Let me start with a little disclaimer. Many of the products I review come from the company. They partner with me, send me an item, I review it and then either give away the review item or the complimentary item that they've sent along (I get to keep the review item). Ka-Bar does not have any idea who I am. They have not partnered with me, they don't know who I am and they probably don't care. Hehehe. This is simply a self-defense item that I have wanted for a very long time, and since I refuse to spend money on myself, my darling Cowboy bought it for me this weekend.
The Ka-Bar TDI was made specifically for law enforcement officers. On their website, Ka-Bar explains, "In extreme close-quarter encounters where a suspect is attempting to take an officer's handgun, or an officer cannot access his handgun, the TDI knife is available as a "last option" knife. When worn on the pant belt the entire unit - knife and sheath - is well concealed. Designed by John Benner, founder and owner of Tactical Defense Institute."
With a blade length of 2-5/16" and an overall length of 5-5/8" this blade is as easy to conceal as it is to wear. It has a steel, fixed, drop-point blade with a Zytel® handle. The shape makes it easy to draw securely and hold without leaving a way for the BG to take it from you. It can be grasped overhanded or underhanded and is secure in your grip and easy to wield either way.
The handle is not big and bulky and does not make a smaller, petite, or feminine hand feel overwhelmed. It doesn't make you feel like you're lugging a club or that you should be lurking back alleys somewhere. It feels like what it was made for....protection.
The only thing I dislike about the TDI is the sheath. From what I understand, I am not the only one. The sheath was made to be worn on the underbelt of a LEO with a duty belt on over it. It doesn't accommodate every day use by a woman very well. I am researching other options at the moment. Perhaps I can sweet talk our dear friends at Remora, and they can devise an option or two. Perhaps I should save up, order and try out Ka-Bar's ankle rig for this knife? Perhaps I will come up with something altogether different. I will let you know.
Be safe, be strong, and remember YOU ARE WORTH IT!
Lady
You can put a terrycloth wristband (like the ones for exercise) over the sheath and carry in in your pocket. I've done this for years, and it stays upright & ready for use.
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