Concealable, reliable, and flexible.
Those are the three attributes that work well in a self-defense fixed blade. And the KA-BAR TDI Pocket Strike is all of those things and more.
Designed by John Benner of the Tactical Defense Institute, the Pocket Strike is a cross between Benner’s earlier Law Enforcement models and a karambit.
The knife features a 3.188-inch blade with black coating covering the AUS8A stainless steel’s reflective properties. Its drop-point profile gives it a nice slicing belly along with a strong point that won’t break easily.
Its slim handle is enclosed with two textured nylon/fiberglass scales. The shape of the grip fits the hand perfectly, while a ring loop at the butt of the knife provides extra security and grip options.
The all-black KA-BAR TDI Pocket Strike fits into a hard plastic sheath that goes in your pocket and clips to the outside of your pants.
So whether you’re looking for a self-defense knife or an EDC fixed blade, this KA-BAR is always ready to strike.
Great looking knife that appears comfortable. The loop that “provides extra security for grip options,” also provides for an easy snatch from the pocket, by a bad actor; it’s like an invitation for trouble. I would take the loop off, or keep it IWB.