Russian special forces combat knife (photo). American special forces combat knives

In equipping special forces with weapons, the selection of the right items and equipment plays a major role. Thus, it was established that every serviceman, regardless of the type of military service, must have a knife with him, which in unforeseen situations will become not only a tool for carrying out important work, but also a weapon in case of self-defense. As experience in military operations shows, sometimes it was the knife that played a key role in their implementation and successful outcome.

They are produced only by leading specialists in the industry of knife production and under the strictest quality control of all constituent materials, parts and the assembly of the tool itself. Dozens of firms and companies around the world are engaged in their production for arming all types of troops in different countries.

Types of Russian special forces knives

Special forces knife in our country has gone through a long road of development, starting from bayonet elements of rifles and ending with modern innovative models for any troops and any operations.

IN late XIX century, for the needs of the Russian army, a tetrahedral bayonet for the Mosin rifle was developed and introduced, which was 35 cm long and was excellent piercing weapon for conducting positional combat.

Primary source for production special forces combat knives became the HP-40 model, which was also called a “scout knife” and had a total size of 26 cm. The blade was made of U7 carbon steel, and the handle was made of wooden beam. The type of installation of the handle was mounted through with subsequent riveting of the shank.

The scout knife “Cherry” HP-43 was an improved version of the HP-40 with the same blade, a flat guard and a handle made of durable plastic in black and green.

A knife based on the Norwegian model of the “NKVD Finn” was banned by the Soviet command, but was in service with the special forces of the NKVD. Its blade was 13 cm long with a narrow blade and hollow at the top, the handle was made of two-color plastic. This knife is also available in a modern modification with a handle made of wood or leather.

The modern special NRS reconnaissance knife was developed using a special structural form, which makes it possible to use this tool as a knife and shoot silent SP-3 cartridges at a target during combat. The handle of the blade is a barrel equipped with a trigger mechanism, which was improved into the NRS-2 model with a centrally located tip, SP-4 bullets and separate levers for cocking and releasing the hammer.

The line cutter of the USSR Airborne Forces is designed for cutting parachute lines when a military man falls onto a tree, into water or another object, when the limbs are difficult to disentangle. After the 90s was improved and received the name sling cutter of the Russian Airborne Forces. New model was equipped with an automatic mechanism for frontal ejection of the blade and was included in the group tactical special forces knives.

Models DV-1, DV-2 – especially durable GRU special forces knives for heavy types of work. The tip of the blade is located on the central axis, and the blade has an additional sharpening on 1/3 of the butt. The Caucasian walnut handle is equipped with a flat steel guard and the same pommel. The steel for the DV-1 blade is represented by a carbon alloy 50×14MF, for the DV-2 it is represented by Z-60 metal.

Unique are special forces knives universal diving NVUs, which are used by naval reconnaissance forces and security forces to combat sabotage elements. The blade is equipped with a serrated sharpening on one side for cutting cables and ropes with a saw. The sheath has two fastening elements for placing it on the forearm or lower leg.

FSB special forces combat knife has the name “Punisher”, which is represented by a line of two models “Vzmakh-1” and “Maestro”. They have handles made of stacked leather, kraton or rubber. The first model has a serrated sharpening closer to the handle on the lower edge, and the second - in the same place, but on the upper edge. The blade can withstand particularly strong blows and is convenient for digging, which will make it easier to stay in mountainous areas.

Knives special purpose for security forces of the FSB they are called “Anti-Terror” with a petal-shaped blade to increase cutting and penetrating abilities. The models are balanced and ergonomic for high-quality blows and a strong grip on the handle.

More one GRU special forces knife called “Vityaz”. It has a heavy, large blade that helps enhance the penetration of the blade on impact and maintain momentum. The guard has a design that helps to hold the knife while working.

Army special forces knives are represented by the models “Soldier”, “Reconnaissance Battalion”, “Shaitan”. They have both classic and dagger-shaped handles and, in addition to cutting characteristics, are still real melee weapons.

GRU special forces combat knife from the “Katran” series has a one-and-a-half sharpening of the blade and a wavy, fine-toothed sharpening of the butt. Also on the blade near the handle there is a hook for cutting ropes and nets, and a serrated sharpening is located nearby. The knife handle is made of rubber, and the plastic sheath is equipped with straps for attaching the knife to the leg.

If you look at special forces combat knives photo, then you can see that most models have a spear-shaped shape, often with double sharpening, anti-block blade treatment, serrated sections, etc., which are used in the design specifically to destroy the enemy. But you should know that Russian special forces combat knives are also used as throwing weapons, which can be seen from the symmetrical placement of the guard and the shape of the handle being the same on both sides.

American special forces combat knives

US special forces combat knives may have a different design, but all their components must meet the objectives of the multifaceted use of a knife to perform combat, operational and tactical functions.

The very first American combat knife became a large “Bowie knife”, the shape of which is widely used in modern models knives for special forces. Today the SOG company produces such knives. The range of the latest knives - bow and sog - is represented by the following models: SOG Recon Bowie, Sog Tech Bowie, SOG Fusion Fixation Bowie, etc.:

• SOG Recon Bowie has a classic look American special forces knife and is made of hard AUS-8 steel, which provides a blade hardness of up to 58 Rockwell. The blade profile is represented by a clip point shape with a Plain sharpening. The parameters of the knife are 28.5 cm in total length, 17.2 cm in blade length, blade thickness is 0.38 cm. The riveted handle of the blade is made from kraton;
• The SOG Fusion Fixation Bowie is made of 8Cr13MoV steel, which helps its blade stay sharp for a long time and be easy to sharpen. The blade is coated with anti-reflective titanium nitride, which protects it from corrosion, and the cast handle is made of kraton;
• Sog Tech Bowie, in addition to using the same alloy for the blade, is additionally treated with titanium nitride to create a matte polished surface. The blade itself is somewhat modified by lowering the shape of the butt, and the plastic handle does not have a guard.

Also special forces combat knife USA is the "Ka-Bar Next Generation Fighter" model. The knife has a one-sided guard, serrated sharpening on one third of the blade and a thermoplastic handle.

Special forces knife America is also produced in the models “Camillus Jet Pilots Survival Knife” - a knife for pilots, V42 produced by Case Cutlery, BK2 “Becker Knife & Tool” and SP6 “Ontario Fighting Knife” and many others.

