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There are Blem MDVs on the Blem page..
New MDVs in production now soon come.
NOW COMES WITH THE RHINO SHEATH!!!
MDV +1 - D2 tool Steel
This knife is the brain child of Michael Donvito as the best of the best in EDC blade technology. Designed by Knife maker/designer Javan Roberts of Grays Custom in cooperation with Mr. Donvito, every angle, edge, taper, radius and line on this knife was designed around a purpose and use
If you have been looking for the very best in a daily carry knife, you just found it.
6 3/4" Overall
3" cutting edge
Chisel Grind
.20 LBS
D2 Tool Steel.
Trainer and Monkey Tape are available separate on the website.
The MDV is designed to be carried in the pocket. This is why the sheath does not have a clip on it. If you choose to mount a clip to it, please understand the sheath is not 100% designed for this type of use even though you can do it. This sheath uses friction to hold the sheath on so you can rip the sheath off using the Rhino horn, not snap retention like you would normally see on a belt worn sheath.
You can find training content on both the Skallywag and The Elite You, YouTube pages, you also have the opportunity to purchase a 20 hour long training course on this knife taught by Michael Donvito for around 100.00 That is an exceptional value considering Michael charges 600.00 for a two day 16 hour course. Go to www.EliteYou.com and then click on the On Demand section of the site. Happy Training !
John K.
Another damn good knife from scallywag tactical it wears so good sometimes I forget I even have it on.
James R.
I always carry this as a back up blade. Fits nicely in the pocket and and always at the draw. Very well built. Strong as Hell. Nice and compact.
Austin M.
Great, easy to carry edc blade. With multiple options you can carry it in a unique, hooked sheath designed to deploy the blade as you pull it out of a pocket or even use an attackers clothing if pokey, cutty becomes necessary. Also has your more common belt or strap style sheath to wear on the waist or duty vest. The blade itself is very unique and with a dulled, aluminum practice blade available you can actually practice alone or with a buddy to develop fast and effective defensive and offensive techniques. The handle can be left plain or customize it yourself with wrapping for a more personalized grip. Highly recommend having this blade in your lineup!!
Billy S.
I own a LOT of knives.
The MDV One+ is my favorite, which is why it's my EDC.
The knife is extremely well designed, brilliantly made and has the best sheath I've ever owned for any knife.
Graham L.
A great backup, well made no unnecessary sharp edges,
After putting monkey tape on the handle
The grip is phenomenal, not used in anger, but attacked a few boxes and package’s..
overall an exceptional package, knife and sheath. Highly recommended
Zack D.
Love this knife. Taped the knife and trainer like Mike recommends on YouTube.
John G.
Showed MDV1 to brother-in-law who is rancher, owns electric company. Showed him video of how to carry and blemished list. He peeled off money for knife and told me I could order blemished, he was keeping this one. Yes thats a fero rod in picture.
C Edward B.
Great knife and highly reccomend
william s.
Nice knife, but slightly over-priced. No demos or info on how to carry or best uses of this weapon.
Russ W.
Like the knife a lot and after experimenting, found good positioning for the monkey tape, but for $125 you'd think they'd put a better edge on it... The grind looked like a corduroy trail through the mountains. The reverse curved edges are a bit of a challenge to sharpen but the balance is really nice.
Johnny J.
The mdv plus one is my favorite from skallywag tactical. I found out about this knife through YouTube and decided to give it a try. I absolutely love this knife it’s one of their best imo. The rhino sheath was designed for it which works great but I also like the newer flat sheath it comes with. I like putting the mdv behind my wallet with the rhino sheath. Highly recommend this bad ass blade!
Jacob M.
As soon as you pick it up, you can see and feel the quality craftsmanship and precise consideration that was kept in mind for it's designated purpose. Custom artwork that adds to the theme of the brand included in the packaging is a testament to the company's passion for creating the best products + customer service in their respective market. Would expect nothing less from our nation's finest. Gentlemen, thank you for what you do.
Byron A.
