In the Field with the Masters of Defense.Masters of Defense (M.O.D.) introduced its Duane Dieter CQD CQD Center for Quantum Devices CQD Close Quarters-Defense CQD Ciudades Que Danzan (Spanish: Dancing Cities) CQD Customary Quick Dispatch (logistics) CQD Seek You, Distress CQD Code Question of the Day [R] (Close Quarters close quarters Noun, pl at close quarters a. engaged in hand-to-hand combat b. very near together Noun 1. Defense) Mk I tactical folder to the world at the Eurosatory 2000 show in Paris. Curiosity sufficiently aroused, the author managed to test drive this unique weapon and has discovered why many specialised military units, including the US Navy Seals, have chosen the CQD[R] to equip behind-the-lines forces. The first feature one notices is the twin-bladed utility cutter on the rear of the knife. Designed for rescue and extraction situations, the small blades cut harness, cord, seat belt, canopy and clothing without exposing a `live' blade and sharp tip. This hides within the expanded hilt which doubles as a pressure point and striking point tool. The main blade -- double-edged, precision hollow ground Hollow Ground were a New Wave of British Heavy Metal band. Biography Formed in the North East of England in the late 70's, Hollow Ground became one of the cutting edge groups of the N.W.O.B.H.M. period. (half- or non-serrated options) with a modified spear point -- is of 154 cm high carbon stainless steel stainless steel: see steel. stainless steel Any of a family of alloy steels usually containing 10–30% chromium. The presence of chromium, together with low carbon content, gives remarkable resistance to corrosion and heat. alloy showing a resilient non-reflective finish, carries a Rockwell hardness of 60 and includes ambidextrous ambidextrous /am·bi·dex·trous/ (am?bi-dek´strus) able to use either hand with equal dexterity. am·bi·dex·trous adj. Able to use both hands with equal facility. steel milled thumb studs (for a full list of features, visit www.mastersofdefense.com). An automatic-opening version is available for military, fire/EMS and law enforcement organisations. Blade finish options include: satin polished, matte double head blast, satin glass Satin glass is the name for any glass that has been chemically treated to give it a satin finish. The term "satin glass" is frequently used to refer to a collectible type of pressed glass. Satin glass Satin glass can be used for decorative items. black titanium carbonitride and stealth matte black titanium carbonitride. The handle is of a black anodised hardcoat finished to military specifications. It includes wing walk grip enhancement inserts for non-slip operation (very important since the blade is very, very sharp). The CQD[R] Mk I has been supplied to the US Navy Seals and Marine Recon squads, the US Coast Guard, the Mobile Security Division from the US State Department, Air Marshal Teams and the Land Warrior Land Warrior was a United States Army program, cancelled in 2007,[1][2] that would have used a combination of commercial, off-the-shelf technology (COTS) and current-issue military gear and equipment designed to: |
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