Cold steel weapons of other foreign countries

English special forces knife represented by the model “ Boker Applegate-Fairbairn Fighting Knife” (A-F) with a 15 cm dagger-type blade made of 44 stainless steel and a flat, comfortable handle round shape. The handle and guard are made in black. This knife is a weapon of choice for British commandos.

The “Combat knife” from Boker Applegate-Fairbairn is a small dagger with a diamond-shaped cross-section and gentle slopes. The brass guard has points bent in different directions to make it easier to hold the knife with a diagonal grip. The handle, fastened with one bolt, is made of medium-hard plastic. The riveted design of the handle allows weighting elements to be placed inside its cavity to achieve ballast.

The Boker Smatchet was developed for the secret strategic services. It has a wide leaf-shaped blade that is suitable for use as both a weapon and a tool. The stainless steel blade is coated with a protective black titanium alloy, and the handle of the same shade as the blade is made of plastic.

German special forces knife represented by the “Bundeswehr Kampfmesser” model with a simple, reliable design. The blade of the blade has a one-sided sharpening and slopes starting from its middle; the metal guard is represented by one lower protrusion, which is bent towards the handle. The handle of the knife is made of impact-resistant plastic and is attached to the shank with two screws, one of which has a hole for threading a cord or lanyard into it.

A variation of the first model German special forces combat knife became the “Eickhorn Kampfmesser 2000” knife with the American “tanto” blade shape, which became an integral part German army and NATO troops. The knife has a straight wedge-shaped blade with straight bevels occupying its third part. The blade is made from 440A steel, which gives it excellent cutting and chopping properties. A serrated sharpening is placed on half of the cutting edge, and the 0.5 cm thickness of the blade can withstand the weight of a special forces soldier’s body, which allows this knife to be used as a support.

Italian special forces knife called “Extrema Ratio Fulcrum S”. Its blade has a Japanese “tanto” shape, which allows it to maintain excellent cutting capabilities in any conditions. The blade is coated with a black anti-reflective coating and the somewhat flat plastic handle is made in the same color.

“Extrema Ratio Col Moschin” is also a knife of the Italian special services and has a double-edged blade with an image of the Ninth Regiment logo printed at its base - a parachute, a torch, a wing and crossed Roman candles with a prominent number 9. The guard has very small “tails” that should not interfere with close combat.

There are several more models Italian special forces knives from the manufacturer “Extrema Ratio” and these are “Dobermann III”, “Suppressor Knife”, “Praetorian II”. The latter is presented in two modifications: “Praetorian II” and “Praetorian IIT”, which differ only in the shape of the blade.

Japanese special forces knife represented by Hattori models:

• “Ultra Dagger” is a dagger with a stainless steel blade and shallow fullers located in the center. The knife is made of a solid, immaculately polished metal plate, with black micarta plates attached to the tail;
• “Ebony Daggersmall” is notable for its very small size. The blade is shaped like an “Ultra Dagger” knife, but a metal guard is attached to the base of the handle, and the knife handle lining itself is made of ebony wood. At first glance, it seems that the compact model resembles very little edged weapons special forces knives, but it is precisely this shape and parameters that are ideal for concealed carrying of a knife;
• “Scubadive knife” is tactical knife special forces, designed for underwater work by scuba divers. Its blade is equipped with serrated sharpening points placed on both sides for cutting ropes and ropes. At the base of the rubber handle is a hammer that is used to make signals underwater.

Austrian special forces knives are represented by Glock products. Its first development was called “Feldmesser 78” and was produced in the form army special forces knife, the second modification was called “Feldmesser 81” – special forces combat knife and had a distinctive feature in the form of a saw placed on the butt. The blade was made in the form of a clip point, 16.5 cm in length, 0.4 cm in blade width. For the manufacture of the blade, hardened carbon steel was used, characterized by a hardness of up to 55 HRC, and the surface of this tool was coated with a phosphated black alloy. The handle of the knife was cast from plastic in the shape of a spindle and painted in a black color similar to the blade.

Distinctive features of combat knives

All combat knives are considered edged weapons. In many countries, including our state, administrative and sometimes criminal liability arises for the storage, use and sale of this type of weapon.

Combat knives, as a rule, can be easily distinguished from hunting, urban or tourist models by the following characteristics:

• according to the oval and flattened shape of the handle;
• by double-sided or one-and-a-half-sided blade sharpening;
• according to the most commonly used leaf-shaped blade shape, as well as the forms “finki”, “bowie”, “tanto” and others;
• by the presence of a guard or other limiter that stands out noticeably against the background of the model;
• the blade has a solid length of 17-30 cm, because it is easier to fight with the enemy with long knives;
• by the location of the tip in the middle or slightly to the side of the blade axis;
• along the center of gravity shifted to the base of the handle, in order to combat knife felt like an extension of the hand;
• on a plastic or rubber, rarely wooden, knife handle, which should not be narrow in diameter.

As a rule, foreign combat knives are not throwing instruments (except for Russian models) and are used only for close combat.

Military men sometimes joke that the best knife- This gun. In fact, combat knives are a very special type of weapon, the ability to wield which is sometimes as necessary as shooting quickly and accurately to kill and having excellent physical fitness.

We present to you the best Russian combat knives- those that are in service and used by special forces, in the army or in law enforcement agencies.

Storm

Experimental model of a universal knife for Marine Corps . The creation of universal knives has always attracted designers developing new models of edged weapons, but solving a wide range of problems with the help of one tool is almost impossible.

The Storm knife has a stainless steel blade and an impact-resistant, chemically inert handle, as a result of which it can be used for close combat by Marine Corps units, for which it was, in fact, developed. The knife is purely a combat one - due to the lack of a saw on the butt and a serrator on the blade, it can hardly be considered as a universal one.

Lynx

The knife was made to order from Moscow SOBR by the company "AiR" from the city of Zlatoust. Available in three variants - combat knife, premium combat knife and civilian modification. The photo below shows the combat version. The award version differs in that it is made with gilding, but tactical and technical characteristics no different from combat.

DV-1 and DV-2

Knives DV-1 and DV-2, differing only in blade length, were developed to order and in collaboration with fighters Far Eastern special forces. Their names indicate this - DV means “Far Eastern”. These are massive camping knives that can withstand heavy loads and can be used for the toughest jobs.

The photo above shows a DV-1 knife with a spear-shaped blade and additional sharpening on the butt. The handle of the knife is made of Caucasian walnut, the steel guard and pommel are made of the same material. The DV-1 knife has an all-metal tang that passes through the handle, a screw assembly and a leather sheath.

