About Our Blades

Tactical Edge is a family owned and operated business located in Manchester, TN.  Our knife designer and maker is Eddie McLemore, a proud veteran of the US Army. He has trained in martial arts and taught several edged weapon disciplines, both in the civilian market and military.  During his military service,  he relied heavily on his blade. Since that time, he has created edged tools that he feels encompass the ideal blade. 

All Tactical Edge knives are handmade using 1095 high carbon steel (our 1/4" blades are made with 5160). Our goal at Tactical Edge is to manufacture edged tools in the tradition of the American craftsman. In handmaking a knife, variations and tooling marks are inevitable. We do not make art - we make quality tools. That being said, we strive to make sure each knife is made with care and attention to detail. Because we believe everyone should be able to afford a quality knife, and in order to keep our prices low, we use the stock removal process rather than forging our own steel. This way, we are able to provide a quality blade at an affordable price. 

Barrett Firearms

We had the honor of creating a custom knife order for Barrett Firearms in Christiana, TN, which is just up the road from our shop here in Manchester. I was thrilled to get a tour of the factory at one of the greatest firearms manufacturers in the world. 

We get asked all the time about our blade steel. Is it Damascus? Why is there a dark pattern? Eddie explains about high carbon steel and acid etching.

We believe "Whatever you do, do your work heartily, as for the Lord rather than for men..." (Col 3:23). 

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Quality, purpose-driven knives at an affordable price.