CAC Commitment
French Foreign Legion
When TB-Outdoor's expertise meets legend: discover an exclusive collection, born from an official collaboration, which translates the soul and symbols of the French Foreign Legion onto the C.A.C® knife.
Each model is a vibrant tribute to elite soldiers. The steel blade is laser-engraved with the mythical seven-flame grenade on its front, complemented by the powerful saying "March or die". As a final nod to history, the reversible belt clip features the geographic coordinates of each regiment's birthplace.
Due to their newness, these products are not eligible for the promo code
French Foreign Legion
"COMMITMENT" Edition – Combat Regiments
A powerful tribute to airborne forces, infantry, and cavalry (2nd REP, 2nd REI, 1st REC, and 13th DBLE). This model features a blade with an anti-reflective matte black PVD coating. Its clip is engraved with the coordinates of Calvi: 42.559° N, 8.799° E, the historic bastion of the 2nd REP paratroopers.
- Camouflage Version: Inspired by operational combat uniforms. Ultra-resistant G10 handle.
- Legionnaire Green Version: The mythical shade of the berets, a symbol of rigor and the field. Robust PA6 FV (glass fiber reinforced polyamide) handle.
"THE HERITAGE" Edition – Regiments of Memory
Inspired by the 1st RE, 4th RE and IILE. Dedicated to command, training and memory. It features a gold mechanism button and a matte gold belt clip, solemn reminders of ceremonial uniform buttons. The blade is in brushed or micro-blasted steel. The clip is engraved with the coordinates of the Mother House in Aubagne 43.292° N, 5.553° E. This premium edition comes with its traditional brown leather case.
- Brown Leather Version: Natural shade reminiscent of the leather apron of the Legion's Pioneers.
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White Kepi Version : Direct reference to the mythical White Kepi, the ultimate symbol of the
legionnaire.
"KNOW-HOW" Edition – The Engineer Regiments
Inspired by the 1st Foreign Engineer Regiment and the 2nd Foreign Engineer Regiment. Celebrates combat and mountain engineering. The blade features a gray stonewashed finish, exuding a raw, highly effective character. The clip displays the coordinates of Laudun-L'Ardoise 44.096° N, 4.691° E. The PA6 handle features a unique "topographic" texture symbolizing terrain analysis and mastery.
- Matte Black Version: Represents the rigor of the field, metal, and sapping.
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Crimson Red Version: The historic color of engineering, symbolizing construction, fire, and
sacrifice.
Technical specifications
+/-1
55
Serrated
(Per side in °)
17
PA6
With
Without
Axe_mobile
yes
Yes
(Pattern/finish)
(mm)
(mm)
Nitrox
Blade
Smooth cut and toothed section
Window breaker
Tungsten carbide ball
Strap cutter
For cutting seat belts or paracord
belt clip
Reversible for right or left handed wear.
Hole
For halyard or strap
Opening mechanism
Secure blade locking by movable axis. Ambidextrous.
Its variations
The CAC® is a multifunctional knife designed for maximum adaptability. Initially, we designed the knife with handle plates made of PA6, a polymer reinforced with glass fibers to improve its robustness. The PA6 FV has astonishing characteristics in terms of resistance to deformation and shock absorption, making it ideal for the most demanding conditions of use.
However, we have recognized our customers' interest in producing individually machined G10 sleeve inserts in solid blocks. G10 is a composite material based on fiberglass, impregnated with epoxy resin. This material is renowned for its high resistance to humidity, heat, chemicals, and for its exceptional dimensional stability.
Additionally, the versatility of the CAC® knife is enhanced by varied blade options, including fully smooth blades for a clean, precise cut, and blades with serrations for more aggressive work akin to sawing. Additional accessories, such as the strap cutter and corkscrew, can be added or removed from the configurations to tailor each knife to your specific needs!
In short, with more than 27 possible configurations of the CAC® knife, including different handle materials, blade types, colors and finishes, we are able to offer a tool truly adapted to everyone's requirements.
