compliant) |
Compatibility
The Imperial DKP is built to wear over tactical and duty pants or directly against the leg, with straps that adjust to a wide range of leg sizes under a one-size-fits-all design. The pads perform best where you kneel or brace on hard, abrasive surfaces such as concrete, asphalt, gravel, stairwells, and vehicle floorboards. They pair naturally with the matching Imperial hard shell elbow pads and with riot and full-body protective systems. These are impact and abrasion knee pads, not ballistic or cut-rated armor. The black colorway shown here (style #DKP-B) is the stocked option, while OD green, Coyote Tan, MultiCam, OCP, and ACU patterns are made to order through the manufacturer.
Intended Users
Patrol and tactical law enforcement officers rely on the DKP to protect their knees during searches, entries, and long stretches of kneeling on hard ground. Corrections officers and riot response teams wear them for crowd-control duties where they brace, kneel, or move quickly across concrete. Military personnel and range users choose them for training and field work that puts steady pressure on the knees. Civilian preppers, self-defense practitioners, and tradespeople who kneel on job sites also use these pads for everyday impact protection.
What's Included
Each order includes one pair of Damascus Imperial Hard Shell Cap Knee Pads, a left and a right, complete with the molded hard caps, closed-cell foam padding, and the dual adjustable straps with hook-and-loop and D-ring hardware. No additional hardware or tools are required to wear them. Replacement straps and other colorways are sourced separately through the manufacturer.
Available at WCUniforms
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