# BLADETRICKS URBAN TRENCH KNIFE #1

Source: https://bladetricks.net/product/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](https://knifesteelnerds.com/2021/10/19/knife-steels-rated-by-a-metallurgist-toughness-edge-retention-and-corrosion-resistance/) known for its ability to absorb impact without structural failure. This geometry is specifically intended for [Pikal](https://bladetricks.net/?s=pikal&post_type=product) (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](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World_War_I). 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