Grip Works Designs
Grip Works Designs

GRIP WORKS DESIGNS LLC

GRIP WORKS DESIGNS LLC GRIP WORKS DESIGNS LLC GRIP WORKS DESIGNS LLC

Custom grip and tactical knife/tool designs for LEOs, military and responsible citizens.

Custom Knife and Tool Design

I have over 27 years of experience in Law Enforcement with past assignments including patrol deputy, city police officer, parole and probation officer and a SWAT sniper.  I have been involved in training in survival skills and Use of Force through my career and currently am a full time Use of Force instructor.  I am in the process of setting up a prototyping shop to produce knives and custom grips.  I have spent time over the last 27 years adjusting prototypes of weapon retention knives which are predominately reverse edged reverse gripped tools.   I contract with custom knife makers to produces my designs currently.   As of 3/2026 I am working with David Kurt (dkurttknives.com) to produce some of my tactical designs which are entering their 6th generation.


I am starting up my design business and a tactical training business (Counter Assault Tactics and Training LLC- Oregon ) while working a normal full time job as a Use of Force instructor.  If  you inquire, please have patience for responses.  


I originally asked Roger Hatt, who I consider a friend, to make some of my custom designs.  I would fabricate wooden examples of the designs, send them off to him and he would 'magically' create examples out of metal (works of art ),  I am posting the first metal prototype I have produced by him (not stamped with a maker's mark) and etched with my design Grip Works Designs trademark.   


I am in the process of trying to get a limited production run of several knife designs designed by me and made by David Kurt.  I will post pictures on this site when those come available.   Thank you for your interest and support.   

FOR SALE: First Metal Prototype I of Grip Works Designs LLC Reverse Grip Reverse Edge Weapon Retention Knife. Continental US (exc OR)

About Prototype I for Sale

What is included:

The prototype for sale is in used condition and does not include a sheath.  It is a one of a kind.  The original knife was specified to be D2,  There is hand jimping along three of the curves.  The knife shows significant finish wear due to carrying and testing,  The maker was Roger Hatt but the knife does not have a maker's mark.  I do not mention his name in order to try and profit off his name as I consider him a friend.  I disclose the maker to give credit and respect where it is due.   The design is a Grip Works Designs LLC design .  This Gen 1 design enables the user to use the knife as one normally would with blade tip forward and edge down as well as blade tip forward and edge up.  It is designed to be held in reverse grip-reverse edge orientation for using as a defensive tool in one's off hand while the person's strong hand is busy retaining a duty firearm. (weapon retention).  It is not a double edge design as many law enforcement agencies do not provide authorization for double edged knifes for duty use.   Knife overall length is approximately 6.5"  long with a sharpened approximately 2 1/16" single edge blade.  The knife is about 2" at its widest area and about 3/16" thick.  This is  being sold as a collectible knife for $265.  Current duty use versions are hoped to be made available late 2026.  


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Due to ongoing SPAM etc, Please reference "Prototype 1" in your inquiry via email or voice mail.  


Knives can be sharp and potentially lethal tools.  Purchasers must be 18 years of age or older and they must be legally authorized to purchgase or possess this tool in your jurisdiction. By purchasing the Prototype I, you assume all risks associated with ownership, handling and use of this product including the risk of personal injury or property damage or injury/death.  You are required to use the product in a lawful and safe manner and it is the sole responsibility of the buyer to research and comply with their local and federal laws regarding their use and possession of this knife.  Grip Works Designs LLC is not responsible for any injury or damage due to misuse, abuse, accident, or misjudgment of the end user or injury as a result of your choices in the utilization any of the products you may purchase from Grip Works Designs LLC. 

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Grip Works Designs

Albany, OR, USA

mcgowantraining308@gmail.com (971)239-8883. (Counter Assault Tactics and Training main business line- Also for Grip Works Designs LLC)

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I work full time and also run my design and training businesses in my off time.  Please leave a voice mail message or leave an email message and I will respond as I am able.  Thank you very much for your interest and support.  

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