The push knife was first made popular in the U.S. during the 1849 Gold Rush in California. The reason for the success of this knife was a combination of its compact size and unparalleled grip. Now Cold Steel is happy to present the finest production push knives in almost 150 years. Designed for the 21st century, these knives are becoming popular with military personnel around the world because, unlike a revolver or automatic pistol, they never break, malfunction, or run out of ammunition. What’s more, they offer "big knife" capabilities in a compact package (2" shorter overall than most boot knives) that can be easily attached to tactical web gear, tucked in a waistband or boot top or strapped to a wrist or ankle.