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MichaelHeartless
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Mar 2, 2018
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The ad copy on here says the Recon Tanto is "used in various military conflicts around the world, and steadily becoming the preferred fixed-blade option for US SWAT teams". Has anyone here seen any active duty military or swat people be issued these knives?
Mar 2, 2018
48thRonin2
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Mar 2, 2018
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MichaelHeartlessIssued, no. Private purchased and carried and used hard, yes. If you're referring to the US Military, everything issued to the US military has to go through a rigorous certification process to determine that the item is 100% made in the USA or, in some cases, 80% or 70% made in the USA. These blades are 100% made in Taiwan, so they would not meet the US Military's requirement.
Mar 2, 2018
BlueCrowned
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Jun 23, 2018
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48thRonin2That is a very strange requirement.
Jun 23, 2018
crf59
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Jun 23, 2018
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MichaelHeartlessYes - me. Retired now but carried one frequently.
Jun 23, 2018
crf59
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Jun 23, 2018
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48thRonin2Not true - it’s the Berry amendment and similar legislation that gives preference to US made. “The Berry Amendment (USC, Title 10, Section 2533a), requires the Department of Defense (DOD) to give preference in procurement to domestically produced, manufactured, or home-grown products, most notably food, clothing, fabrics, and specialty metals.” SOCOM can buy whatever they need/want. Many US uniform pieces are currently made in China.
Jun 23, 2018
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