CRKT Tecpatl Fixed Knife with 3.37" Plain Steel Wharncliffe Blade & Sheath, Black Powder Coat

Anyone can throw a punch. Not everyone can make it count when it's a last resort
The Tecpatl fixed blade knife was designed by a veteran from his experience in combat situations. Ergonomically thoughtful, in the heat of the moment, it's hard to tell where your anatomy ends and the blade begins.
• Black Powder Coat with Sugar Skull Laser Marking
• Multiple Hand Deployment Options
• Kydex Sheath with Spring Loaded MOLLE Compatible Gear Clip

Michael R. Rodriguez of Fayetteville, North Carolina designed the Tecpatl as a part of the CRKT Forged by War program. His conviction: a good combat fighter relies on instinct; a great fighter understands the importance of an ergonomically flawless weapon. We'll take his word for it-he served 21 years in the United States Army and retired as a Green Beret. The blade of this powerful knife features a black powder finish for corrosion resistance and is complete with a sugar skull laser marking as a reflection of Michael's heritage and his own personal story. You'll probably recognize the horns, the Crusader's Cross and the Office of Strategic Services Symbol. What you might not know is that Michael served in 7th Special Forces group-he commemorates this with the engraved 7 just above the blade and the arrow that's reminiscent of the crossed arrows of the Special Forces. Finally, the three lightning bolts pay homage to the Green Berets and their shoulder patch.

This knife is reminiscent of the traditional obsidian close-quarter knife for which the Tecpatl is named and the multiple hand deployments is what elevates this knife to greatness. It's solid in the closed-fist position, making it ideal for pushing or slashing. If situations shift or deescalate, the low-profile hold allows you to grab your gun or assailant, without dropping or shifting the knife's position in your hand. The Kydex sheath is spring loaded with a MOLLE compatible gear clip so it's always exactly where you need it. Even in a world full of sophisticated missiles and UAVs, there's still no excuse to skimp on your hand-to-hand combat companion. The Tecpatl is first choice for last resort. KYDEX is a registered trademark of Kleerdex Company, LLC.

About the Forged By War program
In 2013, Ryan Johnson of RMJ Tactical, designer of elite, military, tactical tomahawks, approached CRKT with the news that he had been working with a few combat veterans that had returned from war with varying degrees of post-traumatic stress (PTS). To help work through their challenges, they have been designing and forging steel into custom tools. Drawing from their experience earned in combat situations, they have been creating tools they wished they had available to them in the battlefield.

CRKT cares deeply about our returning veterans and we saw a way to give back to the community that created them. In 2016, we launched the Forged By War program. These are mission ready tools, designed by veterans, with 10% of the CRKT net profits of the program donated to the veterans' charity of choice.