The photo shows an export version of the DV-2 knife from a limited edition, which differs from its serial progenitor in the materials used. Its blade is made of Z60 steel instead of the usual carbon steel 50Х14МФ for these knives, and the handle of the knife can be made of leather, whereas the basic version has only walnut. At first glance, the knife impresses with its size. Its total length is 365 mm, and the blade length is 235 mm. To protect against corrosion and prevent unmasking glare, a matte black coating is applied to the blade. Half-click releases, even with a solid thickness of 5.8 mm, provide a good cut. On the butt of the blade there is a section with a bevel, forming an unsharpened wedge, which is used for chopping bones. The notch in front of the guard (choil) allows you to intercept the knife by passing its guard between the index and middle fingers. Such a grip serves to make it easier to pull out a stuck knife, as well as for a number of jobs where such an arrangement of the hand on the knife provides better control.

DV-2 has a double-sided guard, which perfectly protects the hand. The handle, made of leather disks tightly fitted to each other, has an oval cross-section. The handle ends with a massive pommel, used for traumatic purposes. The pommel is put on a through shank and tightened on it with a flat nut. The knife sheath is of a classic design, made of two layers of thick leather, connected with rivets. The suspension is vertical, with a strap that securely fixes the handle.

chastener

Knives of the “Punisher” series were developed and manufactured for the security forces of the FSB of Russia by the company Melita-K, which has been producing high-quality knives since 1994, including a wide range of combat knives and daggers. “Punisher” is available in two modifications – “ VZMAKH-1" And " Maestro" In addition, there are modifications that differ in the material of the handle ( printed leather, rubber or kraton). « VZMAKH-1" differs in the root part of the serrated sharpening, and "Maestro" differs in the serrated sharpening at the top, the type of sheath and the type of finishing of the blade ( anti-glare, black or camouflage).

The guard is double-sided. Wide blade convenient for digging and allows, if necessary, to use the knife as additional support on slopes with loose soil. The cutting part of the blade has a crescent-shaped cavity, which allows you to increase the length of the cutting edge while maintaining linear dimensions. The knife is equipped with a sheath made of high-quality leather or avisent, allowing it to be attached to the arm, leg, belt and elements of combat or hiking equipment. Knife " VZMAKH-1"officially adopted for service.

Knight

NSN Knives " Vityaz NSN», « Vityaz NM», « Knight"developed by order of the President" BKB "Vityaz"» Hero of Russia S.I. Lysyuk to equip units special purpose. A distinctive feature of the design is a large, heavy blade with a narrow blade, which makes it possible to maintain the inertia of movement upon impact, reduce weight and increase penetrating ability, and an anatomically comfortable guard that allows you to hold the knife in your hand while working.

Anti-terror

The Anti-Terror knife was designed and manufactured for the security forces of the Russian FSB. The knife blade has a petal shape, which allows maximum use of the working area of ​​the blade and increases its cutting properties. The blade configuration has high penetrating abilities; the cutting part has a crescent-shaped cavity, which allows you to increase the length of the cutting edge while maintaining linear dimensions. The back of the blade has been strengthened. The standard ergonomic guard does not allow the hand to slip at the moment of striking.

Katran

Combat knives series " Katran» differ in the type of blade and handle material. Knives series " Katran", depending on the modification, are used as an underwater knife, a combat knife or a survival knife. The knife handle has a double-sided guard and a metal pommel. Handle material: leather, rubber or kraton, depending on the modification. " Katran-1» – underwater combat knife. Blade with one and a half sharpening. The sharpening on the butt is made in the form of a wave-shaped saw. The root part has a hook for cutting nets and serrated sharpening. Rubber handle. Plastic sheath with straps for hanging on the leg. The coating of metal parts is black chrome.

« Katran-1-S"is a land version of this knife. Differs in blade material: steel 50Х14 MF. Anti-glare treatment of metal parts. The handle is made of leather. Leather sheath with plastic insert. " Katran-2» – a hunting knife with one and a half sharpening. The sharpening point on the butt has an angle designed for chopping. Anti-glare treatment. The handle is made of leather. The sheath is leather. " Katran-45» – combat knife. Exclusive model, developed to order. It is distinguished by the presence of a metal saw blade on the butt and an anti-reflective coating. The handle is made of leather. Leather scabbard. There is an option with camouflage coating of metal parts.

Shaitan

Combat dagger " Shaitan» developed in 2001 by order and together with employees of the law enforcement department Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Tatarstan. Combat Dagger“Shaitan” is available in two modifications: the handle is inlaid leather and the skeletal type (“ Shaitan-M"). The knife has a narrow leaf-shaped blade with double-sided sharpening. In the root part the sharpening is serrated. The serrator is designed for use as a sling cutter and easily cuts 10-12 mm climbing rope. The shape of the blade is designed for inflicting deep cut wounds, as well as for maximum use of the working part of the blade. The guard and handle are made symmetrical. Also " Shaitan-M"Can be used as a throwing knife, withstanding up to 3000 throws. The handle is made of stacked leather, subjected to special treatment. All metal parts have anti-reflective treatment.

Akela

Knife " Akela» custom designed SOBR How " police officer » knife. A distinctive feature is its small size, which allows it to work in cramped urban environments, crowded places, and where application is impossible. The knife is a dagger type, double-edged, the blade has an anti-reflective coating (black chrome). The handle is made of MBS rubber and fits comfortably in the hand. The pommel is metal and has a hole for a lanyard.

Smersh-5

Knife " Smersh-5» – classic combat knife. The prototype of this knife was used during the Second World War (HP-43). The knife blade has high penetrating ability. The ergonomic guard does not allow the hand to slip during a strike. The upper butt part of the guard is designed for additional pressure when cutting hard objects.

Gyurza

The sample shown in the photo was adopted by special units of the FSB. The Gyurza knife consists of two modifications and has a narrow blade with a one-and-a-half sharpening. On the butt part of the sharpening is made with a serrator. Serrator increases combat capabilities knife, and is also used for cutting ropes and cables and, to a limited extent, as a substitute for a saw.

Cobra

Combat knife " Cobra» custom designed SOBR of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation. This is a small dagger with a narrow blade and a double-sided, anatomically comfortable guard. " Cobra"is a serious weapon that allows you to solve combat missions in crowded places where the use of firearms. This dagger is designed not only for thrusting; the shape of its blade allows the use of cutting and chopping techniques, both with a direct and reverse grip.

