Brent Beshara

  • Inventor of BESH Wedge 2001
  • Custom knifemaker and designer since 2000
  • Master Bladesmith Wally Hayes – mentor/friend since 2000
  • Instructor National Explosive Ordnance Disposal School 5 years
  • Explosive Forced Entry Instructor and Operator 5 years
  • Explosive Ordnance Disposal Operator 18 years
  • Bomb Disposal Technician 14 years
  • Special Forces 5 years
  • Lifelong martial artist
  • Photographer
  • Drummer
 

 

Thank you for visiting BESH Knives Inc.

Through my innovativeness, enthusiasm and real world experience, my designs focus on the needs of the end user.  I maintain an understanding of your requirements while creating designs that are distinctive and functional.

Ultimately, I want every company to incorporate a BESH Wedge or a BESH design into their product line through win-win-win scenarios and creative collaborations.

Continued success,

 
Brent Beshara
BESH Knives Inc.

Featured News


Brent "Besh" Beshara designs the V-42's first grandchild: The Case® Besh Wedge

Brent "Besh" Beshara designs the V-42's first grandchild: The Case® Besh Wedge

March 1, 2017

“The revolutionary Case® BESH Wedge blends modern technology with optimal performance and utility. Its unique blade design is composed of two diagonally-opposed bevels that converge to form a third cutting edge called the Besh Wedge. This unique geometry provides a stronger point profile that overcomes tip weakness found in more conventional blade designs.”

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Blade Magazine: "Updating a Legacy" by Mike Haskew

Blade Magazine: "Updating a Legacy" by Mike Haskew

March 19, 2015

"In 2005, an officer of the regiment approached Beshara to produce the commemorative dagger." "...he brought his proven BESH Wedge into the equation to produce a dagger with "the strongest tip in the world.""

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Guns Magazine Combat 2015 Special Edition: "100 Years in the Making" by Michael Janich

Guns Magazine Combat 2015 Special Edition: "100 Years in the Making" by Michael Janich

December 16, 2014

The VP-100, The Ultimate Combat Dagger has been reviewed by Michael Janich in GUNS MAGAZINE COMBAT SPECIAL EDITION!

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VP-100 APPROVED BY National Tactical Officers Association (NTOA)

VP-100 APPROVED BY National Tactical Officers Association (NTOA)

November 14, 2014

VP-100 APPROVED BY NTOA

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National Tactical Officer's Association review the VP-100 The Ultimate Combat Dagger

National Tactical Officer's Association review the VP-100 The Ultimate Combat Dagger

January 17, 2014

Reviews from police members: “The VP-100 Dagger is phenomenal.” “?the dagger was designed with close combat in mind.” “This dagger was made with quality materials and it stood up to my team's testing.” “I would definitely recommend adding this knife to your kit if you are looking for a reliable back up weapon.”

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VP-100 The Ultimate Combat Dagger with the Worlds Strongest Knife Tip the BESH Wedge

VP-100 The Ultimate Combat Dagger with the Worlds Strongest Knife Tip the BESH Wedge

January 5, 2014

The VP-100 is one of the most unique combat daggers ever produced and is distinctly different than other dagger designs. One hundred years in the making, the VP-100 was commissioned to commemorate a century of ultimate sacrifice, dedication and loyalty to Canada.

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Knives Illustrated: "4 Sharp steel concealed carry." by Abe Elias

Knives Illustrated: "4 Sharp steel concealed carry." by Abe Elias

October 25, 2012

4 Sharp steel concealed carry. Keeping hidden means keeping safe Profiling Blackhawk's XSF-Micro neck with a Besh Wedge and others.

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TACTICAL WORLD Publication profiles two BESH Designs

TACTICAL WORLD Publication profiles two BESH Designs

January 14, 2012

Tactical Knives: Gaining the competitive edge. Profiling two BESH designs. The custom VP-100BW and Blackhawk's XSF-Micro

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BESH Knives Presents New Line of Handmade XSF Tools

BESH Knives Presents New Line of Handmade XSF Tools

July 20, 2011

All BESH daggers are mission specific combative tools and are extremely sharp. If you are looking for pry-ability, the XSF-1 is your tool. For increased cutting and slashing performance due to its higher grind line, the XSF-2 is your choice.

