Training Knives

    Let's face it, of all the training blades and equipment that you can use, this is the one that you're most likely to come across out in the world.  You're not likely to run across someone with a samurai sword, however you're very likely to come across someone with a knife.  The reason being that knives are very common now a days and are very easy to carry and conceal. 

All handles are wrapped in 3MM paracording.  This helps create a very comfortable grip that is durable and more importantly, it doesn't feel like you're holding on to just a piece of metal that some other training blades are known for.  Handles come in a choice of colors of either Black, Red, Dark Green, Blue, or Purple.  Other handle colors can be made available upon request.  Please contact me ahead of time to discuss this option.

Tactical Dagger 1:

This is a very common knife design  While double bladed knives are illegal in some states, it is still common to run across this design in the real world.

                                                                                                                               $29.95 

Blade Thickness ¼"

Length: 10¾”

Blade Length: 5¾”

Handle: 4”

Blade Width: 1”                    

Weight: 4 oz.

Satin Finish

Hollow Grind lines for simulated edge

Tactical Dagger 2:

The Tactical Dagger is a very common knife design with a double sided blade.  However the Tactical Dagger 2 is actually based off of Boker's Applegate Fighting Knife.  This knife was designed by Colonel Rex Applegate who is a world renowned author of close combat techniques and expert of riot control in the United States.  This knife/trainer is actually the new and corrected version of the commando knives used during World War 2.  It is one of the only knives to ever be designed based on real world military combat experience. 

                                                                                                                               $29.95 

Blade Thickness ¼"

Length: 10½”

Blade Length: 5½”

Handle: 4”

Blade Width: 1”                    

Weight: 4 oz.

Satin Finish

Hollow Grind lines for simulated edge

Tactical Dagger 3:

The Tactical Dagger 3 comes as the personal specifications of Guro Kevin Seaman.  This design simulates knives that can be commonly found in our society.  Often classified as a "Boot Knife", the Tactical Dagger 3 is ideal for training for what someone might find themselves in the situation of having to defend themselves from.  Easy to conceal and easy to deploy, the Tactical Dagger 3 makes a wonderful addition to your training blade arsenal.

$29.95                    

Blade Thickness ¼"

Length: 9¾”

Blade Length: 4½”

Handle: 4”

Blade Width: 1¼”                    

Weight: 4 oz.

Satin Finish

Hollow Grind lines for simulated edge

Tactical Fighter 1:

This training blade design is actually based off of a knife used by the Special Forces.  It's a very versatile knife that will allow great maneuverability while being only slightly 'blade heavy' in the front. 

                                                                                                                                              $29.95                    

Blade Thickness ¼"

Length: 11”

Blade Length: 6½”

Handle: 3¾”

Blade Width: 1¾”

Weight: 5¼ oz.

Satin Finish

Hollow Grind lines for simulated edge

Tactical Fighter 2:

This is a different version of the Tactical Fighter.  The main difference is the shape of the handle, a more pronounced but flatter niche which is used for trapping an opponent's blade, and a more pronounced finger guard.              

$29.95               

Blade Thickness ¼"

Length: 11”

Blade Length: 6”

Handle: 3½”

Blade Width: 1¼”

Weight: 5 oz.

Satin Finish

Hollow Grind lines for simulated edge

Tactical Fighter 3:

The Tactical Fighter 3 is based off of an actual fighting knife.  Made with a full bodied edge, the blade also features a 3" back blade edge which can be employed for backhand strikes which don't require the practioner to flip his or her wrist to bring the cutting edge into contact with it's intended target.  This fighter also features a well defined handle with a built in 'glass breaker' which can also be used to employ pain compliance techniques.

$34.95

Blade Thickness ¼"

Length: 12½"

Blade Length: 7¼”

Handle: 3½”

Blade Width: 1½”

Weight: 5 oz.

Satin Finish

Hollow Grind lines for simulated edge

Filipino Fighter:

The Filipino Fighter is based off of an authentic Filipino fighting knife.  This trainer features a sweeped blade design that comes to a strong point lending itself to thrusting as well as the standard slashing attacks.  The bottom of the handle also features a traditional design which can also be used for pain compliance techniques.  This trainer is based off of the authentic Filipino weapon that Guro Kevin Seaman was gracious enough to allow me to use as a template.

