![]() Oiling this coating should keep them rust-free under even the toughest conditions (except probably salt air/water… that stuff is hell on steel). SBG: Can you describe some of the features of the APOC Tactical Swords – for example, the lockable scabbard mechanism and removable G10 handle (and what exactly is G10?)īlake: So first of all the swords have a durable black oxide coating that should help with long-term oxidation and corrosion but should still be oiled. 'Chopping Iron' to test the durability of the fine edge. Gus wasn’t married to any one steel and after seeing what the forge did with the thin cross section of the historical medieval swords in 9260 designed by Gus it was an obvious choice. What are your thoughts on this swords durability? Has there been any destructive testing?īlake: We’ve done some destructive testing at the forge and here at CAS. The raw tensile strength of these steel when combined with the simple, robust design seems to eliminate the weak points inherent in most swords with more complex components. SBG: The choice of monotempered 9260 was an excellent one in my opinion. SBG: How would you describe the handling characteristics of the APOC Tactical Swords line? Fast and agile, powerful and authorative or somewhat neutral?ĪNSWER: I would put them in the fast and agile bracket – though we deliberately kept them with a slightly thicker edge to take some heavy use they are thinner in overall profile to make them quick in the hand. We could have made this section flat like everyone else of course and saved some money… but that’s not what we were aiming for. The difference is subtle to the eye but not in the hand. This cross section lightens the blade just enough to give it that exceptional handling that Gus is known for. Not only does the blade change thickness towards the point (distal taper) the back is one long swedge creating a rhomboid type cross section not unlike higher end Japanese katana. But the real reason for the cost difference is the labor in grinding the katana bevels. What is the main difference between the Saber and the Katana, and why is the Katana around $60 more than the Saber?īlake: Well, of course there is a little more material cost in the katana simply due to the length of blade, handle and scabbard. SBG: At first glance, the two APOC Tactical Swords look fairly similar – but have quite different price tags. You see a variety of reactions to any of his sword designs from wild amusement Should handle… Gus’s designs usually throw that pre-conception out the window. Majority of people to this day have a pre-conceived notion of how a sword Unveiled at the 2017 blade show? What was the most common reaction or comment Was the APOC Tactical Swords received by the public when they were first The shorterĬutlass and future swords are a bit more useful for use in enclosed spaces Ĭorridors, entry ways, low ceilings, etc. With each that can easily be used as part of a bug-out system. The grips on these swordįeature more of a rounded profile for comfort and we’ve included a scabbard Ideals in place (weapon first mentality, proper distal taper, full tang, etc.)Īnd, dare I say it, improved them in some other areas. Traditional swords than what is typically seen on the market. Swords are designed as weapons first, with characteristics more in line with Possibility of bringing back his tactical designs we talked a lot about how Individual swords… But I will say that when we first started discussing the Thanks Paul! I’d have to defer to Gus on the finer points of his design on the Some light on the design concepts behind these swords? Sword, the first two blades in this series are pretty awesome. Line.! While this is not Cas Iberias first venture into producing a Tactical Off, congratulations on producing such an innovative and cool looking sword Historical European Martial Arts (HEMA).Ultra Durable 'Beater' Katana under $400.Affordable Traditional Blades with 'Hamon'.
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