Some knives get your attention, and some command it. I’ll admit, I’m fairly new to TEKTO Knives. I’ve seen the company’s work before, but am a little late to the game. I finally met them at SHOT Show this year and had a chance to get hands-on with their knives. I was impressed. But the real show stoppers were the knives in the EOTECH line, like the TEKTO F2 Bravo X EOTECH. It is everything you would expect of an EOTECH optic, but in a knife.
The TEKTO Knives F2 Bravo X EOTECH Edition
Using the F2 Bravo as its base, the EOTECH Edition features a 3.3-inch tanto blade constructed of D2 tool steel. The tanto blade is a departure from the standard F2 Bravo’s drop point and beautifully captures the defined EOTECH style. A black titanium coating improves corrosion resistance and reduces glare. Etched into the coating is the EOTECH logo. However, there was also a limited run of 30th Anniversary models (as seen here—no longer available).
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The forged carbon fiber handle, with brass-anodized liners, offers a high strength-to-weight ratio while maintaining rigidity under load–a testament to the EOTECH brand. At only 2.5 ounces, its slim profile features clean, striking lines with impeccably implemented brass-anodized accents. From the hardware to the embedded parallel highlight bar on each side and the EOTECH logo at the pivot, the tolerances are very tight and clean.
A flipper tab deploys the blade on its ceramic ball-bearing pivot system, providing consistent, smooth, low-friction action. The blade comes to full lockup in the F2 Bravo’s liner lock, which is also brass-anodized, in this case. After disengaging the lock, the blade glides smoothly back into place, perfectly centered within the handle, where the snappy detent draws it in.
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The F2 Bravo X carries fairly deep in the pocket with its brass-anodized pocket clip. Featuring both the EOTECH and TEKTO Knives logos, the beefy pocket clip holds tight in the pocket. However, it is only available in right-hand tip-up carry. For those who prefer sheath carry, the F2 Bravo X includes a nylon belt sheath.
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More Than Just Good Looks
Clearly, you can tell just by looking at it that this knife was designed to cut. But I came here to play with a knife and cut shit (don’t play with knives, kids). The slender blade with its high flat grind makes this a slicer, but not a brute. So, I kept the tests to light-duty EDC, typical for a design like this.
I figure that leather is probably the most robust medium you will deploy the F2 Bravo for. So, why not start there? Like cutting paper, I sliced slivers off a piece of heavy-duty leather I use in a lot of reviews. Then, I laid the leather down and used the tip to slice off more strips with equal ease.
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I’m not suggesting that you have any secrets to hide. That’s none of my business. However, the F2 Bravo glided through catalog paper with aplomb. If you’re interested in that sort of thing. Likewise, Manila envelopes and file folders were quickly reduced. Good luck putting any of this mess back together.
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I am going to go out on a limb and assume that you have interacted with 550 paracord. There is a reason many knives, from fixed blades to folders, have a lanyard hole; this one included. So, a knife should at least be able to cut its own leash. The F1 Bravo might have gone a little overboard. I guess it won’t get a lanyard.
I know I make this look easy, but testing knives is a strenuous job that builds an appetite. So, it was time for a healthy(ish) snack. Although the tanto profile is not ideal for slicing food, the thin blade stock and keen edge made up for it. Disclaimer: Food products were harmed in the making of this photo.
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The F2 Bravo X EOTECH: A Fitting Tribute
EOTECH has a reputation for hard-use optics, trusted by elite shooters in the military, law enforcement, and competition circuits worldwide. So, when a company like EOTECH is looking for a company-branded knife to properly represent the brand, TEKTO is a no-brainer.
TEKTO’s tight tolerances and clean lines beautifully mirror those of EOTECH optics. Not hype. Not fluff. Just a tool, built with intent, ready when it counts.
Tekto Knives F2 Bravo X Specs
| Handle Material | Forged Carbon |
| Blade Material | Titanium-Coated D2 Steel |
| Blade Hardness | 58-60 |
| Blade Style | Drop Point (Standard), Tanto (EOTECH) |
| Locking | Liner Lock |
| Blade Length | 3.30 inches |
| Handle Length | 4.30 inches |
| Open Length | 7.60 inches |
| Handle Width | 0.48 inches |
| Weight | 2.5 ounces |
| MSRP | $139.99 (Standard), $169.99 (EOTECH) |
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