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Original TDI Knife

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In extreme close-quarter encounters where a suspect is attempting to take an officer's handgun, or an officer cannot access his or her handgun, the TDI knife is available as a "last option" knife. When worn on the pant belt the entire unit - knife and sheath - is well concealed. Designed by John Benner, founder and owner of Tactical Defense Institute. Hard plastic sheath and reversible black metal belt clip (1480CLIP) included.  Fits maximum belt height of 1.75", width of 1.25" and thickness of 0.25".
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ITEM 1480

Original TDI Knife

(11)
In extreme close-quarter encounters where a suspect is attempting to take an officer's handgun, or an officer cannot access his or her handgun, the TDI knife is available as a "last option" knife. When worn on the pant belt the entire unit - knife and sheath - is well concealed. Designed by John Benner, founder and owner of Tactical Defense Institute. Hard plastic sheath and reversible black metal belt clip (1480CLIP) included.  Fits maximum belt height of 1.75", width of 1.25" and thickness of 0.25".

Handle Color: Black

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Sheath Included: 1480S
      • Blade Length
      • 2.313 inches
      • Blade Steel
      • AUS 8A Stainless Steel
      • Blade Thickness
      • 0.125 inches
      • Blade Type
      • Fixed Blade
      • Blade Width
      • 1.25 inches
      • Color
      • Black
      • Edge Angle
      • 15
      • Grind
      • Hollow
      • Handle Material
      • Zytel®
      • Knife Manufactured In
      • Taiwan
      • Overall Length
      • 5.625 inches
      • Rockwell Hardness
      • 57-59CR
      • Shape
      • Drop Point
      • Sheath Manufactured In
      • Taiwan
      • Tang Stamp
      • KA-BAR/TDI
      • Weight
      • 0.2 lb
    • Man with grey beard smoking a cigar, wearing a heavy black jacket
    • John Benner

      Only a 33-year veteran police Lieutenant could truly understand what makes a knife effective for close-quarters defense. While serving as President and Chief Instructor of Tactical Defense Institute, John Benner saw time and time again what he already believed to be true from first-hand experience: In a conflict, fine motor skills deteriorate and gross motor skills are most effective for fending off assailants. Benner then set out to design a low-profile fixed blade knife for law enforcement, military and security personnel that could be drawn quickly and efficiently in times of duress. After more than a year of prototype samples and in-field testing, the Benner-approved TDI knife was put into production. The same basic principles that founded that first knife were incorporated into all future TDI models, which now complete an expansive line of tactical knives.

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