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The BladeForums.com 2024 Traditional Knife is ready to order! See this thread for details: https://www.bladeforums.com/threads/bladeforums-2024-traditional-knife.2003187/
Price is$300$250 ea (shipped within CONUS). If you live outside the US, I will contact you after your order for extra shipping charges.
Order here: https://www.bladeforums.com/help/2024-traditional/ - Order as many as you like, we have plenty.
Approved vendor for the USMS
- Thread starter R.A.T.
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That is Great news Jeff/Mike.... way to go Guys & RC !!!
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Congrats, guys. Good stuff.
I know that when I was on SRT I'd much rather have had one of your offerings than the fixed blades we were issued back then.
Good to see that the gov't can still get some of its choices right.
I know that when I was on SRT I'd much rather have had one of your offerings than the fixed blades we were issued back then.
Good to see that the gov't can still get some of its choices right.
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That's great!!
Are you going to make a special version?
Based on the RC-3 or RC-4?
Are you going to make a special version?
Based on the RC-3 or RC-4?
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That's awesome news. Maybe I should join just for a new knife!
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Congratulations Mike and Jeff!:thumbup:
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Congratulations guys I can't think of a more deserving company or a better choice in fixed blades.
R.A.T.
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Here's the deal: there is no "official" knife for any federal law enforcement agency. With that said, companies have to get licensed as an approved vendor to be able to use the badge, seal, insignia, etc on items made for the agency. A lot of companies don't and bootleg their product and use the badge, seal, etc without official approval.
We went through the application process and submitted samples. Once we were granted a license we could then officially use the badge, seal, etc on special cutlery for the USMS. What generally happens, is if your product is of good quality and built around what an agent needs (ours is), it becomes the carry of most everyone in the agency, basically making it the "unofficial" carry by default.
Law enforcement groups have been very good to RAT Cutlery. We take care of our cops and military guys and listen to their feedback. We have some new things in the works now with various agencies and government groups and will continue to pursue these avenues because we feel we can make as good of a product as anyone, and know we can sell it at less cost and back it with the best customer service and warranty in the business.
We went through the application process and submitted samples. Once we were granted a license we could then officially use the badge, seal, etc on special cutlery for the USMS. What generally happens, is if your product is of good quality and built around what an agent needs (ours is), it becomes the carry of most everyone in the agency, basically making it the "unofficial" carry by default.
Law enforcement groups have been very good to RAT Cutlery. We take care of our cops and military guys and listen to their feedback. We have some new things in the works now with various agencies and government groups and will continue to pursue these avenues because we feel we can make as good of a product as anyone, and know we can sell it at less cost and back it with the best customer service and warranty in the business.