Tops Knives-SSPBT-08 Swat Spike, Paracord Wrap Tactical Fixed Blade Knife, 5'' Black Tanto Plain Blade, With Kydex Sheath

Officer Allen Garcia has been a police officer in Middletown, RI since 1988. Prior to that, he served as a sergeant in the US Army's 82nd Airborne Division. He has been assigned to both department and regionalized SWAT teams since 1991 and a member of NTOA (National Tactical Officers Assoc.) and IALEFI. Portions of his testing and review included: "The knife comes in a variety of configurations, all models have roughly 5 inches of cutting surface, either Micarta or wrapped with paracord, full tang and 3/16"" thick. One thing that is easily noticed when looking at the SWAT Spike is the pommel of the knife which is fashioned into a very practical pry bar. This knife fills the role perfectly for a SWAT operator looking for a tough, sensible fixed blade that won't take up much space on his person yet proved a myriad of uses. If you're looking for extremely rugged, outstanding quality knives made in America, I would strongly recommend you take a look at TOPS Knives as I am sure you will find what you are looking for. Specifications Overall Length 9.75" Blade Length 4.75" Blade Thickness 0.187" Blade Material 1095 Tool Steel Blade Rockwell 58 HRC Handle Material Paracord Wrap Weight 6.25 oz. Sheath Kydex with Rotating Clip Sheath Weight 2.30 oz. Country of Manufacture United States