Choosing a Tactical Knife - Part VII: Tiny Tacticals

You can hang any knife around your neck and call it a neck knife. A butter knife on a string might be a neck knife, but it sure isn’t a Tiny Tactical. The main differences between a TT fixed blade and a TT folder are A) it doesn’t fold and is therefore stronger, and B) it’s a little larger because it doesn’t fold. Read More »

Choosing a Tactical Knife - Part VI: Folders
It’s generally agreed that a tactical folder is a folding knife with features that make it, in today’s usage, tactical: a reliable blade lock, strong construction, exceptional cutting ability, one hand opening, and in most cases a clip to attach it to your clothing. Read More »

Choosing a Tactical Knife Part V: Tactical Folders & Death Among theReeds
In many cases tactical folders can, and do, stand in for the smallfixed blade utility knife. They can even serve as lifesavingweapons. Here is one Marine’s story that serves as an example ofthis fact. Read More »

Choosing a Tactical Knife Part IV
What's the most essential tactical knife, according to the author?How about an "international traveler." Read this article to findout why. Read More »

Choosing a Tactical Knife Part III
A look at medium-sized knives for cutting and prying. Read More »

Choosing a Tactical Knife Part II
When choosing a tactical knife, does size matter? In Part 2 of thisarticle excerpt from The Tactical Knife, the author looks at kniveson either side of the spectrum. ReadMore »

Choosing a Tactical Knife Part I
Who needs a tactical knife? If I need a tactical knife, which oneis best for me? Read More »

Tactical Knife Review: Columbia River Knife & Tool
The M21 and M16 G10 CRKT Desert Tacticals By James Ayres CRK&T,with Douglas B. Flagg at the helm, makes a wide range of knives forsport and work, but here we are mainly concerned with thei…Read More »

Ka-Bar TDI Knife
Ka-Bar's fixed-blade quick-draw knife is a handy back-up to dealwith gun grab attempts or other close-quarter attacks. Read More »