Artistic Knives – Unusual Suspects

Published by
Recoil Staff

A Work of Art in Your Pocket

A good knife is an indispensable tool that is used for everything from busting open that package you just got delivered to getting you out of a tricky situation. Shown here in actual size are a range of knives, from one that was designed for close quarters combat to one that includes a retractable, glass breaker. Precisely machined, these pocket-works of art are almost too beautiful to be used…almost.

Brand
Colombia River Knife & Tool
Model
K.I.S.S.ASSist
OAL
6.75 inches
Blade Length
2.75 inches
Weight
2.5 ounces
MSRP
$69
URL
www.crkt.com

This knife features a Fire-Safe mechanism that allows for safe and fast, one-hand assisted opening and one-hand closing.

Brand
Spartan Blades
Model
CQB Tool
OAL
6.94 inches
Blade Length
2.88 inches
Weight
2 ounces
MSRP $160
URL
www.spartanbladesusa.com

Designed for close-quarters-grappling situations, this ring dagger comes with its own MOLLE/PALS-compatible kydex sheath.

Brand
SOG
Model
Aegis Mini Tanto-Black TiNi
OAL
7 inches
Blade Length
3 inches
Weight
2 ounces
MSRP
$90
URL
www.sogknives.com

This ultralightweight knife features an assisted opening and a reversible pocket clip.

Brand
Spyderco
Model
Assist Black Blade
OAL
8.44 inches
Blade Length
3.69 inches
Weight
4 ounces
MSRP
$150
URL
www.spyderco.com

Made for emergencies, this blunt-nosed knife includes a glass breaker and a whistle, and can be converted to safely cut rope without exposing the knife's edge to the user.

Brand
Zero Tolerance Knives
Model
Ranger Green Assisted Folder
OAL
8.63 inches
Blade Length
3.75 inches
Weight
8 ounces
MSRP
$340
URL
www.kershawknives.com

This collaboration between ZT and Strider Knives is deployed one-handed thanks to its smooth operation and ambidextrous blade protrusion.

Brand
Benchmade
Model
Adamas Folder
OAL
8.7 inches
Blade Length
3.82 inches
Weight
7.7 ounces
MSRP
$195
URL
www.benchmade.com

Featuring great overall balance, smooth blade operation, and nice grip feel, the individually numbered blade puts this knife over the top.

Brand
5.11
Model
Tanto Surge
OAL
8.85 inches
Blade Length
4.25 inches
Weight
7 ounces
MSRP
$90
URL
www.511tactical.com

The Tanto Surge has serrated, index-finger and thumb grips for control and comes with its own MOLLE-compatible sheath.

Brand
Houge
Model
EX-01 Tactical Folder G-Mascus
OAL
9 inches
Blade Length
4 inches
Weight
5.2 ounces
MSRP
$240
URL
www.hogueknives.com

The EX-01 features a chemical-resistant G10 grip and locking blade safety.

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