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HariSeldon
7
Jun 10, 2018
Knives are tools and like all tools, their purpose is to facilitate a specific task or tasks. If we look at the definition of tactical, we find, “relating to or constituting actions carefully planned to gain a specific military end.” Having established that, when people need “tactical” blades, they either intend them for military, LE, or self-defense OR they want to collect them. Other than collectors, a tactical knife would suggest some level of tactical training if the tool is to be effective, otherwise it’s like giving a book to someone who is iliter. It’s cool to collect but if a tactical blade is chosen to be used as such, the user should choose it to best meet its expected use.
Dhill21
181
Jun 22, 2018
HariSeldonOr people get them because many companies tend to make knives in the “tactical“ category with better materials and ergonomics. It’s still a knife and its primary Function is to cut, not much training required. There are a few exceptions like karambit, but so many drop point, sheepsfoot, etc are labeled as tactical, but are great for many tasks
fhood
715
Jun 27, 2018
Dhill21I don't know if I would agree with that. With the exception of companies like Cold Steel, a lot of companies are moving away from the tactical moniker. Manufacturers like Spyderco and Benchmade tend only to attach tactical these days to their stuff that is pretty obviously meant for cutting people rather than things.
GeorgeMagnum
4
Sep 11, 2018
fhoodCold steel knives are seriously hard use, reliable knives. First folder I would turn to in a life and death situation, aside from a straight edge knife, would be my recon 1. (for example, in case of a zombie apocalypse.)
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