Designed and Manufactured in New Zealand
Veteran Owned & Operated
We know your life can depend on the quality of your gear - that’s why we ensure uncompromising reliability, especially when failure is not an option.
Sabre Tactical is a veteran-owned company specialising in the design, development, and manufacturing of high-end textile gear in our own workshop. We serve a range of sectors, including Military, Law Enforcement, K9 Units, Private Security, and the Hunting & Shooting community.
Proudly New Zealand made, our difference is in the detail - from innovative concepts through to the finished product. Our adaptive designs stem from an engraved mentality that our products are a continuous journey of refinement. We combine a unique combination of our own Military operational experience and a deep technical understanding of materials and craftsmanship.
The Founder
Sabre Tactical’s founder, Carl, grew up on a large farm in the King Country, where he developed a strong passion for hunting and the outdoors. After completing his schooling in the Waikato, he enlisted in the Army in 1999, this was a time when the New Zealand Defence Force was preparing for its first significant operations since Vietnam — an exciting time to begin a career in the Infantry.
Upon finishing his initial training and returning from his first of many operational deployments, Carl earned a spot on the Army’s combat shooting team. He later competed for New Zealand in Australia and England, an experience he credits as a key factor in his acceptance into the Battalion Sniper Course.
As part of the course requirements, Carl was tasked with constructing a Ghillie suit. Demonstrating his innovative and resourceful mindset, he purchased an old industrial sewing machine to bring his creative ideas to life. Through a process of trial and error, he carefully crafted the base for his Ghillie suit, along with other sniping accessories. Carl successfully completed the course, earning his qualification as a Sniper and later advancing to become a Sniper Instructor. This experience marked the beginning of his passion for designing and creating world-class tactical equipment.
After having been fortunate enough to train around the world and deploy on multiple operational tours to East Timor, Afghanistan and Iraq, Carl left the New Zealand Defence force after finishing a 20-year career to develop the New Zealand based Tactical Manufacturing company Sabre Tactical Ltd.
Made in New Zealand
Our Hamilton-based team produces high-end tactical equipment in our well-equipped workshop. We work closely with our clients to make sure all your requirements are met. Alongside specialist sewing, we can 3D print or use CNC components to take your product to the next level.
Innovation
We know that off-the-shelf at times isn’t good enough. Our extensive Military background, our innovative textile ability and technical knowledge means we design and build Products that not only fit your requirements but enhances your operational capability.
Design
We are constantly modifying and refining our gear to meet the rapid changes of modern combat. We think of our products as living designs, continuously being redeveloped and improved to ensure our product keeps up with our customers’ needs.
Craftsmanship
Our point of difference is the unique combination of operational field experience and technical knowledge of advanced materials. We only use the best materials available, proven in combat and imported from around the world. If we cannot find what we want, we invent it.
Built for the real world
Our tactical gear performs in unrelenting environments and in the toughest situations, where failure is not an option. Our attention to detail, end-user focus and our warranty reflects our pursuit of excellence. We know like no other that your life may depend on the quality of your gear.
The best products start with the best raw materials
