Ka-Bar TDI Law Enforcement Knife with Straight Edge, Black, Large

I used this while working as an armed guard. This knife is great. Its sharp and long enough to do some damage if needed. It fits well in between your duty belt. There are two straps with a button snap style of buckle. It should fit onto two inch belts. There are holes on the sheath to instal the metal TDI clip if you prefer that. For my purpose I found the straps worked fine. The shape of the knife itself works well for combatives. Whether you're holding it in a reverse grip or a regular grip it fits comfortably and its easy to retain. I wore it on the Velcro portion of my duty belt on a left side appendix carry then placed the main duty belt over top of it. This gave me access to it with both hands if needed for either firearm retention and an attack or a block an attack depending on the situation. It was out of the way and the grip was large enough to grab in a high stress situation. The only drawback I found was, if you ever put on weight or have a large stomach it may affect the way you carry it. I gained some weight while working that complex and the knife became unconformable to carry. All in all, if your physiology allows you to carry this knife I highly recommend it. It's out of the way when you don't need it and always available when you do. It's high quality and a must have if you work in a dangerous area.

First and foremost, some say this is for LEO/not for civilians, but I'd disagree. I own the smaller version and this larger version. My take is, if you aren't stupid, then it could be a good knife for you. I practiced with this knife, and I'm confident I can use it well if needed. What some fail to realize is as long as you know enough about this blade to not injure yourself, the only person who could accurately defend against this knife is someone with training. The blade is incredibly sharp and is incredibly sturdy. The blade is the full tang and is well designed ergonomically. To note, you can equip this knife with the TDI belt clip to use it on thinner belts. Can be had from Amazon for 12$But I will say this knife does take a bit of force to release from the sheath so even with the TDI clip, it will pull up on your belt significantly far; even with a thicker webbed belt. https://www.amazon.com/Ka-Bar-Metal-Belt-Clip-Knives/dp/B00180D1ES/ref=pd_sim_1?pd_rd_w=BwkNy&pf_rd_p=dde9b612-c71c-4550-8f12-758d90eade9e&pf_rd_r=1RZ6CJBWPTZ0916S0XY8&pd_rd_r=763b923b-4076-4516-9286-d383a9d55e91&pd_rd_wg=BbTkz&pd_rd_i=B00180D1ES&psc=1.

Fast delivery. Good packaging. Excellent product.

Besides the sheath needing a belt clip, I can't find anything worth complaining about. I'm glad I didn't get the small one. It's concealable and light weight. The handle fits me and has a natural feel in my hand. It's just flat enough so it doesn't easily twist and I know where the blade is pointed without having to see it. After doing some testing I don't think my hand will slip into the blade even when it's wet. That's Important to me considering what it is intended to be used as. The steel is high quality and the heat treat is adequate. After using a strop i could shave with it. Edge retention is good. Does have some flexibility and I think it would take severe punishment to break more than just the tip of the blade. I went ahead and sharpened part of the top edge,near the tip. (30mm) So it can slice in both directions like a dagger and penetrate heavy clothing easier.

First off it needs some love out of the box, while sharp it's not what I would consider sharp enough. Carried a full sized Kabar for a number of years, have one that survived the south pacific with my great uncle, those were scary sharp. A bit of stoning and now sharp enough to shave skin with, if your not careful. Ask me how I found out. The optional clip, should be included it makes packing this beasty blade worth it and so much more reasonable. Impressed a Sheriff buddy of mine with the clip set up so much me now considering it for his duty carry and he carries the smaller version.

I kept having the urge to carry a weapon around with me for protection and seeing as I'm not old enough to carry around a concealed fire arm yet then this seemed like a good choice. The build quality is fantastic. And when I say fantastic I mean exemplary. I can see why this is made for Law Enforcement but the average Joe that wants a little protection this is great. The blade is long enough but not too long and if you wear it on your belt then it's small enough to hide under a shirt of jacket. The little notch is good for either gripping it with your index finger or backwards with your pinky. I've been wearing this knife on my hip for over a year and a half now and love having the added security. The versatility I get while holding it is also a plus. I apologize that I don't know too much about the intricacies of knives but from a beginners perspective this is very good.

This knife really surprised me. I have a large collection of expensive knives an was not expecting much out of this knife for the price. But it has found its was into my pocket and in my waistband (using the optional $10 clip). I carry it at work in the front right pocket of my slacks. Because of the curvature of the knife, it fits well in my pocket and dis easy to grab the handle (as opposed to a straight/linear knife which sits awkwardly in a pocket and is harder to grab the handle). I can even put my hand in my pocket and have my hand gripped on the handle, ready to draw when needed. For the price, I just bought the Ka-Bar large TDI for fun. But I have ended up carrying it constantly, using it to cook with and open boxes. This design just works! The knife clips into the sheath solidly and pops out with a push of the thumb. The only thing I would change on this knife is the thickness of the steel. It is about 3/16" thick at the spine, and I think that adds unnecessary weight. It makes for a VERY strong knife that could be used as a pry-bar, but I would rather have it from 1/8" blade stock to make it lighter weight since I want a sharp little pocket knife, not a pocket pry-bar.

The quality of the knife is exactly what you would expect out of a KA-BAR. One of the highest quality knives on the market. Even many US military personnel prefer this brand over what is issued to them. Biggest issue I have with this product is the sheath and the belt loops. The knife is very hard to pull out of the sheath. It's so difficult that the velcro and snap belt loops disengage. You need two hands to pull the knife out. Which completely defeats the purpose. 2 things should be noted. Amazon is NOT an authorized seller of KA-BAR products. Therefore, the manufacturer warranty will likely come into question for defects or issues with this product down the road. Secondly, the issue with the sheath and original belt loops are a know issue with KA-BAR. They do make a separate hard clip meant to screw into the holster, but it is only available in a vertical carry. The way the knife is designed, I prefer this knife to be horizontal carry. Reason for this is the knife in a vertical carry hits you in the ribs or the leg if you holster the handle downward. In conclusion, I have returned this product due to the sheath and belt loop issue. If it were not for that, I would keep the product. Like is said, it is still a high quality knife, but the sheath is legit half the product in a fixed blade.