The most effective dagger blade shape has a slight wedge shape. It provides us with several advantages that the parallel dagger shape, common in mass production, does not. Parallel edges became the standard because knife makers and factories use flat bar stock which comes the width of the blade. Making it cheaper and easier for the maker. But the actual use of the blade should dictate the design, not ease of production.

Nonparallel edges or a wedge shaped dagger creates an increasingly wider wound channel, increasing the users capability of hitting the vital target aimed at. It also becomes free from the friction of the wound channel much quicker, allowing the user to hit multiple targets more quickly. Perhaps the greatest benefit in the wedge shaped dagger is the amazingly effective point configuration. With the parallel dagger you end up with a rounded point design. As opposed to the Kryptos design, which gives us a truly remarkable design for thrusting through even the most resistant surfaces. (multiple folds of clothing, Kevlar, webbing style vests, etc.)

When it comes to blade handles, there are a few considerations. Draw, usage, durability and comfort. The Kryptos has all four - in particular is its draw. When it comes time, you want a 100% positive draw. No fumbling while trying to find it, or gain purchase of your master grip for the draw stroke. If you have gloves on, that becomes even harder. The Kryptos handle was symetrically designed with a four point contact area on the pommel, allowing either hand to catch it on any, or all four sides. This unique design dramatically increases the user's grip and ensures a positive master grip during the draw. The ambidextrous design also allows for more carry positions and is a great choice for the center of your plate carrier for the most accessibility and speed.

The trainer is an exact replica of the live blade but with a couple of small, important changes.

The tip of the Kryptos trainer is 0.5" shorter than the real blade. When you practice with a trainer, you touch your target with the tip but cannot enter the target. This shorter design builds an automatic half inch of penetration into your targeting and negates the training scar created by using trainers. The anodized blue color is a safety standard in military training. All inert training devices are blue (training guns, claymores, etc).

The sheath was created in collaboration with Tenicor, who are regarded by many as the gold standard in the holster industry.

Manufactured with precision CNC, this sheath provides the user with the option of ambidextrous sheathing and an ultra slim profile for maximum concealment. With the equipped HLR Clip™ by Discreet Carry Concepts, you will be able to adjust the cant angle to tailor it to your carrying preference. The clip has a very high clamping force which allows the user to carry without a belt, in whatever clothing you desire.

Also included is the Tenicor storage sheath, which allows the live blade to be stored securely while the trainer is in use.