"Galatea" Tactical/Rescue/CSAR Knife Kit
"Galatea" (gAE-luh-tEE-uh) Professional Grade Tactical,
Rescue, Combat, Counterterrorism Knife Kit
(Shadow Line)
All gear Matching in non-reflective flat black camouflage
- Size: Length overall: 12.5" (31.2 cm), Blade Length: 7.0" (17.8cm), Thickness: .256" (6.5 mm)
- Weight: Knife: 14.7 oz. (417 grams), Leather Sheath: 9.1 oz. (258 grams), Hybrid Tension-Locking Kydex Sheath: 10.8 oz. (306 grams)
- Blade: ATS-34 High Molybdenum Martensitic Stainless Tool Steel, Hardened and Tempered, T3 Specialty Cryogenically treated to Rockwell C60.5, proprietary surface oxide treatment "Ghost Slate."
- Bolsters/Fittings: 304 High Nickel, High Chromium Austenitic Stainless Steel, proprietary surface oxide treatment "Ghost Slate."
- Handle: Black and Orange G10 fiberglass/epoxy laminate composite
- Sheath: Heavy 9-10 oz. thick leather shoulder, hand-stamped, black lacquered
- Sheath: Hybrid Tension-Locking in Black Kydex, Black Anodized Aluminum Alloy, Blackened Stainless Steel, 6AL4V Titanium
- Accessories:
- Standard Belt Loops: accommodates .190"
thick by 1.5" belt, black anodized 5052H32 high strength
corrosion resistant aluminum alloy, anodized black at 1 mil
thickness
- High Profile Belt Loops: accommodates
.250" thick by 1.5" belt, black anodized 5052H32 high
strength corrosion resistant aluminum alloy, anodized black
at 1 mil thickness
- Vertical Flat Mounting Straps:
accommodates up to 2.4" wide belt, web, strapping, or gear,
clamps rigidly and vertically 90 degrees to the long axis of
the sheath, black anodized 5052H32 high strength corrosion
resistant aluminum alloy, anodized black at 1 mil thickness
- Horizontal Flat Mounting Straps:
accommodates up to 2" wide belt, web, strapping, or gear,
clamps rigidly and horizontally (in line with the long
axis of the sheath), black anodized 5052H32 high strength
corrosion resistant aluminum alloy, anodized black at 1 mil
thickness
- Horizontal Belt Loop Plates: allows
wear with the long axis of the sheath in line with standard belt, without rigid clamping,
accommodates .250" thick by 1.5" belt, welded black anodized
5052H32 high strength corrosion resistant aluminum alloy,
anodized black at 1 mil thickness
- Vertical High Strength Flat Mounting Straps: allows
rigid and high strength clamping of sheath to web, strap, or
both belt loop extenders, made of drilled and milled
blackened 304 high nickel, high chromium stainless steel
- Ultimate Belt Loop Extender (UBLX):
allows wearing with locking sheath and knife handle just
below the belt line, with DMT folding pocket diamond
abrasive sharpener, in black polypropylene, polyester, blackened stainless steel, DMT diamond sharpener,
acetyl buckles.
More about the UBLX on this dedicated page.
- Extended Length Belt Loop Extender (EXBLX):
allows wearing with locking sheath and knife sheath below
the belt line, sheath tail just above knee, with 2" wide leg
strap, in black polypropylene, polyester, blackened stainless steel, acetyl buckles.
More about the EXBLX on this dedicated page.
- HULA with
Fenix RC11:
provides a primary, fully adjustable flashlight in removable
holder, with a frame that can be aimed and locked in any
direction, mounted on the sheath body no matter where the
knife is worn. This is the very best, most durable
flashlight holder made in the world today. More below.
- Sternum Harness Plus: allows wearing of
locking sheath upside down across sternum, handle down, in black polypropylene,
polyester, acetyl buckles and accessory clips.