Love the knife and sheath, rubber bands both broke first hour of wearing it on duty. Soon as I can find something to emulate friction like the flat rubber bands I’ll be back in business.
jon s.
this one is just fun
Jose P.
This is my 2nd one, I actually thought I lost my original and couldn't live without it in my EDC; now I have one for each hand :)
Graeme N.
This is the second purchase from Skallywag and I am VERY PLEASED with the MDV Plus One with the Rhino sheath! I really like the feel and the way I can handle it. I bought the scratch and dent model first and I like this as well. I do prefer this MDV as it is steel with the little more weight handling is excellent. This time with Rhino sheath I can easily carry and deploy. It is easily concealable and is a Great addition to my EDC. I have also practiced with it at the range deploying with my firearm. I like that I can manage it while handling my firearm together. I would highly recommend the MDV Plus One!
Robert F.
Awesome knife!!
Carl B.
Nice knife,vert Sharp.
Ralph F.
Awesome knife_ just the right size and grip
adam s.
saw it on a youtube vid and ordered one. the video said it came with practice blade and two sheaths.
love the blade but was disappointed with the misrepresented info in the video. He obviously got more as he was reviewing the product, and it’s on me for not checking into what was included.
great product! i carry it every day with the taped knuckles
Darren H.
It's definitely a solid knife to have for everyday carry in terms of self defense, however the one I received had a small scratch on the blade which was a bit disappointing but everything else about it was pretty solid. I would recommend this product to others as long as it comes in prime condition.
Matthias S.
I have a hard time giving five stars (bear with me), but eventually i had to: The knife is f***ing awesome and the fact that you guys have a trainer available just rocks (got both)!
The one thing that kinda soured it a bit for me is the non-rhino sheath i for some reason ended up with: That thing frustrates the hell out of me, and the worst part is the chinsy clip. But Kydex being Kydex lends itself to some tweaks, so i got a workable solution (dropping the clip altogether, which imo is a waste of both, money and metal). So to every future customer of this knife: Get the rhino sheath!
@Scallywag: Can you please sell the rhino sheath individually on Amazon or whatever (for int'l customers)? That'd be great...
The other suggestion i have: Create a real set with the trainer (in one box and all), vs. selling the trainer individually.
And i'd appreciate suggestions for some handle wrapping (different ways, pros, cons etc. on YT video/website/...).
That being said: It's about the knife and you guys created the coolest EDC tactical knife i've ever seen. I f***ing love it! So i had to give five stars eventually.
Paul W.
I needed a secondary backup defensive tool for work, this is the perfect addition to my EDC and to make sure the C-suite is throughly protected.
Frank A.
A surprisingly unique little knife. A perfect pocket fixed blade with intricate features for practical applications. The Rhino Sheath is a real plus also.
Sean D.
This is definitely the blade you want on you if you don't have a gun. The hook on the back of the handle keeps it Secure in your hand. The jimping on the front gives your thumb a nice area so you can put pressure on a forward thrust, there's also a area right passed the forward jimping where you could choke up on the blade. The belly of the knife is great for a slash. If you want to use a reverse grip it's pretty easy to flip it into that position. This is a great knife for the street it's ready to T.C.B. if you need it to
Rex W.
this is exactly what you're looking for if you need an EDC
Roger G.
very satisfied with blades, thanks
Kris S.
There’s not much to say that hasn’t already been said multiple times about this exceptional instrument/tool, any edged weapon lover usually has a few or more of his most favorite and cherished blades but he always has a main squeeze…his go to, and after carrying the Dynamis Alliance Razorback and the socp dagger for the last two years compared to carrying this beauty for a few days, I can say I found my main squeeze for sure, absolute nothing wrong with the other blades at all, they are tough, efficient and battle proven, but this blade just blows them out the water, the entire design was well thought out and perfectly executed. Not to mention the quality and design of the boxes is dope.
Just get one already!
angelo v.
Sturdy tool. Fits right in my hand. wrapped it with hair bands and a little tape underneath for easy removal when dirty.
Perfect stealth tool. Very well thought out. Thanks DonVito. Learning a lot as I get to know the 'kite' ;)
Dick J.
