READING MATERIAL: Tactical Knives

Sharp stuff, this special edition of the KNIFE MAGAZINE, which, as the title suggests, presents TACTICAL KNIVES. The German guard is included: Pohl Force new Romeo One is presented as a purebred combat dagger. The Tactical Sepp from Oberland Arms proves to be a practical Sepp. Specialists for police officers are introduced, including Cop Tool and Mini Pry Knife. Walter, Böker, and Victorinox wander through the issue. The presentation of handmade tactical knives is also a highlight of the magazine, as well as the comparison article on tomahawks for modern military use. And readers get to decide what they like: there is a reader's choice for the Tactical Folder 2013 design competition. A fascinating counterpoint at the end of the magazine: self-defense without a knife (but with palmstick and alternatives).

TACTICAL KNIVES is a special edition of the KNIFE MAGAZINE, published by Wieland Verlag, has 100 pages and costs €9 in Austria (€7.95 in Germany). It is available at well-stocked newsagents. The magazine can be ordered or subscribed to directly from the publisher.