- Lamp Independent Mount Assembly (LIMA):
Backup, emergency, safety LED programmable flashlight and
independent web frame and mount, in polypropylene stitched with high strength polyester,
anodized 5052 high strength corrosion resistant black
anodized aluminum mounting bar, 304 stainless steel ring
retainers, nylon elastic shock cord,
with ThruNite Ti3
flashlight. More
about the LIMA on this dedicated page.
- Diamond Abrasive Sharpener with Pad/Sheath:
Diamond abrasive sharpening stone, 2" x 6",
double-sided (400G/600G), nickel bonded diamond abrasives
over phenolic core, heavy nylon sheath to store and protect
other gear from diamond abrasives; sheath doubles as work
pad so diamond does not scratch surfaces, stitched with
polyester, hook and loop closure
- Lanyards: 550 Nylon Kernmantle Rope (Paracord)
sliding noose lanyard, waterproof adjustable SCUBA lanyard
with silicone rubber padding
- Hardware and Fasteners: all in 8-32
standard thread, 304 (18-8) high nickel, high chromium
stainless steel, blackened, all user-changeable with one
size of hex wrench. This differs from my kits of the past,
where two or three sizes of hex wrenches are needed. I've
tuned up the fastener set so that, in this particular style
of knife sheath, only one hex wrench (Allen wrench) is
needed for all of the fasteners: 3/32". A smaller hex
wrench (5/64") is needed to reverse the locking components
of the hybrid tension-locking sheath. Also necessary is a
simple flat bladed screwdriver (not included) to make up all
of the typical hardware arrangements.
- Duffle Bag: 1000 denier Cordura®
ballistic nylon, waterproof polyurethane coated, nylon, polyester,
polypropylene sling handles, closed cell foam bottom in 600
denier Cordura nylon bag for storage of papers, thin gear,
protection from abrasion, embroidered patch, removable
embroidered name patch with hook and loop
- Knife: The
Galatea (gAE-luh-tEE-uh) is named for one of the moons of Neptune. I
chose this name because Neptune's "moon" is long and narrow and
irregularly-shaped, and this new design is long and narrow and of an
unusual and exciting new shape and pattern. The blade is relatively
narrow and straight,
with plenty of regular cutting edge, and the spine borrows some
characteristics from my other counterterrorism knives with a good
length of top edge hammerhead serrations. From my popular "Bulldog"
pattern, I incorporated a rear finger ring, so the added security is
greatly increased in reverse as well as forward grip. Because the
knife has a unique and squared-off tanto and combination point, the
knife is extremely rugged, tough enough for rescue, CSAR (combat
search and rescue), tactical, and crossover into the
counterterrorism field. This is a truly versatile new design.
- Blade Steel Alloy: The Galatea blade is a special hypereutectoid, high alloy stainless tool steel,
ATS-34. This steel is
extremely high in molybdenum and chromium, and I call it a
"chrome-moly tool steel on steroids." First, the carbon in this steel
is extremely high at 1.25 percent, allowing significant development of
martensite and
forming of essential iron carbides. The second element is chromium, and at 14
percent, this is a true stainless steel with high corrosion
resistance. High chromium also helps create extremely
hard and durable chromium carbides adding to the wear
resistance and overall strength and stability of the steel
alloy. The third and most transformational element is
molybdenum. ATS-34
has 4% molybdenum, providing a high concentration of
molybdenum carbide particles, which are extremely wear-resistant
and contribute tremendously to toughness. Molybdenum is
a very important carbide-former, and it helps precipitate
carbides at critical dislocation and grain boundary areas of
the crystalline structure, stabilizing the structure against
fracture, toughening it. Toughness is
resistance to breakage, and since this is dramatically increased
in this high molybdenum steel, it allows a very thin cutting
edge and blade geometry with high strength. This means a
thinner, sharper, and extremely tough,
corrosion-resistant blade is possible with this steel.
