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About the TDI / Ka-Bar Knife

A truly innovative concept by John Benner. The TDI  knife was designed as a discreet back-up weapon for law enforcement. The knife can be worn so that it remains concealed behind an officer's ammo pouches, but is easily accessible with either hand.  It really shines in a gun-grab scenario where the officer is using his primary hand to keep from losing control of his duty weapon. But always mindful of comfort (and cost) John designed the knife so it won’t irritate the user. The last thing an officer needs on his duty belt is more “stuff” which is why the TDI knife is worn on the pant belt, behind the duty belt. This knife is one more tool for the savvy officer's toolbox. As thousands of law enforcement officers can attest.

Check out the video to hear John Benner describe and demonstrate the effectiveness of this innovative life saving tool. Especially pay attention to the end of the video. There is a timed demonstration by members of the audience (all LEOs). The results are astonishing.
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The Original TDI / Ka-Bar Law Enforcement Knife

Model # 1480

Straight Edge

Specification:
Weight:
 0.18 lb.
Lock Style:
 N/A
Length:

Blade length 2-15/16", Overall length 5-5/8"
Grind:
 Hollow
Shape:
 Drop Point
Handle Material:
 Zytel
Stamp:
 KA-BAR

HRC:

 57-59 CR
Edge Angle:
 15 Degrees
Butt Cap /Guard:
 N/A
Steel:
 AUS 8A SS
Country Mft'd:
 Made in Taiwan
Pocket Clip:
 N/A      

Model # 1481

Serrated




These knives are half serrated half straight edged as requested by the AAFES (Army - Air Force Exchange Service). They are available through the AAFES website or your local military PX/BX. And of course through TDI directly.


Model # 1477CB

Coyote Brown

Model # 1477FG

Foliage Green

Model # 1480BO

Blaze Orange

Model # 1479

Unsharpened Trainer





Model # 1478BP

Last Ditch Knife

specification:
Weight:
 0.05 lb
Lock Style:
 N/A
Length:

Blade 1-5/8", Overall length 3-5/8"
Grind:
 Flat
Shape:
 Drop Point
Handle Material:
 N/A
Stamp:
 KA-BAR

HRC:

 58-59 CR
Edge Angle:
 15 Degrees
Butt Cap /Guard:
 N/A
Steel:
 9Cr18 ss
Country Mft'd:
 Made in China
Pocket Clip:
 N/A      



TDI / Ka-Bar Metal Belt Clip For Knives

Model # 1480CLIP


TDI / Ka-Bar Ankle Rig

Model # 1480RIG


TDI / Ka-Bar Cordura Straps

Model # 1480STRAP



Large TDI / - KaBar Knife

Model # 1482

Large Drop-Point

Specification:
Weight:
 0.4 lbs.
Lock Style:
 N/A
Length:

Blade length 3-11/16", Overall length 7-9/16"
Grind:
 Hollow
Shape:
 Drop Point
Handle Material:
 Zytel
Stamp:
 KA-BAR

HRC:

 57-59 CR
Edge Angle:
 15 Degrees
Butt Cap /Guard:
 N/A
Steel:
 AUS 8A ss
Country Mft'd:
 Made in Taiwan
Pocket Clip:
 N/A      

Model # 1483

Large Serrated Drop Point




Model # 1482CB

Large Drop Point Coyote Brown

Close-Out

Model # 1482FG large

Large Drop Point Foliage Green

Close-Out

Model # 1483CB

Large Drop Point Serrated Coyote Brown

Close-Out

Model # 1483FG

Large Drop Point Serrated Foliage Green

Close-Out



Model # 1484

Large Tanto

Model # 1484CB

Large Tanto Coyote Brown

Model # 1484FG

Large Foliage Green

Model # 1485

Large Tanto Serrated

Model # 1485CB

Large Tanto Serrated Coyote Brown

Model # 1489

Large Training Knife




Ankle Knife

Model # 1486

Ankle Knife

Model # 1487

Ankle Knife Serrated

Specification:
Weight:
 0.15 lbs.
Lock Style:
 N/A
Length:

Blade length 3-1/2", Overall length 7"
Grind:
 Hollow
Shape:
 Drop Point
Handle Material:
 Zytel
Stamp:
 KA-BAR

HRC:

 57-59 CR
Edge Angle:
 15 Degrees
Butt Cap /Guard:
 N/A
Steel:
 AUS 8A ss
Country Mft'd:
 Made inTaiwan
Pocket Clip:
 N/A      




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