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Apex Predator – RazorSword – RazorMachete<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Apex Predator Series – Ultra High Performance Blade<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

Middle-Weight Class \/\/ Light Heavy-Weight Class \/\/ Heavy-Weight Class<\/p>\n

Apex Predator – High Performance \u2013 Rigid for Thrusting – Exceptional Cutting<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Apex Predator Series (APEX<\/strong>) is an Ultra High Performance Mono-Blade design.<\/strong> (Single<\/span> mono blade<\/span> \u2013 Not a Laminated blade)\u00a0 APEX is an important innovation to our blade technology, and welcome addition to our family of RazorSwords, RazorMachetes, and RazorBatons.\u00a0 The new APEX blade is a major step forward in both design and application.\u00a0 APEX\u00a0is available\u00a0with a variety of options; including the RazorSword, the RazorMachete, the RazorBaton, and the RazorCustom Point.\u00a0 As with all of our BeltWeapon Systems; APEX encircles the waist in our patented \u201cFlexible Linked Containment Rail System\u201d<\/strong> that is fastened to the inside of a leather belt, military style web belt, or special order (TPU) thermoplastic polyurethane coated nylon webbing with a break strength of over 1,500 pounds.<\/p>\n

Depending upon blade length, blade thickness, blade rigidness,\u00a0and point configuration; the Apex Predator Series has thrusting capabilities that is on par with some of the best historical or current battle ready swords.\u00a0 The APEX blade is heat treated and tempered to achieve a level of hardness that guarantees durability.\u00a0 A special tempering process to harden the 1075\/1095 steel, combined with greater thickness of the mono-blade structure; has dramatically increased blade rigidness without sacrificing durability.\u00a0 This insures that the blade will have superior thrusting, and cutting capabilities.\u00a0 All blades are guaranteed for life against catastrophic failure.<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>Company Summary<\/strong><\/p>\n

RazorRazor is a different kind of company! RazorRazor is a \u201cMade in the USA only manufacturer\u201d, a weapon designer\/consultant, and a joint-venturer with elite LE\/MIL, international counter terror training teams, SERE training teams (Escape & Evasion), and many other weapon experts.\u00a0 Since research and development is a high priority; RazorRazor builds custom weapon systems to fit the needs of our training partners, and law enforcement personnel.\u00a0 Special attention is given to the environment in which our weapon system must function. RazorRazor products are the toughest in the business\u2026they are guaranteed for life<\/u> against catastrophic failure. Our weapon\/tool designs continue to meet operational needs\u2026for any possible environment\u2026in any part of the world!\u00a0 The only blade you will ever need to buy…because it is guaranteed for life!<\/strong><\/p>\n

Apex Predator Series – Middle Weight – Light Heavy Weight – Heavy Weight<\/strong><\/p>\n

Apex Predator Series Mono Blade – High Performance: Three Weight Classes, Three Different Levels of Rigidness<\/p>\n

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  1. APEX Middle-weight mono-blade – 0.050″ thick — 31″-36″ long – “Flexible” \u2013 Safe and Somewhat Easy to Bend and Secure<\/li>\n
  2. APEX Light Heavy-weight mono-blade – 0.055″ thick — 32″-37″ long.\u00a0 “Rigid” to “Very Rigid” \u2013 May be a Challenge to Bend and Secure<\/li>\n
  3. APEX Heavy-weight mono-blade – 0.062″ thick 33″-40″ long – Extremely Rigid \u2013 Extremely Difficult to Bend and Secure (Experts Only!)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    The Relative Nature of Weight Class and Spring Steel Tension<\/strong><\/p>\n

    Weight classes are relative to the type and style of a sword or blade\u2026functionally and historically…when it was made, where it was made, how it was made, and the purpose to which the weapon was designed. A super heavy-weight RazorSword is much-much<\/u><\/strong> lighter and no-where near the weight of a European Claymore or even a Japanese Katana.\u00a0 The RazorSword and RazorMachete is in a totally different class; it is at a different point in history…where stealth trumps weight and the “element of surprise” may eclipse skill.\u00a0 With modern technology, a safely secured “hidden & concealed blade” that is longer, lighter, thinner, faster, flexible, and more agile …will out perform a conventional blade.\u00a0 Old style blades hang dangerously from your leg…not only heavier and slower, but unable to conceal.\u00a0 Each blade has its advantages and disadvantages; depending upon your needs and what century you live in.\u00a0 The RazorSword and RazorMachete were born for the 21st Century and beyond.<\/p>\n