- Heat Treatment: This Galatea has my
T3 heat treatment, yielding an astounding blade in incredible
condition through advanced processing protocols. How advanced is
this treatment? It's a multi-stage cryogenic treatment,
involving temperatures ranging in over 2000°F (1090°C)
to -320°F (-196°C). The process is an evolution of my
advanced heat treating processes, and consists of 33 dedicated
and specific steps and takes 172 hours! This means that just to
heat treat this blade takes over a week! The reason for this is
scientific and critical, but yields the most stable, most
wear-resistant, most durable and long-lived structure of this
steel, profuse with fine multi-element carbides and a uniform
and unbelievably robust structure. This is a testament to my
determination to make the very best knives, steels, treatments
and kits in the modern world. I know of no one else who has
advanced the treatment to this level; it's unheard of in the
metals and knifemaking field.
- Blade Design: The Galatea is a remarkable
new design, a true crossover, high-performance knife suitable to
many fields. This is a continual evolution of my commitment to
offer the very best knives in the modern world, based on actual
use and performance features and conditions. It's easy to spot
the Galatea's long straight blade, and the first impression is
of the almost spear-type of wide-angled point. The
knife blade is double-edged. both of the grinds are hollow, and
both are made in a very tight-radiused geometry. In the
machinist's world, the word radius often refers to the
actual curvature of the outside of a circle. This is how "radius
cutters" are described, rather than by the distance from the
outside edge to the circle's center. You can look up a "radius
cutter" and understand the difference in terms. A "tight radius"
means a small, tight, and close curve—and in knifemaking—a
small diameter contact wheel accomplishing the grinds. The
grinds of the Galatea are done with a 3" diameter contact wheel.
This means that the cutting edge is very thin and the spine of
the knife is left very thick, and the distance between the two
is very close. So, a tight-radius grind will offer a blade that
can be incredibly sharp at the cutting edge, extremely
well-supported by a thickening cross-section, and a thick strong
spine supporting the entire blade. This grind profile, when done
on a double-edged knife, means very thin cutting edges and a
strong spine for support down the center of the blade. This is
the edge geometry of the Galatea. Hollow grinding with a small
contact wheel is extremely difficult to do well, and this is why
most knifemakers would never attempt this grind profile. The
main cutting edge, in the traditional location away from the
palm of the hand in a forward grip, is straight, thin, and super
keen with a single-bevel cutting edge. The top cutting edge has
a full six inches of my hammerhead serrations, one of the most
aggressive, successful serration profiles I've invented. The
point of the Galatea—at first glance—seems very
simple, a 65° point. However, if you look close at the
photos, you'll see that the spine at the point joins a thicker
area that comprises a short, reinforcement of the actual point.
This small, thicker angle set is only about 1/2" from the point
but tremendously reinforces the point to the spine. Without it,
the cross-sectional geometry would be more like a dagger, which
is thin at the point and thus, weaker. What this creates in the
Galatea is a very strong, piercing point, highly durable for
counterterrorism, rescue, combat, and physical pierce work that
would break a lesser blade point. The blade of the Galatea is an
advanced, tough, and unique cutting tool.
- Blade Finish: The blade and bolsters
(and all of the accessories) are in my "Shadow" line of
counterterrorism and tactical knife finishes. Answering the
request for completely subdued and non-reflective surfaces,
I developed the Shadow Line with my Ghost Slate finish. This
means darkening in a permanent fashion not only the
stainless steel of the knife, blade, handle, and fittings,
but all of the gear in the entire kit: the fasteners, the
sheath parts, aluminum mounts, accessories and entire
package. Read more about my Shadow Line and Ghost Slate
finish on my Counterterrorism Knives page
at this bookmark.
- This is a super-tough, straight, stout slicing
blade combined with an aggressive, superior serration edge in extremely keen stainless steel, with advanced heat treatment
and cryogenic processing.
