Anzu Tactical Combat Knife
"Anzu" Tactical Combat Knife
- Size: Length overall: 12.0" (30.5 cm), Blade Length: 6.75" (17.1 cm), Thickness: .227" (5.8 mm)
- Weight: Knife: 14.6 oz. (414 grams) Sheath (with extender): 13.1 oz. (371 grams)
- Blade: 440C High Chromium Martensitic Stainless Tool Steel, Hardened and Tempered to Rockwell C58, Bead Blasted
- Bolsters, Fittings: 304 Austenitic Stainless Steel, Bead Blasted
- Handle: Blue/Black G10 fiberglass-reinforced epoxy laminate
- Sheath: Locking, Kydex, Aluminum, Stainless Steel, Nickel Plated Steel
- Knife: Anzu was named for a Sumerian god, from
An "heaven" and Zu "far" and was the son of the
bird goddess, Sirius. The feather-like blade and rear persuader
talon carry the name well. Though I had a bird-like inspiration for
this blade, it is no featherweight when it comes to defensive
tactical combat knives. This is a serious weapon and tool, designed
for the theatre of conflict. Made of
nearly quarter-inch thick 440C high chromium martensitic stainless
steel, the blade is deeply hollow ground for substantial thinness at
the cutting edge while maintaining a significantly thick spine for
overall strength. The blade has a half-length swage for more acute
point geometry, and 2" of my vampire rip teeth serrations. I've
hardened and tempered it a 58HRC for great, serviceable wear
resistance and corrosion resistance, and bead blasted the surface
for low glare, low care utility. The fully tapered tang has
sufficient thickness to support the rear skull crusher talon at the
butt, which is large enough to do considerable damage, but small
enough to not be a nuisance. This knife is designed with combat in
mind, so if you're not familiar and comfortable with the talon, this
is probably not the knife for you. It can be a devastating adjunct
that many of my military and law enforcement clients request. The
handle is contoured and shaped nicely, with a very deep front
quillon to protect the hand and a substantial rear quillon. Add to
that a 5/16" diameter through-tang lanyard hole and a deep belly,
and the knife is secure. The thumb rise supports significant
pressure, and the bolsters are 304 austenitic stainless steel for
zero care and extremely high corrosion resistance. The bolsters are
dovetailed and bed a pair of super-tough G10 fiberglass-reinforced
epoxy laminate handle scales, bead-blasted for texture and control, and pinned
with six 3/32" stainless steel pins. The thumb
can be laid across the back of the talon-crusher in a defensive
tactical grip style. The balance point on this knife is right at the
forefinger when it is nested in the front quillon.
- Sheath and Extender: I've made one of my fine locking,
waterproof tactical models for this knife, probably the best
tactical combat knife sheath
style made anywhere. While most makers use a single thickness kydex
(.060"), I use kydex that is (.125"), twice that thick for strength,
durability, stability, and longevity. The kydex is hot-formed over a
5052H32 corrosion resistant, high strength aluminum welt frame,
secured with nickel plated steel Chicago screws and waterproof
cement. The sheath has all stainless steel locking components in
302, 304, and 316 austenitic stainless steel for low-care, high
corrosion resistance, and durability while positively locking the
knife in the sheath. Even the machine screws and reinforcements are
stainless steel. 1.75" wide belt loops are die-formed in high
strength aluminum, and are reversible for versatile wear in any
position. Included with the combat sheath is my sheath extender,
which lowers the knife for waist belt carry, and has a shock-cord
retainer for anti-flop when highly active. This is a useful
accessory, and I go into great detail about it on a
special page on this
site. It is reversible and removable also.
- A substantial and serious knife for tactical combat and defensive carry and use,
ready to go there.
Thanks, P. K.!
Jay!
The weapon arrived this afternoon as I was about to go to work. It is the most fear inspiring knife I have ever
seen, a beautiful addition to my collection. Thank you for giving me the opportunity to buy this knife.
Yours truly:
P.
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