Today’ s knife is not like the knives of 30yrs ago. The knives of today are mostly one hand openers called a tactical folding knife. This is an indispensable tool to have on you. Having a tactical folding knife that opens with one hand can make common everyday cutting chores a simple thing to accomplish. The attraction to the tactical folding knife is that it is extremely popular with military, law enforcement and first responders of all types. This type of knife is called into emergency action hundreds of times a year and is used for cutting rope, cutting seat belts, and in some cases self defense in more extraordinary cases.
If you are a person that carries a pocket knife or tactical folding knife on a daily basis you will want to do your due diligence to guarantee yourself that the knife that you will be purchasing is a quality Tactical Knife. When you are considering purchasing a quality tactical knife there are some things you should be aware of. Here are 7 things you should look for before buying a tactical folding knife.
1. High quality steel. Steels like S30V, VG10 and 154CM offer a tactical folding knife more durability and superior edge holding ability. This is a major factor in picking a quality tactical folder.
2. The locking mechanism should be the most durable and positive that you can find. This is for your safety! The lock should be positive and not allow in any way the blade to fold up on your hand. Your standard locks are liner locks, mid locks, and back locks. There are others. Do your research.
3. Your carry method is important! Today’ s tactical folding knives come with a pocket clip. This is the easiest way to deploy and execute the use of your knife. Make sure that you can switch your pocket clip from right to left for ease of carry and so that you can use your other hand if the first one is out of commission for awhile.
4. How heavy do you want your tactical folding knife to be? Weight is an important consideration. The lighter the knife the easier it is to carry in many situations. Be aware that in many cases the lighter the knife is can compromise the toughness of the knife to.
5. The frame of the knife is another consideration. You can buy a tactical knife with a titanium frame or a steel frame which goes back to the weight of the knife. Along with what type of frame the knife has, what kind of handle material do you want? Polycarbonate? G-10? Aluminum? These are important issues that go toward the toughness of the knife you buy.
6. How will you open your tactical folding knife? Some one hand openers come with thumb studs and some come with a hold in the blade, and yet others come with accouterments that allow you to catch the lip of your pant pocket and pull back and the knife will open. Some one hand openers can also come with a “flipper” on the underside of the knife that allows you to use your index finger to “flip” the knife open.
7. Do you want your tactical folding knife to be a manual opener in which you use your thumb on a stud or hole or “flipper” to flick the blade open or do you want your tactical folder to be an assisted opener in which you start to open the blade and then a spring takes over to finish opening the blade for you?
There are other considerations to make when looking to buy a tactical folding knife. One thing I do want to say is that quality counts. Do not settle for something because it is cheap! You cannot get a quality one hand tactical folding knife for twenty bucks in this world or any other. Always buy the best you can afford and if you have to save up to buy quality, then do it. In the long run you will be happier.
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Brand New Folding Knife Camp Dagger Include Sheath $9.87 |
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Outdoor Sports Hunting Knife Folding Blade Black $4.93 |
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Ozark Trail Folding Pocket Knife w/wood hand 7.5″ Open $5.88 |
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Buck Liner Lock Folding Knife USA made in 2000 *Excell $12.80 |
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Buck 110 Folding Hunter Knife w/sheath 8 1/2″ 2002 Mint $36.56 |
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4x USA made Folding Knifes 2x Leatherman, Buck, Case $36.56 |
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2x Eagle Scrimshaw Folding LinerLock Knives 3.5″ closed $13.34 |
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VINTAGE GERMAN BOKER 4000 STAG HANDLE FOLDING KNIFE $88.94 |
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Gerber 22-47167 Trendy Folding Clip Knife Fine Edge $17.49 |
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Russian Barrel Knife Beer Bottle Opener Soviet folding $39.95 |
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☆CROCODILE TYPE CAMO POCKET FOLDING KNIFE CAMPING $8.99 |
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Aircraft Aluminum Lockback Folding Pocket Knife $10.79 |
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Fantasy Scorpion Laser Etched Folding Knife $13.49 |
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NEW 5.11 TACTICAL 2010 FOLDING KNIFE $17.49 |
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Fantasy Spider Laser Etched Folding Knife $13.49 |
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Arrow like Folding knife – Blue $5.50 |
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Arrow like Folding knife – Black $2.25 |
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Boker Plus TD Tactical Lockback Folding Knife 190 New $23.99 |
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The Folding Knife by K. J. Parker (2010, Paperback) $3.60 |
