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SHOP CASE KNIVESThe Halfbreed CQB Talon Fixed Blade answers the call for a serious close-quarters tool with purposeful engineering and battle-ready materials. Developed with Special Operations instructor Jared Wihongi and TRICOM Training, this operational blade isn't a trainer — it's built for real use. The K340 steel blade carries a hard Dark Earth coating and a partially serrated comb, giving you corrosion resistance, low reflectivity, and a combo edge that handles slicing and sawing tasks with equal authority.
Blade geometry and heat treatment are dialed for durability and edge retention under hard work. The partial serrations give instant bite when you need it without compromising the primary edge, and the full-tang construction channels impact forces directly into the handle for predictable, repeatable handling in tight spaces. Balance is tuned so the knife moves fast and returns to the target naturally.
The handle features textured G-10 scales that lock your grip in place whether you’re gloved or wet. Ergonomic shaping and aggressive texturing ensure positive purchase for rapid transitions and controlled cuts. A reinforced lanyard tube and multiple low-profile mounting options let you rig the Talon to your kit however you carry. All hardware is corrosion-resistant and finished to withstand hard use; fit and finish are tight where it counts, without being finicky.
Halfbreed carried the lessons learned in their trainer tools into this live-blade design: mobility, speed, and cutting power are prioritized, backed by materials and construction meant to take abuse. Whether you’re a Filipino Martial Arts practitioner, a tactical operator, or someone who wants a hard-use fixed blade that was designed from the ground up for close contact, the CQB Talon delivers practical, mission-focused performance.
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