BLADETRICKS URBAN TRENCH KNIFE #1

The Bladetricks Urban Trench Knife is a compact, double-edged tactical dagger designed for close-quarters applications. I conceived this fixed blade with a focus on high-retention and compactness.

This interesting and original double edge dagger is made of 8670, a tough steel known for its ability to absorb impact without structural failure. This geometry is specifically intended for Pikal (edge-up) use, ensuring that the tool functions as a lethal extension of the hand from any angle.

The handle features a specialized knuckle-duster design with hand-sculpted G10 scales, pinned and epoxied for absolute permanence. This grip provides a level of retention that makes dislodging the blade nearly impossible, especially under extreme pressure. It is a design that respects the anatomy of a closed fist.

Defined by its straightforward design and solid construction, this compact EDC combat knife prioritizes efficiency over unnecessary bulk.

A trench knife is a combat tool designed to incapacitate an enemy at close quarters, such as in a trench or other confined area. It was developed as a close combat weapon for soldiers attacking enemy trenches during the First World War. These tools were born from the brutal necessity of the Great War, where long rifles and bayonets proved useless in the mud-soaked confines of a trench raid. The combat knife had to be silent, indestructible, and impossible to drop. My design honors the heritage of those early tools while refining the materials for modern survival.

The Pikal technique remains the most efficient way to utilize a blade in a high-stress environment. Derived from Filipino martial arts, Pikal employs a reverse grip with the edge facing the operator. This allows for powerful, biomechanically natural pulling and hooking strikes that are nearly impossible to defend against in a tight space. Every strike is decisive, and this combination of history and geometry ensures the professional holds the best possible blade in his hand.

Specs:

8670 steel

Double edge, chisel grind & secondary bevel

Hand sculpted Black G10 handle scales

Kydex sheath