Folder Models : Masters of Defense

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Tempest

SPECIFICATIONS: Tempest by Michael Janich (Combat/Utility folder and Automatic)

HANDLES: Milled, 6061-T6 Aluminum
BLADE : 154cm high carbon stainless steel alloy, 60 Rockwell hardness! Cryogenically hardened for complete molecular conversion and absolute dimensional stability. Ambidextrous milled thumb studs.
HANDLE FINISH: Military Spec Hardcoat, Black Anodized
POCKET/BELT CLIP: Through hardened 301 Stainless steel, matte finish. Reversible point-up/down by user!
OVERALL LENGTH:7.9", 4.4" when closed
BLADE LENGTH: 3.5"
BLADE THICKNESS: 148 thousandths
LOCKING LINER: 17-4 Stainless steel, 76 thousandths, sustains over 100 lbs of reverse foce
EDGING TREATMENT:Precision hollow ground modified bowie point. Thumb ridge on top.
HOLSTER: Cordura Nylon, can be worn horizontally or vertically on belt. Velcro closure.
BLADE FINSIH OPTIONS: Satin polished, Matte double bead blast, Satin gloss black Titanium Carbo Nitride, Stealth matte black Titanium Carbo Nitride.
SERRATION: Optinal, half-serrated or non-serrated, all finishes
AUTOMATICS: Auto-opening version available for military, fire/EMS and law enforcement


Lady Hawk

SPECIFICATIONS: LadyHawk by Graciela Casillas-Boggs (Defensive claw folder and Automatic)

HANDLES : 154cm high carbon stainless steel alloy, 60 Rockwell hardness! Cryogenically hardened for complete molecular conversion and absolute dimensional stability. Ambidextrous milled thumb studs.
HANDLE FINISH: Military Spec Hardcoat, Black Anodized
POCKET/BELT CLIP: Through hardened 301 Stainless stell, matte finish
OVERALL LENGTH: 5.5", 3.4" when closed
BLADE LENGTH: 2.5"
BLADE THICKNESS: 148 thousandths
LOCKING LINER: 17-4 Stainless steel, 76 thousandths, sustains over 100 lbs of reverse force
EDGING TREATMENT: Precision hollow ground eagleclaw point. Triple blood vents milled through with thumb groves on top.
HOLSTER: N/A - Designed for pocket clip carry only
BLADE FINISH OPTIONS: Satin polished, Matte double bead blast, Satin gloss black Titanium Carbo Nitride, Stealth matte black Titanium Carbo nitride.
SERRATION: Optional, half-serrated or non-serrated, all finishes
AUTOMATICS: Auto-opening version available for military, fire/EMS and law enforcement.


Hornet

SPECIFICATIONS: Combat/Utility Folder and automatic designed by Jim Keating.

HANDLES: Milled hardened 6061-T6 Aluminum.
BLADE :154cm high carbon stainless steel alloy, 60 Rockwell hardness! Cryogenically hardened for complete molecular conversion and absolute dimensional stability. Ambidextrous steel milled thumb studs.
HANDLE FINISH: Miltary Spec Hard coat, Black Anodized.
POCKET/BELT CLIP: Through hardened 301 Stainless steel, matte finish.
OVERALL LENGTH: 7.2", 4.1" when closed.
BLADE LENGTH: 3.1" BLADE THICKNESS: 148 thousandths.
LOCKING MECHANISM: 17-4 stainless steel liner lock.
EDGING TREATMENT: Precision, hollow ground parang style. Blood groove both sides, with drying vents drilled through.
HOLSTER: Cordura Belt sheath included. Optional Keating designed Kydex, reversible.
BLADE FINISH OPTIONS: Matte double head blast, or Stealth matte black Boron Carbide.
SERRATION: Optional, half-serrated or non-serrated, all finishes.
AUTOMATICS: Auto-opening version available for military, fire/EMS and law enforcement


CQD

SPECIFICATIONS: Special Operations Tactical Folder (Military/Law Enforcement folder and Automatic designed by trainer Duane Dieter).

HANDLES: Milled hardened 6061-T6 Aluminum, Milled Dieter Side Hilt
BLADE :154cm high carbon stainless steel alloy, 60 Rockwell hardness! Cryogenically hardened for complete molecular conversion and absolute dimensional stability. Ambidextrous steel milled thumb studs.
SUPPORT BLADE: Twin blade utility cutter of replaceable Swedish Sandvick Stainles Steel.
HANDLE FINISH: Miltary Spec Hard coat, Black Anodized - Wing Walk grip enhancement inserts.
POCKET/BELT CLIP: Through hardened 301 Stainless steel, matte finish, twin-side attachment.
OVERALL LENGTH: 9.5", 5.75" when closed.
BLADE LENGTH: 3.75" BLADE THICKNESS: 148 thousandths.
LOCKING MECHANISM: Proprietary plunge lock with Secondary Safety Lock on thumb face.
EDGING TREATMENT: Precision, hollow ground modified spear point. Double edged Military/Law Enforcement option.
HOLSTER: Nylon Belt Holster/Dieter Designed Kydex Optional/Black Leather Optional
BLADE FINISH OPTIONS: Satin polished, Matte double head blast, Satin gloss black Titanium Carbonitride, Stealth matte black Titanium Carbonitride.
SERRATION: Optional, half-serrated or non-serrated, all finishes.
AUTOMATICS: Auto-opening version available for military, fire/EMS and law enforcement

The CQD comes in several versions, like a Limited Edition, a Damascus bladed automatic, a smaller version called MKII. A leather holster is also available.


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