Behind the Blade

EDITOR’S NOTE: The following write-ups were submitted by contributors who work full-time in the self-defense and survival industry. Rather than simply explaining the physical characteristics of their knife designs, we asked each of them to give some background on why they devised them in the first place, as well as how they’ve changed over time.

Black Triangle

URL: blktriangle.com / Instagram: @BlackTriangleGroup

Tell us a little about your background and interest in survival skills.

My interest in survival skills peaked while working close protection. Most of the work was done in major metropolitan areas and because of many of the locations, I found myself poorly armed due to local law or company policy. Being a good driver and having soft skills such as interpersonal communication ended up being more valuable than the equipment I was carrying. I did, however, spend much of my downtime scheming how to carry items to save myself or the client while not drawing unwanted attention. These ideas ended up becoming the foundation for my brand, Black Triangle.

What’s your knife of choice?

Five years