Halfbreed Blades Close Quarters Combat Talon Fixed Blade Plain Edge Black CQB02PBLKK340

The Halfbreed CQB Talon Fixed Blade is built for people who need a fighting knife that actually performs. Developed with Special Operations instructor Jared Wihongi and TRICOM Training, this live-blade variant puts function first: speed, control, and the ability to take hard use without drama. The plain-edge K340 blade wears a durable black coating that cuts glare, boosts corrosion resistance, and hides wear, giving you a clean, tactical profile that won’t announce itself. The plain edge delivers a continuous cutting surface for precise slices and reliable penetration when it matters most.

Blade geometry and heat treatment are tuned for toughness and edge retention under real-world stress. Full-tang construction channels impact forces straight into the handle for predictable, repeatable handling in close quarters, and balance is dialed so the knife moves fast and returns to target naturally. No gimmicks—just sensible engineering aimed at performance.

The handle is fitted with textured G-10 scales that lock your grip whether you’re gloved or wet. Aggressive contours and purposeful texturing give you repeatable purchase for rapid transitions and controlled cuts. A reinforced lanyard tube and low-profile mounting options let you rig the Talon to your kit the way you carry. Hardware is corrosion-resistant, fit and finish are tight where it counts, and the whole package favors durability and ease of use over flashy detail.

Halfbreed translated lessons from their trainer tools into this operational blade: mobility, cutting power, and survival-grade construction are prioritized. Whether you practice Filipino Martial Arts, work in a tactical role, or want a hard-use fixed blade you can rely on, the CQB Talon was designed to perform.

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