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rotating the knife and switching it be-

tween grips. The Double Agent has a pair
of rings: one in the traditional location
at the rear of the handle and a second
at the front of the handle in which the

index finger passes through and wraps

around. Th is effectively locks your hand
on the handle to prevent you from losing

your grip inadvertently. “The biggest ad-
vantage this knife offers is the enormous

grip retention security provided by the
double finger rings,” Th ompson says.

“It’s very difficult to dislodge or ‘strip’

the knife from the hand.” Th e forward

finger hole also provides a securement
point for the sheath.

The handle material is molded on and
is what Cold Steel calls Griv-Ex, which
is similar in composition and texture to

Zytel. The Griv-Ex handle has a rounded
profile that is very comfortable without

generating hot spots. The texturing aids

in a secure grip.
Another selling point of the Double
Agent is its Secure-Ex® molded sheath.
“You never have to worry about your

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