- Bolsters: I bolstered the Galatea with my
signature zero-care, high nickel, high chromium 304 austenitic stainless steel bolsters,
contoured and rounded for comfort of the hands, and shaped and
radiused in the front face for easy cleaning. They are attached
with multiple through-tang pins of 304 stainless steel, and
the mounting is permanent, as well as extremely corrosion resistant. This is the
same steel used for stainless steel nuts, bolts, and fasteners,
and the bolsters are heavy, thick, and solid, giving great
balance to the knife. The front bolster is
sculpted to closely match the hollow grind terminations, all but
eliminating the ricasso area of the blade. By the way, the
ricasso has no functional purpose other than being the
mechanical link between the blade and the handle, since it is
not cutting edge, and it is not handle! So reduction of the
ricasso is important in working tactical knives. At the rear
bolster, the finger ring doubles as a lanyard
hole for added security when working elevated or over
water or in a debris field. The bolsters are dovetailed to create a
solid, seamless union with the handle material. The front
bolster is wide enough to support thumb pressure, and
the rear bolster has a bit of finger groove for aid in gripping
the knife. The bolsters are treated in my "Ghost Slate"
shadow line for reduced glare and match the rest of the knife
and gear.
- Handle: The scales for this knife are
zero-care G10 fiberglass/epoxy composite, laminated in black and
orange. They are secured with two 1/8" through-tang 304 stainless
steel pins. They are bedded to the tang and locked under the
bolster dovetails. This is an extremely tough advanced
technology material, durable, with a toothy textured surface
that grips the hand and requires no maintenance. The shape of
the handle is unique, and features the rear finger ring found on
several of my tactical knives, mainly the Bulldog and the
Argiope. The ring provides
excellent grip security and protection for the guiding finger of
the hand in reverse grip. In forward grip, it adds additional
security for the small finger. You might think that the small
finger doesn't have the capacity to help in the knife grip, but
this is incorrect. Since the small finger rarely "reaches out,"
it is a natural retainer for the knife in the hand if the rest
of the fingers relax. It's almost like having a lanyard, and the
hand doesn't have to grip the handle with fierce pressure when
the knife is not being used, letting the little finger do most
of the work, which is just being in a natural position. The ring is rounded, smoothed, contoured, and
finished for comfort and no abrasion. The tang is fully tapered but left thick and
supportive at the butt and finger ring, and I've included simple
geometric hourglass filework for
a bit of increased purchase particularly in the thumb and heel
of the palm area and to add some
handmade distinction.
- Balance and Feel: The unique handle shape,
balance, thickness, and stout design of this knife makes it an
incredible working tool that would be at home in the utility,
rescue, CSAR, hazardous environment field, as well as an
extremely stout counterterrorism or tactical weapon. It's
straight at the blade yet with enough curve and features at the
handle for superior comfort and grip security. The balance point
is at the tip of the forefinger quillon, and the blade feels
substantial but not overbearing, surprising for a 7" blade
length.
- Leather Sheath: I've included a heavy, tough, and solid leather sheath for the
Galatea, in 9-10 oz. leather shoulder, hand-stamped and
tooled. The leather is shoulder, from mature cows, and is twice as thick as most other knifemakers use.
The hand-stamped basketweave-tooled sheath design is very deep
and long to match the blade, protecting the owner from the multiple
razor-keen edges. The sheath has a high back, to protect the
wearer, and the orientation is right side, edge-back. There is a
large belt loop, double-row stitched with heavy nylon for strength
and moisture and rot resistance. The sheath body, front,
back, and welts are completely double-row stitched with nylon for extreme durability. The
sheath is dyed black throughout, with buffed edges in a
water-resistant lacquer finish. Leather is irreplaceable in
extremely cold or hot environments, and where absolute silence is
needed in tactical operations with no clicking when in contact
against objects, people, or gear. The leather sheath is also great
for a "non-tactical" outdoors look in a more casual setting when a
knife simply needs to be a tool.
