Wilson Tactical - Testimonials

"Just got my "COP Tool" that I ordered. That is one useful chunk of metal. I will now stop breaking the tips off my expensive folder and I finally have something that I can beat the Hell out of and it hold up. No more looking for a screwdriver or prybar along with a quick and dirty cutting tool...this is it - very cool. It is just that, a "tool" - not a knife. Well done. Great design, Great edge and grind." — Bob Layton

"At 50 years old, rarely do I find something anymore that I feel I could not have lived without. Obviously I made it, but life sure would have been easier at times if I had this tool. I have now classified it as another Wilson product/ tool that I choose not to live without. I have only had it for a day and have already used it for umpteen tasks. Great job on production!!" — Dennis Savage

"After reading about them in "Combat Tactics" magazine, I recently ordered several lanyards. These are some of the neatest, most useful items I've ever found. I really appreciate that they're handmade and very reasonably priced. Half the fun is discovering new uses for them. Right now, they're mostly on my range bags. How about a blog sometime about different ways that you've heard your customers are using them? Also, I echo the sentiments in the magazine article suggesting you offer them in a dozen pack." — Jeff Wells, Pittsburg, KS

"My name is Kyle Kroll, and I am a Game Warden for the California Department of Fish and Game. Game Wardens in California are full Peace Officers who patrol all of the states vast land and marine resources. A few years ago I purchased one of your Model 1 knives with a 5.5" blade. The knife has been a constant companion since that time, and has never let me down. It's gutted, skinned, and de-boned numerous wild boar, blacktail deer, mule deer, bear, and elk, and has always worked great. While on uniformed patrol, the kydex sheath holds the knife silently and securely on my duty belt, directly behind my Glock .40 caliber pistol. During tactical work (marijuana grows, arrest warrants, backcountry man hunts, poaching ops), the knife's sheath can quickly be moved from my belt to my tactical vest.

On August 5, 2005 I was involved in a shooting incident in my patrol district of Santa Clara County. I was assisting in a marijuana eradication operation in a very remote area of the county. Several Game Wardens and Sheriff's deputies were involved with me in the raid. We were dressed in full camouflage and tactical gear. The deputies carried AR-15's, while we carried either M14's or M1A scouts. During the approach on the encampment we encountered two well armed growers and a shootout ensued. Numerous rounds were exchanged by both sides, leaving one grower dead, and another wounded. One of the shots fired from a grower's AK-47 style rifle hit me and traveled through both my legs. The bullet, believed to be either a soft or hollow point, entered my left thigh, exited, then entered my right thigh, fragmenting and exiting in two places, leaving some shrapnel as a reminder.

It took roughly three hours for the chopper to come. Leaving me waiting and trying to fight off shock with every ounce of energy I had. The first medic showed up on foot at about the 2 hour and 45 minute mark. During the difficult climb to the grow, he had abandoned much of his medical supplies.

He tried to cut off my bloody BDU's, but the scissors he carried were barely cutting through the dried blood, mud, and rip-stop clothing. He was doing more damage than good, starting the wounds to bleeding fast again. I knew at that point I didn't have any more blood to waste. I handed him my Wilson knife and told him to try it, adding that he had better not cut my balls off because the thing was sharp! Needless to say, he tossed those shitty scissors and had both legs of the BDU's cut off in no time!

I spent 8 long days in the hospital, and about a month in bed. Amazingly, after months of brutal physical therapy, I was able to return to full time Game Warden work again. My first day back on full patrol, after completing firearm and defensive tactics quals, I hiked back up to the shooting site for another look. I attached a picture of myself and my Wilson knife at the grow, thanks again for the great knife. It'll always be there with me, ready for anything that's thrown at us!"

Kyle Kroll
State of California Fish and Game Warden

"I just wanted to write and tell you your folders are top notch I have had mine for only a short time and the only thing I regret about it is that I didn’t order the level 2 with the CPM S30V steel as opposed to the 440 in the level 1. Other than that This knife is excellent the workmanship is wonderful. I have a lot to compare it to I own many other folders from Emerson, Strider, Benchmade etc. But your folders top them all I am all to happy to be able to take this knife with me to Afghanistan and am certain that it will meet or exceed all of my needs. I will write with an AAR on it’s performance next year." — J Pollard

"I received my Model 12 and Model 13 today and must say OUTSTANDING! These are two awesome little knives. Thank you for your great service and knives. You can be assured that in the near future I WILL be ordering more knives (and most likely a Military Model shotgun) from you. Thanks and have a great day." — Antal Schweiczer

"Ya know it seems like when your waiting on something really important those dang UPS guys take their time...... it was after 8:00 last night before they came by..... really usually late lol....but I finally got the Tanto! I couldn't put it down! First off, the grips are fantastic! The spacers give it a really classy touch, good job there.... The shape of the handle is really versatile for a variety of grip positions... and the file work on the spine really gives it that fancy old west dress dirk look ya know......The tip is perfect, that's exactly what I was after! It looks like a mini-sword.

THE TEST:
Me having a Japanese sword arts background in martial arts..... I like to USE my swords and cut various test targets..... i do the same with my knives......... I was able to cut a 1/2" Tatami mat multiple times with this knife. Tatami is a traditional Japanese cutting target that gives some resistance and this knife went thru cleanly as if it wasn't there.

I'm impressed, ill just put it that way....... Its a great sized knife....not too big to be pretty easy to conceal in daily wear, and its big enough to get the job done......