Tactical Folding Knife Guide

What are the benefits of a tactical folding knife versus a normal pocket folder? There is not a simple answer to this. Tactical folding knives are very similar to normal folders. If you look up the term “tactic” on Wiktionary.com it supplies the following description: “A manoeuvre, or action calculated to achieve some end”. The term “tactical” is used to label ideas, methods and tools that are specifically engineered to help perform a desired tactic. A tactical folding knife should therefore be a folder that originates from military use.

A tactic is often dependent upon swift and precise execution and the tactical tool designed to facilitate the implementation of the plan will usually be of high quality and specialization. The Navy Seals are an example of a military commando force that in themselves, are a tool. They in turn have chosen to use certain tools and even developed some of their own.

A knife can be just as important a tool as a tank. It all depends upon the tactic and the situation. Because it folds into a small size, the Navy Seals and many other commando groups prefer to use a collapsible knife. As you might guess, a tactical folding knife is a collapsible blade that has been specifically designed to suit commandos and that is manufactured to military specification standards.

A tactical folding knife is also very easy to unfold the blade either by a thumb stud or a recession in the blade that gives your finger traction. Where a traditional pocket knife may require two hands to open, a tactical folding knife can be opened one-handed. The one-handed operation and small collapsed size make them ideal tools for commandos.

After being opened the blade is locked into position and these types of knives are therefore often refereed to as lock-backs or liner-locks. There are many types of materials that may be used but a quality knife will have a mil-spec blade, durable blade hinge and a liner, or handle, that is lightweight and durable. While they were originally designed as a hand combat and self-defense weapon, the knives with blades that fold back into the handle of today are very useful and versatile tools for use in all outdoor activities.

Next time you decide to purchase a blade, consider a tactical folding knife such as Buck Knives Mayo Titanium Tactical knife since it has inherited many of the features built into it from military specifications.