• Automatics are available for Law Enforcement, Military, Fire, EMT, or Government Entities only. Credentials will be required

Features [Click here for graphic of design features]

• Plunge Lock – Proprietary locking mechanism - cross-hatched surface - Positioning and function ensures the operator’s fingers are clear of the blade path when closing the knife - allows a safe, secure grip on knife while closing – allows quick closing under stress without requiring great dexterity – raised area around push button lock helps prevent accidental contact and subsequent disengagement of the blade lock – audible lock indicator – deliberate lock release
  
• Secondary Slide Safety Lock – Prevents blade from closing if primary lock button is pushed unintentionally – slide ridge ensures deliberate activation and deactivation of the lock – provides quick index point to insure lock is on or off – ensures blade stays in open position for hard or extended use – audible click to ensure secondary lock is engaged or disengaged
  
• ATAC Support Blade – Greatly enhances the operator’s use of the tactical folder by providing multifunction capabilities. Designed for those moments when a cutting surface is essential but deploying the primary blade is less effective or perhaps even dangerous such as onboard inflatable watercraft, other moving platforms, in tight spaces or in close proximity to friendly personnel. Prevents unnecessary dulling the primary blade – Swedish surgical-steel blades are removable for resharpening and are replaceable. Utility uses include cutting cords, bands, tape, shoelaces, small flex-cuffs, small wires, etc. Emergency uses include seatbelts in vehicular extractions, cutting clothing from injured personnel, release from entrapment (parachute cords, wires, straps, etc.)
  
• 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.
  
• Modified spear-point broadening blade – for greater strength and penetration capabilities.
  
• Grip Seal™ System – 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 and milled vents for lighter weight & cleaning ease
  
• 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
  
• Carbide Window Breacher - This ingenious feature allows the user to break glass windows and aircraft canopies with ease such as in cases of emergency extraction from vehicles or other operational situations. It can also be used to augment pressure point control techniques, for limited penetration and for etching.
  
• Super-sharp blade serrations – optional on all CQD® knives, serrations on half of blade maximize cutting ability through rope, straps, etc.
  
• Double-edged blade – 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. CQD® folding knives have been designed (through careful selection of top-edge angle) not to cut operators who choose to close the folders with his or her hands and come available in single-edged blade versions.
  
• Automatic-opening models - feature coil spring button lock with safety - available for military and law enforcement personnel. The double- edged blade feature is not available on the MK-I Automatic opening models.
  
• Soft Nylon sheath (standard)
  
• Formed Prylon® and nylon sheath system (optional)

Specifications

• Handle: Milled 6061-T6 Aluminum
  
• Handle finish: Military Spec Hardcoat, Black Anodized, “wing-walk” grip enhancement inserts
  
• Blade Steel: Cryogenically hardened 154CM high carbon stainless steel with a Rockwell hardness of 60
  
• Blade Thickness: .148 inch
  
• Overall length: 9.5”, 5.75 “ when closed
  
• Blade Length: 3.75”
  
• Locking mechanism: Plunge-lock with Secondary Safety lock on thumb face
  
• Weight: 7.6 oz
  
• Blade Coating: Black Titanium Carbonitrate. Available with or without logo on blade.