The KABAR TDI Law Enforcement Knife was designed by John Benner, founder of the Tactical Defense Institute. The TDI Law Enforcement Knife was designed to be used as a "last option" knife. In extreme close quarters encounters where a suspect is attempting to take an officer's handgun, or the officer cannot access the handgun, the TDI Knife is available. Designed as an "off hand" knife that can draws like a pistol, the reversible sheath can be worn on either the right or left side of the officer's pant belt.
The TDI Law Enforcement Knife was designed by an officer with officers in mind. Mr. Benner has trained thousands of law enforcement personnel since founding TDI in 1986. He has developed courses for raid tactics, tactical weapons instructor schools, defensive tactics and knife programs that are currently taught to law enforcement, military and civilian groups.
#1481
Serrated / #1480 Plain Edge
Drop Point Style Blades
#1483
Serrated / #1482 Plain Edge
Drop Point Style Blades
Model#
1481
1480
1485
1484
1482
1483
Edge
Serrated
Plain
Serrated
Plain
Plain
Serrated
Weight
0.18 lbs.
0.18 lbs.
0.4 lbs.
0.4 lbs.
0.4 lbs.
0.4 lbs.
Length Blade
2-5/16"
2-5/16"
3-11/16"
3-11/16"
3-11/16"
3-11/16"
Length Overall
5-5/8"
5-5/8"
7-9/16"
7-9/16"
7-9/16"
7-9/16"
Shape
Drop Point
Drop Point
Tanto
Tanto
Drop Point
Drop Point
Edge Angle
15 Degrees
15 Degrees
15 Degrees
20 Degrees
15 Degrees
15 Degrees
Sheath
Yes /
Handle
Zytel
Steel
AUS 8A
Stainless Steel
Belt Sheath Included
Sheath designed to fit
police officer's pant belt (1-5/8" wide.)
Knife and sheath unit
designed to be worn on the belt on the opposite side from
firearm.
Friction sheath locks knife
in place.
Knife draws from sheath like
a pistol from a holster.
Enclosed sheath is assembled
to be mounted on left side.
Optional Boot Knife Rig
#1480RIG - Optional
KaBar TDI Law Enforcement Boot Knife Rig with Backer Plate
Nylon/Cordura rig with backer plate, screws and wrench fit any
of the KA-BAR/TDI products, Comes with screws and wrench for
easy attachment of TDI sheaths and Velco closure for wrapping of
this rig around the leg or ankle.
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