{"product_id":"krate-tactical-shadow-otf","title":"Krate Tactical Shadow OTF Knife","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Krate Tactical Shadow OTF is the blacked-out configuration of the Krate OTF platform, built for operators who want a tool that disappears in low-light and high-discretion conditions. The Shadow runs the same 3 1\/4-inch D2 single-edge drop point and the same dual-action thumb slide as the rest of the line, finished for a stealth profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStealth-finished platform:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blacked-out design for a low-visibility carry profile.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eD2 tool steel drop point:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3 1\/4-inch single-edge blade, flat grind, black finish, corrosion-resistant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDual-action thumb slide:\u003c\/strong\u003e One-handed deployment and retraction on a single slide.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCeramic tip glass breaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e Built into the pommel for emergency situations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTip-down deep carry pocket clip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Secure, discreet carry under cover garments.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRight-hand and left-hand use.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncludes nylon sheath, storage box, and disassembly tool.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLifetime warranty\u003c\/strong\u003e from the manufacturer (excludes loss or theft).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy It Matters in the Field\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor plainclothes LE, low-visibility operators, and professionals who carry under formal or covert cover, blade visibility matters. The Shadow runs the same proven Krate OTF mechanism and D2 single-edge drop point as the rest of the line, configured to draw less attention. The drop point handles general utility and EDC cuts, the dual-action mechanism allows one-handed deployment and retraction, and the deep carry clip keeps the knife concealed at the pocket line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpec\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKnife Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOut-the-front (OTF), automatic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOverall Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlade Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3 1\/4 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlade Width\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.63 inch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlade Steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eD2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlade Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDrop point\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlade Finish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrind\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFlat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSurface Treatment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSand (Light)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHandle Material\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCarbon Fiber, Aluminum\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHandedness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRight hand, left hand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKnife Weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100 grams\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDual-action thumb slide\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePocket Clip\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTip-down deep carry\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSheath\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNylon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIncluded\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKnife, nylon sheath, storage box, disassembly tool\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWarranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLifetime, per manufacturer (excludes loss or theft)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShipping Restrictions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCannot ship to California or New York, per manufacturer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy TacticalEdge.com Carries It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKrate Tactical is veteran-owned and veteran-operated. The Shadow takes the same proven OTF platform that runs across the Krate line and configures it for low-visibility carry, which is why it earned a spot for plainclothes LE and discrete-carry professionals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow does the Shadow differ from the Carbon Fiber OTF?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSame blade type, same steel, same dual-action mechanism, same overall dimensions. The Shadow is configured for a fully blacked-out, low-visibility profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the Shadow OTF legal where I am?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOTF and automatic knife legality varies by state and locality. The customer is responsible for verifying state, county, and municipal laws before ordering. Active-duty military and LE personnel are typically exempt from most automatic knife restrictions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it ship to APO\/FPO addresses?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. tacticaledge.com ships free to all APO and FPO addresses. Automatic knives may carry additional shipping restrictions overseas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this a good choice for plainclothes carry?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The blacked-out finish, deep carry clip, and 5-inch closed length keep the knife low-profile under cover garments and duty shirts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I deploy it one-handed under stress?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The thumb slide handles both deployment and retraction, and the configuration runs in either hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow does D2 steel perform in the field?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eD2 is a high-carbon, high-chromium tool steel. It holds an edge longer than standard stainless under hard use and resists corrosion well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is included?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKnife, nylon sheath, storage box, and disassembly tool.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does the warranty cover?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKrate Tactical backs the knife with a lifetime warranty, excluding loss or theft.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Krate Tactical","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44139083268195,"sku":"37102","price":134.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0636\/7546\/5827\/files\/37102.jpg?v=1778000718","url":"https:\/\/tacticaledge.com\/products\/krate-tactical-shadow-otf","provider":"tacticaledge.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}