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Fantasy Dragon Laser Etched Folding Knife $13.49 |
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SURVIVAL FOLDING BlADE CUSTOM FLASH FULL TANTO KNIFE $11.35 |
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COLLECTIBLE FOLDING POCKET KNIFE (TEMPERED STEEL) $8.00 |
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Brand New Folding Knife Camp Dagger Include Sheath $9.87 |
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Multifunctional Hunting Knife Folding Blade For Outdoor $3.94 |
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COLLECTIBLE FOLDING POCKET KNIFE (SPEED LOCK) $8.00 |
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COLLECTIBLE FOLDING POCKET KNIFE (TEMPERED STEEL) $9.00 |
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COLLECTIBLE FOLDING POCKET KNIFE (STARS & STRIPES) $5.00 |
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COLLECTIBLE FOLDING POCKET KNIFE (BLACK POWDER-COAT) $8.50 |
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“Sniper” Wood Folding Knife with Built in LED Light $26.67 |
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Multifunctional Hunting Knife Folding Blade For Outdoor $3.94 |
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NEW SMITH & WESSON HUNTING FOLDING KNIFE $54.35 |
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SOG Pentagon Elite II Folding Serrated Edge Knife PE18 $109.99 |
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M-Tech USA Darrel Ralph Black Burl Wood Folding Knife $27.66 |
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Wolf Folding Knife in Box $4.50 |
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Colt Brown Stag Handle Peanut Folding Knife New $13.99 |
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Survival Sports Hunting Knife 420J2 Folding Blade lock $7.90 |
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Cold Steel Rajah II Folding Kukri Knife AUS 8A 62KG $89.99 |
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Train Railroad Folding Knife in Box $4.50 |
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Black Steel Rescue Spring Assist Pocket Folding Knife $12.95 |
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8″ Spring Assist Pocket Folding Knife Silver Sharp $12.99 |
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Opinel #3 French Made Beechwood Handle Folding Knife $5.99 |
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SOLINGEN GERMANY BERTRAM CUTLERY ROSTFREI FOLDING KNIFE $31.01 |
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GUARDIAN FOLDING KNIFE/DAGGER FOR SPORT/HIKING * $4.99 |
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R & R Sharp Folding Pocket Knife – 440 Razor Sharp (5B) $45.00 |
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MTech Xtreme Wood Inlaid Handle Folding Knife B81 $0.99 |
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BIKER FOLDING JUNGLE CAMO BLACK BLADE KNIFE $24.71 |
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New Wood Handle Honed Liner Lock Folding Pocket Knife $4.95 |
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Deer Folding Pocket Knife & Lighter Set New in Tin $9.99 |
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Brand New OUTDOOR SPORTS CAMPING HUNTING FOLDING KNIFE $0.98 |
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New Unique Columbia Folding Knife with Pouch and Clip $0.99 |
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Gerber 22-41578 Gorge Folding Shovel $15.12 Designed with an easy push-button slide mechanism, the Gerber 22-41578 Gorge Folding Shovel is a must-have for outdoor excursions and around-the-house chores. Versatile, powerful, and easy-to-use, the Gorge includes a nylon drawstring bag and features a telescoping joint on the handle for folding down to a perfectly portable and compact size.22-41578 Gorge Folding ShovelAt a Glance:Compact, portab… |
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Victorinox Swiss Army Ranger Pocket Knife $27.50 Ranger Knife, 22 Functions, Contains Large Blade, Small Blade, Corkscrew, Can Opener With Small Screwdriver, Bottle Opener With Large Screwdriver & Wire Stripper, Reamer With Sewing Eye, Scissors, Wood Saw,, Metal File With Metal Saw & Nail File, Nail Cleaner, Fine Screwdriver, Wood Chisel, Key Ring, Hook, Toothpick & Tweezers, Measures 3-1/2′, Gift Box Packaging, Lifetime Warranty…. |
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Gerber Multi-Plier 400 Tool The Gerber Multi-Plier 400 Compact Sport is a compact toolbox that fits in the palm of your hand. This ultra compact tool features stainless steel hardware and Gerber’s patented one hand opening plier jawsAAAopens with a flick of the wrist. Tool components include: large and small screwdrivers, crosspoint screwdriver, drop point knife blade, can opener, bottle opener/medium screwdriver, and a pair… |
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Colt Lockback with Black Finish Aluminum Handle $8.99 Black coated stainless steel blade, Black aluminum handle with textured onlay, Pocket clip, 2″ blade length, 3″ closed… |
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Fighting Folders- The Definitive Guide to Personal Defense with Tactical Folding Knives The tactical folding knife is one of today’s most popular yet least understood defensive weapons. In this groundbreaking Paladin video production, veteran knife instructor Michael Janich guides you through the often misleading and myth-filled world of folding fighting knives and teaches you the skills you need to use them effectively on the street. Janich shatters the commonly held illusions regar… |
