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Fixed-Blade Knives for Duty
Many of the fixed blades built for law enforcement are designed for heavy-duty applications: cutting seat belts and harnesses, hacking through underbrush, breaking windows, prying open doors (not recommended), or they can even be used to puncture liquid containers. These uses will generally destroy any pocket knife you might carry.
June 21, 2011
5.11 Tactical's Side Kick has a 2.125-inch blade, and retails for $49.99.
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Columbia River's M16 Duty Knives
The top of the line is the M16 series of knives developed by Kit Carson, a well known member of the Knifemakers' Guild.
January 31, 2003
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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SOG Knives Paratool S31 Multitool
Just as clip-it folding knives have become an unofficial part of the duty uniform for the military, EMS, and law enforcement, so, too, have pocket tools.
October 31, 2003
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Spyderco Rescue
All of Spyderco's knives are made to withstand the hard use that comes with duty, and the Rescue 93mm and Rescue Jr. are no different.
May 31, 2003
The Spyderco Rescue 93mm features a serrated blade for cutting webbing.
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Ka-Bar Mule Folding Sheath Knife
Heavy-duty construction and built-in safety features make Ka-Bar’s latest a practical alternative to clip-it knives.
September 30, 2004
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SureFire Alpha Folding Knife
Known for its innovations in tactical, weapons-mounted, and personal light technology, SureFire is now producing a line of high-quality, heavy-duty knives.
November 30, 2004
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Benchmade Nitrous H&K Blitz Assisted-Opening Folder
Knives for duty use have gone through some serious changes in the past two decades, not the least of which has been the development of folders that rival fixed-blade knives for toughness and open with assisted-opening systems that rival auto-openers for ease of use.
January 31, 2007
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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
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Getting The Point
Today's pocket knives have been transformed from the large Buck Lockblade and the Schrade Old Timer to the ultra-modern streamlined clip-it folders you see in every duty gear catalog and supply house.
June 30, 2002
Fixed blade knives, like these from Glock, Kershaw, KA-BAR, Benchmade, and Cold Steel, are strong and versatile.
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FNH USA Announces Partnership with Strider Knives
FNH USA is now collaborating with San Marco, Calif.-based Strider Knives Inc. on a project to offer a series of FNH USA branded knives that will be available from Strider Knives and its authorized dealers Feb. 15.
February 4, 2010
FNH USA is now collaborating with San Marco, Calif.-based Strider Knives Inc. on a project to offer a series of FNH USA branded knives.
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A Pointed Preview
In order to get a glimpse behind the curtain ahead of the show, Police made some calls and received a sneak preview of the latest duty blades from Al Mar, Benchmade, Buck, Columbia River Knife and Tool (CRKT), Kershaw, Masters of Defense (MOD), SOG Knives, and Spyderco.
January 31, 2004
The Shrike and the Nomad are the latest hard-use knives from Al Mar
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SOG and R. Lee Ermey Introduce Limited 'Gunny Series' Knives
SOG Specialty Knives and Tools has launched a limited edition fixed-blade knife and folder with actor R. Lee Ermey called "The Gunny Series." Only 1,000 serialized knives of each version will be released. The knives are the first to be co-designed by Ermey and Spencer Frazer, SOG's founder and chief designer.
May 16, 2011
The 'Gunny Series' folder is available June 1 from SOG. Photo: SOG.
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SOG Knives Trident Folder
Over the past few years of writing this column for Police I have had the chance to examine and use several knives and pocket tools from SOG Knives. All of these have been excellent tools for hard use. The SOG Trident Sea, Air, Land folder is no exception.
October 31, 2005
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Emerson Knives HD-7
In this world there are many items whose names are synonymous with quality: Ferrari, Zeiss, Rolex. In the world of knives, Emerson is such an item. The name Emerson on a knife or related product assures the owner/operator of a quality product that will survive whatever you can throw at it. The new Emerson HD-7 is just such a knife.
May 31, 2005
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