Choosing a Tactical Knife: Design Knife design really comes down to a matter of preference however I would highly recommend that you go with an EDC blade that has a comfortable thumb stud and locking mechanism as well as a sturdy pocket clip. However if you are a civilian depending on the state knives with 3.00” - 3.75”inch blades may be legally mandated or better suited for every day carry. Any bigger and you will find it too cumbersome to carry on an every day basis. For most, a folding knife with a 3.5" – 4.5″ blade and 7" – 9″ overall length will suit your needs. Any smaller and you run the risk breaking it on even ordinary tasks or not having enough surface area to cut. Choosing a Tactical Knife: Size Matters Tactical Knives come in a variety of shape, sizes and colors from tiny 2″ California legal automatics or folders that you can drop in a small pants pocket to mammoth 2’ Bowie knives you need a cart to carry around. So without further ado we have provided a list of qualities to look for when choosing a tactical knife that is right for you. The problem with this is that just because the manufacturer labels a knife “tactical” does not mean it is actually suitable for duty or every day carry (EDC). As the demand for every day carry (EDC) knives within the law enforcement and military community has grown so did the availability of “tactical” or “duty” blades. Today it’s a much different story almost every officer carries a tactical blade that is visibly clipped to the pocket of their duty pants. ![]() However when I first started collecting, it was an uncommon sight to see a police officer carrying a tactical knife, a lot of them carried them however they were more akin to a tiny Swiss Army Knife than a full blown military knife. As a young kid that growing up in rural Tennessee, I took my first job at a hunting store, and since then I have always had an interest in knives.
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