Tactical Knives

Tactical knives are renowned for their durability and sharpness, making them a top choice for military and law enforcement professionals.

  • Applegate-Fairbairn Combat II Dagger by Boker Knives

    Applegate-Fairbairn Combat II Dagger

    # 403193

    The Applegate-Fairbairn Combat Knife was designed for the OSS to correct the faults of the commando daggers being used during WWII. It was a pure fighting knife.    Boker's reissue of the original...
    $294.95
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  • KA-BAR Red Spacer Fighting Knife

    KA-BAR Red Spacer Fighting Knife

    # 404656

    KA-BAR made a few of their first WWII fighting knives with red spacers, making those early examples highly collectible. This classic KA-BAR red spacer version recreates the look and feel of those...
    $324.95
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A Knife Built to Not Fail

A tactical knife earns its name the hard way, in weather, under stress, in a grip that has to work whether the hand holding it is steady or not. That means a full tang, a coating that fights corrosion, and a handle that stays put even wet. Nothing about a tactical blade is decorative. Every feature is there because someone, somewhere, needed it to be.

Our tactical knife line runs from fixed blade fighters built for hard use to folders sized for daily carry, each one chosen for function first, looks second.

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes a knife "tactical" rather than just a regular fixed blade?
Purpose built features mostly. A tactical blade usually carries a full tang for strength, a coated or treated finish to resist corrosion and glare, and a grip designed to hold under wet or gloved hands, all aimed at reliability under stress.

Are tactical fixed blades better than tactical folders?
Depends on the use. A fixed blade is stronger with no moving parts to fail, a folder carries easier day to day. Serious field use tends to favor fixed blades, everyday carry tends to favor folders.

What steel holds up best for a tactical knife?
High carbon steels hold an edge longer and are easier to field sharpen, stainless resists rust better with less maintenance. Which matters more depends on whether the knife is living in a kit or riding in a pocket daily.

Are tactical knives legal to carry?
Blade length and locking mechanism rules vary by state and even by city, so it is worth checking local law, particularly for anything carried openly or concealed in public.

Where can I buy a reliable tactical knife?
Right here. Our tactical knife collection covers fixed blades and folders built for hard use, not just hard looks.