Explosive technician

This one is big and powerful knife with a blade length of 180 mm designed to order sapper units FSB. « Explosive technician» designed as a utility knife designed to perform functions military weapons, survival knife and engineering tools. Currently officially accepted for supply. The blade is symmetrical, with differentiated sharpening - on one side of the blade there is a regular sharpening, on the other there is a fine serrated blade. The wooden handle has a steel pommel, which can be used both in combat and as a hammer.

Dagger of Russian Financial Intelligence

The combat knife shown in the photo, manufactured by the AiR company (Zlatoust), retains all the features of a classic dagger - a double-edged blade, symmetrical guard and handle. This dagger is interesting in that it is, apparently, the only case in modern Russia of the revival of the tradition of departmental weapons, which, being a combat model, at the same time indicates belonging to a strictly defined government structure. A small and only batch of this combat knife was manufactured in 2008 by order of the Financial Monitoring Service specifically for its employees. The dagger is made of stainless steel, the handle is made of leather, the guard and butt are aluminum.

OTs-4

The abbreviation “OTs” stands for “Weapon TsKIB”. The OTs-04 knife was developed at the Tula Central Design Research Bureau (TsKIB) in the late 80s - early 90s and was intended for special forces of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. The knife has a very massive design, the thickness of the butt is 7 mm. The blade has a slight bevel in the front. There is a double-row saw on the butt of the blade, but due to the low height of the teeth, its efficiency is relatively low, especially when sawing raw wood. The handle is symmetrical, with a double-sided guard, made of plastic and has large corrugations for better grip.

The scabbard is iron, riveted from two halves. In them, the blade is held by a spring-loaded plate, similar to AK bayonet knives. The sheath has a leather loop for the classic placement of the knife on the belt. Also included are adjustable leather straps that allow you to position the knife on your body and gear in multiple ways.

The most common individual combat weapon is the combat knife. This is a melee weapon, proven over the centuries, that remains relevant today. It is universal in use, it can be used to survive in extreme conditions and be used as a means of self-defense.

All knives are required to be certified before they go on store shelves. It is worth knowing that hunting knives and knives for household purposes may have virtually no external differences. To classify a knife as a bladed weapon, it has not one, but a number of distinctive features, which include the presence of a saw, fullers and lugs, the hardness of the blade and its length, shock teeth and spine thickness.

A knife that is recognized as a hunting or bladed weapon can only be sold if the buyer has a permit to carry a firearm. hunting weapons and a certificate giving the right to hunt. Only after receiving the necessary package of documents can you purchase a real hunting or combat knife.

According to the law, sports equipment such as darts and javelins, household items - pen and kitchen knives, and knives for industrial purposes. These products can be easily purchased at any specialized store.

Blade materials

A hunting or combat knife is usually made of high-carbon or specially rolled steel by cold or hot stamping. There are also forged knives. Imported knives are usually marked with the designation “high carbon steel”. The less carbon there is in the steel, the softer it is, so in hunting and combat knives the carbon content (C) plays a role important role– high-carbon steel holds an edge better.

When the carbon content in a knife is more than 2%, the steel becomes unforged, so in the best examples the figure reaches 1.2%, while cheaper models contain 0.6-0.8%. To protect steel from corrosion and increase its wear resistance and others beneficial features, impurities of other metals are added to it. To make steel stainless (marked “stainless”), a small amount of nickel is added to resist corrosion. chemicals– vanadium, for increased wear resistance – chromium.

When choosing a knife, you must first pay attention to the elasticity and hardness of the blade. The hardness of steel is measured using the Rockwell hardness scale in HRC units., and the corresponding marking is applied to the blade.

A good blade should have a hardness of about 58-62 HRC, and a value below 55 HRS for knives for combat and hunting purposes is undesirable, with the exception of models made of three-layer steel, when the hard layer is between two soft ones. This technology is used in Scandinavian countries so that the knife can be sharpened on any stone. It is worth noting that until the 10th century, this technology was also used in Rus'. As the outer layers are worn away, the blade of such a knife sharpens itself.

The elasticity of steel is an indicator that determines the load that can be applied to the blade without causing destruction or deformation. The best blades can bend at least 25% without breaking if first clamped in a vise. Of course, it is impossible to conduct such a test when purchasing a knife, but you can always ask a consultant to familiarize you with the technical characteristics of the product.

Damascus steel deserves special attention, and only some highly specialized stores can boast of such items. Blades made from real Damascus steel were made by casting in the Middle East back in the Middle Ages, but in our time the original recipe has been forgotten.

In modern world Damascus steel is a bunch of steel rods forged into strips of varying carbon content. The strips are then twisted and forged again, after which they are welded together. A blade is forged from the resulting metal. It turns out that the steel is forged throughout its entire volume, as a result it is very strong and flexible.

Also deserves special attention aesthetic factor - forged strips are twisted into a pattern, and the more stripes used, the more intricate the design becomes. Damask has variations from single stripe to six stripe, or pink. As an example of the excellent quality of Damascus steel, one can cite a case when steel nails were chopped with a knife, after which not a single notch remained on it.

The main structural elements of a knife are blade, hilt, crosshair and pommel. However, there are also those in which traditional parts are missing or have unusual shape. For example, a Finnish knife does not have a crosshair, while a push-dagger knife has a handle located across the blade for ease of delivering boxing strikes.

The crosshair may have a combat rest, when a figured or straight transverse plate protrudes from one or both sides. For convenience, a cutout is often made under the stop in the handle for index finger. Some models, such as those from Helle, also have a rest for the little finger, and Gerber knives have a second front rest.

The cutting edge of the blade is called the blade, the blunt edge is called the butt, and the flat edge is called the blade.. In cross section, the canvas is:
— wedge-shaped (triangle in cross-section);
— double wedge (pentagon);
- a wedge with an eyeliner (a pentagon whose long sides are concave).

Some knives have a saw or shock tooth on the butt, wavy or triangular shape, which allows you to inflict lacerations. The parts of the blade that taper towards the tip are called bevels.

Often there are valleys on the blade - these are longitudinal grooves that allow the blade to increase lateral rigidity and facilitate the release of blood if the weapon is not removed from the wound. On in simple language valleys are called blood flows, the word came into Russian from the German Blutrinnen as a literal translation. The upper bevel of the blade in many models is also sharpened, which improves its piercing characteristics and allows you to deliver cutting blows even with reverse stroke hands.

