CAC S200 French Army Knife - Black

French Army Folding Knife

The CAC S200 is the folding knife issued to the French Army since 2018 and the third generation of the CAC field knife line. It is built to be a soldier's everyday cutting tool, with a few emergency extras: a strap cutter for webbing and seatbelts, and a glass breaker for getting out of a vehicle. This version has a black blade and black handle, made in France by TB Outdoor (Tarrerias-Bonjean).

Features

• Nitrox Stainless Steel Blade — The 3.75 in (9.53 cm) drop-point blade uses a high-nitrogen, high-chromium stainless steel chosen for corrosion resistance and easy sharpening in the field.
• Black PVD Coating — Physical vapor deposition bonds a thin, hard black layer to the steel that cuts glare and adds protection to the blade surface.
• Axis Lock — A spring-loaded bar across the handle holds the blade open and releases from either side, so left- and right-handed users work it the same way.
• Dual Thumb Studs — Studs on both sides of the blade let you open the knife with one hand, whichever hand that is.
• Jimping And Fire Striker — The grooved spine near the handle gives your thumb a firm purchase and doubles as a striking surface for a ferro rod.
• Strap Cutter And Glass Breaker — A shielded hook blade in the handle slices webbing and seatbelts, and a tungsten carbide point at the pommel breaks vehicle glass.
• PA6 Handle Scales — Fiberglass-reinforced polyamide with a deeply sculpted, faceted texture that stays put in a wet or gloved hand.
• Adjustable Action — A resistance-setting screw tunes how stiffly the blade opens and closes, and an anti-rotation screw keeps that setting from drifting with vibration.
• Reversible Pocket Clip — The steel clip can be moved to either side of the handle, and a lanyard hole sits at the pommel.

Issue Specification

The blade is marked "CAC S200" and "Fabriqué en France" with the TB maker's logo. Closed, the knife measures 5.5 in (13.97 cm) and weighs about 146 g (5.1 oz), light enough for a pocket or a belt kit. Because this is the pattern French forces actually carry, it appeals to collectors and reenactors building a current French Army loadout as much as to anyone who wants a proven field folder.