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California Knives Roll-Lock Assisted Opener

California Knives

The Roll-Lock knife from California Knives is made with a 440c 3.5-inch blade and durable Zytel scales and spine. The automatic mechanism in the knife is a positive roll wheel located in the handle that locks the blade in the open or closed position. The roll wheel is powered by a heavy-duty eight-coil spring. The Roll-Lock knife is in limited production, with only 500 being made.

December 31, 2005

CA K-9 Killed by Stabbing Suspect

A German Shepherd K-9 named Jax was reportedly stabbed to death by a suspect who was later shot and killed by an officer Tuesday afternoon.

November 1, 2017

K-9 Jax was stabbed to death. (Photo: Sunnyvale Department of Public Safety)

Buck Knives Tactical Knives

Buck Knives has expanded its family of high-performance tactical knives with four new models for 2006. All feature dual deployment and have grip ridges at critical pressure points to ensure a secure grip. Blades on all models are 420HC stainless steel, heat treated to Rc 58 for hardness and finished with Buck’s Edge2x technology so they hold an edge longer and are easier to resharpen.

April 30, 2006

Buck Knives and TOPS Knives to Create New Line for LEOs

Buck Knives has forged a new collaboration with TOPS Knives, blending the talents of two Idaho knifemakers to produce the first of a new series of knives designed to be reliable tools for law enforcement.

May 21, 2009

Kershaw Knives Boa

In the world of knives, Kershaw is one of the names that is synonymous with quality. Not only are the company's knives some of the finest available, but they are reasonably priced and rugged enough for hard duty.

August 31, 2003

The Kershaw Boa can be opened using the thumb stud on the blade or the assisted-opening system on the spine of the handle.

Knives and Tools

There are as many styles of knives and tools as there are men and women in uniform. POLICE Magazine asked me to take a look at one item each from several of today's best known manufacturers.

June 23, 2010

BlackHawk CQD MKI Type E

Fixed-Blade Knives

View our photo gallery of fixed-blade knives that appeared in the June issue of POLICE Magazine. We covered 10 of these knives in a feature article; this gallery presents all the photos and information about these knives, as well as a bonus knife that didn't appear in print. The full article is "Fixed-Blade Knives for Duty."

June 22, 2011

The Benchmade Nim Cub II fits most agency policies with its 3.5-inch blade and tang that are one piece. For a solid grip, Benchmade uses Noryl GTX, which is also tough and capable of surviving most chemicals you could come in contact with on duty. The knife arrives with a range of blade options, starting with tanto or drop point, and a plain edge or a partially serrated edge.

Buck Knives Access Lockblades

December 31, 2002

Columbia River Professional Knives

August 31, 2002

Ka-Bar Knives Law Enforcement Knife

Designed by John Benner, founder of Tactical Defense Institute and a former cop, the TDI Law Enforcement Knife from Ka-Bar was created with law enforcement in mind. The knife is meant to be worn at the off hand and draws like a pistol. If an officer finds himself in close quarters with a suspect attempting to take his handgun, the TDI knife can be available as a last-defense option.

August 31, 2005

Knives & Tools: 2010

Knives and pocket tools are an invaluable asset for a patrol officer and have become as much a part of the duty uniform as body armor. Here's our look at 10 current offerings for 2010 from today's best-known suppliers.

July 14, 2010

5.11 Tactical's XPRT has a simple 3.75-inch clip point blade with a recurve edge that provides a long and strong cutting edge. Its Crucible CPM S30V blade steel is tough, holds an edge, and sharpens easily. The blade and all hardware are black oxide coated to reduce reflections and enhance corrosion resistance, while the scaled G10 handle is scalloped to give you a solid grip. What makes this knife different is how the liner lock and frame protrude from the rear of the knife to give you an impact weapon or glass breaker.

Spring Assist Knives

The two newest additions to the line of UZI Tactical Knives are the UZK-FDR-016 and UZK-FDR-017. Both knives feature a stone washed stainless steel blade with semi serration.

October 6, 2013

Knives and Tools Under $100

It took some searching and reading, but I managed to come up with cutlery and tools for duty that won't break the bank and won't break when cutting open a heavy-duty box.

August 20, 2009

5.11 Tactical Investigator Tactical Knife

Ka-Bar Introduces 2012 Knives

Ka-Bar Knives has introduced five knives in the Becker Knife & Tool line and four items in the Zombie line, as its new offerings for 2012.

January 31, 2012

Ka-Bar's Becker Short knives will be available in trailing point, drop point, and clip point. Photos: Ka-Bar

SOG's 2010 Knives Include Swedge For LE

Developed in conjunction with Brent Beshara, a Canadian special ops military instructor, martial artist and custom knife maker, the Swedge features a new blade geometry that makes the tips of knives stronger and less prone to breaking.

February 2, 2010

Buck Knives Model 290/291 Rush

The Model 110 has defined Buck's folding knife line for years. And with good reason.

July 31, 2004

Tactical and General-Use Knives

BlackHawk Blades

BlackHawk Blades’ BHB40 and BHB41 knives are both built on a framework of 420J stainless steel liners and fiberglass-reinforced-nylon handle overlays. Both drop-point tanto blades are ground from 9Cr13CoMoV stainless steel and feature a slotted hole for one-handed opening.

September 30, 2007

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Buck Knives Lumina LED Knife

Buck’s new Lumina LED knife features a programmed LED bulb placed next to the blade to allow for precise cutting day or night. The light automatically shuts off after five minutes to conserve power and is water resistant as well. The bulb has four programmed functions and an average lifetime of 100,000 hours.

June 30, 2005

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