Books & more: Tactical Utility Knives

The knife is an essential piece of equipment for use: weapon and tool at the same time. Dietmar Pohl, manufacturer of excellent blades under the brand Pohl Force, has provided an exciting and intelligent overview of the development of tactical knives in his book "Tactical Knives". The book covers everything from combat knives of World War 1 and 2 to the significant influence of Rex Applegate and the knives used by various modern special forces units. It also provides a lot of useful information for users, such as blade shapes, carrying methods, legal assessments of combat and tactical knives. The first edition of the book was published in 2003, and Motorbuch Verlag has decided to release an affordable new edition. A standard work that is worth reading and belongs in every reasonable gear library.

“Tactical Knives: Development - Applications - Models and Manufacturers“ by Dietmar Pohl, Motorbuch Verlag, 2003, 191 pages. The book is available in bookstores or on Amazon for Euro 14.95.