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Gun Digest: "BESH Wedge Sweeps the Knife Nation" by Mike Haskew

Gun Digest: "BESH Wedge Sweeps the Knife Nation" by Mike Haskew

April 19, 2011

â??Boker USA President Dan Weidner admits to being among those who greeted the BESH Wedge with scepticism. However, his initial hesitance has given way to enthusiasm.â??

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Tactical Knives Magazine: "Cutting Swedge" by Tim Stetzer

Tactical Knives Magazine: "Cutting Swedge" by Tim Stetzer

March 1, 2011

 

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Weaponeer reviews the Boker Applegate BESH Wedge combat dagger

Weaponeer reviews the Boker Applegate BESH Wedge combat dagger

December 2, 2010

Two top tactical features come together for a unique combat knife, the incorporation of the proven Applegate Fairbairn design with BESH Wedge geometry.

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Knives Annual 2011:  "BESH Wedge in the Business" by Michael Janich

Knives Annual 2011: "BESH Wedge in the Business" by Michael Janich

November 5, 2010

Multiple knife companies adopt the broad, piercing, point of the double-chisel-ground BESH Wedge

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Knives Illustrated: "SOG Swedge Uses BESH Innovations" by KI Staff

Knives Illustrated: "SOG Swedge Uses BESH Innovations" by KI Staff

October 31, 2010

BESH's Swedge III ON THE COVER... "Beshara brought a background of a Canadian Special Forces veteran, a life-long martial artist, and a custom knifemaker to the design table."

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Blade Magazine: "BESH Wedge Sweeps the Knife Nation" by Mike Haskew

Blade Magazine: "BESH Wedge Sweeps the Knife Nation" by Mike Haskew

September 30, 2010

"Boker USA President Dan Weidner admits to being among those who greeted the BESH Wedge with scepticism. However, his initial hesitance has given way to enthusiasm."

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Scorpion Knives release modern Fairbairn Sykes Dagger with a BESH Wedge

Scorpion Knives release modern Fairbairn Sykes Dagger with a BESH Wedge

September 15, 2010

The Scorpion Knives BESH Wedge® Dagger is a modern interpretation of the classic Fairbairn-Sykes dagger with a revolutionary new blade design.

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Blade Magazine: "The Blade Show's Hot Knife Debuts" by Joe Kertzman

Blade Magazine: "The Blade Show's Hot Knife Debuts" by Joe Kertzman

August 30, 2010

Blade Magazine has a sneak preview of factory knives that will debut at Blade Show 2010. BESH Knives has models being released by Mantis "MF-5 Breach" the SOG Swedge line and the TOPS "G2G".

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Americancopmagazine.com: "The BESH Wedge - Ultimate Cop Knife?" by Michael Janich

Americancopmagazine.com: "The BESH Wedge - Ultimate Cop Knife?" by Michael Janich

August 10, 2010

"If you want to cut and pry, or just have the satisfaction of knowing your knife will never let you down, you owe it to yourself to check out the BESH Wedge."

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FOG HORN Gear Review 09 Aug 2010

FOG HORN Gear Review 09 Aug 2010

August 8, 2010

"The Swedge is an interesting design and unique in that it breaks the mold for most fixed blade designs. I couldn’t call it a fighting knife or a survival knife - so let us refer to it as a utility knife, or every day carry (EDC) design – with fangs."

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Combat Arms: "BESH Wedge Daggers" by Michael Janich

Combat Arms: "BESH Wedge Daggers" by Michael Janich

May 31, 2010

BESH Wedge - Eliminating the dagger's weak point artlcle

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Tactical Knives Magazine: "British Spec-Ops Dagger" by Leroy Thompson

Tactical Knives Magazine: "British Spec-Ops Dagger" by Leroy Thompson

November 17, 2009

 

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BESH Wedge

BESH Wedge

October 6, 2009

BESH Wedge - revolutionary edge geometry creating the strongest knife tip in the world.