$29.95              

Blade Thickness ¼"

Length: 11¾”

Blade Length: 6¾”

Handle: 3½”

Blade Width: 1¼”

Weight: 4½ oz.

Satin Finish

Hollow Grind lines for simulated edge

The Wedge:

The Wedge is based off of a fighting knife that was used during World War II.  The top three quarters of the blade is double sided to make it easier to slash at targets with and the trainer comes to a strong point that allows for thrusting techniques to be employed. 

$29.95               

Blade Thickness ¼"

Length: 12"

Blade Length: 7¼"

Handle: 4"

Blade Width: 1½"

Weight: 4½ oz.

Satin Finish

Hollow Grind lines for simulated edge

Tanto Trainer:

The Tanto Trainer is based off of the classical Japanese knife.  This is a very common design well known to many martial artists throughout the world.  Even though the Tanto had an angular design, the full tang of the blade helped increase it's overall strength for both slashing and thrusting based attacks. 

$29.95            

Blade Thickness ¼"

Length: 11¼"

Blade Length: 6"

Handle: 4¼"

Blade Width: 1"

Weight: 4½ oz.

Satin Finish

Hollow Grind lines for simulated edge

Loveless 1:

Made in honor of the legendary knifemaker Bob Loveless.  This training blade is based off of one of his most popular hunting/skinning knives, the Drop Point Hunter.

$29.95

Blade Thickness ¼"

Length: 9¼"

Blade Length: 4¾"

Handle: 4"

Blade Width: 1"

Weight: 4½ oz.

Satin Finish

Hollow Grind lines for simulated edge 

Loveless 2:

Made in honor of the legendary knifemaker Bob Lovess.  This training blade is based off of the popular Drop Point Hunter.  The Loveless 2 is the smaller version of the Loveless 1.

$27.95

Blade Thickness ¼"

Length: 8¼"

Blade Length: 3¾"

Handle: 4"

Blade Width: 1"

Weight: 4 oz.

Satin Finish

Hollow Grind lines for simulated edge 

Ice Pick Dagger:

A very thin straight blade knife.  This one also has a double edge to help simulate various types of actual weapons ranging from a double edged knife to an actual ice pick. 

$29.95               

Blade Thickness ¼"

Length: 12"

Blade Length: 6¾"

Handle: 4½"

Blade Width: 1"

Weight: 4½ oz.

Satin Finish

Hollow Grind lines for simulated edge

Ice Pick Dagger 2:

This is a variant of the Ice Pick Dagger.  It came about at the request of several different martial arts practitioners.  It is a very thin straight blade knife.  The double edge helps simulate various types of actual weapons ranging from a double edged knife to an actual ice pick.

$29.95              

Blade Thickness ¼"

Length: 11¾"

Blade Length: 6¾"

Handle: 4¼"

Blade Width: 1"

Weight: 4¼ oz.

Satin Finish

Hollow Grind lines for simulated edge

Ice Pick Dagger 3:

This variant of the Ice Pick Dagger features a more rounded handle design.  The double edge helps simulate various types of weapons from a double edged blade to an actual ice pick.

$29.95

Blade Thickness ¼"

Length: 11¾"

Blade Length: 6¾"

Handle: 4¼"

Blade Width: 1"

Weight: 4¼ oz.

Satin Finish

Hollow Grind lines for simulated edge 

Winchester Trainer:

A common blade design similar to both folding and fixed blade hunting knives.  In this design the handle is larger than the blade itself.  However that is also something that these knives are known for.

$29.95                

Blade Thickness ¼"

Length: 9½"

Blade Length: 4¼"

Handle: 3½"

Blade Width: 1¼"

Weight: 4 oz.

Satin Finish

Hollow Grind lines for simulated edge

Stubnose Fighter:

A rather unique design that you'll see people carrying every now and then.  The blade design actually lends itself to increasing the piercing capabilities of the knife. 

$24.95                

Blade Thickness ¼"

Length: 8½”

Blade Length: 4”

Handle: 3½”

Blade Width: 1½”

Weight: 3½ oz.

Satin Finish

Hollow Grind lines for simulated edge

Pukulan:

The Pukulan straight blade is a knife design that I carry from time to time.  So training with a blade that I actually have on me is a very valuable tool.  This design is a little smaller than some of the others listed, but then that's a part of what makes it even more common than some of the larger training knives.

