In the Field with the Masters of Defense.
Masters of Defense (M.O.D.) introduced its Duane Dieter CQD[R]
(Close Quarters 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 (half- or non-serrated
options) with a modified spear point -- is of 154 cm high carbon
stainless steel alloy showing a resilient non-reflective finish, carries
a Rockwell hardness of 60 and includes ambidextrous 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 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 and Future Warrior programmes, and many Nato
countries have voiced interest. M.O.D. is currently working with US
military specialists to develop an optional, job-specific attachment for
Ordnance and Breaching teams.
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