Tactical Knives - The New Generation of Folding Knives

!±8± Tactical Knives - The New Generation of Folding Knives

Most of the new and popular folding knives to come along in the last twenty years have been tactical-style knives. Tactical knives were originally designed primarily for police and military use, but quickly became popular for their size, strength, and ease of use. Although, most are now sold for general utility knives to the general public. They are still heavily utilized by active and reserve military, police forces, fire departments, and rescue units. Tactical knives tend to be a little bulkier and heavier than traditional knives, but also tend to be larger, stronger, and more convenient.

There are several distinctive and identifying features of a tactical-style knife:

1. Single-bladed - Tactical knives almost without exception have a single blade. There are no options for the multiple blades available in traditional pocket knives.

2. An aid to assist in opening the blade easily and rapidly, such as a hole in the blade, a thumb stud, or a spring-assist.

3. A pocket clip to keep the knife readily available at the top of the pocket. Many models can be adjusted to be carried tip-up or tip-down.

4. A lock variant to hold the blade locked open during use. The axis lock is used in the Benchmade Mini-Griptilian in the picture. Lock-backs, axis locks, triple locks, frame-locks, and other variants are available. All are good - most are chosen based on preference rather than any major difference.

There are models available in almost any variation you might like -- any steel type, lock type, blade shape, and handle material. Benchmade Knives, Spyderco Knives, Kershaw Knives, and Cold Steel Knives are among the best-known tactical knife manufacturers, but there are enormous numbers of knife companies that make good tactical knives.

Tactical Knives - The New Generation of Folding Knives

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Spyderco Sage Folding Knife Review

!±8± Spyderco Sage Folding Knife Review

Spyderco is well known for making knives that combine great looks and superb ergonomics at a reasonable price. Their Sage folding knife designed is no exception. I recently got a good deal on the Sage and here are my honest opinions:

What I like about the knife:

1. Your fingers are protected against lock failure thanks to the super-tough liner lock. My knife has no movement when in the locked position, either side to side or up and down. Opening and closing the knife is very smooth and one handed opening is no problem.

2. The 3 inch drop point blade is crafted from high quality S30V stainless steel. Your knife will be comfortable enough and legal to carry with you almost anywhere, but large enough to perform most utility tasks easily.

3. Spyderco uses an impressive handle that features deeply checkered carbon fiber. The handle not only looks nice, but feels very comfortable in your hand. Perfect for an everyday work knife.

4. Jimping or thumb grooves on the back of the blade allows you to apply direct pressure when making precise cuts or when you need to rip through something in a hurry.

5. Instead of using a thumb stud, Spyderco decided to use a thumb hole. This feature not only allows for easy one handed opening, but you won't need to worry about getting replacement thumb studs.

6. Ambidextrous pocket clip makes right or left handed carry a breeze.

What I didn't like:

I wish that the same design was offered with half or full serrations. This knife is only available with a plain edge at the moment.

Overall:

Spyderco's Sage folding knife continues their tradition of high quality cutting tools at a reasonable price. I highly recommend the Sage as either an everyday utility knife or tactical knife for military, police or emergency personnel.

Spyderco Sage Folding Knife Review

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