Mike Vellekamp-desgined knife collection

5.11 Tactical's five new knives are comfortable, durable and well balanced. Each was engineered by renowned knife designer Mike Vellekamp of Blade-Tech and Fox Knives USA. Vellekamp, winner of Blade magazine's prestigious "Most Innovative American Design of the Year" award for 2009, has more than 16 years of knife expertise.

• The Alpha Scout Folder features easy-to-maintain AUS8 blade steel, a 3-inch flat-ground blade, 4mm blade thickness, comfortably-shaped 0.08-inch G10 scales, open liner lock construction for easy cleaning and 4-way ambidextrous clip options for greater convenience.

• Made with AUS8 blade steel and a 3.5inch flat-ground, 4mm thick blade for longer edge life, the Scout Folder offers four-position clip carry, 0.08-inch G10 scales and a liner lock for easy one-hand operation.

• The Side Kick Boot Knife has a skeletonized handle and fits in the hidden boot pocket of 5.11 ATAC, XPRT or Company Boots.

• The fixed blade Tanto Surge includes an ambitextrous web platform-compatible sheath with a MOLLE-Lok attachment system and is compatible with other Blade-Tech accessories like the Tek-Lok and Blade-Tech Klip.

• Constructed with high-end components including premium S30V blade steel by Crucible Metals, the XPRT Folder features superior balance and toughness.