Decide Which Tactical Knives Are Best for You
In broad strokes, we can differentiate two types: the fixed blade and the folding ones. The first is the classics, those who received the denomination of “tacticians” before. But over the years, manufacturers have focused on other features such as portability and concealment, which are reflected in the folding models.
To correctly choose a tactical knife, we need to look at something more than an affiliated blade. Depending on how we plan to use the knife, we must look for specific characteristics, such as material, the alloy used, resistance to external agents, etc.
Below we detail the aspects that, an expert opinion, should be valued when choosing the tactical knife that best suits your needs:
Colors
The choice of color is not just an aesthetic issue. Black finishes will always have a market, whether professional or casual. Either because of the absence of reflections necessary for certain operations or because it reminds us of the classic models of the movies and that attracts other types of buyers.
On the other hand, more striking colors such as yellow or red stand out more against certain surfaces such as snow, or water, so they are used by other types of units, such as firefighters, lifeguards, rescue teams, etc.
Weight
One of the basic requirements for tactical knives is portability, so weight plays a very important factor in this. In the end, everything will depend on the use that you are going to give it, but in general, if you need to cut vegetation, for example, it may be better to look for another type of additional knife, always valuing weight, discretion, and portability of the set.
Sheet Type
When choosing the ideal knife, you must take into account the use that will be given. It is not the same to cut rope than fatigue wire, for different purposes we have different sheets. Basically, we differentiate between smooth and sawn edge, although it is common to find models that incorporate a mixed edge.
Handle
Many people only look at the blade when the end (handle) is equally important. It must be ergonomic, non-slip and durable. Always check the opinions of other buyers, as some models suffer breaks with falls at low altitude, and of course, that is not something we want in a tactical knife.
A tactical knife will normally have a smooth and sawn mixed blade, a clip mechanism that allows it to be carried without a cover and a quick opening system that allows it to be opened with one hand. As is evident, the locking mechanism must be safe and facilitate one-handed operation.