"Horus" Custom Tactical Combat Knife
"Horus" Custom Tactical Combat Knife
- Size: Length Overall: 13.75" (34.9 cm), Blade Length:
8.2" (20.8
cm), Thickness: .244" (6.2 cm)
- Weight: Knife: 1 lb., 5.0 oz., Sheath (with all
accessories): 1 lb., 13 oz.
- Blade: Bead blasted ATS-34 high molybdenum
martensitic stainless tool steel, hardened and tempered to
HRC58
- Bolsters/Fittings: Bead-blasted 304 austenitic high
nickel, high chromium stainless steel
- Handle: Black canvas reinforced Micarta
phenolic
- Sheath: Kydex, Aluminum, Nickel Plated Steel, all Stainless
Steel Locking Components
- Accessories: Polypropylene and Nylon belt loop
extender with Firesteel/Magnesium fire starter, Fine DMT diamond
abrasive pad sharpener, Maglite XL200®
flashlight in HULA assembly, all stainless steel fittings
and corrosion resistant high strength aluminum alloy.
- Commemorative: Machine-engraved black lacquered
brass flashplate, and machine-engraved stainless steel bolsters.
- Knife: Custom made for a Navy SEAL Team member,
this is as serious as a knife gets. The knife pattern is my Horus
design, named for a very ancient mythological god of war and
hunting, which is exactly what our Navy SEAL Team members do. The
blade is deeply and beautifully ground ATS-34 high molybdenum
stainless tool steel, a high "chrome-moly" tool steel with a proven
record of high wear resistance coupled with high toughness
(resistance to deformation and breakage), as well as high heat
resistance. ATS-34 for the steel choice allows a very thin blade
grind profile, producing an extremely tough and sharp cutting
edge with high wear resistance. This steel will not change temper
unless exposed to over 1000 degrees Fahrenheit, so this is a very
heat-resistant blade indeed. The point also benefits from this steel
choice, as it can be maintained very thin and sharp, allowing very
low angles for piercing and point penetration, without sacrificing
toughness. The aggressive point has a two-thirds blade length top
swage for the correct geometry to apply extreme peircing pressure at the
point without sacrificing blade strength. I hollow ground the blade
deeply and with perfect symmetry, and the large belly of the blade
provides plenty of sweeping, razor-keen double-bevel cutting edge.
The knife has 2.5" of my tough "hammerhead" rip tooth serrations in
the recurve area for smooth and reliable cutting of a variety of
materials without snagging. I've left enough spine in the blade to
fully support the powerful blade, and no filework leaves the spine
clean and smooth without the possibility to trap and hold debris.
The curvature of the knife is a piece of sculptural art, but art is
not all that lives in the graceful lines. The curves all have
purpose too, from the thumb rise to aid in knife grip and engage the
sheath locking mechanism to the large handle quillons that
positively lock the handle into the hand comfortably with a good
belly and nice heel drop for the hand. The knife is bolstered with
zero-care high nickel, high chromium 304 stainless steel alloy
bolsters, permanently attached with zero clearance peened pins. This
is the same steel used to make stainless steel nuts, bolts and
fasteners and is extremely tough and highly corrosion resistant.
They are bead-blasted and the front bolsters hold custom high
resolution, deep machine-engravings of the frog skeleton that is a
special accent characteristic of the Navy's finest warriors. The
rear bolster has a substantial 5/16" chamfered lanyard hole, and the
dovetailed bolsters bed a pair of tough, waterproof, and durable
canvas reinforced Micarta phenolic handle scales secured with ten
304 stainless steel through-tang pins. The knife feels comfortable
and highly effective in both forward and reverse grip, with the
balance point at the point of the front bolster, and the center of
percussion at the belly of the blade.
- Sheath: The sheath for this beauty had is one of my
positively locking models, and is built of double thickness
kydex over a 5052H32 high strength corrosion-resistant aluminum welt
frame. The locking components are all stainless steel,
including the spring, tang and hardware for longevity and
corrosion resistance. The sheath is secured with all bead
blasted double slotted stainless steel Chicago screws, and has two
sets of reversible
corrosion-resistant aluminum 1.75" belt loops. The
die-formed high strength, corrosion resistant aluminum loops can be
positioned in three different positions along the welt-frame, and on
either side of the sheath for the widest variety of wear options. The action of
the sheath is smooth and clean, locking solidly.
- Horizontal Belt Loop Plate: Since, with the
locking sheath, the sheath can be worn in any position, even upside
down, I included a horizontal belt loop plate. This accommodates
wear horizontally and can be bolted to either side of the sheath for
a reversible option. It is made of die-formed and riveted 5052H32
high strength corrosion resistant aluminum alloy, bead blasted for
glare reduction.
