Since ancient times, the knife is considered a very effective edged weapon. Initially, it performed an exclusively combat function. Today, the blade is an integral and vital element in the equipment of a special forces soldier. The modern knife market is represented by a wide range of various pricking and cutting products. A line of combat, military, folding, hunting, tactical knives for survival is being created.
Prick-cutting products can have various sizes and shapes. The methods for their manufacture also differ. According to experts, blades are considered quite effective, which belong to the category of tactical knives. The versatility of such a product is that it can be used as a weapon and a technical tool. Information on the types of tactical knives, their device and purpose is contained in the article.
About design
Depending on the design features, tactical knives come in three categories:
- Blades with a traditional design. According to experts of edged weapons, such pricking and cutting products are characterized by good quality and reliability. However, for the manufacture of these tactical knives, the military style is used. Therefore, they lack novelty and originality. Army tactical knives have large dimensions and weight. The presence of such parameters is typical for both warehouse workers and products with fixed blades (fixes).
- The second category is products with a fantasy design. The creators deliberately give the blades unusual and very original forms. Hollywood films become the basis for such blades: masters simply create copies of the protagonists' favorite knives. According to experts on edged weapons, many manufacturers of such knives then try to justify the original design of their products from a technical point of view. According to experts, such arguments are often very doubtful.
- The third category is combat tactical knives. The main purpose of such a blade is to neutralize the enemy as efficiently as possible. Designed specifically for knife fighting and removal of sentries. The remaining tasks are secondary. In the process of creating piercing and cutting products, designers use combat experience and other people's experience. Often this gives the desired result, and the knife market is replenished with new options for really very functional combat knives.
About classifications
The first tactical knives were used by the ancient Greeks and Romans. Today, such blades are used as universal means by athletes, hunters, tourists, extreme sportsmen and the military. Depending on the destination, there are:
- Tactical special forces knives.
- Throwing.
- Tactical folding knives.
- Blades of special purpose.
- Tactical survival knives.
Regardless of the purpose for which the cutting products are intended, they must be strong, durable, ergonomic, safety, convenient and effective.
About the handles
According to experts, the best tactical knives are those products that are created in compliance with design features. These blades are equipped with properly designed handles. As a result, tactical knives (photos of some samples are presented in the article) are held tight in the hand and are very convenient to use. To do this, first of all, you need to choose the right material for the handle.
Handles of fixes and folders can be plastic, titanium or stainless steel. The main thing is that the material of the handle does not absorb moisture. In addition, it must have stability - not be subject to drying, cracking and crumbling. The knife, the handle of which is made of stabilized materials, can be safely kept in water, oil and gasoline. The inverse properties are possessed by handles made of wood, ivory and rubber-like materials. The most durable are considered all-metal handles. However, they are large and very slippery.
According to experts, the quality of the knife will depend not only on the materials used, but also on the right construction and design. It is very important that the handle of the tactical knife does not slip in the palm of your hand. This can be prevented with the help of special limiters. There are no clear requirements for the length of the handles. Depending on the purpose, the handles come in a variety of sizes.
About sharpening
Blades can have one-sided, one-and-a-half and two-sided sharpening. According to specialists in edged weapons, products with both edges sharpened are more effective. With this blade you can maneuver and strike from any position. The position of the knife in the palm of the hand for this is not necessary to change. In an effort to create a better tactical knife, more convenient and practical, the developers equip their products with various additions. Samples of edged weapons with blades from 150 to 200 mm long are considered standard.
About color design
The metal part in standard tactical special forces knives is mostly silver. However, according to experts, a product with a black or gray blade is considered more practical and safe. This is explained by the fact that the silver metal part glistens in the sun, which in the end will unmask the fighter. Black and gray knives do not give such glare.
About destination
During the execution of a tactical operation, namely, carrying out the descent from a helicopter, bridge or through the wall of a building, a fighter may become entangled in cables. In this case, you can be released only by cutting them. You can also get stuck in a car or airplane. With a tactical knife, you will have to get rid of seat belts. It is also convenient to cut parachute slings with such blades.