- Hybrid-Tension Locking Sheath: I've included my best hybrid tension-locking tactical
sheath, the very best of its type made in the world today and
the only type of its kind made in the world today! It's
made of double-thickness black kydex, bonded and sealed over a frame
of black anodized 5052 H32 corrosion-resistant, high strength
aluminum alloy. The near-ceramic hard coating on the aluminum is
permanently dyed black and specially sealed against fading even in
long-term ultraviolet
sunlight exposure. The sheath is built with all black oxide 304 stainless
steel hardware and fasteners, and with an extremely
corrosion-resistant and tough blue-brown-black 6AL4V titanium spring
lock set for
reliability, no matter what the sheath is exposed to. The sheath is
sealed with waterproof bonding and the inside is permanently coated
and prevents the blade steel from contacting any metal of the
welt frame. The tension lock is quick and secure, solid and strong, so the
knife can be worn in any position, even upside down. This is absolutely, positively, the very best
hybrid tension-locking
sheath made in the world. The sheath frame features my integrated
spacing so that my accessories and mounts can be used (below). The
sheath is entirely reversible for a huge variety of wearing options
with the equipment included. I've even included three
interchangeable dogleg titanium springs so the wearer can adjust the
tension of the sheath release. If you're not familiar with my
tension-lock, here's how it works: the knife is retained with the pressure of a ball-lock. The pressure
can be removed by using the thumb to push out on the spring, or the
knife can be pulled very hard, directly from the sheath, releasing
the lock. The mechanism is light, adjustable, and completely
reversible on the sheath allowing a tremendous amount of wearing
options. And I've included three titanium springs of different
strengths (heavy, medium, and light) so the owner can adjust the tension and retention strength
to his preference.
- Sternum Harness Plus: The sternum harness I've
included is the result of input from my military and
counterterrorism clients. It allows the knife to be worn, handle
down, angled across the sternum, on top of any other tactical gear.
This harness is made of polypropylene and stitched with polyester
for rot-free, high strength longevity, and the buckles and straps
are tough Acetyl plastic with 110 lbs. breaking strength. The
harness can be donned and doffed quickly and simply, and the "plus"
is the additional one-inch wide stabilizing strap and buckle that
creates an "X" strap around the torso, to prevent movement in any
position of the wearer, even while running and climbing. I've
even included several snap hooks for extra gear, and these can be
removed or placed at different points on the harness.
- Ultimate Belt Loop Extender (UBLX): I included my
ultimate survival, CSAR tactical, rescue, and
counterterrorism sheath belt loop extension with
outstanding and critical features and devices. The
nylon and polyester accessory is
waterproof, durable, and extremely stout, and lowers the hybrid
tension-locking
knife sheath to be worn in a more traditional belt position with
the knife handle below the
hip. The extension is mounted with 304 stainless steel straps and
stainless steel cap screws attached to the existing stainless
Chicago screws, and the assembly is stiffened by trapped acrylic
stiffeners stitched in place with
polyester. These prevent the extension from folding, bending, or
collapsing when the knife is extracted from the sheath. The belt
loop is 2 inches wide for standard tactical belts, and has a
mid-placement 1" wide strap retained with acetyl buckles to
prevent the knife handle from flopping around during active
movements (running, climbing, crawling). At the lower back of the extension I've included
a custom fit pocket for a DMT (Diamond Machining Technology)
Mini-Sharp diamond-nickel abrasive hone, to bring up the cutting
edge in the field with ease, and it works even on this high alloy
wear-resistant blade. These are great tools that can re-sharpen or just touch
up even the hardest tool steel edges, as they are surface-bonded
with diamond abrasives. The pocket for this tool is situated at
the sheath back and against the body, so the sharpener can not
be removed unless the sheath is off the body and the industrial
strength Velcro (hook and loop) closure is open. Read more about the
UBLX at this link.
- Extra Length Belt Loop Extender (EXBLX):
Responding to requests, I've included an extended length belt loop
extender in this kit. This works the same as the UBLX above, but
it's even longer and has a 2" wide acetyl-buckle leg strap to secure
the knife on the side of the thigh, just above the knee. The
wide strap is very comfortable, over pants; it's adjustable yet can
be quickly removed in an emergency with the squeeze-type acetyl
buckle. This frees up critical space if the user is wearing body armor, load belt, or
does not have room for the knife in the traditional location.
