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Scott Smith

Retired Army MP

Scott Smith is a disabled veteran who served as an active-duty Army MP and in the U.S. Air Force Reserve and Air National Guard as a security policeman. Today he serves as a federal police officer for the Department of Veterans' Affairs. He is a contributing editor to POLICE.

Articlesby Scott SmithApril 1, 2004

Al Mar Nomad Knife

For 25 years Al Mar has been a leader in tactical knives. The company's tradition of hard-use folding duty/tactical knives continues as Al Mar broadens its line of clip-it style knives.

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Articlesby Scott SmithFebruary 1, 2004

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.

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Articlesby Scott SmithFebruary 1, 2004

Glock 37 .45 Caliber GAP

The lure and mystery of the .45 ACP continues unabated.

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Articlesby Scott SmithJanuary 1, 2004

Buck-Strider Police Utility Knife

This unusual folding knife is built tough enough for daily duty and designed for close defense.

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Articlesby Scott SmithDecember 1, 2003

Wilson/Ralph Model 15 Tactical Knife

Thanks to the work of Ryan Wilson and Darrell Ralph, the Wilson name, long known for quality firearms, is now on a superior line of knives.

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Articlesby Scott SmithNovember 1, 2003

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.

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Articlesby Scott SmithOctober 1, 2003

Boker AK-47 Folding Knife

Earlier this year, Böker Knives and Kalashnikov agreed to develop a folding knife that's worthy of the Kalashnikov name and that upholds the AK-47's reputation for reliability and durability.

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Articlesby Scott SmithSeptember 1, 2003

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.

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Articlesby Scott SmithAugust 1, 2003

Gerber Silver Trident

The Silver Trident is a 10.75-inch blackened stainless knife that tips the scales at just over 11 ounces. This is not a "hang it from your daily wear duty belt beat cop" kind of knife.

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Articlesby Scott SmithJuly 1, 2003

Cold Steel Gunsite Folding Knife

For a knife with a Zytel handle, the Gunsite folder had a really solid feel. There was no side-to-side slop, and when opened and closed the action was secure. I was sold.

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