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The Skallywag Razor is CNC machined from a billet of CPM s35vn steel. Each Razor is hand ground, hardened, tempered, Cerakoted, laser etched, and hand sharpened in house. 3D machined G-10 scales make up the handle. It comes with a Boltaron sheath from Survival Sheath Systems or a Nylon sheath with snap retention and PALS webbing from HSGI.
The Skallywag Tactical Dagger is CNC machined from a billet of 440c stainless steel. Each dagger is hand ground, hardened, tempered, Cerakoted, laser etched, and hand sharpened in house. It comes with a Boltaron sheath from Survival Sheath Systems or a Nylon sheath with snap retention and PALS webbing from HSGI.
Here’s a video demonstrating the manufacturing process of the Tactical Dagger:
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While most would look at the French Felin program and consider it primarily a digitization effort, it has fielded several more traditional soldier systems items including the SwissTool by Victorinox.
Issued NSN 5110-14-564-6737, the black SwissTool incorporates multiple features:
-large blade
-serrated blade
-screwdriver 5 mm
-crate opener
-metal file
-metal saw
-lock release
-Phillips screwdriver
-hard wire cutter
-ruler (metric and English)
-screwdriver 7.5 mm
-cap lifter with screwdriver and wire stripper
-screwdriver 2mm
-wire cutters (for wire up to a hardness of 40 hrc)
-reamer
-can opener with small screwdriver
-easy kickback springs
-wire scraper
-wire crimper
-wood saw
-chisel/scraper
-wire bender
-screwdriver 3mm
-wire stripper
-pliers
The new Gerber MP1 isn’t exactly a “tactical” model. But, it offers 12 professional-grade components that may just what you need for simple, maintenance related tasks. It incorporates a forged, spring-loaded, 6150 carbon jaws and G-10 handles. The blades are made from 420HC steel.
Components:
-Bottle opener
-Pry bar
-Butterfly spring-loaded jaws
-Large blade
-Wire stripper
-Diagonal cutters
-Magnetic bit driver with #2 Philips screwdriver
-Large fully-serrated blade
-Large flat driver
-Small flat driver
-Utility blade
-Scraper
Assembled in the USA. Yes, that means that the components were made overseas for the guys that need to have everything spelled out for them.
Coming soon from Emerson Knives, the CQC-7 Jungle. Considering his knives are carried by the best of the best it only figures that Ernie Emerson would have the inside track.

Photo from Multitasker Fan James Chang
The limited edition OD Green G10 Series 3 Multitasker integrates a 1/4″ magnetic bit holder and comes with T10 Torx, T15 Torx, 3/32 Hex, 7/64 Hex, 1/8 Hex, 9/64 Hex, 3/16 Hex, 3/32 slotted, 3/16 slotted, and No 1 Phillips bits. Additionally, it includes 3/8” hex for LaRue mounts, 1/2” hex for scope rings, Dual lug M4 castle nut spanner wrench/bottleopener + screwdriver, 3/32” pin punch with 8?32 male thread for OTIS cleaning kit compatibility, radiused tip carbon scraper, 3” D2 tool steel knife blade and removable pocket clip.
It is available from:
F3 Tactical, Inc.
Rainier Arms
VF Gunrunners
Weapon Outfitters
We received this announcement just a little while ago. Check out their Facebook page to keep abreast of what Benchmade is doing for the LE community.

September 19, 2013, OREGON CITY, Ore. – Benchmade Knife Company is pleased to announce the launch of it’s “Law Enforcement Division”.
Benchmade has proud history of serving law enforcement agencies over the years and Benchmade’s Law Enforcement Division looks to directly speak and address the needs of law enforcement individuals and agencies.
“As a part of the Benchmade team, the Law Enforcement Division looks to key-in and specifically work closely with all those in the law enforcement and tactical markets,” says Brian Montgomery, New Business Development Manager, Federal Law Enforcement Sales. “Our new Facebook page will be a great outlet and opportunity to share relevant stories and articles and as well, introduce and share specific product developed for all those in law enforcement.”
Troy Corum, Benchmade’s Commerical Law Enforcement Business Development Manager, says, “Within our division we have 40 years-plus of experience in law enforcement and the tactical markets. With some of these new tools and assets we will be implementing we look to even better serve all those in this market.”.
You can visit the Benchmade Law Enforcement Division Facebook page at: www.facebook.com/BenchmadeLE
Platatac is offering a field knife made for them by Hardcore Hardware Australia. Reader Chris B shared this photo of his knife with us.
They are available with either a black or coyote handle and come complete with a Kydex sheath featuring Bladetech fittings. This model is limited with only 248 pieces left.