$24.95                 

Blade Thickness ¼"

Length: 8”

Blade Length: 3½”

Handle: 3½”

Blade Width: 1”

Satin Finish

Hollow Grind lines for simulated edge

Steak Knife:

Based upon the most common weapon of opportunity that is used by criminals today. The standard steak knife. Easy to obtain, found in homes and restaurants around the world, and from a criminal's view; very easy to conceal. This bad boy is what someone is most likely to come across. Also ideal for home invasion scenarios. We have your covered with this trainer.

$29.95            

Blade Thickness ¼"

Length: 9½”

Blade Length: 4¾”

Handle: 3”

Blade Width: ¾”

Weight: 3 oz.

Satin Finish

Hollow Grind lines for simulated edge

Gerber:

This is the reality of most knives that a person can legally carry.  Small and to the point, it's there to get the job done.  As with all smaller training knives, this one is also a real eye opener and a valuable asset to your training tools. 

$24.95                 

Blade Thickness ¼"

Length: 7½”

Blade Length: 3”

Handle: 3½”

Blade Width: 1”

Weight: 2½ oz.

Satin Finish

Hollow Grind lines for simulated edge

Tactical Jambiya:

A classical fighting knife design used effectively for centuries.  The upswept blade gives preference to close quarter thrusting and slashing attacks.  Another key feature is that the handle design cradles your hand while your holding the trainer for an unerring grip.

$29.95               

Blade Thickness ¼"

Length: 9"

Blade Length: 4"

Handle: 3¼"

Blade Width: 1¼"

Weight: 3½ oz.

Satin Finish

Hollow Grind lines for simulated edge

Karambit Model 1:

A classical Indonesian weapon that is easily concealed.  This model is similar to the Cold Steel, Nightshade series FGX Karambit.  One of the most notable features about this training blade is the finger grip which helps make it very difficult to disarm this knife.

$29.95              

Blade Thickness ¼"

Length:  8½"

Blade Length: 4"

Handle: 3" (does not include the finger hole)

Finger Hole Diameter: 1"

Blade Width: 1"

Weight: 3 oz.

Satin Finish

Hollow Grind lines for simulated edge

Karambit Model 2:

A classical Indonesian weapon that is easily concealed.  This version of the Karambit is similar to the Emerson Karambit Fixed Blade.  One of the most notable features about this training blade is the finger grip which helps make it very difficult to disarm this knife.

$29.95              

Blade Thickness ¼"

Length:  7½"

Blade Length: 3¼"

Handle: 3" (does not include the finger hole)

Finger Hole Diameter: 1"

Blade Width: 1"

Weight: 3 oz.

Satin Finish

Hollow Grind lines for simulated edge

Karambit Model 3:

A classical Indonesian weapon that is easily concealed.  This version of the Karambit is similar to the Emerson Combat Karambit folder.  One of the most notable features about this training blade is the finger grip which helps make it very difficult to disarm this knife.  Please bear in mind that this specific trainer has a smaller finger hole than normal.  Therefore if you have large hands, you may not be able to use this training blade.

$29.95              

Blade Thickness ¼"

Length:  6¾"

Blade Length: 2½"

Handle: 3" (Does not include finger hole)

Finger Hole Diameter: ¾"

Blade Width: 1¼"

Weight: 2¾ oz.

Satin Finish

Hollow Grind lines for simulated edge

Karambit Model 4:

The Karambit Model 4 is based off of the actual Derespina Model 8 knife that is made by Derespina Knives.  Rich Derespina has given me express permission to make this training blade based upon his actual knife.  This specific Karambit features a double edged blade for added tactical options.

The Karambit knife has become very popular over the past several years.  This is a modernized version of the classical Indonesian Karambit which can be easily concealed.  The most notable feature of the knife is the 'finger hole' which makes it very difficult to disarm the knife/trainer.

$29.95

Blade Thickness ¼"

Length:  7¼"

Blade Length: 3"

Handle: 3" (Does not include finger hole)

Finger Hole Diameter: 1"

Blade Width: 1"

Weight: 2¾ oz.

Satin Finish

Hollow Grind lines for simulated edge 

Karambit Model 5:

The Karambit Model 5 trainer is based off of the actual Derespina Model 10 knife that is made by Derespina Knives.  Rich Derespina and I have actually partnered up on this in order to make a trainer that is exactly like the actual knife that he makes. 

