In the Second World War, the British Vanguard were the troops who went first — lead sections, reconnaissance patrols, airborne assault forces and commandos tasked with making contact before the main body could advance. They operated without certainty, often isolated and under fire, holding ground long enough for others to follow.
The Vanguard is built in that spirit.
Purpose-driven and uncompromising, this blade is designed for close work and decisive action. Every line and curve serves a function, with no excess and no ornament. It is a tool made for those moments when hesitation is not an option and commitment is absolute.
Sharing a similar overall size and finger ring loop to the Saboteur, the Vanguard offers a distinctly different feel in use. Where the Saboteur favours a tanto profile, the Vanguard features a clean, curved cutting edge for fluid, controlled cuts and a more traditional slicing geometry.
Handmade in the UK using British steel, the Vanguard carries forward the wartime ethos of British troops who advanced into the unknown so others could move forward behind them.
Overall Length: 210mm
Blade Thickness: 4mm
Steel: 1084 high-carbon steel
Finish: Cerakote H-Series (colour options available)
Handle: Stabilised wood (colour options available)
Sheath: Kydex
Construction: Full tang
Origin: Handmade in the UK
**Made to Order – Forged Specifically for You
Every Mad Jack blade is built to order in limited batches.
When an order window opens, a fixed number of blades are released. Once these slots are filled, the order window closes and production begins.
After orders are confirmed, steel is sourced, blades are cut, heat treated, ground, finished, and built by hand.
Lead time: approximately 4–6 weeks from order to dispatch.
This approach ensures quality, consistency, and that no blade is ever rushed or mass-produced.
In the Second World War, the British Vanguard were the troops who went first — lead sections, reconnaissance patrols, airborne assault forces and commandos tasked with making contact before the main body could advance. They operated without certainty, often isolated and under fire, holding ground long enough for others to follow.
The Vanguard is built in that spirit.
Purpose-driven and uncompromising, this blade is designed for close work and decisive action. Every line and curve serves a function, with no excess and no ornament. It is a tool made for those moments when hesitation is not an option and commitment is absolute.
Sharing a similar overall size and finger ring loop to the Saboteur, the Vanguard offers a distinctly different feel in use. Where the Saboteur favours a tanto profile, the Vanguard features a clean, curved cutting edge for fluid, controlled cuts and a more traditional slicing geometry.
Handmade in the UK using British steel, the Vanguard carries forward the wartime ethos of British troops who advanced into the unknown so others could move forward behind them.
Overall Length: 210mm
Blade Thickness: 4mm
Steel: 1084 high-carbon steel
Finish: Cerakote H-Series (colour options available)
Handle: Stabilised wood (colour options available)
Sheath: Kydex
Construction: Full tang
Origin: Handmade in the UK
**Made to Order – Forged Specifically for You
Every Mad Jack blade is built to order in limited batches.
When an order window opens, a fixed number of blades are released. Once these slots are filled, the order window closes and production begins.
After orders are confirmed, steel is sourced, blades are cut, heat treated, ground, finished, and built by hand.
Lead time: approximately 4–6 weeks from order to dispatch.
This approach ensures quality, consistency, and that no blade is ever rushed or mass-produced.
