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Newsby Staff WriterJanuary 20, 2012

SHOT Show 2012: Gerber's Combat Fixed Blade Knife

Gerber introduced a slew of knives at SHOT Show, including the Combat Fixed Blade (CFB), a full-tang stainless-steel knife suited to tactical officers, Border Patrol agents, or park rangers.

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Inside the Badge by William HarveyJanuary 18, 2012

Get an Everyday Carry Knife

A reader asked me what one thing I would recommend he purchase for everyday use as a police officer. My answer? An everyday carry knife.

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Articlesby Scott SmithNovember 22, 2011

Police Product Test: SOG Knives' EOD PowerLock

I have noticed that the EOD PowerLock has improved in several ways. It now has a true needle-nose plier that will give you a fine point when you need it to grasp and pinch small items.

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Articlesby Chris TrappNovember 22, 2011

Police Product Test: 5.11 Tactical's ARK Recurve and Tanto Knives

The ARK Recurve and Tanto folders are completely black with thin, angle cut grooved G10 grips. They're definitely easy on the eyes, but they're also functional. Both are liner lock folders with G10 scales and black razor sharp AUS8 steel blades.

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Newsby Staff WriterOctober 21, 2011

Benchmade Introduces Harley-Davidson Nonconformist Folding Knife

Benchmade has introduced the Harley-Davidson Nonconformist folding knife in drop-point (13800) and Tanto (13801) configurations.

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Newsby Staff WriterSeptember 9, 2011

Benchmade Introduces Opposing Bevel Triage Knife

Benchmade has introduced the 916 Opposing Bevel Triage that arrives with a knife, safety hook and glass breaker.

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Articlesby Scott SmithAugust 24, 2011

Police Product Test: Benchmade Triage Knife

POLICE Magazine reviews the Benchmade Triage Knife, 5.11 Tactical/Viking Tactics Training Books, and Tactical Assault Gear Tactical Go Bag.

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Articlesby Scott SmithJune 27, 2011

Police Product Test: Original S.W.A.T. WinX2 Boots

POLICE Magazine reviews Original S.W.A.T.'s WinX2 Boots, Benchmade's 930 Kulgera Knife, and Tactical Assault Gear's Phalanx T4 Fury Vest.

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Photo Galleriesby Staff WriterJune 22, 2011

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."

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Articlesby Scott SmithJune 22, 2011

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.

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