Love the knife and the pocket sheath! But I think buying the rhino sheath was a mistake! Drawing the knife from that sheath is difficult. Not good, if I need the knife fast!
John O.
Love the blade design and the handle. I have been carrying it daily. The only piece I wish I realized before purchasing the knife was to order the extra sheath (MDV) for ease of carry in the belt line.
Dietrich C.
I am a huge fan of this blade. It’s easy to carry, you’ll never know it’s on your belt, or pocket. The size is perfect for carrying concealed, or defensive work in close or on the ground. Absolutely the best.
Roman K.
The sheath fit seems very flimsy and the knife doesn’t reliably stay in there. Also for the price I was expecting a practice knife as well as I’ve seen in reviews but the product description doesn’t really make it clear that it’s not included or if that could have been an optional add on to the order (along with a different sheath) which I would have purchased if given the chance.
James M.
Very comfortable, plan to get at least one more in the future.
Dale B.
Skallywag has never disappointed me with product or professionalism. After watching videos on the MVD+1, I set up the blade as demonstrated. It fits comfortably in my hand and in my belt line it isn't even noticeable. For
EDC, it's a cinch and I much prefer the ease of draw over the folder in my pocket. Thank you all for all you do.
Semper Fi
Alexander G.
Great Knife & Trainer, the minimalist design on the handle make it customizable to your own taste, I opted for a paracord 550 weve in diffrent colors witch I think feels great, and I put an slim ulti-clip 3.3 on the Rhino sheet.
Tried varius places to put it in my pants around the waste & pockets untill I settled for a good spot.
I have not been carrying it outside as of yet, since I just got the clip and the paracord wrap done today, but it feels easy to clip it in the right pocket, the handle can be tucked inside the pocket so only the ulti clip shows & I can have quick access for a draw on the hook or full grip on the handle, super easy.
I need to bring this trainer to my Escrima class and get some practice with it aswell.
Got the discounted blemished blade, looks are not everything but function & feeling is.
Super satisfied with everything in this kit.
Brian D.
Had the knife for a couple of weeks it's scary sharp and feels great in the hand. I would definitely buy again!
Kristopher C.
A+ this thing is friggen awesome! After watching the videos on YouTube, I knew I had to have one (4) lol..
Paul O.
works great
John H.
Excellent sheath for right or left hand draw. Adding the 550 as seen in your YouTube video insures you don’t lose it when you need the MDV plus One in a hurry. The Monkey Tape wrap keeps it where you need it in your hand when you use the MDV Plus One.
Excellent product!
Kelly J.
Awesome.
Sheath needs a little bit of work to get the knife to go in correctly and I wish it had that nice positive “click .”
Other than that it’s awesome
johnny w.
Love the fixed blade and using it now, my only thing is I thought it came with the practice one and the other fast sheath for my belt. But it did not, still love the blade.
Michael G.
The handle is a little small and I wish it came with tape to customize the grip better.
Jesse M.
The MDV knife is absolutely of very good design and quality. I have no issue or concern with the knife itself, with a little tape and time I am now comfortable and confident with this knife. My only concern is the sheath. The knife does not lock/retain in the sheath with any security. I had a lanyard in mind that I use with other knives and the MDV knife absolutely will not stay in its sheath while hanging upside down. Even when positioning in my waist/belt area (appendix) carry or side/back area the knife is always loose and comes out of the sheath, also the retention clip is very "flimsy" after a few trials the clip opened and barley holds onto the pant material.
So I will be looking for either another sheath, possibly the "rhino horn" (or have one made by a local holster maker here). But more than likely I will become frustrated and just look for another knife if I can't readily resolve this concern.
Thank You
Jesse M.
Terrence G.
The absolute best self defense tool EVER!
Ryan K.
Scary sharp. Super comfortable. Wouldn't want to be on the business end of it
Michael C.
The perfect weapon for protection, quick deployment with perfect balance and ease for Every-Day-Carry. Another 5-Star***** edge weapon from SKALLYWAG.
Douglas B.
