Features [Click here for graphic of design features]

• Dieter Side Hilt™ - stops thumb and grip from moving forward over hilt and onto blade – provides pressure and striking point – enables greater control of blade for specialized cuts – provides control to use side of blade rather than cutting edge – serves as a retraction support – helps protect user’s grip from adversary’s weapon or obstructions – assists initial access of knife – enhances ability to control penetration depths of blade – acts as a pressure stop (contact point) when attaching the knife to a staff to make a spear– utilized as a snap-over lock retention system for sheath – utilized for pressure point and/or striking device.
  
• Striker Hilt™ – This revolutionary feature multiplies the force control options available to the user. Provides greater control of the knife blade for specialized techniques – ensures blade does not over-penetrate into target– enables a wide variety of limited penetration and impact striking techniques – assists centerline grip control – used for hooking and trapping weapons and body appendages – provides lashing points for spear – utility use as a prying mechanism for opening hasps, crates, packing straps, etc., and as a puncturing device for cans, tubing and inflatable objects – protects grip from an adversary’s attack – prongs provide fingerlike ability to grasp objects that might ordinarily be grabbed by the hands, while allowing the operator to maintain a firm grip on the knife – the unique angle of the prong and point allows the operator to dig, chip, scrape, set holes, mark, etch, etc. while saving the knife tip from damage.
  
• Grip Seal™ System – The combination of the Pommel-stop, 4-way expansive hilt, hilt traction ribs, knurled grips, finger grooves and “wing-walk” surfaces provide a sure and safe grip under any conditions and improve performance - handle has contrasting surface levels with anti-slip grip inserts.
  
• Extended pommel – Utilized for pressure points and strikes – helps protect median nerve and wrist
  
• Expanded hilt - Every CQD® knife has a larger-than-normal hilt area to better protect the users hand from impact and to improve the users control of the knife. The expanded hilt offers increased pressure point and striking capabilities.
  
• Non-reflective, resilient finish – strongest and most durable finish available, will stand up to years of aggressive training and hard use in the field or on the street– subdued finish (black or sliver) to prevent unwanted reflection
  
• Super-sharp blade serrations – optional on all CQD® knives, serrations on half of blade maximize cutting ability through rope, straps, etc.
  
• Double-edged modified-spear-point broadening blade – for greater strength and penetration capabilities– The bottom (main) edge of the knife is refined and very sharp for general cutting while the top edge is intentionally shaped to provide a limited cutting capability while providing greater force/pressure capabilities from the edge without causing unintentional cutting. The top edge is designed to cut soft, vital areas of the body. The bottom edge provides deeper penetration, swift and balanced cuts and maintains knife velocity. If needed, the knife has true bi-directional cutting capabilities.
  
• Lanyard hole – located in the steel pommel, provides a means for securing the knife to the operator/equipment or to a staff when creating an improvised spear
  
• Comes with Prylon® sheath

Specifications

• Handle: Glass Impregnated black Nylon
  
• Blade Steel: A-2 with Rockwell hardness of 56-57
  
• Overall Length: 12.55 inches
  
• Blade Length: 6.75 inches
  
• Blade Thickness: .225 inches
  
• Weight: 16 oz.
  
• Blade Coating: Black Boron Carbide, non-reflective silver matte
  finish
  
• Pommel End Cap: High carbon steel with black oxide finish