THE TACTICAL KNIFE

Tactical knives are the fast-growing field of American bladesmithing. Now, in one groundbreaking volume, tactical knife expert James Morgan Ayres shares more than four decades of real-world experience with purpose-designed knives. You’ll find it all in The Tactical Knife: fixed blades, folders, defensive uses, survival uses, product reviews—in short, everything you need to make an informed decision about your choice of a tactical knife.

Newly updated with specifications and reviews for new products as well as new information on recent developments in the field, James Morgan Ayres provides the latest need-to-know info on the subject for first time owners (or potential owners) of tactical knives as well as experts who want the latest intel on new products.

FEATURES:

• Origins of the Tactical Knife
• Tactical Knives of the Mid-Twentieth Century
• Steel, Heat Treating, Geometry, Design, Grinds, and Forging
• Choosing a Tactical Knife
• Basic Skills, Maintenance, and Tactics