Well thought out design from blade to sheath. Once you have it in hand, any skepticism is put at ease. If you’re a novice or a pro you’ll get it.
Gary K.
Excellent service. Great product, well made, and wickedly sharp!
Sokuin C.
The knife itself is beautiful yet deadly. I carry it whenever I go out (on my hip). It's easy to deploy and easy control.
Joshua M.
Design is very practical, I especially love the hook on the pommel for faster draws
Enzo S.
It's a fine blade and has a good weight when weilded, decently sharp as well.
Josh k.
Never thought I'd be the one who needed this. Captain of a ship, sailing with the East India Company. They warned us about the Caribbean, but I figured our ship was fast enough to make it through. 3 days from port I see every sailor's worst nightmare: the jolly roger coming fast over the horizon. Before we knew it, we were boarded.
Their captain made the mistake of grabbing my lapel, warning me to take me to the loot or else he would gut my whole crew. He didnt realize I had the MDV Plus One perfectly concealed in my belt buckle. With an easy one-handed deployment, he had this gorgeous 3 inch knife up against his throat. "You're not the only skallywag sailing these parts", I warned. "Ah, been watching Michael Donvito on Icy Mike's hard2hurt channel?", he said through a toothy smile. "Am i going to let you live to find out?", I whispered sternly so only he could hear. "You have excellent situational awareness" the pirate admitted.
With our new found mutual respect, we finished a few bottles of rum and they were off without a shot fired or a drop of blood shed.
Its terrifying to think what could have happened had I been stuck without my MDV Plus One.
Epilogue: the knife really is awesome though, I'm a huge fan.
Francis D.
CONGRATULATIONS On the cover of "Recoil Concealment" magazine!!! I stopped dead in my tracks when I saw what I knew to be the Skallywag Tactical MDV 1 Damascus and Rhino sheath on the cover of one of my favorite magazines. Awesome piece of gear!!
Dominic S.
I’ve had the d2 dagger in the past and ever since coming across Skallywag Tactical, I’ve been intrigued and there’s no knife like the ones they produce. Such a beautiful blade I knew I wanted to get the mdv eventually and finally I had the opportunity to! Thank you Skallywag!!!
Eric T.
So I thought I'd let you guys in on a secret. I wear 2 mdvs appendix carry to my job in security. What I was looking for was a knife that was concealable under a shirt that I could grab easy with either hand if in a fight for my life. Also, if one hand is damaged, I can grab from both sides. Impressive solution to a self defense assurance. I will be able to at least grab one no matter the struggle or fight! Excellent self defense concealed carry knives!
Larry P.
Love the knife but with reservations, I am not a big fan of the sheath. So far I am having issues with getting it to carry in a comfortable position that I feel that is secure. You might have better luck than I have had.
Michael G.
I like the MDV for it's hook design that makes the knife easy to get a hold of and also the way it secures the knife to my hand... I added to the sheath a Pebble leather belt loop cut from a Russian ammo pouch and sewed on a button to match my other pocket knife and wallet... Then I used shrink wrap to make a handle by sliding the shrink wrap over a protected blade then shrunk the wrap to fit...
Changes I would like to see to improve the knife
• the hook to go outwards a little at the end to prevent it from hitting a pressure point on the backside of the hand between the thumb and pointer finger...
Jared H.
This is a truly superb EDC blade. I carry mine pretty much all the time. It's as much a part of my wardrobe as pants.
AGelb
Love the knife and had to get the matching trainer (along with other blades!) Training with it now so it can become my Go-To Blade soon!
Steven T.
Great design. Excellent self defense blade.
Stephen D.
Beautiful blade and very comfortably concealed. This is a must have.
Vince C.
Great knife.
Matt H.
Awesome knife.
Tyler J.
Quality product, great customer service. Will be buying more.
mario s.
Great Knife for self defence, quick delivery !
o sum it up - Awesome in Service
Scott M.
This is my go two EDC, one in my pocket and one in my truck.
Jaysen L.
Great quality products and I appreciate the thought effort put into them. Shipping was quick as well. Also find it cool that my nickname is scallywag lol.
Scott P.
