RM knife
(This knife is only available for military/police personnel.) The blade is designed to be very practical and strong blade. The high carbon steel holds an edge well and can be easily sharpened in the field. The back of the blade is softer than the edge (similar to a Japanese sword), which means that blade is strong and impact resistant, and much less likely to chip under constant use. It will survive better in very cold weather, because of its soft back, whereas a mass-produced knife can become brittle. The edge of the blade is a carefully-controlled balance between hardness and durability.The knife has a dropped point, and the upper part of the blade has a 'false edge'. Taken together with a distal taper the blade will tend to find the space between bones and make it much easier to retract. The blade has a hard lackered finish which is scratch-resistant and is matt black and non-reflective.
The guard and butt cap are made from stainless steel, coated in the same way as the blade. The handle is made from alternating layers of industrial non-slip matting and an almost indestructible resin/linen mix called mircata, which comes in the colours black and green. This material was chosen because it is easier to grip in muddy, wet or cold conditions. An added feature to the handle is that it is ergonomically designed to fit the hand and gives you information as to which side the cutting edge is facing, a useful advantage at night. The blade is evenly balanced, light to the touch and will not move in the hand.
The sheath is almost as important as the blade. The sheath has a tough lining for safety and to reduce movement noise of the blade within its housing. There is an adjustable thumb-break which can be turned for right or left handed opening. On the front of the sheath there is a pouch to hold a sharpening stone, a fire-lighter or a leatherman tool, depending on your personal requirements.
The sheath is available in black. With the sheath a strong three-foot lanyard is supplied to prevent loss during operations on water or when climbing obstacles.
