{"product_id":"cqb-tool-fde-with-tan-kydex-sheath-25886","title":"Spartan Blades CQB Tool - FDE with Tan Kydex Sheath","description":"\u003ch2\u003eClose Quarters Battle Tool Built for Special Operations\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Spartan Blades CQB Tool brings Special Forces combatives training to your loadout. Developed by Greg Thompson for the US Army Special Operations Combatives Program, this ring dagger handles grappling situations when your primary weapon is compromised. The saber ground dagger blade and finger ring design allow rapid deployment in close quarters engagements.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSOCP Heritage Design:\u003c\/strong\u003e Created for US Special Forces combatives training by Greg Thompson of Team ROC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRing Dagger Configuration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Finger ring allows secure grip and quick deployment during grappling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHalf Sharpened Blade:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 7\/8 inch saber ground dagger with controlled cutting edge placement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e154CM Steel Construction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardened to 57-59 HRC for edge retention and toughness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpartaCoat PVD Finish:\u003c\/strong\u003e ZrN coating in Flat Dark Earth provides corrosion resistance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMOLLE Compatible Sheath:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tan Kydex sheath designed for vest integration or belt carry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverall Length\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6 15\/16 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Length\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 7\/8 inches (half sharpened)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Thickness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.180 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSteel Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e154CM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Style\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSaber Ground Dagger\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.126 lbs (knife only)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoating\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpartaCoat PVD - ZrN (FDE)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSheath Material\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKydex (Coyote\/Tan)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the SOCP program this knife was designed for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Special Operations Combatives Program (SOCP) was developed by Greg Thompson for US Army Special Operations Forces. This CQB Tool serves as a transition weapon for close quarters situations when operators need to break contact and return to their primary weapon system.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow does the sheath attach to gear?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Kydex sheath is designed to integrate with MOLLE\/PALS webbing systems. It can be mounted behind magazine pouches on plate carriers or worn on a belt or inside the waistband.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat does half sharpened mean on the blade?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 2 7\/8 inch dagger blade has a controlled sharpening pattern where only a portion of the blade edge is sharpened. This design balances cutting capability with safety during the specific combatives techniques this tool was designed for.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the difference between the black and FDE versions?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe FDE version features ZrN coating in Flat Dark Earth color with a matching coyote\/tan Kydex sheath. 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