- Knife with drop point shape for law enforcement use, 15-degree blade
- Size of credit card; easily concealable
- Use as last ditch weapon when no other weapon is available
- Blade measures 1-5/8 inches; knife is 3-5/8 inches long
- Includes friction sheath and black cord
Product Description
Kabar Tactical Defense Institute Law Enforcement Knife w/Straight Edge & Sheath Md: 1478BP, The TDI Law Enforcement knife was designed to be used as a last option knife. In extreme close quarters encounters where a suspe… More >>
January 21st, 2010 - 2:25 am
I bought this knife because I wanted something to carry all the time. When I got it at home I was a little surprised at how small it is. The sheath and knife both fit in my hand side by side. I was a little disappointed about that. However when I checked to see how sharp it was I was instantly happy. This thing is very sharp. I don’t regret buying this knife. I carry it everywhere around my neck under a t-shirt. You can’t ever tell when im wearing it.
Rating: 4 / 5
January 21st, 2010 - 3:29 am
I got this to carry on runs/ bike rides for utility and a little protection from wild and/or domesticated animals. I think it’ll be good for that – anything bigger and I wouldn’t want to carry it.
Two complaints:
1. Made in China. I expected otherwise from Ka-Bar, and the product description never mentions origins. As tiny and simple as this thing is, they could have made it in a country with a better human rights record and still kept a good profit margin.
2. Since the handle is so small, the notched “grips” around the edges aren’t aggressive enough, nor do they cover enough area to really inspire confidence.
Also, the packaging came apart inside the Amazon box, which could have been a little dangerous for the post man – or the blade could have fallen out of the box.
All-in-all I’m not going to return it, but if I lose it I’m going to buy something else.
Rating: 3 / 5
January 21st, 2010 - 3:50 am
Negatives:
Handle is very small, hard to grip. The lace or strap they supply you with for the neck option is flimsy and cheap. The edge on mine came out of the box fairly dull in my opinion (though others seem to have had different experiences so who knows).
Positives:
Very well priced. Durable weapon, one full tang type blade. Light and extremely concealable. Sheath was better than I expected.
Recommend it?
Yes. Excellent choice for a grapple or ground emergency.
Rating: 4 / 5
January 21st, 2010 - 6:09 am
CLicks firmly into hard plastic case. Great for a neck knife to cut seatbelts, etc. This may be very useful in a close, locked or pinned position. I wear it out of sight with a break away strap connected directly to the larger hole. Pinned down, this could save your live against a violent criminal. Case can be laced in boots. Last ditch is a good description.
Rating: 5 / 5
January 21st, 2010 - 6:41 am
Good shipping, good price, great knife. Not to be used as a primary knife but great to have stashed away on your person just in case.
Rating: 5 / 5