Jacksonville, Alabama – Bear OPS, a manufacturer of high-quality tactical knives based in Alabama, invites all law enforcement, military and veteran personnel, and security specialists to visit their booth 12865 during the 2025 SHOT Show and explore their diverse range of new pocketknives. On display will be the new KATAKTŴ series & NEKAMA I folder, as well as premium butterfly knives, automatics, fixed blades, and tactical folding knives.
The Bear OPS KATAKTŴ Series are new automatic pocketknives built for diverse challenges, featuring high-performance M390 steel blades, ergonomic designs and modern features. Visitors at this year’s show can explore these knives up close to discover their unique attributes. The lightweight and versatile KATAKTŴ I boasts a razor-sharp black drop point blade made of M390 steel, ensuring exceptional edge retention. Its green G10 handles provide a secure, non-slip grip, complemented by a slide lock mechanism for reliable one-handed operation. With a reversible boot/pocket clip, bronze accent ball bearing washers, and torx screw construction, this knife is optimized for effortless everyday carry. The KATAKTŴ II offers two variants: Model AC-2100-ALBK-B (Straight Edge) and Model AC-2100-ALBK-BSR (Serrated), both featuring sleek black aluminum handles and a durable black drop point blade. Orange accents, including a lanyard hole and ball bearing washers, add style and functionality, for tactical and daily tasks. The full-sized KATAKTŴ III, in Model AC-2200-ALDE-B (Straight Edge) and Model AC-2200-ALDE-BSR (Serrated), features an FDE aluminum handle and distinctive reverse tanto blade, highlighting precision and reliability with a slide lock mechanism, black jimping spacer, and reversible boot/pocket clip for functionality.
Additionally, the new NEKAMA I pocketknife is a premium 3 1/4″ Sandvik 14C28N blade with a modified tanto shape that offers superior edge retention and cutting power across several uses. Equipped with precision ball bearings and ambidextrous thumbstuds for a natural deployment, its lightweight yet durable aluminum handle ensures comfort and performance. Available in black with orange accent washers and matching lanyard hole or stainless with blue washers and a grey handle, this knife features a reversible steel pocket clip for convenient tip-up carry, alongside a secure slidelock mechanism for confident blade engagement.
The Bear OPS NEKAMA I and KATAKTŴ Series caters to diverse requirements, whether prioritizing lightweight agility, bold design, or rugged durability. Stop by Booth #12865 to experience the full lineup and meet the Bear OPS team.
About Bear OPS:
Bear OPS is adivision of Bear & Son Cutlery with the goal to manufacture the best tactical knives. Every knife is made with (OPS) Operational Precision for Superior use and can be relied on for any situation. Bear OPS only uses USA manufactured parts, materials and a dedicated workforce that’s proud to build knives for our nation’s first responders and military members.
About Bear & Son Cutlery:
Bear & Son Cutlery is equipped with a rich family tradition in knife making and employs a skilled and experienced workforce that is capable of performing many of the extra hand operations that go into the making of their products. The Bear & Son Cutlery factory is unique. It is fully self-contained. While some companies only assemble parts brought from various suppliers and put their names on the product, Bear & Son Cutlery does everything in-house from building their own blanking dies to heat treating, grinding and assembly, and hand finishing products. These steps ensure that Bear & Son Cutlery is of excellent quality and a real value for both the dealer and consumer. Their ongoing commitment is to make them in Jacksonville, Alabama and make them affordable.