The sharpening angle of the blade of a combat knife should be 25 degrees, plus or minus five degrees.

The part of the knife handle that is grasped with the palm is called the back, and the part that is grasped with the fingers is called the belly. Often there are rounded cutouts on the abdomen for ease of fingers. A knife with a smooth handle, which has a narrowing toward the pommel and crosshair, is less likely to constrain your hand.

There are three types of knife handles – solid, stacked, from overlay plates. In the first two cases, the knife is butted or mounted, in the third - cloaked or crypted. Natural materials are used to make handles - dense wood, horn, birch bark, leather or bone.

The structure of a combat knife: 1 - butt; 2 - dollar; 3 — guard (crosshair); 4 — false blade; 5 - blade; 6 — handle; 7 - top.

Typically, a wooden handle is made from exotic species wood, oak, beech, walnut or hornbeam. Materials that are too hard have the disadvantage of too little impact resistance, which is why some handles are made of leather. However, after a certain period of use, it becomes saturated with moisture and blood, after which it loses its appearance and stretches. This is an important point for knife collectors who love expensive and rich finishes.

However, the undoubted advantage of set knives made of birch bark and leather is elasticity, which is why they do not slip in the hand when cutting or stabbing when the handle is covered with fat or blood.

Metal handle unsuitable for winter conditions. However, thanks modern technologies in the field of chemistry there are already materials that have the advantages of natural ones without including their disadvantages. Kraton polymer, which was developed specifically for the manufacture of handles for combat knives, does not slip at all in the hand when wet or greasy.

To make the pommel and crosshair of a knife, tough and hard metals are used, most often various copper-based alloys, sometimes mild steel. The use of aluminum alloys is highly undesirable, and you should avoid purchasing such a knife.

The sheath for modern knives is most often made of leather, and for long bladed weapons it is made of wood, covered with leather, or metal. This technique is due to the fact that a long blade is especially sensitive to bending in the transverse direction. For purely aesthetic purposes, sheaths are often painted or treated with various chemical compounds, embossed or embroidered, and can be inlaid with pieces of fur or leather straps.

For knives with a combat rest, a sheath with a strap is made, which additionally covers the handle - thus, the blade is additionally protected from falling out. However, this scheme also has a noticeable drawback - the strap can get caught on anything and the knife will fall out of the sheath. The most preferable option is when the knife is recessed into the sheath by two-thirds of the handle and is held solely by friction. Then the knife can be quickly removed from the sheath without being distracted by opening the straps.

Like any other bladed weapon, The knife must be stored in its original sheath. In this case, it must be wiped dry and preferably lubricated with a special lubricant or machine oil to prevent corrosion.

Often the knife begins to rust, starting with nicks and scratches, so it should not be stored outside its sheath, especially together with other objects - there is a high probability of damage to the steel. You should not leave the knife in the open sun either - ultraviolet radiation contributes to fading, drying out and aging of the handle, sheath and other non-metallic parts of the knife.

The knife should have perfect balance, that is, its center of mass should be located in the handle just below the crosshair and be easy to control.
This rule does not apply to cutlasses and machetes, since they are intended for chopping - here the center of gravity is in the last third of the blade.

The best choice is to have a knife made to order. Then the master takes into account the height, weight, length of the hand and arms of its owner, which is a rather important aspect for 100% convenience.

Types of combat knives

It is worth noting that combat knives have a peaceful ancestor. For example, the navaja is a switchblade Basque knife, the barong is not only the knife of Indonesian warriors, but also the main agricultural weapon, the Mexican machete, the Finnish knife is not only a combat knife, but also a hunting knife, bowie and khukri are knives of adventurers from the southern states of America.

Khukri knife- This is a combat knife of the Gurkhas of Nepal, who were rightfully considered the best soldiers of the British Empire. This knife has a blade that is beveled forward, and the handle resembles the handle of an antique pistol. This single-edged heavy blade, thickening towards the tip, allows you to deliver a powerful blow with minimal effort. The handle of this powerful combat knife is made of ivory or hard rocks tree.

Named after its inventor, who died in battle with only this knife. The blade is single-edged, has a powerful straight spine and a 25 cm long blade that smoothly bends towards the tip. The handle is made of deer antler or orange wood. This knife can only be purchased to order in the USA, but blades of this type are distributed throughout the world, for example, from the Gerber company.

If both bevels of the blade are sharpened, then the knife is called with a dagger, or a double-edged piercing weapon. Initially, daggers were made as a smaller copy of a sword and were, first of all, knightly weapons. The most famous type of dagger is stylet, which appeared in the 16th century. and became widely known after the carrying of weapons was banned in Southern Europe - they could easily be hidden under clothing. Although it cannot be called an effective weapon, in those days it gained the reputation of the most common murder weapon. Now stilettos are made in Venice using an artisanal method.

Of course, the main competitor of edged weapons is firearms, so today a combat knife is an auxiliary weapon or tool, and some of its types have decorative or reward functions, for example, a dirk or a saber. However, with the advent of new special forces, modern knives, and the length of the blade tends to decrease with the advent of new models. For example, during the Second World War, the blades of Italian combat swimmers and German paratroopers had a length of approximately 10 cm.

Since the conditions of warfare have changed significantly over the past centuries, in the army only the bayonet (bayonet-knife) remained widespread and combined with Minesweeper tools. There is a special cutout in the blade of the bayonet knife, the plastic sheath of which is arranged in such a way that, if desired, it can be used as scissors for a river of wire with a voltage of 3500 V.

Scientists have long been trying to combine short-barreled firearms and a knife into one tool. One of the first samples was created back in the 19th century. - This is a Lefoshe revolver of the Dolne system, which had a brass knuckle handle and a folding dagger.

In some Russian units adopted into service by the NRS (scout shooting knife). This is a short barrel of 7.62 mm caliber, which is placed in a plastic handle parallel to the butt of the blade. It is loaded manually, and the shot occurs when a special button on the handle is pressed. Naturally, such a knife, as well as a bayonet, cannot be purchased legally.

Push-button knives- this is a weapon that is bought, most likely, only out of a desire to show off in front of friends. This knife is extremely unreliable. If you carry it in your pocket, the mechanism of the product will quickly become clogged and may simply fail at the most crucial moment. The connection between the blade and the handle in such a knife is very weak; it will break under any lateral load and, upon impact, can damage the owner’s hand.

