Masada Tactical to carry knives at its pro-shop

Starting June 2011, Masada Tactical will begin carrying knives for sale at our pro-shop.

Over the past few months we have hosted several knife fighting classes/seminars, as well as instructor courses for Law-Enforcement.  And being that knives are not a restricted item, we decided to offer our members and guests the option to buy quality knives that fit their needs and budget.

Initially Masada Tactical will carry a selection of Cold Steel and CRKT Tactical Folding knives.  We chose these brands due to their high quality blades while maintaining reasonable prices.  Please note that special orders for other brands or models are always acceptable.

Masada Tactical has been able to purchase many knives at wholesale prices, making the retail cost to our members significantly lower than found anywhere else.

In addition, we will carry training knives for our members who take our knife  and stick fighting classes (offered on the second and forth Sunday of each month).  Owning their own training gear will allow our members to care for their equipment and train on their own time as well.

As we move ahead with the initial order, I wanted to post this list of attributes people considering to purchase a knife should account for:

1. What would the application, or perceived use of knife would be?  Will it be used for survival (think Rambo)? Will it be used as a tool when hunting?  Is it mainly used as an everyday tool to open boxes and envelopes?  Or possibly, as a back-up weapon for self-defense?  Each application requires a different blade type, shape, size, etc.
2. Weather consideration: if you is living in an area with humid climate, or by a sea-shore, it is imperative that the blade is made of steel that is resistant to such corroding elements.
3. Steel quality: the saying that you get what you pay for is definitely true in this case.  Better steel used for the blade, the better the chances it will maintain it's sharp edge and shape.
4. If the knife will be used for combat one should avoid a serrated edge.  Serration tends to get stuck on bones and organs.  Serration has its value when the main use of the knife is for cutting ropes, branches, etc.
5. Blade style should also be a consideration.  Different blades serve different purposes.
6. The length of the blades is also important, for both functionality and comfort of carry.  As a general rule, a folding knife should have a blade of 3-5 inches, and a fixed blade knife should have a blade of 5-7 inches.
7. Make sure a guard exists between the handle and the blade.  Too many knives overlook that aspect which increases the chance of injury in case of slippage.
8. If you decide on carrying a folding knife pay close attention to the opening/closing mechanism.  Do you feel comfortable with it?  Is there a safety that you should know about?  Did yo practice opening the knife under stress?

These are just a few of the many variables we took into consideration when deciding on what knives to purchase and offer our members.

For a list of exact models, specifications, prices, and to pre-order please contact BK.

Stay safe!

Tzviel 'BK' Blankchtein
Owner, Chief Instructor
http://www.masadatactical.com/