ZU Bladeworx Australia is proud to announce their latest knife, the Omega, designed by Danny Gator. ZU Bladeworx continues to work with Australian CQC experts Paul Cale and Ray Floro, and Danny is the first American subject matter expert to work with ZU Bladeworx.
About Danny Gator
Gator founded Firebase Combat Studies group in 2005. He served first as a United States Marine, then transitioned to civilian law enforcement where he worked as a SWAT deputy with the Orange County Sheriffs office in Orlando, Florida. After the attacks on September 11, 2001, he worked with the State Department Diplomatic Protection Services in the Middle East, and eventually as a Protective Special Agent, where he led numerous protective missions in support of counter terrorism operations.
To date, he has served as cadre instructor for the Department of Energy, State Department Anti-Terrorism Assistance Program, Universal Shooting Academy, Surefire Institute, Strategos International and Deliberate Dynamics. He remains active within training and protective operations.
Danny’s philosophy behind the Omega
“a compact fixed blade should be a part every professional’s first line gear. First line is equipment carried on your body and supports the individuals mission. Items such as weapons, communications and medical are categories that makeup the 1st line. The Omega is designed to serve as a backup to your handgun. Omega is your last, and possibly, the final line of defense. The Persian blade design is a battle proven design; with the addition of the retention ring, it makes for a unique, compact fixed blade. Designed to be drawn by the support hand when carrying a firearm, the user can configure the carry for a reverse grip or standard grip.”
About the Omega
The Omega is a one piece double edged knife machined from a 15mm thick billet of Cryodur 2379 (D2) steel. It is 100% manufactured in Australia. The handle is 3/8 inch thick and the blade is 1/4 inch thick. The Omega weighs just under 6.5 ounces. It has an overall length of just over 8 inches.
ZU Bladeworx is an edged weapons manufacturer to the Australian Army and has been issued an Australian Defence Force Vendor number.
Empire Outfitters in NY represents ZU Bladeworx in the USA and Canada.
