Manticuda Knife Is Created With Some Serious Cutting In Mind

It’s hard to look at the Manticuda and think that it was created with anything other than killing in mind. Featuring a pistol grip which allows you to hold it in a more natural fashion, its forward thrusts will carry more impact as they are aligned with the forearm axis and leave the wrist straight. In other words, you can punch-stab. The blade itself

features a wide blade design to create large, gaping (i.e. noticeable) wounds to quickly disable someone, as in a weapon retention engagement. The double-edges give the knife twice the cutting perimeter/potential with no unusable/wasted space on the blade periphery. Blade cutouts reduce weight and serves various utility functions such as a Nail Puller, Bottle Opener, or other prying tasks.

There’s an argument to be made about self-defense, and we suppose the Manticuda could scare would-be assailants away. And it would definitely do more than disable them if you end up having to use it. Now, we don’t condone violence nor are we in the business of promoting products intended for killing. But we also believe in an adult’s ability to make his own decisions and carry something as badass as the Manticuda without going around maiming people.

It’s $275.

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Belt Buckle Knife Will Have You Dropping Your Pants for Protection

Belt buckles are getting crazier and more creative, and the Belt Buckle Flask and Arcade Coin Slot Belt prove this point. Something that’s still novel but on the more serious side is the Belt Buckle Knife.

Unlike the others, this buckle was designed to blend in and look just like your typical buckle. But once its undone, you’ll have access to a 2.5-inch long blade that you can use to fight off attackers, crooks, and whoever else is making unwanted advances toward you.

The other end of the buckle can also be used as a bottle opener, although I’m pretty sure you’ll freak a couple of people out if you whip it out and they see the blade on the other end. And certainly, you won’t be taking this thing through airport security.

There are many similar belt knife buckles available, although we’ve got no leads on where you can buy the one above. If you do, though, let us know.

[via Gadget Review]