The CAC® blade
The CAC® blade is made of stainless steel doped with nitrogen, called Nitrox®. Featuring 16% chromium and a carbon content of 0.35%, Nitrox® is easy to sharpen and resists corrosion like few martensitic steels.
We also offer blade alternatives for sale, MOX® steel, Damascus steel among others.
Notice
Caring for your knife
Nitrox® steel was developed, among other things, for its corrosion resistance. In very humid or saline environments, it is essential to protect your C.A.C® knife by occasionally applying clear oil to the metal parts.
Occasionally, the belt clip screws may loosen, especially if you change the mounting direction of the clip (right/left). The application of threadlocker to the screws before tightening is recommended (See supplier instructions).
Detailed instructions for routine maintenance, sharpening, cleaning, lubrication, and adjustment of the C.A.C.® are included with each knife. These steps ensure that your C.A.C.® remains an effective tool for all your outdoor needs. Enjoy the robustness, technicality, and safety that the C.A.C.® offers, while exploring flora and fauna with the freedom that only TB-Outdoor can provide.
Current operations
The operating settings have been made at the factory and do not require modification on your part. However, some common operations require partial dismantling of the knife. The shiny stainless steel screws, all of the same size (hexagon key T 1.5), are the only ones that need to be operated to carry out the operations below. The other screws, black in color, should not be handled to carry out these operations or to maintain your knife.
Sharpening
It is very easy to maintain the edge of CAC® due to its hardness around 55 HRC. Regularly maintain the edge of your blade before it becomes too damaged. Maintain factory-set sharpening angles that ensure efficient cutting. There are a variety of products available for sharpening your knife. Choose the one you are most comfortable with to carry out this operation.
NEVER SHARPEN YOUR BLADE ON AN ELECTRIC GRINDWHEEL.
The part with serrations can be sharpened with the same accessories, but only on the side opposite the serrations.
An effective cutting tool
Your CAC® knife has been designed to be a real cutting tool. Never use your knife as a screwdriver, crowbar, wood chisel or awl. Its use for a function other than cutting can lead to irreversible damage.
Clean and lubricate
Always keep the mechanism area clean. Accumulation of dust and/or debris in this area may affect the operation of the blade locking mechanism. For effective cleaning, use warm soapy water, rinse thoroughly with hot water, then blow out and dry the mechanism completely, ideally with compressed air. Finally, apply a protective oily film. For optimal operation, regularly apply a drop of clear oil to the blade rotation axis.
Changing the direction of use of the belt clip
The CAC® knife is ambidextrous: In addition to the blade locking mechanism, which can be used by both right-handed and left-handed people, you can position the belt clip on the side of the knife that best suits your use. To reverse the belt clip mounting side, remove the 3 stainless steel screws (1). Position the belt clip (2) on the opposite side of the knife, then refit the 3 stainless steel screws (1). The application of thread lock on the screws, before tightening, is recommended to avoid any untimely unscrewing.
Replacing the strap cutter blade
If the belt clip (2) is mounted on the same side as the strap cutter (2), remove the 5 shiny stainless steel screws (1). Remove the belt clip (2) then remove the side of the handle (3). Replace the blade (4).
If the belt clip (2) is mounted on the same side as the corkscrew (3), remove only 2 shiny stainless steel screws (1). Remove dimension (3). Replace the blade (4). To reassemble your knife, proceed in the reverse order of the disassembly operations. The application of thread lock on the screws, before tightening, is recommended in order to avoid any untimely unscrewing.
Blade clearance adjustment
After many hours of use, it is possible that a slight lateral play may be felt at the blade axis. To guarantee impeccable operation in all circumstances, the adjustment of the blade axis (6) is “locked” by a specific shiny stainless steel locking screw (5). To adjust, remove the locking screw (5), then tighten or loosen the blade axle (6) as necessary. Lock this new adjustment by repositioning the locking screw (5) in one of the notches on the axle (6) provided for this purpose. Applying thread lock to the screws before tightening is recommended. Caution: excessive tightening of the axle (6) will prevent the blade from being maneuvered effectively. Prefer a “free” adjustment simply intended to compensate for lateral play.
