Spartan Blades SOCP-D CQB Tool, 154CM FDE, Kydex Sheath, SB9DE

Made in the USA
Knife Name:  CQB Tool
Designer(s):  Thompson/Iovito/Carey
Overall Length: 6 15/16"
Blade Length: 2 7/8" (Half Sharpened)
Blade Thickness:  0.180"
Blade Steel:  154CM
Blade Hardness:  57-59 HRC
Blade Style: Saber Ground Dagger
Coating: ZrN (Flat Dark Earth)
Sheath: Kydex Tan
Weight: 0.126 LBS (Knife)

The Spartan CQB tool is aptly named and specially designed for Close Quarters Battle. The sheath compliments the ring on the end the knife for quick removal. The sheath is designed to lash into MOLLE /PALS behind magazine or other front pouches on a vest or be carried on belt or inside the waist band.

The design concept of the CQB tool originates with Greg Thompson, an instructor of close quarters fighting techniques (Hand To Hand) for the US Special Forces. Mr. Thompson is owner / founder of the H2H/Team ROC of the Fort Bragg based training group and developer of the Special Operations Combatives Program (SOCP). Mr. Thompson developed the new combatives program for US Army Special Operations Forces and this CQB tool is part of program gear.

The CQB Tool or "transition tool" is used to compliment this program by providing a slim easily stowed knife with rapid acquisition for, "get the heck off me", grappling situations encountered in a CQB fight. The ring and slim profile design allows for the operator to quickly pull and utilize the dagger; breaking an attackers grasp and allowing the soldier to transition back to his primary weapon system without re-sheathing until safe to do so."