Its tough to tell these days exactly what makes a knife tactical.
Theres a few that bear the label, but couldnt be trusted in a true survival or combat situation.
Whats tactical is fluid.
Everything else is just silverware.
Heres thebest tactical foldingknives for doing just that.
Its spring-assisted deployment and light body speak to a single purpose: speed.
The AUS-8 steel is good, but not meant for daily use without consistent sharpening.
Its meant to work well when called, and be soft enough to easily hone when in the field.
Price: $52
Kershaw Ken Onion Blur
Swift Darkness:The blur is aptly named.
This is a very quick knife that also locks down solidly with just a little English on your wrist.
The 6061-T6 aluminum is anodized to repel weather and give you grip that wont rust or rot.
Under the hood, G10 scales and 440C steel show its more than just a haircut.
The handle is Noryl GTX that grabs your hand and never lets go.
Favored by enlisted men the world over.
The reverse Tanto blade gives you a smoother cut and a more effective stab.
Just ensure you want the S90V steel to do serious damage, because it will.
The appearance is awkward, but when it hits your hand, the feel is pure magic.
Price: $272
Strider Model PT
Engineered:Strider Knives makes stuff that works.
They trade on their engineering prowess, and its strutting the stage here.
Dual thumb studs and a slender body make it hop out with the smallest amount of effort.
The handles are G-10 with a S35VN specialized Tanto blade that look a little too eager to be used.
Since then, it has eclipsed its namesake many times over.
Its a wonder of the bladed world.
Certainly worth a bow.
