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The KA-BAR TDI 2490 TDI Flipper Folder is back and better than ever. The 7.3” folding knife is perfect for EDC (Everyday Carry) with an ambidextrous design, tip-up carry, reversible pocket clip, and crossbar lock.  The AUS 8A stainless steel blade is 3” in length.
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ITEM 2490

TDI Flipper Folder

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The KA-BAR TDI 2490 TDI Flipper Folder is back and better than ever. The 7.3” folding knife is perfect for EDC (Everyday Carry) with an ambidextrous design, tip-up carry, reversible pocket clip, and crossbar lock.  The AUS 8A stainless steel blade is 3” in length.

Handle Color: Black

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      • Blade Length
      • 3.0 inches
      • Blade Steel
      • AUS 8A Stainless Steel
      • Blade Thickness
      • 0.125 inches
      • Blade Type
      • Folder
      • Blade Width
      • 1.375 inches
      • Color
      • Black
      • Edge Angle
      • 15 Degrees
      • Grind
      • Flat
      • Handle Material
      • Glass Filled Nylon
      • Manufactured In
      • Taiwan
      • Lock Style
      • Crossbar
      • Overall Length
      • 7.3 inches
      • Rockwell Hardness
      • 57-59 HRC
      • Shape
      • Spear Point
      • Tang Stamp
      • TDI/KA-BAR
      • Weight
      • 0.2 lb
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    • John Benner

      Only a 33-year veteran police Lieutenant could truly understand what makes a knife effective for close-quarters defense. While serving as President and Chief Instructor of Tactical Defense Institute, John Benner saw time and time again what he already believed to be true from first-hand experience: In a conflict, fine motor skills deteriorate and gross motor skills are most effective for fending off assailants. Benner then set out to design a low-profile fixed blade knife for law enforcement, military and security personnel that could be drawn quickly and efficiently in times of duress. After more than a year of prototype samples and in-field testing, the Benner-approved TDI knife was put into production. The same basic principles that founded that first knife were incorporated into all future TDI models, which now complete an expansive line of tactical knives.

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      • Brian Woon
      • I recently purchased the TDI Flipper used that as my everyday carry now. I was pretty impressed with with the design and the cross bar lock, very secure and no wiggle. I think what could make it even better if there was a protrusion above the thumb hole to make it wave out of the pocket. All in all its a great edc knife.
      • RG Baker
      • Great knife! The action is amazing, lockup is perfect, edge ground perfectly, coating seems durable. Knife came well oiled too. The scales feel a bit on the cheap side, but have great grip with minimal flex. This is a solid tactical knife with lots of utility as well. What a nice surprise.
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