    Each RazorRazor weapon class or tool class has a different blade thickness; with a different level of spring tension (Rigidness) pushing outward on the belt and our patented \u201cFlexible Linked Containment Rail System\u201d.\u00a0 This outward pressure will leave two little \u201cpressure or belt bumps\u201d on the belt; that could be noticed by a trained observer.\u00a0 The bumps are almost non-existent with Feather-weight or Light-weight blades; but as the blades get thicker (Creating more outward spring pressure), the bumps are likely to increase.\u00a0 However these \u201cbelt-bumps\u201d are easy to conceal; by \u201cblousing\u201d your shirt over the bump, placing a cell phone case near the bump, tightening the belt, and\/or moving the belt horizontally until the bump is reduced.\u00a0 Either one or all four of these techniques will help hide this slight \u201cbelt-bump\u201d.\u00a0 Although concealment is paramount; it is highly unlikely that the untrained general public will ever notice a small irregular \u201cbelt-bump\u201d\u2026and if they did\u2026nothing would come of it\u2026this is just our own paranoia!<\/p>\n

    APEX Predator Series – Slight Katana Curve<\/strong><\/p>\n

    Katana Example<\/strong> – With its cutting edge downward towards earth; an authentic Japanese katana sword curves upward\u2026as you move towards the point.\u00a0 The curvature of the Japanese katana does not affect the performance of the blade; even when the outward blade curvature of the typical Japanese Katana is anywhere from 1.0″ to over 1.5″ from point to end of the handle.<\/p>\n

    APEX Example<\/strong> – With the APEX blade cutting edge downward towards earth; the Apex Predator blade gently curves (From side to side) right and then left creating a subtle and gentle “side to side Katana Curve”\u2026<\/strong>as you look from the handle towards the point.\u00a0 The curvature of the APEX Blade is extremely small; from 1\/16″ to 1\/4″ from point tip to the end of handle…this measurement is over the entire length of the sword or machete.\u00a0 This curvature (Like that of the Katana blade curvature) is due to the tempering process, and does not affect blade performance or cut accuracy.\u00a0 (Historical: First curved Scimitars found in the 9th century \u2013 First curved Japanese swords found in the 10th<\/sup> century)<\/p>\n

    Blade Curvature<\/strong> \u2013 This is not the first edged weapon system developed by RazorRazor to include a curved blade; e.g. the RazorDagger \u2013 a Body Contour Weapon System.\u00a0 With the aid of computer controlled tempering, and our proprietary \u201cPreStressed Blade Technology\u201d (PSBT); the RazorRazor Company has designed various weapons with a curvature.<\/p>\n

    Middle Weight – Apex Predator – Blade Thickness 0.050″<\/strong><\/p>\n

    RazorSword\/RazorMachete\/RazorBaton\/RazorCustom Point – Mono Blades \u2013 Apex Predator Series \u2013 Thickness level<\/strong> 0.050\u201d <\/strong>– Somewhat<\/strong> RIGID \u2013 Generally easy and safe to bend around your waist<\/strong> — The Middle Weight is available in lengths from 31″-36″; this is a specially tempered ultra-high performance blade.<\/p>\n

    With some practice the Middle Weight RazorSword or RazorMachete should be easy to bend around your waist, easy to conform the blade in the flexible linked containment rail system, and easy to control.\u00a0 However having some edge weapon training and experience is helpful and advised for safe use of this system.<\/p>\n

    As the blade exceeds 31″-33″ in length\u2026it will become much easier to bend the blade around your waist inside the containment system.\u00a0 However the thrusting capabilities may be slightly diminished due to this added length and flexibility caused by the physics from a longer blade… (Mono-Blades hold an extreme razor sharp edge)<\/p>\n

    Light Heavy Weight \u2013 Apex Predator \u2013 Blade Thickness 0.055″<\/strong><\/p>\n

