Cold Steel 39FNSZ Double Agent II, Serrated Edge Blade - A Review

Cold Steel 39FNSZ Double Agent II, Serrated Edge Blade knife was designed by Zach Whitson. This knife has a clip point blade style. The Double Agent II is thin, flat and super light with a little over 3 ounces including sheath.


 
It is easy to conceal and very comfortable to wear. The most noticeable feature is the double ring handle design. Slip an index finger through the front ring nearest the blade and your pinky finger through the rear ring and close your fist to obtain a forward grip and vice versa for a reverse grip. The twin rings will always prevent your hand from sliding forward on the razor sharp edge



The sheath is made out of hard plastic and friction fit over the knife for a secure carry. As added safety, a large circular tab locks into the front ring nearest the blade (see the picture above). To disengage and pull the knife out, depress the circular tab (it is textured) first. Below is the reverse view and you can see how the circular tab locks into place by using a combination of flat spring (part of the sheath) as well as its shape (domed).



Specifications:

Overall length: 7 7/8"
Blade length: 3"
Handle length: 4 7/8" with Grivory grip
Weight: 2.40 oz
Steel: Japanese AUS 8A stainless
Sheath: Secure-Ex neck sheath with chain
MSRP: USD31.70 (via Amazon)


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KA-BAR 1481 TDI Law Enforcement Serrated Edge Knife - Non-intrusive & Concealable, A Review

The KA-BAR 1481 TDI Law Enforcement Serrated Edge Knife is an excellent knife as an EDC. Small and compact, the angled handle allows it to be used almost naturally without the need to bend your wrist.




Coupled with the hard plastic friction sheath with metal belt clip, the whole package is small and can be attached almost anywhere - non-intrusive & concealable.

 

The design comes also with a straight edge but I decided to go for the serrated edge model as I don't want the hassle of sharpening the knife. The purpose I wanted the knife is so that I can cut rope as well as go through cardboard (unboxing). Due to the shape of the handle, it would be difficult to use if you need to prep food.



I purchase the watch via Amazon for USD35.00.

Specifications

• Textured Zytel handle
• 5.63" overall length
• Non-reflective black powder coated 2.31" AUS 8A stainless steel serrated blade
• Hard plastic friction sheath with a metal belt clip

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Rothco Genuine British Commando Knife with Leg Sheath - A Piece of History, A Review

The Fairbairn–Sykes fighting knife is a double-edged fighting knife resembling a dagger or poignard with a foil grip developed by William Ewart Fairbairn and Eric Anthony Sykes in Shanghai based on concepts which the two men initiated before World War II while serving on the Shanghai Municipal Police in China. I got an opportunity to get an example in my collection from Rothco.




I got it via Amazon for USD83.76. Made out of stainless steel and manufactured in in Sheffield, England. The company that makes it is the R & R Sheffield Cutlery. The length of the knife is 11.5" or 29.2 cm and the blade is 6.75" or 17.15 cm.The handle is brass with a small pommel nut. This knife is the genuine deal and is used by the Royal Marine Commandos. 



The knife is painted black and the leather cover is a leg sheath. The blade is proof marked from an actual British company that still makes it in Sheffield, England. The proof mark reads, "J. Nowill & Sons, Sheffield, England".  It also has two other marks: an arrowhead and what looks like an "H" inside a diamond.

I am happy to get a genuine Fairbairn–Sykes fighting knife. This knife has a heavy handle as it is made of brass. The sides of the knife also are sharp. A real piece of knife history in the collection.


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