Butterfly knives also require special attention. Due to their unusual design for freehold This type of knife requires preliminary training, since the technique of working with a “butterfly” is different from the technique of wielding a regular combat knife. Some masters can fencing with two butterflies at once, holding one in each hand.

Scandinavian-made knives are some of the best on the world market of edged weapons, largely due to the impossibility of counterfeiting them. Finnish, Swiss and Norwegian knives from Marttini, Elka and Helle are inexpensive and at the same time very high quality. The Norwegians and Finns have a somewhat soft blade steel, with a carbon content of about 0.6%. The Swedes, on the contrary, use extremely hard carbon steel, which, however, is more prone to corrosion than soft alloys.

German Puma knives quite expensive, but have excellent quality characteristics - there have been cases when the knives were used for about 30 years. Indeed, the company gives a guarantee for the knife for three generations. Spanish products Nieto inexpensive and great to use. French knives are also known on the world market, but Russian market you can't buy them. American models from Buck They have a very reasonable price in Europe and have excellent technical characteristics.

On the Russian market you can buy a Ka-Vag combat knife, which has a stacked leather handle with ring cutouts, Camilius, various combat knives made in the USA (most likely, the seller will claim that they have already been withdrawn from service), as well as some models of folding knives from Victorinox, which are formally military, since they were adopted in Switzerland.

You should also pay attention to domestic models of the “Taiga” series, also good "Expedition knife", combat knife diver "Katran" with anti-reflective coating, shock tooth and lugs, Beaver knife. These models have a slightly reduced spine and blade length.

It is worth noting that there are two main groups of products: with a movable and stationary blade. Knives with a movable blade can have a lock, replaceable blades, and can be spring- or switch-type. When buying such a knife, you should know that prohibited by Russian legislation bladed weapons, as well as knives, the blade of which is removed from the handle when a button or lever is pressed and fixed by them, as well as knives, the blades of which are extended and fixed during accelerated movement or due to gravity (butterfly knife). The law applies to knives with a blade larger than 90 mm.

The shape, dimensions and design elements of a hunting knife directly correspond to its purpose. However, its versatility is not an advantage, quite the opposite. An avid hunter has several types of knives: for gutting, for skinning, for cutting.

For cutting, you need a knife with a long blade and a wedge-shaped cross-section. The best option is a concave blade or a blade tilted slightly forward relative to the handle. The sharper the blade is sharpened, the longer the blade should be, and the sharpening angle should increase from the tip to the handle.

Bones are chopped with an ax or cleaver. To remove the skin carefully, a regular knife will not work, otherwise you will have to work with the tip, which leads to subsequent damage to the skin. In addition, working with a non-special knife is inconvenient - your hand gets tired quickly. A knife with a blade that flares towards a rounded tip will improve the situation slightly.

A skinner type knife is ideal for working with skins. It has a wide, rounded blade that distributes force over a larger area, and its ergonomics lighten the load on the hand.

Survival knives are made both in Russia (some models of the NO series) and in other countries, for example, some products from Aitor. In our country they are classified as hunting animals. They have a hollow handle that is screwed on with a stopper - it can serve as a container for small items, such as fishhooks, medicine or needles.

But it was precisely this feature of the knife that drew criticism from experts. The knife must have a jacket that would reliably fasten the entire structure, and the presence of a cavity in the handle can contribute to the loosening of the blade. Such a knife can be bought from a well-known company for a fairly large amount of money, however, after one trip, after repeated chopping, stabbing and cutting blows, it can be thrown away.

Typically, the handle of survival knives is made of metal, which is knurled to prevent slipping, and a compass is built into the top. However, in reality, the notch gets clogged quite quickly; holding a metal handle in the cold is extremely inconvenient. The handle on which the synthetic cord is wound is also not very good.

The presence of a compass on such a knife cannot be explained at all - given the presence of so much metal, it is unlikely to show the right direction. On the butt of a survival knife there is often a fine-toothed saw, but undone and without narrowing the profile of the blade. In any case, such a saw jams a couple of centimeters after carving raw or living wood. However, despite such a large number of disadvantages, survival knives have quite a large number of ardent followers.

Collectible and souvenir edged weapons

As a rule, real collectible edged weapons, for example, an epee, sword, katana, saber or ancient Roman gladius, cannot be purchased in a store at an affordable price. Most of what they can offer most likely does not represent any historical value - such weapons play only a decorative role.

Unfortunately, decorative weapons are made with a lot of flaws - manufacturers incorrectly age the metal of the blade, the finish of the sheath and the material of the handle. However, the undoubted advantage of souvenir bladed weapons is that they do not fall under the definition of edged weapons, so you do not need to purchase a license to purchase them, and you can freely give them as a gift and hang them on the wall.

Real historical samples must be registered and stored under strictly defined conditions. By the way, in Russia the most common counterfeit of a German parade dress is sea ​​cutlass from the Second World War. You can find a lot of ridiculous decorations on it, the shape and size also vary. However, a real dirk is quite difficult to purchase in its homeland, Germany.

Available in stores a large assortment all kinds of sabers. In principle, a real saber is also quite easy to find, since they were the edged bladed weapon of the army relatively recently. The saber is very convenient because it can be hung on the wall and fit into almost any interior. To hang a sword or crossbow, you need to create the appropriate atmosphere, otherwise they will simply look fake. The saber can be hung on a wall, carpet, or you can create a special stand for it. In addition, the price of a saber is significantly lower than the same crossbows, swords or katana.

How to distinguish an original from a fake

First of all, you should give preference to a well-known brand - then the likelihood of purchasing the original will be quite high. However, you should not be guided by the principle “the more expensive the better” - it does not always work on knives. The price of a knife depends on the presence of decorations, the alloy composition of the blade, production technology and the degree of fame of the company that produces the knives.

Like any other well-known product, a knife can have a double, which has a name that differs by one letter from the original - the name Back is often found instead of Buck, for example, in this case appearance a fake knife is identical to the original, which cannot be said about its technical characteristics. Outright counterfeits of branded designs are a real problem for the buyer. It is necessary to thoroughly interview the seller and pay attention to the quality of the metal surface, the nature of the design and mark, and the quality of the assembly.

The smoothness of the surface that is not coated is determined by the roughness class - the higher the class, the smaller the size of the blade’s heterogeneity. This effect is achieved during the grinding process, which is perhaps the most important and delicate moment in the knife manufacturing process.