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Black Belt Magazine: "Bleeding Edge" by Michael Janich

Black Belt Magazine: "Bleeding Edge" by Michael Janich

September 1, 2009

"After my 24 years in the military and as a lifelong martial artist with specific training in the Combative Arts, I have found that Michael Janich's Martial Blade Concepts of knife defense, knife fighting and Counter Blade Concepts to be the premier system of contemporary blade work." -Brent Beshara

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Tactical Knives Magazine: Buck Bravo "Perfect Double for Trouble" by Ralph Mroz

Tactical Knives Magazine: Buck Bravo "Perfect Double for Trouble" by Ralph Mroz

September 1, 2009

 

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Latest designs with a BESH Wedge

Latest designs with a BESH Wedge

June 23, 2009

Custom pieces - photo by Eric Eggly of Point Seven Studios

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National Tactical Officers Association review of the XSF-Punch Dagger

National Tactical Officers Association review of the XSF-Punch Dagger

June 6, 2009

"Blackhawk has done it again. They've made a top quality knife/dagger that is great as a defensive weapon too." "The Blackhawk â??XSF Punch Daggerâ?? is an outstanding piece of duty gear and I highly recommend it for both on duty work and off-duty."

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Officer.com: "Buck Knives Bravo Rescue" by Frank Borelli

Officer.com: "Buck Knives Bravo Rescue" by Frank Borelli

June 2, 2009

Officer.com's Editor In Chief Frank Borelli reviews the Buck Bravo - Rescue Model.

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BLADE Magazine: "Blade for the Devil's Brigade" by Brent Beshara

BLADE Magazine: "Blade for the Devil's Brigade" by Brent Beshara

June 30, 2008

Blade Magazine article on the V42 Commando Dagger and the man who carried it in WWll

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Former Chief of the Canadian Military gives custom BESH Knife as gift

Former Chief of the Canadian Military gives custom BESH Knife as gift

May 1, 2008

Former Chief of the Canadian Military gives a custom XSF-1 to NATO Supreme Allied Commander â?“ Europe

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Fighting Knives and Knife Fighting by Dietmar Pohl

Fighting Knives and Knife Fighting by Dietmar Pohl

June 12, 2007

 

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Japan - Knife Magazine: "Brent Beshara Profile" by Hiro Soga

Japan - Knife Magazine: "Brent Beshara Profile" by Hiro Soga

June 1, 2007

 

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Russia - Prorez Knife Magazine: "MOD Beshara" by Dmitry Samoylov

Russia - Prorez Knife Magazine: "MOD Beshara" by Dmitry Samoylov

November 2, 2006

 

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The Detonator: "IABTI Canadian Chapter Training Event" by Brent Beshara

The Detonator: "IABTI Canadian Chapter Training Event" by Brent Beshara

August 1, 2006

"Working together to meet the challenge"

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Thrust Magazine: "The House of the Rising BESH" by Noah Walt

Thrust Magazine: "The House of the Rising BESH" by Noah Walt

June 1, 2006

Thrust Magazine Editor, Noah Walt, reviews the XSF-1

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Germany - Caliber Magazine: "Monumente aus Stahl" by Stefan Perey

Germany - Caliber Magazine: "Monumente aus Stahl" by Stefan Perey

February 1, 2006

 

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BLACKHAWK! Magalog: Beshara XSF-1 Extreme Dagger

BLACKHAWK! Magalog: Beshara XSF-1 Extreme Dagger

January 1, 2005

 

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realfighting.com: "Brent Beshara's Extreme Dagger: The XSF-1" by Michael Janich

realfighting.com: "Brent Beshara's Extreme Dagger: The XSF-1" by Michael Janich

November 25, 2004

 

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Edgechievements

Edgechievements

December 31, 2000

These are projects that I am honoured be a part of and are highlights of my career.

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