A tactical knife is indispensable when arranging a firing position. To clean the shelling sector, interfering tree branches are cut with a knife. It can be worn as a crowbar or hammer. If the blade is of high quality, the performance of such work will not do him any harm. Using a tactical knife, you can get rid of disposable plastic handcuffs. For this purpose, a blade with wave sharpening is suitable. Employees of special units operating under water are often at risk of getting into fishing nets. A tactical knife can also help out of a similar situation.
In addition, such a blade is a reliable assistant in the arrangement of the field kitchen. Hunting tactical knives easily open cans and carcasses butchered.
About Fixes
This term refers to cutting products in which the blades are fixed. Unlike folding knives, there are no moving parts in the fixed design. As a result, fixed knives are much stronger and more reliable than folders. Judging by the reviews, many potential buyers are interested in what type of tactical blades to give preference. Experienced consumers recommend choosing a knife based on what kind of work they plan to do.
For example, police helicopter squad officers will prefer large and durable fixes. SWAT officers will also take such knives with them, since with a fixed blade it is much more convenient to squeeze, cut or cut through, penetrating into the room. However, fixes are not always huge cleats. Many officers use small fixed knives. In the open position, they practically do not differ from the folders. Equally important in the choice is the personal preference of the owner.
About the fixate "Military"
Since 1998, civil cold bladed weapons and knives for domestic use have been produced by the Russian company Kizlyar. Products manufactured by this company enter both the Russian and foreign markets. Judging by the numerous consumer reviews, the tactical knife Kizlyar Military is very popular. This model is not a cold weapon. The knife has a clip point blade. From half its width, the blade is equipped with wide concave descents. "Military" has a massive wedge-shaped tip. The “heel” of the knife itself has a special protrusion under the fingers. The handle is an elastron, straight, drop-shaped with a slight bend at the top.
In an effort to ensure reliable retention, the Kizlyar designers equipped the tactical knife with a special emphasis and a rectangular hollow in the lower part of the handle. From the top, the shank protrudes 0.3 cm. There is also a place for a hole through which the lanyard passes. The length of the blade is not more than 16 cm. Width - 3.3 cm. The thickness of the blade in the butt portion is 0.5 cm. The product has a length of 28.2 cm. AUS-8 steel is used to make the knife. The blade contains a black coating.
"Military" was designed specifically for use in extreme hiking conditions. With this knife, it is easy to carve carcasses and flay animals, use when setting up a camp. If you need to pry something off, the knife tip can be used as a scrap lever. In addition, Military can be used as an effective means of self-defense. According to the owners, the tactical fixed is suitable for throwing. Knives are sold in black cardboard packaging, in which there are no internal shock absorbers. The product is completed with leather scabbard, quality certificate and instructions. The cost of a knife varies from 2100 to 2500 rubles.
Intruder black
This knife model belongs to the class of fixes. The product is manufactured by the Kizlyar company. Blade with a special anti-reflective coating Black Titanium. The manufacturer uses D2 grade steel. Length (total) - 26.8 cm, blades - 15.8. The blade has a width of 2.4 cm and a thickness of 0.4 cm. The length of the handle is 11 cm. Without a sheath, the product weighs 250 g. There are all-metal overlays on the handle, with which it is convenient to fix the fixed to the belt or straps of the backpack.
In St. Petersburg, a tactical knife can be purchased for 5 thousand rubles. The goods are completed with a sheath and a certificate of quality.
About storage
Judging by the numerous reviews, today tactical folding knives have gained great popularity. According to experts, the products are very convenient and practical. If the correct technology is observed during the manufacturing process, they will not be inferior in terms of efficiency and quality to fixed tactical knives equipped with integral handles. For a long time, the storage was not considered as the best option for a tactical combat blade. The designers could not provide a reliable fixation of the blade at a sufficient level, as well as to design a mechanism for opening and folding the knife with one hand.
The first production of tactical folders began to engage in the Swiss company Victorinox. Victorinox folders differed from the rest of the storehouses, which could be considered tactical exclusively by their authors, in that during their design, the wishes of the Swiss army were taken into account. With the help of a tactical cutting device, a soldier must cope with a variety of everyday tasks that a standard combat knife could not do.
