Couteau Tactiques et Militaires Böker Special Run Applegate-Fairbairn Tanto KS 125543 15cm

The various versions of the Boker Applegate-Fairbairn have been convincing special forces all over the world for years and have emerged as an icon among tactical knives. The knife goes back to the classic Fairbairn-Sykes dagger from World War II and was designed by Col. Rex Applegate. The elite soldier coordinated secret operations throughout Europe during the war and even became President Franklin D. Roosevelt's personal guard. He trained Allied Special Forces in close combat and founded the "School for Spies and Assassins" in today's Camp David. Later he continued to work as a consultant and trainer, wrote numerous books about close quarter combat and began to develop and improve the perfect combat knife. The modern tanto version of the Applegate-Fairbairn offers a considerably wider range of everyday uses. This style features the classic synthetic handle scales of the original version. The blade consists of American 154CM, which largely accounts for the performance and high edge retention of the knife. With blackened brass handguard. Comes with a Kydex sheath and a versatile Tek Lok belt adapter.