Tactical Knives: A Very Short History
by Custom Knife Field Editor, Les Robertson
BLADE MAGAZINE  FEB ISSUE 2024  PAGES 36-41

Les wrote this article and Blade Magazine choose to feature the Gosciniak Harbinger on the cover. Les & Piotr collaborated on the knife design specs offered exclusively from Robertson’s Custom Cutlery. We just received the knife from Poland and know you’ll be pleased with the outcome. In the same wooden box came some of your other favorites… The Tracker, Breaker & Caymans- both OD green & black handle.  You may preorder the Stealth Dagger I & II which are coming in late March.

Gosciniak Tactical Harbinger

Gosciniak Tracker

Gosciniak Cayman OD

Gosciniak Breaker

Gosciniak Cayman Black

Recently, Les was interviewed for an upcoming article in Blade magazine on what knives or market sectors would be hot in 2024.  His response was, “Tactical fixed blades will be hot in 2024.  They offer so much variety in materials, design(s), and carry configurations.  This style of knife will always pique the custom knife buyer’s interest and they come in at an affordable price.”

Piotr Gosciniak’s version of this classic dagger features a slightly shorter blade with a fuller down the center. Contrary to popular belief, this is not a blood groove. Instead, the purpose of the fuller is to lighten and stiffen the blade without sacrificing blade length. At the same time, it can help the maker achieve a better balance for the knife. Piotr’s Stealth Dagger features a 6.3” blade, while the Stealth Dagger II features a 5” blade. Both feature 80CrV2 steel with black Cerakote. The black G-10 handle is laser-cut to give the knife a better gripping surface. For additional control, this knife has a scalloped guard.

Gosciniak Stealth Dagger

Gosciniak Stealth Dagger II