A breakthrough in the manufacture of warehouses has occurred in recent years. Several locking systems have been created that provide reliable and safe retention of the blade, both in the open and in the folded state. Products are safe during operation and reliable. According to owners, storage can help out in the most critical situations. Today, tactical folders are included in the equipment of the military of many armies and employees of various power structures. Depending on the design features and tasks performed, tactical storage units are of two classes: main and auxiliary.
About the main tactical folders
A folding design is provided for cutting products of this class. Using these folders, the same tasks are performed as with a fixed tactical knife. Folding-type products are designed specifically for use by employees of power units in places with a large concentration of civilians. In such situations, in order not to attract attention and not cause panic among the civilian population, specialists are forced to act covertly. The tactical folder in this case is the best option. Folders also use various police structures. Tactical storage units have reduced mechanical reliability. Manufacturers lower the strength intentionally. The main emphasis in manufacturing is on the stealth of the knife. The second challenge facing designers is to make the folder comfortable to wear.
About subsidiary
Unlike the main tactical folders, folding knives of this class are not included in the equipment of military personnel and law enforcement officers. Military tactical folders are often acquired by the military themselves. Knives of this class can be multi-subject (multitools) and single-subject.
Judging by the numerous reviews of the owners, multitools are very effective in solving various domestic problems. According to Russian military experts, a similar multitool will be included in the Warrior kit. Using a multi-tactical tactical folder, you can open a tin can, open the food package, drill a small hole in a malleable material or fabric. In addition, the product is equipped with a screwdriver, spoon and fork. The warehouse is a small toolbox. Often the blade of such a blade is not used as the main tactical knife. Using a single-object tactical folder, they solve tasks that are difficult to complete with the main tactical blade.
There may be several reasons for this. Mostly this is too much weight of the main tactical knife and its low cutting properties. For example, in the simplest rigging operations, it is necessary to plan the stakes and cut the cables. Performing such work, you often have to hide the knife, and then remove it back. According to experts, the main tactical knife will not provide the owner with a comfortable and quick cut. Also, being in an uncomfortable position, it will be problematic for a fighter to get a large tactical blade out of the sheath each time. An alternative in this situation will be a folder. In some works, it is undesirable to use a long and thick blade. For example, if you need to carefully push the blade into a small slot. According to experts, many owners prefer to work with an auxiliary folding tactical knife, even in situations where you can get by with the main one.
About the requirements for folding tactical folder
Since the storage is intended specifically for tactical operations, the following nuances are taken into account in the manufacture of these knives:
- The product must have increased mechanical strength.
- The design of the knife must be reliable and repairable.
- It is advisable that the folder is equipped with a system that involves opening and closing with one hand. It is better if this system is automatic.
- The knife should be comfortable while working with gloves.
In view of the above requirements, tactical storages with large managerial elements are produced: pegs, fuse buttons, clips. In addition, such tactical cutting products are equipped with pads, which are characterized by wear resistance and increased strength. The pins and bushings also come with increased thickness. Tactical items weigh at least 150 g.
About the Bear Grylls Folder
Among tourists and outdoor enthusiasts, tactical Gerber knives are very popular. The line of cutting products is represented by various fixes and storage. Among the folders, Bear Grylls received a lot of positive feedback from consumers. Structurally, this knife is folding.
Created exclusively for tourists. In the manufacture of the blade, the developer used high-quality molybdenum steel, which is not subject to corrosion. The length of the handle is 10.2 cm, the blade is 8.3 cm. The thickness of the butt portion of the blade is 0.3 cm. It is characterized by the presence of a concave sharpening. The handle is made of rubberized polymers and equipped with a rear lock.
Finally
A cutting product of a tactical nature has long been used by man in solving various domestic problems. Today, the knife market is replenished every year with new modifications of tactical fixes and storage. According to the owners, the tactical knives are multifunctional, lightweight, durable and manoeuvrable. Such a product will become an indispensable helper in fishing, hunting and hiking.