KA-BAR TDI Law Enforcement Fixed Blade Knife 2 3 Fully Serrated Drop Point AUS-8 Matte Blade Zytel Handle

Other than the fact it’s stamped with “Made in Taiwan” right on the blade it an awesome little knife. I’ve only had it for a day so I can’t attest to its’ longevity but I’m only using it as a self defense weapon, not an everyday blade for opening boxes and such. It’s razor sharp out of the box. The weight feels good in your hand but isn’t not even noticeable when it’s on a belt or even gym shorts. It deploys easily if it’s anchored to a belt but a little trickier with gym shorts. It still deploys but you have to tug a bit harder to get it out which, is probably a good thing. The clip is reversible which is really nice. It gives you the choice to not only carry right or left side but you can choose which way the handle is positioned too. I reversed mine so when it’s on my right side the knife will deploy with the blade in my palm so it’s facing away from my body. I prefer this position as I can still close my fist easily with the handle in my hand. This is the preferred method of carry for self defense purposes. All-in-all I’m very happy with this knife. For the price point you can’t go wrong. I compared it to a lot of similar knives and I’m glad I chose this one. Read more

Well thought out blade, sheath, and clip. Comes sharp out of the box and has a well constructed full-tang blade. Unfortunately, I have large hands so my index finger knuckle contacts the base of the blade if I quickly grab the knife from its sheath. If the blade had a slightly different angle that wouldn’t be a problem. I have the same style blade in size large and have sufficient room for my hand on it. The downside of the size large is it’s size and weight. I may try to grind some of the offending area away on the smaller version to make it more comfortable for my hand. That said, the knife is well made so I would suggest trying one for yourself to see if it works for your hand. Read more

Most of the reviews for the actual knife are excellent and I agree. I will address the negative reviews about the holster. The major complaint about the holster is that it is too tight and it is difficult to remove the knife. I disagree. As you can see from my pics the holster has a thumb grip to assist in removing the knife. A quick press results in an audible click as the knife releases and then it is free to grab. I would consider this a safety feature and not a con. The knife is always firmly in the holster until you want it. Anytime someone purchases a concealed weapon for self defense the expectation should be that they practice unholstering and "dry-firing" the weapon. I have had mine for a day and have probably randomly drawn it 100x already, each time becoming faster at clicking off the "safety" and withdrawing the weapon. This will insure muscle memory when I need it most. In my opinion: Great knife, great holster, but they sell aftermarket ones right here on Amazon that are looser if you just can't get used to it. Read more

My man bought this about a year ago. Really nice quality. He uses it asan everyday carry. Nice fit in the waist band. The grip is really comfortable. Very easy to carry and place wherever with the clip Read more

This is a great little knife, especially for the money. Very sharp out of the box. Speaking of the box... mine was taped shut with Scotch Tape, so it was obviously a return. However, the knife and sheath were in the original bags and clearly unused, so I kept it. One thing I do notice, and the reason for deducting 1 star, is that when wearing the sheath in the small of my back with shorts and a shirt untucked sweat can and will migrate into the sheath and subsequently onto the knife. Given that the blade is not stainless I know it will begin to rust over time. Furthermore, when new the knife is definitely hard to remove from the sheath, at least on my knife. Otherwise, I've used the knife several times already just opening my other Amazon deliveries :-) Read more

This KaBar TDI is very well made in Taiwan. To all the people that say it's not a k-bar because it's not made in the US..wrong. Taiwan makes very very great knives all my Cold Steels are made in Taiwan. This knife fits very well into my big hands. It a punch stabber designed to be a last resort wepon if someone were to pin you down or attempt to take your sidearm. Its full tang AUS8A steel. Very sharp and sharpness back up very nice and easy. The sheath is well made too i like the way it clips to the belt strong. Conceals comfortably They do make different aftermarket sheath's for it if you prefer a different feel/look 10/10 Read more

I think this is a great knife to back up a firearm for an undercover LEO or citizen who carries. Anyone who carries a firearm for defensive purposes needs to be prepared for the potential that you may end up on your back in a fight over your firearm - perhaps even while it's holstered. This knife, designed to be carried on your off-side, can provide you with a little piece of mind if it's not needed - and a HUGE benefit if it is. It's a very small, very discreet weapon that conceals easily behind a magazine carrier or under a t-shirt. The knife itself is a full tang weapon with a very sturdy build. It's also very sharp. I wish Kabar made a decent inside waistband sheath for it - but there are several online marketers that do. I've integrated this into my EDC utilizing one. You won't be disappointed. Read more