Grinding requires impeccable skills; among masters, its technology is passed down through generations. Therefore, knife production is concentrated in certain geographical areas around the world, for example, in Germany the city is famous for its excellent quality knives Solingen, in France - Langre And Thiers, in England - Sheffield, but in Russia - Zlatoust And Pavlov.

The main methods of obtaining a pattern on a metal surface in the form of decorative bulges or depressions are carving, stamping, spraying and etching. The depth of the pattern, the smoothness of its edges and color largely depend on the method of its application. Stamped drawing has smooth edges, its depth may be unevenly distributed over the surface of the knife, and it has no color. On fake Victorinox knives, the signature design is applied in this way, while the original is made by etching.

Metal carving It is distinguished by the sharpness of the edges of the groove and some angularity of the pattern. A acid etching gives the design a characteristic shade, such products have an even depth and color. Sputtering applied to the knife in a vacuum chamber, using expensive non-ferrous metals for this purpose.

Etching and sputtering technologies require high skill, expensive equipment, and are also very labor-intensive. This is why knives made using sputtering or etching methods are usually not counterfeited.

A few years ago alone scientific organization, which compiles statistics, conducted a survey. Respondents were required to name the first association with the phrase “special forces knife” without hesitation. The results turned out to be quite interesting. Indeed, a huge number of people surveyed called this weapon a killing jaw.

Sharks inspire terror in almost every inhabitant of the oceans and seas. It is possible that it was a shark tooth that prompted ancient people to create a jagged tool that we widely use in everyday life. Of course, each special forces knife is made from special materials, and not from improvised stone, which is simply hewn. However, the principle remains the same.

Introduction

A special forces knife is an indispensable attribute of the weapons of many elite troops in different countries. But for some reason it is generally accepted that for our state the phrase “combat knife” is an empty phrase. Like, we never had them. They say there was a bayonet, but there never was a real Russian combat knife. This is, of course, a fallacy. Actually full historical facts and information sources that say otherwise.

So what kind of Russian special forces knives are currently in service with our army? What models were used in past years? This is what our article will discuss.

Bayonet for Mosin rifle

Combat knives of the Russian GRU special forces began to be used quite a long time ago. Based on the bayonet that was used in conjunction with the Berdan rifle (and this event dates back to 1870), another tetrahedral bayonet was developed. He soon entered service with the Russian army.

In fact, the bayonet for the Mosin rifle, like modern combat knives of the Russian GRU special forces, was simply deadly weapon. The blade was half a meter long. With its help, a deep penetrating wound could be inflicted on the enemy. It was accompanied by rupture of internal organs, their severe damage, which led to the rapid death of the enemy.

The small entry hole left by the bayonet simply did not allow us to assess on the spot how serious the wound was. In most cases it was internal bleeding, as well as infection. All this ultimately led to death.

The bayonet for the Mosin rifle spent half a century in service. During this time, he practically did not change. The weapon experienced its peak during the Civil War and Revolution. It is worth noting that many Nazis were killed Soviet troops precisely with the help of a bayonet knife. It became a kind of symbol that signified opposition to the fascists. Many posters that were made during this time reflect this fact.

Army knife

It is worth noting the role that a folding knife played in its time. The special forces used these weapons very successfully. But during the years of the Great Patriotic War Other models of daggers were also very popular. One of them is the famous army knife, called the HA-40.

It was no less popular than the bayonet for the Mosin rifle. It was adopted into service in 1940. This happened immediately after the end of the war between the Soviet Union and Finland.

It is worth saying that the army knife was also called a reconnaissance knife. The thing is that this model was supplied to soldiers of reconnaissance battalions, companies and units. That's why it has two names at once. In appearance it was a narrow blade (only 22 millimeters). He was able to hit his opponent between the ribs quite easily. Due to such a narrow blade, the resistance was reduced and the weight of the knife was reduced. The handle was made according to special technology, which reduced the cost of producing the model.

Finka NKVD

Russian special forces combat knives are created according to the same principle as this dagger. The war between the Soviets and Finland brought a lot of experience to the Union. During the war, shortcomings were identified that occurred in the ranks of intelligence officers. As is known, they operated behind enemy lines. This means they needed appropriate weapons and equipment.

One of the elements of equipment was a combat knife. It required versatility, thanks to which it could be used to solve as many purposes as possible. That is, they needed to silently destroy the enemy at the post, and equip a temporary cache, and make snowshoes from scrap materials, and much, much more.

By connecting two bases at once (a we're talking about about the base of the bayonet knife, which was produced in 1919, and the Finnish scout knife), Soviet designers created an army knife, which later became known simply as NA-40. In Russia, "Finka" has been known since ancient times. She was very popular even before the revolution occurred. Legislation banned the use of Finnish knives in the 1930s.

However, engineers and gunsmiths slightly modified the “finka”, and on its basis a knife was created, which began to be used by the NKVD. That’s what they called him: “Finnish NKVD.” Second title of this weapon- Norwegian type knife. The dagger was produced at the Trud factory. The peak of production occurred precisely in the 40s.

"Sea Devil"

Some users ask the question: “What should a GRU special forces combat knife look like?” A dagger can give a simply excellent answer to this question." sea ​​Devil"As you know, experts did not stop at developing and adopting a bayonet-knife for the Kalashnikov assault rifle, and therefore it was decided to develop improved weapons that could replace outdated ones in the elite troops.

"Sea Devil" is one of those knives used by Marines, airborne troops and Russian special forces. The designer of the knife is Igor Aleksandrovich Skrylev. He is the author large quantity developments in this area. Many problems are solved with the help of this knife, and not only by special units of the Russian Navy (for which, in fact, the dagger was made).

Bayonet for AK-74

We are talking about the 1989 modification. To be honest, this dagger bears little resemblance to its predecessor. The only similarity can be seen only in the shape and hole located on the blade. Otherwise, everything has been changed. Both the shape of the blade and the handle of the dagger itself. Even other materials began to be used. The designers and the form of fastening have been changed. In general, the bayonet-knife for the AK-74 has undergone a total redesign, like many special forces combat knives, photos of which can be easily found in the relevant reference books.

Currently, the bayonet-knife is mounted in a horizontal plane to the right of the machine gun. Engineers believe that this is the only way the blade can be used successfully during an attack, without getting stuck in a potential enemy. Perhaps this makes sense.

