MOD (Masters of Defense) was founded in 1998 by Jim Ray. Jim went to real knife defense experts to design his knives. Men such as Michael Janich, Alan Elishewitz, Duane Dieter, Jeff Harkins and Massad Ayoob to name a few. They were innovated with designs that the tactical knife world wanted and this proved to be very successful for MOD.
In 2003 MOD was sold to BLACKHAWK! Products Group which wanted to diversify its already product line of holsters, packs, slings, lights, apparel and tools. By joining BLACKHAWK!, gave MOD a wider base of armed professionals and not just the elitist military and police units.
Another advantage of BLACKHAWK!’s absorption of MOD was bringing these advanced knife designs to an average person who wanted these proven concepts of expert-inspired tactical designs, but normally couldn’t afford them. This happened in 2005 when BLACKHAWK! / M.O.D. became BLACKHAWK! Blades.
Overall the M.O.D. and the BLACKHAWK! / M.O.D. have become highly desired and collectible.
We have two of these knives available:
A Nightwing fixed blade designed by Alan Elishewitz and a CQD Mark II Automatic Folder designed by Duane Dieter. Both are rare and extremely hard to find.
For more information on these knives and to purchase, please visit our website
The Knife Point 