Sharp D2 fits nice in the stock sheath. I modded mine (poorly) to get the rhino action on my belt loop. Pocket clips work well but do not work for me. Nice cigar companion knife when Operating in relaxing and safe environments.
Read H.
Great blade, great service. Exactly as advertised!! Just get it with the trainer and then train!
gary h.
i love the knife as did everyone i showed it to and let handle it. missed the scabbard once and found out it pokes holes in skin pretty easily too. got a dumb S award from my wife for that one. only wish is that the forward finger guard was a bit larger for us guys with big hands, would hate to have a finger slip forward onto that blade.
Erik d.
A great concealable knife and sheath. I’m just waiting for the other sheath to be back in stock so I can order that. And I’ve already let my friends know about your products.
C E Z.
I love the knife. LOVE IT. My only disappointment is the crap they sent to attach it to a belt or something - which I can't figure out. No instructions, its doesn't seem to fit anything. Very poor design and/or communication. I want it on my belt not in my pocket. I have no idea how to make that happen.
Eric D.
The blade comes sharp, fits well in the hand as well. I'm having to get creative with how I mount it as the small surface area pushes weird on my side (I am medium build with minor love handles). Would like 2 more screws to give more mounting options with the 2 clip options. Could go great horizontally but i need to use either a single screw for each clip or supply my own or else itll feel very lose. Over all I do recommend and am buying more from this company.
Karl D.
I was introduced to this by the YT channel, Hard2Hurt, and was interested. A nice small item that conceals nicely and is small enough to actually allow you to grab a pistol without a major grip issue.
I also wish this came as a live / trainer package. Anyone who is actually working with a blade with these designs and intentions, should probably be using a trainer to build some solid confidence before they go live.
Joseph R.
Good blade hardly know your caring
Ross S.
Fits my big hand better than than I thought. Will wrap the grip with something.
Would like a Veff type cutting notch on back of blade. I will added one.
Emily W.
When nasty and nice are the same thing. I’d buy one for smaller hands if you had it. Call it the Kestrel.
Hans F.
Good, sturdy little knife
Andrew S.
After having it for a few weeks i was quite impressed. The weight is nice and the balance fits well in the handle as opposed towards the blande. Due to my rather large hands its also a snug fit. Which that is probably more so my problem than it is the knifes. I still plan on improving it with the monkey tape even though it locks my hand in solidly. Overall its a great knife.
Dale R.
Very cool, concealable, and sharp.
Great quality too.
Greg L.
This is a well thought out piece of kit. Placement in the hand in various positions is comfortable and intuitive.
It is highly encouraged to also get the training version and the “little hooker sheath” for concealment.
I plan on lots of training over time.
There are other blade options available…this one ticked a whole bunch of boxes for me with “close in” “running out of options” scenarios.
Already used it hunting. A lot of guys I know don’t mind getting stuff down in the crooks and crevices of their knives and don’t really clean them up. I do. And it took me more time to find the sheath to put it away than it took to clean it. Dunked it in some bleach water then wiped it down with a towel. Please Note: Mine is not Monkey Taped yet. Would recommend retaping after field use.
Renald F.
I like the concept of it and easy to conceal.
Charlie B.
The MDV Plus One is the perfect companion to the Razor or what ever your primary weapon may be. It conceals very well and is un unobtrusive due to its minimal dimensions. And can be deployed quickly as backup, counter or last ditch.
Douglas F.
Very good knife! Perfect for self defense, well made, perfect design.
Fits very good in the hand, specially with the monkey tape.
Loved it 10/10
I Live in Brazil and have much bureaucracy for import something and Skallywag supported me the whole process.
Thank you!
Highly recommend!
John B.
Love this knife and sheath! I appendix carry it every single day and forget that it’s there! I got the knife, sheath, tape, and subscribed to Elite You! The combination of design and training is amazing! Highly recommend!!! 10 out of 10!
Paul W.
Lol not ready to show off my awesome blade handling techniques. Love the blade, it's quick, fast, and demands that you respect it. Right now I'm in training mode and keeping it my secret. Thanks and I'll update y'all later.