    RazorSword\/RazorMachete\/RazorBaton\/RazorCustom Point – Mono Blades – Apex Predator Series – Thickness level<\/strong> 0.055\u201d \u2013 RIGID \u2013 Somewhat difficult to bend and secure.<\/strong>\u00a0 Expect a learning curve with some difficulty in developing the finesse to bend and secure this blade around your waist.\u00a0 The Light Heavy Weight is available in lengths from 32″-37″; this is a specially tempered ultra-high performance blade.<\/p>\n

    This blade may be more challenging to bend around your waist than the 0.050″ thick Middle Weight, and is not recommended for a novice.\u00a0 It takes strength, practice, and finesse to bend and safely secure this blade in the flexible linked containment rail system.\u00a0 This is especially true if the blade is shorter at 31″-32″.\u00a0 The Light Heavy Weight RazorSword is recommended for physically fit martial arts practitioners and\/or those with edged weapon training.\u00a0 If not kept under complete control when deployed; injury may result due to the powerful spring action release and its rigid tempered steel.<\/p>\n

    As the blade exceeds 34″-35″ in length; it will become increasingly easier to bend the blade around your waist in the containment system.\u00a0 However thrusting capabilities may be slightly diminished due to this added length and flexibility caused by the physics from a longer blade… (All Mono-Blades hold an extreme razor sharp edge)<\/p>\n

    Heavy Weight \u2013 Apex Predator \u2013 Blade Thickness 0.062″\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

    RazorSword\/RazorMachete\/RazorBaton\/RazorCustom Point – Mono Blades – Apex Predator Series – Thickness level 0.062″ – Extremely RIGID \u2013 Extremely difficult to bend and secure at shorter lengths.<\/strong>\u00a0 The thickness and extreme rigidness of this blade, especially at shorter lengths of 33-34 inches, will present a serious challenge to safely bend and secure this blade in the containment system.\u00a0 This includes even experienced edged weapon personnel.<\/p>\n

    Anyone attempting to use the .062″ Heavy Weight APEX blade should have purchased one of our less rigid machetes or swords, and needs to have above average upper body strength, in good physical condition and an expert with edged weapons and safety protocol.\u00a0 The APEX Heavy Weight is available in lengths from 33″-40″, and is a specially tempered ultra-high performance blade.\u00a0 This extremely rigid version will present a danger and near impossible challenge to a novice, and\/or a person that lacks great upper body strength, and\/or those not well trained in martial arts or edged weapon systems.<\/p>\n

    The Heavy Weight Apex Predator is a military grade weapon system; it takes training, strength, practice, and finesse to safely conform any of these blades into the flexible linked containment rail system and secure it safely.\u00a0 If not kept under complete control<\/u> while being contained or deployed; injury is likely to result due to the blades powerful and \u201cexplosive like\u201d spring-steel release action.\u00a0 If released without proper control, the Apex blade may \u201cspring out\u201d from its containment system and propel itself across a room; striking anything in its path\u2026potentially causing serious injury or death.\u00a0 As the blade lengthens to 35″-38″, and due to additional leverage; it will become increasingly easier to bend and secure the blade in the flexible linked containment rail system.<\/p>\n

    Heavy Weight – 0.062″ Recommendations <\/strong><\/p>\n

    APEX 0.062″ will become increasingly easier to bend as the blade gets longer.\u00a0 As such, we recommend the use of the 0.062″ Heavy Weight system, as a longer blade 34″ to 36″ or greater; providing the total length of the APEX is a minimum of 4-inches to 6-inches less than your waist measurement.<\/p>\n

    Thrusting capabilities may be slightly diminished as the blade length\/flexibility increases; caused by the physics of leverage from a longer blade.\u00a0 Since this blade is \u201cExtremely Rigid\u201d; thrusting capabilities should be good at almost any length.\u00a0 The 0.062″ RazorSword is available up to 40-inches in length; it is especially well suited for larger people with larger frames and waist sizes.\u00a0 (All Mono-Blades hold an extreme razor sharp edge)\u00a0 We absolutely require a phone conversation and safety assessment prior to shipping the \u201cHeavy Weight System – 0.062-inch thick Apex Predator\u201d!<\/p>\n

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