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The Crossada is the creation of James Albert Keating. It is a bit of something old and a bit of something new all nicely combined to produce something very unique. The old synergy approach I suppose, you know .... one + one = three, yep that's the formula for things made with spirit and integrity. And the Crossada has those qualities about it, I know because I've purposely included them into the overall Crossada designs!

This is a Page about Information, sales and use of the James Keating / Comtech designed CROSSADA FIGHTING KNIFE. This is the ONLY place you can get a Crossada today! Made in Arkansas by Tom Krein from D-2 steel . A large, "all business" type of fighting knife. No utilitarian values apply to this knife. It is a large, custom knife for defensive purposes only! On this page you can learn about it's history, design functions, what designs are available and what we have coming up. More about this Keating / Krein Crossada Project can be found by scrolling down this page.

The NEW * "Double K" Crossada * (Keating & Krein)

The Original cover issue ( 07-95 (above & Right ) of the Crossada in FK (Photo courtesy LFP, Greg Walker, FK magazine and Studio 7 Bend, OR.)

18" of razor sharp authority. The Crossada has been in enough hands over the last ten years that people KNOW it works like Maajak! Pun intended.

My family crest is shown beside the Crossada Fighting Knife I desiged. Later after Busse Knives had a go at it, Bob Dozier took to making them for me.

After Bob Dozier stopped making the Crossada's for me it was Wendell Fox who then began making a few Crossadas. The knives are out there, that's a fact. All with my trademark crossbar stamp ala "Crossada". Big ones and small ones. Below you can see what I mean. The Dozier made Crossada's have a very "tool-like" aspect to them. Even Black Cloud (Ernest Mayer) experimented some with the Crossada design concepts. While not a Crossada proper, Black Cloud's work reflects early attempts at hybridization of my true Crossada "vision" by those who'd seen it in action at various Riddle of Steel over the years. Other knives were later to follow suit, but in their own ways.

Fox Forge Crossada's have a rustic look, one might call'em "Mountain Crossada's".

Beautiful they are, jimping, file work and natural wood handles all set off by a most cool leather sheath.

Here are two from my collection. The top version is quite a bit smaller. The handle especially. It was the first ever made beyond my own personal model. The dark orange handled Crossada is my own. Lighter, faster and sharper than all other Crossada's - It is the fast, un-friendly "death flyer". Imbued with my own brand of "JuJu". Zing !

SOME CROSSADA HISTORY

Availability and Purchasing Information for the 2005 run of Crossada Fighting Knives

Represented here are the two versions of the Crossada that are currently available. The original spearpoint version or the new Bowie version. This picture (right) is of the replica training drones we carry. Exact aluminum copies of the real deal so you can train safely. Quillions sold seperately from training knives (an option)

The Crossada Knife costs $750.00 for the package (trainer & knife). The Crossada Knife costs $650.00 (no trainer) Actual Knife comes with a kydex belt stud sheath The Training Crossada costs $135.00 w/ quillions and $100.00 w/ out quillions. Quillions are fit for both trainer and real knife. Free Shipping within the Continental USA .......

Here is the Keating Original recipe Crossada. This has been unavailable for over seven years. Finally back for a limited run. You can learn more about this particular Crossada design on my Use and Performance Page available at the page bottom.

This is the NEW Double K Crossada (Keating & Krein) It's gonna be a popular model! Fast, light and configured for trauma causing wounds. Yes Virginia, Bowie knives are deadlier! Improved handle - blade and quillions!

Trainers available for both units. Own the ultimate fighting knife today! "End of the world knives like this are rare and every man should own one". The Duck

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Email about Ordering

Placing an order is easy. It begins by Emailing me in regards to your interests. We will then get you on the list and cued up for apprx. delivery times . Just click anywhere on this text and send mail !

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CLICK HERE FOR PART TWO For Use & Performance w/ the Crossada Fighting Knife NOW for the part you been waiting for: The Crossada Use and Performance Page. Learn the secrets of this powerful fighter and check out those hidden aspects I never put on tape or into print before. You are in for a Comtech combat treat ahead! CLICK HERE and lets get going!

NOTE: The Plus sign at the top of the page (right side) is exactly how the Crossada should appear to the adversary. (When the point is absolutely aligned with his vision and blind spot). By the sign of the cross ye shall be known. It is the last thing an adversary will ever see. +