The Going Dark Gear Ethos

At the heart of GDG lies our guiding ethos: Equip. Blend. Defend. This triad defines not only our products but the mindset we champion for discreet protectors.

Equip

Preparedness begins with the right foundation. We believe in arming guardians with the knowledge of what to defend - faith, family, and liberty - and why it must be safeguarded. This extends to skills (understanding how to deploy defense tools with precision, knowing when to act, and cultivating a mindset of strategic responsiveness), but we specialize in providing the implements - the reliable, high-performance tools that enable effective action. The Broken Arrow knife exemplifies this, offering a compact blade and intuitive design that empowers protectors to stop threats decisively. By focusing on American-made materials and craftsmanship, we ensure our tools are as dependable as the conviction that drives you.

BLEND

True strength doesn't announce itself. Blending is about maintaining a naturally discreet persona and avoiding the extremes of overt tactical displays or forced assimilation. It's an attitude of humility and meekness, where you express yourself authentically without drawing attention to your preparedness. Your behavior remains approachable, assertive, and inviting, while your tools (like the Broken Arrow with its 5-inch overall length and symmetrical ergonomics) remain concealed until needed. This allows protectors to move through life with quiet confidence, ready but unassuming, embodying the selfless duty to safeguard without provocation while maintaining tactical advantage.

DEFEND

Defense is more than a skill, it's a deep-seated conviction driven by courage, selflessness, and an innate duty to love your neighbor, whether family, friend, or stranger. It's the opposite of blend's subtlety: beneath the surface, you're honed to exert controlled force when evil threatens. Drawing from the equip foundation, it entails utilizing knowledge, skills, and tools (like the Broken Arrow with its low center of gravity for precise strikes) to honor your duty to protect the innocent and uphold what is good. GDG celebrates this as a noble calling, inspired by principles that exalt laying down one's life for others, ensuring protectors are equipped to preserve liberty and life.

The Broken Arrow's Role: A Signature Tool for Guardians

The Broken Arrow is the embodiment of our mission: a compact, fixed-blade defense knife designed by GDG and crafted in collaboration with Half Face Blades for our inaugural run. At 5 inches overall, with a 2-inch double-edged dagger blade, it's optimized for civilian self-defense: concealable yet swiftly deployable, with a symmetrical layout for ambidextrous ergonomics. The Broken Arrow's signature ovoid grip - rounded and contoured to fill the palm - funnels your hand into a secure lock-in, providing instinctive control without fatigue. Its low center of gravity positions the blade edge closer to your hand for maximum precision in cuts, while the CPM S45VN steel and Cerakote finish ensure enduring sharpness and corrosion resistance.

This knife isn't just a tool, it's a commitment to the discreet protector's life. It blends perfectly into your EDC - whether tucked in a pocket during family outings or clipped inside the waistband for community watch - while equipping you for moments that demand action. Forged for those who defend with resolve, the Broken Arrow honors the selfless duty to safeguard loved ones, drawing from timeless principles of guardianship. As our flagship, it reflects GDG's dedication to American craftsmanship, with a future ecosystem of accessories and options to adapt to your needs.

Our Vision: A Legacy of Preparedness

Looking ahead, GDG envisions expanding our line of discreet tools while staying true to the Broken Arrow as our foundation. We'll introduce thoughtful additions and variations that always prioritize quality and discretion. Our growth will be deliberate, driven by a relentlessly forward-thinking R&D mindset that innovates without dilution. We aim to inspire a community of protectors who share knowledge, skills, and stories, fostering a legacy where faith, family, and freedom thrive through equipped guardianship.

At GDG, we're building more than products, we're enabling and inspiring those who choose to stand ready, blending humility with the courage to defend. Join us in this mission.