Marines who wear and use my knives in combat have requested this
critical assembly, since on the leg is the only real estate they
have available! The neat thing is the HULA attached to the sheath
with the EXBLX on the leg allows a blinding flood of light for
breaching and entrance into enemy-infested buildings with maximum
illumination and the associated disorientation necessary to quickly
reach a tactical solution. Read much more about this critical accessory
at this link.
- LIMA Emergency Lamp (Lamp Independent Mount Assembly): An important
lesson I learned from my military and counterterrorism clients is the
addition of the emergency lamp. The LIMA is a special socket in thick and wide polypropylene, stitched
with polyester for durability and rot resistance, and it
accommodates the latest small lamp, the
LED ThruNite Ti3. This little,
super-lightweight flashlight puts
out an incredible 120 lumens and at lower levels can last for
115 hours on lowest setting. It can reach
out 164 feet and give you enough light to get to safety, and the
entire mounting assembly is extremely lightweight and waterproof to
continual immersion. The flashlight even has an emergency strobe at high
illumination that will get noticed. The
LIMA webframe is secured with a lightweight anodized aluminum strap and
stainless steel machine screws and
mounts anywhere along the sheath welts where I have the standard
2.5" spacing. The retaining strap rings are also 304 stainless, and
the 1/8" shock cord is easily replaceable if needed, and
replacement shock cord is included.
More about the
LIMA on this dedicated page.
- HULA (Holder, Universal, Lamp, Articulating)
with Fenix RC11 Flashlight: Included in this
professional assembly is my HULA, the "Holder, Universal, Lamp, Articulating" (HULA),
and my answer to a
call for not just a backup lamp, but an actual primary or "key" professional
grade tactical lamp and mount assembly. The lamp I included
with this kit is the Fenix RC11, one of the brightest, toughest,
and convenient flashlights made. Like most LED technology it has multiple modes of programmable operation.
It's an absolute powerhouse, with up to 1000 lumens at high output
and 135 hours of runtime at lower output. With a glass lens, it's
waterproof to 30 meters, and throws a wide beam for scene
illumination. The flashlight is rechargeable via a USB plug, so can
be more convenient for the user who doesn't have access to batteries
to change out, but does have access to standard USB power supply
devices. The rig has a magnetic charging hookup, so there is no
"plugging in," just get the cord end close to the flashlight and the
cord connects via a strong magnet... click. With this feature, the
flashlight can stay in the HULA and be charged while off the sheath.
The HULA is custom made to fit the small frame of the flashlight,
and is lighter and a bit smaller than my other HULA units. The HULA lamp frame holder is made of welded 5052H32 high
strength corrosion-resistant aluminum alloy, for the highest
durability and corrosion resistance combined with low weight This
aluminum is suitable for marine (salt water) environments, and
to add to the already superior material, I've completely
anodized the aluminum with a 1 mil thick surface, dyed
permanently black. This is a near-ceramic hard surface that
improves wear resistance, corrosion resistance, and adds
tremendously to the longevity and durability of the metal. This
same process is used in the Fenix's aluminum-bodied flashlights. The
lamp is held in custom-fitted socket with a retaining cap that is
held in a T-slot lock by the elastic tension of replaceable
shock cord straps. The T-slot lock can be negotiated even in the
dark due to it's simple and clever design and construction. The lamp
can be turned on and operated within the holder, and can even
change selected modes while still in the retention of the holder. One of the
best features of this assembly is my exclusive ball joint and pinch mechanism.
