Brent Beshara
- Inventor of BESH Wedge 2001
- Custom knifemaker and designer since 2000
- Master Bladesmith Wally Hayes – mentor/friend since 2000
- Retired Canadian military October 2007 - 24 years
- Navy Clearance Diver 18 years
- Infantry 6 years - Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry
- 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,
BESH Knives Inc.
Featured News
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.”
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.""
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!
VP-100 APPROVED BY National Tactical Officers Association (NTOA)
November 14, 2014
VP-100 APPROVED BY NTOA
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.”
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.
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.
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
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.
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??
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.
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
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."
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."
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.
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".
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."
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."
Combat Arms: "BESH Wedge Daggers" by Michael Janich
May 31, 2010
BESH Wedge - Eliminating the dagger's weak point artlcle
BESH Wedge
October 6, 2009
BESH Wedge - revolutionary edge geometry creating the strongest knife tip in the world.
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
Latest designs with a BESH Wedge
June 23, 2009
Custom pieces - photo by Eric Eggly of Point Seven Studios
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."
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.
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
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
The Detonator: "IABTI Canadian Chapter Training Event" by Brent Beshara
August 1, 2006
"Working together to meet the challenge"
Thrust Magazine: "The House of the Rising BESH" by Noah Walt
June 1, 2006
Thrust Magazine Editor, Noah Walt, reviews the XSF-1
Edgechievements
December 31, 2000
These are projects that I am honoured be a part of and are highlights of my career.
