About Our blades

Tactical Edge is a mom & pop owned and operated business located in Sparta, TN.  Eddie McLemore designs and builds all of our knives in house. He is a proud veteran of the US Army and 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. 

Our Blade Finish

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.

How Our Knives Are "Born"

Finally, brethren, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is of good repute, if there is any excellence and if anything worthy of praise, dwell on these things. The things you have learned and received and heard and seen in me, practice these things, and the God of peace will be with you. Philippians 4:8-9