Green Beret Cadet 291-N: Stealth, discretion, and brute force with a black oxide finish
There are missions where a reflection can compromise your position and where the demands require a low-profile tool with devastating force. The Green Beret Cadet (291-N) tactical knife represents the most military, dark, and aggressive aspect of our operational line. Born to satisfy professionals who needed the destructive power of the original model in a more compact and agile format, this version goes a step further. Its blade has undergone a black oxide treatment that eliminates any tell-tale glint, transforming it into an instrument of pure stealth.
Manufactured in Albacete with military precision, it is not just a blade; it is a portable operations center designed for combat and rescue. It retains all the intervention capabilities of its older brother, the Spanish Green Beret (299-N), ensuring you have an implacable and multifunctional response at your fingertips when the environment becomes truly hostile.
Why this Cudeman is right for you
- Absolute stealth in operations: Its black oxide finish completely darkens the steel, preventing glints under the sun or tactical lights to ensure you remain undetected.
- Penetrating power and agile cutting: Its 15-centimeter blade gives you the perfect balance for chopping without tiring your arm on long patrols.
- Multifunction emergency tool: Incorporates a glass breaker on the pommel, wire cutter, and bullet encapsulator, resolving critical crises without needing to switch tools.
Steel and edge performance
In the tactical field, the steel cannot falter. That's why we've equipped this beast with robust Böhler N-695, which, after our precise heat treatment, reaches 59/60 HRc hardness. This alloy provides an aggressive edge and superlative durability. Additionally, the black oxide treatment not only serves a camouflage function but also adds an extra barrier against oxidation in saline or humid environments. Its hollow grind profile facilitates deep and fluid cuts, and although its hardness is high, you can sharpen the edge mid-deployment using a quality diamond stone.
Construction and resistance
This is a true bulwark. Its design is full tang; a solid 5-millimeter thick steel plate with a 3.8-centimeter blade that forms the backbone of its 340 grams of weight. The scales are surgically screwed with precision using stainless Allen screws and internal threaded brass bushings, armoring the assembly against impacts. Its sharp Clip-Point tip is devastating for piercing, but appealing to operational logic, remember that it is not designed to be used as a lever on solid rocks or to blast through armored doors. We highlight that the black oxide provides a protective surface coating. Consequently, it is foreseeable and completely normal for the silver color of the base steel to become visible with wear or mechanical friction, this being a technical quality inseparable from this type of treatment.
Handle and control in real conditions
When tension rises, your grip is your only life insurance. The scales are made of satin black micarta with an aggressive red spacer. Micarta is a military-grade composite that repels water, mud, and blood, ensuring the knife remains anchored to your hand even if you are wearing soaked tactical gloves. To multiply traction, the blade has a pronounced jimping on the spine that locks the thumb. It all culminates in a lanyard hole, guaranteeing total retention in the most demanding maneuvers.
Sheath and portability
Both the black leather and Kydex versions are 100% self-manufactured, meticulously crafted and adjusted in our facilities. Tactical carry demands versatility, so we offer three different configurations to adapt to your mission:
- 291-N: Simple and comfortable flat multi-position sheath.
- 291-NC: Flat sheath equipped with a front pocket. Includes sharpening stone, signal mirror, and red 550 paracord for extreme survival.
- 291-N-K: Kydex sheath designed for purely tactical carry and lightning-fast extraction.
Use scenarios
- Military deployments and police interventions where stealth, lightness, and power are mandatory.
- Vehicle rescue and collapsed environments, taking advantage of the effectiveness of its glass breaker and wire cutter.
- Hard survival, processing wood, cutting ropes, and building shelters under any weather conditions.
Care and maintenance
- Clean the blade with soap and water after each mission; keeping the steel free of residue prolongs the life of the black oxide finish.
- Thoroughly dry the Böhler N-695 before sheathing, especially after operating in humid or tropical climates.
- Periodically check the tightness of the Allen screws if you regularly use the tool for chopping.
- Micarta scales do not absorb fluids or require hydrating oils; simply scrub them with a brush and water to get them ready for action.
- Sharpen while respecting the original grind angle, preferably using diamond stones to avoid damaging the dark coating on the sides of the blade.
The Cudeman Green Beret Cadet (291-N) is the ultimate expression of military survival. A tactical tool manufactured to go unnoticed, but one that never retreats when the storm breaks.