The Karambit knife has become very popular over the past several years.  This is a modernized version of the classical Indonesian Karambit which can be easily concealed.  The most notable feature of the knife is the 'finger hole' which makes it very difficult to disarm the knife/trainer.

$29.95               

Blade Thickness ¼"

Length:  6½"

Blade Length: 3"  (Simulated blade edge is 2")

Handle: 3¼" (Does not include finger hole)

Finger Hole Diameter: 1"

Blade Width: ¾"

Weight:  2¼ oz.

Satin Finish

Hollow Grind lines for simulated edge

Push Dagger:

The Push Dagger is a relatively new design of a knife that is not legal in all states.  The Push Dagger is capable of being easily concealed.  It's unique handle design makes it difficult to disarm however the blade design lends itself to more thrusting based techniques.  Please keep in mind that when using a push dagger, more consideration of your partner's safety needs to be taken.  Even though the tip is very rounded, it can still hurt someone if thrust excessively hard.

$29.95              

Blade Thickness ¼"

Length:  6"

Blade Length: 3½"

Blade Width:  1" (At Base)

Handle: 2¼"

Weight: 2 oz.

Satin Finish

Hollow Grind lines for simulated edge

Kris Knife Trainer:

This is one of the most renowned knife designs in the world.  Even if someone doesn't know what it's called, they've most likely seen it at one point or another.  Most of the time I've only seen a wooden version of this blade being offered as a training tool.  Personally I would rather train with one that looks like the real thing.

$29.95              

Blade Thickness ¼"

Length:  12"

Blade Length: 7"

Handle: 4"

Blade Width: 1" (At base)

Weight: 3¾ oz.

Satin Finish

Hollow Grind lines for simulated edge

Tiger Shark:

This specific model was designed by my instructor Guro Eric Winfree.  A martial artist for over 30 years, he's also a knife enthusiast who draws upon several different family members who are in the special forces.  The trainer is deceptively fast as it was designed for maneuverability in close combat quarters.  Even the butt end of the knife can be used as a weapon to a devastating effect. 

$29.95              

Blade Thickness ¼"

Length:  9½"

Blade Length: 4¼"

Handle: 3¾"

Blade Width: 1¾"

Weight: 5 oz.

Satin Finish

Hollow Grind lines for simulated edge

Sharkee Boot Knife:

The Sharkee Boot Knives are designed with the key features that make them a great addition to a martial artist's training arsenal.  Based on the very common boot knife style, they are made of a hard plastic that has blunted edges rounded to protect from accidental stabbing, punctured mats, lightweight, won't tear or break like rubber knives, and won't splinter like wooden knives.  These trainers come available in Black, Gray, or Red.

$12.99 each (2/$25) 

(Does not combine with other discounts)        

Blade Thickness ½"

Length:  11"

Blade Length: 6"

Handle: 4½"

Blade Width: 2"

Weight: 3½ oz.

Sharkee Tanto Knife:

The Sharkee Tanto Knives are designed with the key features that make them a great addition to a martial artist's training arsenal.  Based on the well known Tanto knife style, they are made of a hard plastic that has blunted edges rounded to protect from accidental stabbing and punctured mats. They are lightweight, won't tear or break like rubber knives, and won't splinter like wooden knives.  These trainers come available in Black, Gray, or Red.

$9.99 each      

Blade Thickness ½"

Length:  11"

Blade Length: 6"

Handle: 5"

Blade Width: 1¼"

Weight: 3 oz.

Sharkee Open Folder:

The Sharkee Open Folder is designed with the key features that make them a great addition to a martial artist's training arsenal.  Based on the very common folder knife style, it is made of a hard plastic that has blunted edges rounded to protect from accidental slashes from rough edges, stabbing, and punctured mats. They are lightweight, won't tear or break like rubber knives, and won't splinter like wooden knives.

$12.50 each (2/$20)

(Does not combine with other discounts)

Blade Thickness ½"

Length:  8"

Blade Length: 3¼"

Handle: 4¾"

Blade Width: 1"

Weight: 2 oz.

Custom blade work is also available.  Contact me to discuss any custom blade work you would like done.

Contact Me:

You can use the following link to contact me with any questions or comments that you may have. 

chris@empiretrainingblades.com

Phone:  (315) 288-0075