Kelly M.
SOLID WOW!!!
Have been looking at both the MDV & Aculeus for some time (since I got my first 2 Skallywag blades - D2 & Aluminum Daggers).
First impressions - Zero problems with shipping & packages - in fact much better quality boxes than just about anybody else short of full blown custom makers.
MDV D2 - SHOCKINGLY SHARP!!!
Chisel grind done to perfection!
ABSOLUTELY GET THE RHINO SHEATH! Flat out excellent low profile design & I had the MDV in my sweat pants' waistband within minutes of unpacking & even without a heavier construction waistband it worked flawlessly right from the 1st try!
You can't beat proper design that makes its use completely instinctive!
The blade, the trainer, the sheaths (Rhino & regular) all OUTSTANDING!!!
The Aculeus is No Lightweight! It is a solid piece of gear that like the MDV is near razor sharp. The grip texturing is about as perfect as you can ask for & the shape is comfortable in all grip variations. The sheath retention is 100% in inverted shake arounds yet the draw isn't so hard as to dislocate any of your joints. Once again - pretty durned perfect.
Skallywag's included mounting hardwear for the sheaths is also solid performing & no nonsense.
Purpose driven designs, outstanding material execution, just SOLID WOW!!!
BRAVO ZULU TO ALL YE SKALLYWAGS!!!
These blades Rock!
Robert David E.
Really like the overall design!!
Erik G.
The MDV plus one system from Skallywag Tactical is a “no nonsense” tool that is designed for professionals by professionals as a self defense weapon of close combat or last resort. It is well made, sharp out of the box, and delivered with a variety of clips for various mounts. Some stickers too, a nice touch for the “pirate life” ethos of this veteran owned company. The MDV itself is less “intuitive” than the D2 dagger and I, as a non professional, have worked with the trainer to get used to the positioning and holding of the knife. Watching the videos in the links has helped me. I like this system a for walking at night or jogging, though I will want to continue working with it. The trainer is a “must have” for hand positioning and best way to hold it when employing its use. With training and comfort, this is a superior weapons system and should be considered by those who go in harms way.
Jordan S.
It's a solid blade, VERY sharp and i don't feel like it's going to snap like other cheaper blades I've owned.
Derek J.
Love the knife! Definitely need to get the Rhino Sheath though. I've been wearing it on my belt with the regular sheath and the hook on the handle digs into my side a little when I sit down. But otherwise I love this knife for EDC. extremely lightweight, I forget I'm wearing it when I'm standing up and walking around.
Lisa D.
Josh M.
Beautiful blade, sturdy construction too. Only issue is on it's first outing it had a unlucky experience with a locomotive, only damage it got is the tip getting bent a bit
John B.
I like the Knife very much. How do I get the Rino Sheath? I thougjt it came with the Rino Sheath. Very fast delivery also, which is impressive!
Randall C.
This was the first knife I purchased from Skallywag Tactical. Now I own three others and come Xmas, my brothers will own a Skallywag blade, as well. And yes, my monkey tape is in transit.
Andrew G.
Crazy good knife, disappears on your belt. It's my absolute favorite edc fixed blade.
Jack C.
I have watched the MDV Plus 1 for about four months. When the price drop occurred, I snatched it up along with the pocket holster.
For its purpose, this is a great knife. The one-piece design is simple and terribly effective. With both a front and reverse hold, the knife sticks to your hand. I was surprised by the chisel design of the blade; it's very pointy and only moderately sharp. I'm glad that I have my wonderful Worksharp sharpener.
I'll return and get the practice blade and slowly start to incorporate this knife into my daily travels.
Luka R.
I bought the MDV and the Rhinosheet. What a well designed blade, I bought it for carrying every day. As I am from Austria, I needed some sort of tool for EDC, and because concealed carry licenses are extremely difficult to come by in Austria, I was looking for a knife to carry.
I carry it behind by belt buckle, after a few hours you actually forget that you are carrying a knife. Kudos to the designer, that was a very decent idea.
Thanks!
alfred b.
great fit in my hand going to my go to