Viking Tactics knives???

Two types of companies that outsource knives.

Those looking strictly at sales volume, and outsource to high volume companies based China or Taiwan for low cost budget friendly knives to sell more, qc concerns aside.

And those who seek out higher quality makers, trying to ensure their customers are getting a quality product, higher price point but lower volume.
 
If you like big fighting or "outdoors" knives, his Norseman looks pretty good.

I'd love to take Lamb's carbine class (as well as his pistol class, but he really shines with a carbine), but at age 70 with many physical problems it's unlikely I'll ever get in good enough shape to take even the beginners' course. I've watched him run guns on MOTV*, and just from watching those I've gotten at carbine handling. I've always thought the AR-15/M-16/M-4 was an awkward rifle and much preferred both the Garand and K98, but he's convinced me otherwise. Learning how to properly use a Vickers-style sling especially when you have to change hands due to cover/concealment situations, and the several values of a vertical foregrip are two outstanding examples of his teaching. Both are helpful in gun retention, too, especially the fore-grip, even if you only use it as a hand stop while shooting - but with my advanced artritis, using it as an actual forward grip has eliminated the aching and painful twinges in my left wrist, elbow, forearm and shoulder after a long range session.

* MOTV stands for "My Outdoor TV" (I think), and while maybe have of it is bragging style hunting and fishing shows, the rest is heavy in various shooting sports and leaning heavily toward training. I usually add it onto my Amazon Prime TV account as soon as a new season of Guns & Ammo Online comes out as new other shows come out at about the same time, then watch it until I've seen what interests me, then drop it until the next year. It was only $10-11/month last I checked, and worth every dollar to me. They cover a few guns from time to time, and a lot of guns and doo-dads during the coverage of the annual Shot Show. I'd like to see Kyle Lamb have more lessons on the carbine, and see Bryan Morgan have a year-long show on long range shooting, there are new tips, techniques and equipment every year. Then, there's a series on defense that often features Michael Janich, an accomplished martial artist and knife fighter - it's fun to watch someone who looks like an average middle age Joe absolutely demolish a younger, bigger and faster opponent quicker than you can say "Look Out!"

I'll stop there before you guys think I'm a shill. I would shill for them if they asked, but all I want is a place in Lamb's, Morgan's or Janich's beginner classes in lieu of payment.
 
Sorry, my 20/150 vision failed me again. Didn't catch that the OP showed a folder.

However, I will let stand my remarks on my personal esthetic appreciation of the blade profile and handle shape.

I am sure that there is a plethora of stout folders out there, many at "affordable" price points.
No....you are good.
I think the topic covers the designer's general over all look......

And in your defense, the OP knife in the picture doesn't look like it Wants to be a folder...... Haha (just my opinion) I agree with what You said.

* It's just good that we all have So many choices. :D
 
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