by David Crane
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Most professional and civilian gun people carry a tactical folder, these days. And, being gun guys ourselves, we here at DefenseReview like to carry a good tactical folder as a backup to our primary weapon, which is usually a Glock 19 (G19) or some other high-capacity tactical pistol. The [...]
by David Crane
david@defensereview.com
Speaking of tactical edged weapons (a.k.a. tactical knives), Miltner Adams Company has just introduced an interesting tactical folder called the MA-1 Tactical Folder, which was designed and developed by company co-owner Richard Miltner. There are several interesting aspects of this knife. First, it has a very agressive blade profile, reminiscent of the [...]
by David Crane
david@defensereview.com
Awhile back, DefenseReview reported about a firm manufacturing non-magnetic/non-detectable synthetic edged weapons and pointed weapons (i.e. slicing and stabbing weapons) for clandestine carry and covert use by government, military, and law enforcement (LE) personnel. These weapons can be carried literally anywhere on the person and, because of their materials and configurations, are [...]
by David Crane
david@defensereview.com
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While I was at SHOT Show 2005 earlier this year, I made the smart decision to stop by the Blade-Tech booth. While Blade-Tech is famous for making high-quality [...]
by David Crane
david@defensereview.com
Military.com SoldierTech has just published what I hope DefenseReview.com readers will consider an interesting article on the Hissatsu knife.
The Hissatsu is a Japanese-style knife featuring an Osoraku-Zukuri-style blade. It was designed by James Williams of Ancient Edge/Bugei Trading Co. and Dojo of the Four Winds specifically for military Spec-Operators for CQB (Close [...]
by David Crane
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Combat Elite, Inc. is making a rather interesting edged weapon. It’s called the Carbon Fiber Dagger CFS-Stealth.
The Combat Elite Carbon Fiber Dagger CFS-Stealth features a 5" inch double-edged bi-directional carbon fiber blade and parachute cord-wrapped handle. The cord is removable. Overall weight is 1.3 ounces.
The Carbon Fiber Dagger CFS-Stealth comes [...]
by David Crane
david@defensereview.com
This article contains high-resolution scanned photos (JPEG format) of the Shiva Ki Fightin’ Bowie Knife, which is a custom combat/fighting bowie knife. In trained hands, this knife can be utilized effectively for anti-personnel applications. Click on photos (below) to view them full-size.
Back in January (2004), DefRev published an article on Shiva Ki [...]
Wally Hayes, of Hayes Knives, has just come out with the first tactical/survival fixed blade knife featuring an integral red led light that’s built right into the handle.
It’s called the "Pathfinder". The led light on the Pathfinder is activated by pushing a button on the handle. Wally added the red led [...]
by David Crane
david@defensereview.com
Some of you may remember the original "Hissatsu" that was manufactured for and marketed by Ancient Edge/Bugei Trading Co. in very limited numbers several years ago.
Well, it’s back. Once again, it’s brought to us (in slightly modified form) by Ancient Edge/Bugei Trading Co., only this time they’ve partnered with Columbia River Knife [...]