This is a very old mechanism, dating back to 200BC, where a ball
sits in a dedicated socket, and is held there by the tension of a
pinch screw. The ball joint frame, ball, tangs, screw and mounting
hardware are all welded 304 high nickel, high chromium stainless
steel which is media-blasted and darkened with a permanent oxide
finish for glare reduction. This is a very
tough assembly that will probably outlast the knife owner. What it
offers is an articulating adjustment, aiming and positioning of the
lamp, while still mounted on the knife sheath, wherever the knife
sheath is mounted on the body. In the traditional belt line position, the lamp can be aimed at the ground in
front of the wearer (great for hiking or movement), or aimed at any object or
person in front of the wearer, while freeing the hands for a weapon,
tool, or carry. Having the HULA also eliminates the need for a
headlamp, a device that has its own limitations (detailed at the
link below). This HULA development
has been highly popular with search and rescue and disaster response teams, as
well as my counterterrorism knife users. If the wearer needs the light in his hand, he simply pulls
up on the T-slot locking cap, pulls the lamp from the socket, and
replaces the cap so it won't bounce around. I've done my research,
and created simply the finest and simplest flashlight accessory made in the world
today, custom made to mount to my locking sheaths, the best locking
sheaths made in the world today. One more important point: the bolt
pattern and arrangement on this particular knife sheath allows the HULA to be bolted to
12 positions
and 24 orientations along the welts of the sheath. Talk about flexibility! There are
much more to these accessories; learn about these critical
accessories on a special page on my site at this link. Mounting,
care, and use instructions are posted there.
- Horizontal Belt Loop Plates: Answering the
call of my counterterrorism and military clients, I've included
a pair of horizontal belt loop plates for this knife sheath.
These bolt onto either side of the sheath using included hardware,
and are 5052H32 high strength corrosion resistant aluminum
alloy, completely anodized and permanently dyed black with a
near-ceramic hard surface. They are high-purity welded for
durability, and light weight. They allow horizontal wear of any
belt up to 1.5" wide, and the sheath runs inline with the belt.
- Flat strap plates (horizontal and/or vertical): These have several
uses: one is to mount the knife sheath rigidly clamped to the
sternum harness, with no play. They also allow the sheath to be
clamped on any gear (like PALS webbing) with a solid strap
security and no sliding around (like on traditional belt loops).
So they clamp the sheath to your gear with all stainless steel
hardware. They accommodate any web strap up to over 2" wide. They are also 5052 H32 high strength,
corrosion-resistant aluminum alloy, anodized with a permanent black
color, and a near-ceramic hard surface.
- High and Low-profile belt loops (footman's loops):
I've included two pairs of anodized aluminum belt loops, one pair that
accommodates 1.5" wide belts up to .250" thick and one pair that
accommodates 1.5" wide belts up to .190" thick. They work with the
integrated spacing so can be mounted in a variety of positions on
the reversible sheath.
- Lanyards, hardware, tools: The included
paracord (550 Nylon Kernmantle Rope) sliding noose lanyard can be critical and necessary for retention of your knife when
working in elevated locations or in marine environments.
It's an adjustable type, a frequent request by my
tactical combat professionals. I've also included a SCUBA-rated
waterproof lanyard with silicone rubber abrasion-resistant sleeve
and locking cord adjuster for adjustment. I've
included all the tools, hardware, and necessary components to
mount all or any combination of these accessories with your
gear, on your person, and all of the hardware is blackened,
non-reflective stainless steel in common American Standard Sizes. Included is screw top
and snap tins for hardware storage.
Detailed Instructions and care information for the individual components
are also included, and they nest well at the bottom of the
duffle bag (below) in the padded sleeve. I've also included a list of video links that explain
how to set up every single one of these accessories. This is an ultimate
system, and demonstrates my commitment to actual combat,
tactical, field, rescue, and counterterrorism knife service in my trade.
- Leather Sheath Storage: I've included my black
denim embroidered drawstring bag with this kit (see photos below).
This is to store the leather sheath; it breathes and keeps the
sheath from being scuffed or abraded, and I make these in heavy
denim stitched with polyester, I embroider one side with "Jay Fisher
Knives" and the other with my maker's mark. The drawstring is
polyethylene and it keeps the sheath protected and clean even while
in the duffle (below).