- Belt Loop Extender: I included one of my
Ultimate belt loop extenders, which can be used to lower the knife
to a more traditional position if the knife is worn on the belt. The
polypropylene accessory is waterproof, durable, and extremely stout.
The extension is mounted with 304 stainless steel straps and
stainless steel machine screws attached to the existing stainless
steel Chicago screws, and the assembly is stiffened by multiple
zigzag nylon stitching to prevent the extension from folding,
bending, or collapsing when the knife is extracted from the sheath.
The belt loop accommodates up to a 2.5 inch wide belt, and has a
top placement shock cord with stainless steel snap retention to
prevent the knife handle from flopping around during active
movements. 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, even on this high-alloy wear-resistant
blade. 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. I also added a specially modified
critical survival component to this accessory: the
Firesteel/Magnesium block with custom fittings. These blocks are
waterproof and durable, with soft magnesium that can be easily
shaved off with the knife blade, and a Firesteel striker to ignite
the magnesium shavings when placed into tinder to start a fire. A
unique addition to this block is the stainless steel rod guard. This
minimizes the possibility of the Firesteel contacting any other
metals and causing accidental sparks and ignition when worn or
removed, guards the knife tip (or swage) when the blade is dragged
over the Firesteel, helps concentrate and guide the spark direction,
and offers a variety of mounting options on any gear or pouch,
besides on the sheath extender's industrial strength Velcro straps.
Being made of all 304 stainless steel hardware, fittings and
fasteners, it will not corrode or rust.
- HULA and Maglite XL200: Included in this
professional assembly is my latest offering for field use, the HULA.
The Holder, Universal, Lamp, Articulating (HULA), is my answer to a
call for not just a backup lamp that I've provided on previous
Ultimate Extender packages, but an actual main or key professional
grade lamp and mount assembly. The lamp I included is the Maglite
XL200, perhaps the most sophisticated programmable flashlight made
today, with five modes of operation and infinite power settings. The
lamp is a powerhouse of options and longevity, with ultra bright LED
technology that is dependable and tough. The only thing the lamp
needed was a reliable, adjustable, dependable and corrosion proof
way to carry it on the sheath, so I designed the HULA. This special
holder will hold any flashlight that is 1" by 4.75" and also
accommodates the Maglite XL100 flashlight that has different
options. The holder lamp frame is made of welded 5052H32 high
strength corrosion-resistant aluminum alloy, for the highest
durability and corrosion resistance combined with low weight. The
lamp is held in custom made socket with a retaining cap that is
maintained 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 off within the holder, and can even have
selected modes while still in the control of the holder. One of the
best features of this assembly is a 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
screw. The ball joint frame, ball, tangs, screw and mounting
hardware are all welded 304 high nickel, high chromium stainless
steel which is bead blasted 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
(shown in the photos below), the lamp can be aimed at the ground in
front of the wearer (great for movement), or aimed at any object or
person in front of the wearer, while freeing the hands for a weapon,
tool, or carry. I'm certain that this new development will be highly
popular with search and rescue and disaster response teams. Since
the lamp can be dimmed infinitely, the setting can allow soft light
for subdued movement, and various settings on the lamp can aid in
emergencies to signal and draw attention, depending on the program
selected. The lamp can even be program-locked to prevent unwanted
turning on, even if the switch is operated. 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 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 allows the HULA to be bolted to twelve
positions 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.
- Additional Engraved Flash plates: I've included
an increased density graphic black brass flashplate and red brass
box or stand commemorative flashplate to honor our SEAL Team member
after his service and the retirement of the knife. That way, he'll
have several and can keep one pristine for his mantle.
- I am humbly honored that one of our finest will be carrying this
knife into the most serious business that there is. God bless our
military members and our allies who protect our freedoms and lives of all
those we love.
Thanks, G. T.!
Jay,
Hello; first, I love the knife. I got home from pre-deployment leave on the 25th and the knife was
the first thing I opened. It was amazing, just like I wanted it to be. Then I packed up and left
for Afghanistan on the 27th. I have used it for many jobs and I love the way it feels and cuts. I just
hope I can keep it as sharp as when I got it. After that day long ago when I left your shop, I set to
learning how to sharpen knives, so that when I needed to sharpen one of the knives you made, I would do
so without messing it up. I now have many types of stones and spent many hour on YouTube, read the book
Razor Edge Sharpening, and spent many hours with old knives, so now I think I have it down.
The kit (accessories) that you sent has been great. I have carried
the knife two different ways: either with the kit inside the E & E bag
that goes on all my ops, or without the kit and on my person.
Take care,
--G.
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