Types of Combat Knives: Discover the Main Models with CIMO

A passion for military artifacts and the challenges of life in nature has created a culture of collectors of the most diverse types of combat knives, and for good reason: these models are full of variety, inventiveness, and a lot of history and technology.

If you are looking for an ideal combat knife model for your survival activities and also to add to your collection, it is worth checking out our post to learn more about the styles to find the best item for your style!

What is a combat knife and what are its origins?

Combat knives, popularly known as tactical knives, are models initially produced for World War II combatants. They are knives prepared for the most extreme conditions: handling equipment, preparing animals for cooking, and also for close-range combat.

The military tactical knife model has become an indispensable item for survival, especially for combatants, and has also gained a variety of versions.

The main attributes of tactical knives are blades made of highly resistant materials, such as stainless steel and carbon steel, as they can withstand high-pressure impacts. To ensure the user is not left in the lurch, it is also ideal to maintain the blade's grind, which needs to be always sharp, like a sharpening steel or sharpener.

The main types of tactical knives

Much beyond military tactical knives, today there are practical and customized versions with an enormous variety:

Military tactical knives

The most traditional models of tactical knives have anatomical, elongated, and very resistant handles, with fixed blades usually in the shortened clip point style. This makes them easy to store and draw in emergency situations.

The most current tactical knives even receive implements such as glass breakers and flashlights, in addition to maintaining the traditional design of military pieces. It is important to check the carrying legislation for your state to use military tactical knives.

The AX models, in turn, are specially developed to facilitate camping, bushcraft, and fishing activities, with their rigiflex handle and laser-cut blades. Check out the incredible models:

• Cimo Ax Skeleton Carb 85 mm Knife
• Cimo Ax Cosme Carb 5 Rigiflex Coyote Knife
• Cimo Ax Borba Carb 5 Rigiflex Cyber Knife

Interested in learning more about these unique and high-performance items for combat and outdoor multi-tasks? Keep reading to learn more:

Cimo Ax Skeleton Carb 85mm Knife

This knife for Bushcraft, Camping, survival, fishing, and collection has its entire structure made of SAE 1075 carbon steel with textured paint, its blade is full tang with a drop point profile and hollow grind. Serrations have also been added to the spine to aid in gripping the item, along with a hollow detail at the end of the handle for placing a finger.

Cimo Ax Cosme Carb 5 Rigiflex Coyote Knife with sheath

With a laser-cut blade made of SAE 1075 carbon steel, this knife ensures hardness and tenacity for use in camping, fishing, and Bushcraft. In addition, it has a paint job specifically designed to prevent steel oxidation, not to mention that it comes with "serrations" on the back of the blade, ensuring a firm grip, even in more humid environments.

Cimo Ax Borba Carb 5 Rigiflex Cyber Knife with sheath

From wood to glass you encounter along the way, this knife can cut, great for multi-functions and protection in short-range combat, with its ergonomic design. Not to mention, of course, that its rustic and unique look makes it a great piece in your knife collection. Blade of 12.7 cm, thickness of 4.0 mm, and made of 1075 carbon steel.

Hunting knives

These types of knives are very similar to military tactical knives, but they receive even more care in the robustness of the handle, to increase user safety when dealing with heavy work. The fixed blade also receives an extra curvature to offer more pressure when handling it.

Neck knives

These are very compact tactical knives, with a cord pass-through so they can be worn around the neck, as the name suggests. They are great items for EDC and often have creative designs to even serve as decoration.

Bowie knives

A more elongated and rustic model, very reminiscent of a machete, even in terms of functionality for bushcraft, depending on the blade's length. This type of knife can be developed in different formats, and especially in different types of material. Bowie knives with Damascus steel are popular and highly sought after by collectors and outdoor adventure enthusiasts.

Camping knives Great partners for outdoor skills, compact pocket knives from lines such as Komodo and Gecko are very well equipped to offer security, with their retractable blades equipped with clips and highly resistant handles. In addition to their unique style, the blade varieties, such as Tanto and Cleaver, are practical and highly resistant, thanks to the use of 420 stainless steel.

Multi-tools

The stars of EDC (Everyday Carry) are versatile by nature. The equipped set of tools does not make multi-functional pocket knives less effective in emergency situations and tactical combat.

Butterfly knives

The split and movable handle, which defines the style of Butterfly knives, made them a craze thanks to the diverse creative and challenging techniques and tricks that their structure allows. It is important to choose models with a secure lock for those who want to practice their maneuvers.

Fishing knives

Tactical knives customized for fishing need to be produced from materials highly resistant to corrosion, such as 420 Stainless Steel, due to constant contact with water.

Curved blades are ideal for different cutting techniques, and to increase precision, handles made of durable materials with a non-slip texture, to prevent slips and accidents, such as G10 and other resistant composites.

Have you found your ideal tactical knife model? At Cutelaria CIMO you will find important tips for those who have a keen lifestyle and like to venture out and collect the best cutlery items.

And we don't just have combat models! In our catalog, there are also incredible accessories to make your daily life easier, such as kitchen knives and barbecue knives.

Enjoy!