BOA-B

These special blades were designed for and are carried by Naval Special Warfare guys at Dam Neck. The BOA-B came first. We developed the blade specifically for certain functions and environments. The Breachers loved the design, so are now taking delivery of this new blade. We have many operators who like this blade and handle combination because the handle holds no residual moisture and is perfect for wet environments.

The BOA-B was the first knife in Medford's Black Ops Amphibious series, predating the BOA-P variant. It was designed and built at Medford Knife & Tool's facility in Phoenix, AZ, under Greg Medford's direction, in direct response to requirements from Naval Special Warfare operators at Dam Neck. Early production was delivered to those units, where the knives saw real-world field use. The model's Breacher-focused design — crowbar pommel, titanium grips, dual-edge dagger blade — distinguished it from the more anti-personnel-oriented BOA-P that followed. The BOA-B was eventually archived as production priorities shifted, making surviving examples sought after on the secondary market among collectors familiar with its origin story.