- 2" x 6" dual diamond
sharpener and storage/pad: This is a new accessory, and one
that I'll be including in all my newer kits. It's a double-sided diamond
sharpener, with two grits, 400 and 600. Diamond is the only
abrasive I recommend
for sharpening, and it's important to have it available and
included. Because diamond is the hardest known substance, it makes
an excellent abrasive for the very hardest, toughest
and most wear-resistant cryogenically-treated tool steels. Because
diamond is so hard, special
care must be taken in handling and storing the sharpener, as it
absolutely will scratch every single surface it comes in contact
with! This is why I've gone to the extra effort to create an
incredible, tough, and durable pad/bag for it. The diamond pad is
stored easily in the heavily-stitched thick nylon bag, and secured
with industrial strength hook and loop. When the diamond pad is out
of the bag, the owner can set it on top of the bag, using it as a
thick, heavy, protective flat pad for sharpening his knives. He can
even use it as an assembly pad for laying his knife on for
adjusting, servicing, or cleaning. This is the heaviest, thickest
piece of nylon you will find! A great addition to the kit!
- Heavy 7" x 11" Duffle: It's important to keep everything
together, safe, and accessible, and since no on makes a duffle heavy
and stout enough for the job, I make these, too. I make them in
1000 Denier Cordura® ballistic nylon, coated on the inside with
polyurethane for water resistance. This is some of the heaviest,
toughest material available, and I've double-row stitched all of the seams
with strong, waterproof, sunlight-resistant heavy polyester thread.
I've attached stout metal #8 zippers and double pulls, and
reinforced the zipper ends as well as the 2" wide polyethylene carry straps.
I've even included a 7mm thick closed-cell foam inner base pad,
wrapped in 600 Denier Cordura nylon in the bottom to prevent
abrasion and wear. You can store paperwork, written or printed
orders, and other items in the
base bag to keep them flat and clean. The duffle is identified with my "Quality Without Compromise"
patch. Because many of my clients have more than one knife, I've
also include an embroidered knife name patch, which is removable and
secured by hook and loop so knife owner can tell which duffle stores
which knife. See photos below.
- Archival engraved detail plate: As with all of
my knives, I've included a co-extruded engraved acrylic detail
plate. This identifies the knife, the blade, sheath, accessory
materials, and the tested hardness of the blade. On the reverse is
engraved my complete contact information with telephone numbers,
email, and website address. This 2.75" x 4.25" plastic plate will
last as long as the knife, and will verify the exact model design
and materials indefinitely. It will never wear out, never discolor
or fade, never be unreadable in any weather or exposure, unless it's
completely melted—and then you have other problems! Seriously,
this is much more than a piece of paper, and assures the information
lasts as long as the knife and kit.
- See more about all the features
in this video of a PJLT (Pararescue Light) tactical combat and
rescue knife. In the video, I describe the mounts, accessories, and
interfacing wear assemblies that are included in this kit; the same
as you will see in the PJLT kit in the video.
- Designed for professional use,
this is a top-of-the-line, brutally tough and ultimate
corrosion-resistant, wear-resistant
knife: a combat, rescue, and tactical counterterrorism knife ,
sheath, and accessory package that is simply the best made. With
a long straight blade, hammerhead serrations, and a super-tough
point geometry, this
knife also crosses over into the field of utility, working, and
daily use. This package is comprehensive, sturdy, dependable, and
useable. NO OTHER SOURCE can supply what you see here, all finely
handmade to work with your gear, your outing, your mission, and your
excursion, no matter the situation and exposure.
Thanks, S. H.!
Opened up box and was very impressed with the weight of this knife!
Great for daily carry; everything is so well-made, love the attention to details.
--S. H.
To see many more options for mounting, wear, and rigging, please visit
these pages and look over their detailed photo sets. I've assembled and
mounted the knives and kit accessories in a variety of ways, and most of the
various arrangements are applicable to this knife as well.