"Storm"

This experimental model was created for the Marine Corps units of the Russian Armed Forces. When designing the knife, emphasis was placed on its versatility. In general, such daggers have always attracted a sufficient number of designers and engineers who are developing new models of edged weapons. However, solving a large number of problems with only one tool is something that is almost impossible to achieve in practice.

"Storm" is made of stainless steel. It has an inert, fairly impact-resistant handle, which allows it to be used effectively for its intended purpose. It is not possible to consider the dagger as a universal weapon, since it does not have saws. And there is no serrator on the blade. That's why this model can safely be called exclusively combat.

"Chastener"

"The Punisher" is not just a knife. This is a whole series of them. It was made specifically for units of the Security Service, as well as for law enforcement units of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. This case is handled by the company "Melita-K". Since 1994, it has been producing knives, which, it must be said, are quite high quality.

"The Punisher" is currently available in two variations. The first is “Maestro”, and the second is “Vzmakh-1”. They differ primarily in the material from which the handle is made. These are rubber, cardboard and leather. "Swing" has shivs in the root part. But at Maestro they are located at the top. These two models also differ in the type of sheath. Blades are also processed differently.

There is a double-sided guard. The blade is wide enough. Therefore, the knife can be used as a miniature shovel. On slopes it can be used as additional support. There is a crescent-shaped cavity on the cutting part. The weapon also comes with a sheath, which is made of high-quality leather. The knife was officially adopted into service in our country.

"Katran"

This series has its own characteristics. For example, the material from which the handle is made, as well as the type of blade. The knives of the series are used for different purposes. These are not only underwater daggers, but also means for combat or survival. Everything, in general, depends solely on the modification of the knife.

The handle has a double-sided guard. The materials used for its production are leather, cardboard, and rubber. The blade has a one-and-a-half sharpening in the form of a wave-shaped saw. In the root part you can notice the presence of a hook. It is necessary to cut the meshes. There is also a serrator here.

"Shaitan"

This combat dagger was developed in 2001. The order was issued by the Ministry of Internal Affairs. Currently the series consists of two modifications. The first has a handle made of stacked leather. Double-sided sharpening of the leaf-shaped narrow blade allows you to perform the corresponding tasks quite effectively.

The serrator is also used for cutting slings. It is quite easy to cut a climbing rope with its help. The blade is capable of inflicting a deep cut wound. The handle and guard are made symmetrically. This knife is also used as a throwing weapon. It can withstand more than 3 thousand throws. Metal parts are subjected to anti-reflective treatment.

The soldier's dagger "Bebut" (a curved soldier's dagger of the 1907 model) was adopted by the Russian imperial army in 1907 by order No. 287 of the Military Department. The production of daggers was established at the Zlatoust weapons factory.
The main purpose of the Bebut dagger was to replace the saber in cases where its use was limited due to cramped conditions. Its length made it possible to confidently use the dagger when chopping.

The Norwegian-style NKVD knife was developed in 1935 for numerous special units of the People's Commissariat of Internal Affairs, a Soviet security structure that from 1934 to 1946 combined the state security service, police, border guards and forced labor camp guards.
It was based on the small hunting knife of the famous Swedish knife maker Pontus Holmberg (Eskilsuna) from Sweden.

At the final stage of the Great Patriotic War, the so-called “Canadian-type knives” began to enter service with the NKVD and units of the Main Directorate of Counterintelligence “Smersh” of the People’s Commissariat of Defense (NKO). These were the highest quality Soviet wartime knives. Unfortunately, the cost of their production was relatively high and they were not widely used. Knives were produced at the Trud Vacha plant from 1939 to 1944. in limited quantities.

The Soviet-Finnish War revealed shortcomings in the Red Army's armament. In addition to other conclusions, in 1940, the samples of authorized edged weapons were revised, in particular, the new army knife NA-40 (military knife of the 1940 model) was adopted.
The adoption of the NA-40 knife was caused by the appearance in the army of relatively short types of small automatic weapons (primarily submachine guns), which do not have a bayonet attached to the barrel.

In addition to the well-proven military knives NA-40, since 1943, military reconnaissance units of the Red Army began to receive reconnaissance knives NR-43 “Cherry” of the 1943 model.
The knife was created taking into account experience combat use army knife model 1940. It was decided to abandon the unsuccessful wooden sheath, the design of the handle and the shape of the guard were changed. The product is extremely lightweight for a combat knife.

Scout knives NR and NR-2

In the post-war years, the NR-40 and NR-43 reconnaissance knives, which were very successful in design, were replaced by the NR reconnaissance knife (GRAU index - 6P25U). This knife entered service with fighters of reconnaissance units and motorized rifle units and formations. Soviet army, as well as special forces brigades of the Main Intelligence Directorate (GRU).
The HP knife has significantly superior characteristics to bayonet knives. It has a blade 160 mm long, relatively thin, made of excellent elastic steel.

Combat knife of special forces of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation “OTs-04”

The combat knife "OTs-04" (the abbreviation "OTs" stands for "Weapon TsKIB") was developed at the Tula Central Design Research Bureau (TsKIB) in the late 80s - early 90s for special forces internal troops Ministry of Internal Affairs. The knife underwent its baptism of fire in Chechnya.
The knife has a modern, aggressive design. The spear-shaped blade is single-edged. The blade is formed by long slopes. There is a false blade sharpened on the front part of the butt; most of the butt is a saw with fine teeth.

The heavy combat knife "Antiterror" was developed by the NOX enterprise on the basis of the tactical and technical specifications of the FSB of the Russian Federation.
It is intended to arm the special forces of this department fighting organized crime and terrorism. Knife production has been mastered by the Melita-K enterprise.
Thanks to the elongated bevel of the butt, the blade is given a shape close to a spear-shaped one. The front part of the butt is sharpened, increasing the penetrating ability of the blade.

Combat knife "Katran"

The "Katran" combat knife was originally created for special forces combat swimmers in the late 80s on the theme "Cortege". According to the technical specifications, the promising model of a combat knife was supposed to be a symbiosis between a combat knife, a diver’s knife and a survival knife. Such universality is largely a forced measure, since naval special forces operates in different environments, both on land and at sea. At the same time, the knife is his only bladed weapon and tool rolled into one.

Combat knife "Akela"

The Akela combat knife was developed by order of one of the SOBR units of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation. It is produced by the Melita-K enterprise and is supplied according to official orders to special forces of the law enforcement agencies of the Russian Federation.
The Akela design embodies the concept of a “police knife”, the small size of which allows it to work in cramped urban environments where the use of firearms is impossible.