PJLT
- Size: Length overall: 11.25" (28.6 cm), Blade Length: 6.25" (15.9 cm), Thickness: .207" (5.3 mm)
- Weight: Knife: 10.7 oz. (303 grams), Sheath (Leather): 5.9 oz. (167 grams), Sheath (Locking Kydex): 8.6 oz. (244 grams)
- Blade: 440C High Chromium Martensitic Stainless Tool Steel, Cryogenically Treated, Hardened and Tempered to 59HRC, blackened, Ghost Slate
- Bolsters, Fittings: 304 Austenitic Stainless Steel, blackened, Ghost Slate
- Handle: Coyote/Black G10 fiberglass/epoxy composite laminate
- Sheath: Hand-tooled black basketweave leather shoulder
- Sheath: Locking Kydex, anodized aluminum, oxide stainless steel, all coyote tan
- Knife: The PJLT is my Pararescue Jumper LighT,
from an original design of the full-sized "PJ"
created with direct input of United States Pararescue Combat Search
and Rescue professionals. I took the PJ design and reduced the size
to make a more lightweight, faster tool and it has been my most
popular knife design for the last 20 years. The reason is because it
has a usable, simple tanto blade with a good length of straight
edge, and good tanto point, which is very strong, and a section of
hard-working serrations. The knife is comfortable, hardly noticed on
the body, and versatile and reasonable for a wide variety of
applications. For this particular model, I incorporated my
shadow line of darkening, giving the entire knife and handle a
subdued, "Ghost Slate" finish that tones down what would be a
bright, reflective, or even flat gray blade. This is a process that
I've created for my counterterrorism knives, and this PJLT would
certainly qualify for counterterrorism use. I made this blade in
440C high chromium stainless steel, my most frequently asked-for
knife steel simply because it's a great steel, and highly
corrosion-resistant while being very wear-resistant and tough. This
steel is so corrosion-resistant that it's my number one request for
knives that will be used in marine (salt water) environments and
exposures. A simple rinse in clear water after use and even the
salty Mediterranean will not affect the blade. The blade has two
inches of my Hammerhead serrations, tough, aggressive serrations
that tear through plastics, fibers, textiles, and even light metals.
The knife is bolstered with zero-care 304 stainless steel bolsters,
in Ghost Slate, with substantial quillons to lock the handle into
the hand. The front bolster is rounded and domed for easy cleaning
that won't trap debris, and the rear bolster has a 5/16" chamfered
lanyard hole to secure the knife for elevated positions or use over
water. The bolsters are rounded, contoured, and smoothed, and they
are dovetailed to lock the G10 fiberglass/epoxy composite laminated
handle to the tang. Additionally, five 1/8" stainless steel pins
mechanically secure the scales to the tang. The tang is tapered for
balance, and the tang is fully fileworked with a simple, punchy
pattern for improved grip security and handmade detail. The knife
feels light and quick in the hand, and the balance point is at the
forefinger position in forward grip style.
- Sheath (Leather): for traditional wear or for
quiet wear where a rigid sheath may make noise, I've included a
sheath made in 9-10 oz. thick leather shoulder, in black basketweave
pattern, typical for law enforcement or civilian wear. It's a
high-backed sheath to protect the wearer and the knife, with heavy
polyester black stitching. It's sealed with acrylic coating against
exposure and the elements.
- Sheath (Locking): In this ensemble, I included a locking sheath,
all in coyote tan, completely matching throughout, for modern desert
camouflage wear and use. This sheath is a professional
assembly, frankly, the best tactical sheath and accessory
package made in the world. It's also an example of my commitment to making the finest combat tactical, and rescue knives
and sheaths on the planet. It starts with double thickness (.125")
kydex (methyl acrylate and polyvinylchloride), hot-formed over an aluminum
welt frame of 5052 high strength corrosion resistant aluminum
alloy in H32 hardness. The body and welts are secured with bead blasted
and slotted 304 stainless steel Chicago
screws for the ultimate in durability with no care and no glare. The sheath is
one of my long-proven positively locking waterproof models, with all
stainless steel locking mechanism and components for the ultimate in
reliability and trustworthiness. Even the machine screws are stainless steel. The sheath
can be worn in any position, even upside down when worn with the
die-formed high alloy aluminum belt loops (included).
The belt loops can be located in multiple positions along the welt
frame and are reversible for a variety of wear options. This
spacing also allows the array of my sheath accessories to mate with
and locate in multiple positions along the welts, and allows the
knife to be mounted to virtually any gear in any position! All
of the stainless components have a coyote tan oxide finish, and all
of the aluminum is anodized in one mil thick, near-ceramic hard
coating permanently dyed with coyote tan to match the rest of the
gear.
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Accessories: This is an example of my commitment to
the entire knife experience, from design to working service, with some
of the finest professional knife users in the world. Since the bolt
pattern of the sheath matches my 2.5" bolt pattern for my accessories,
most of my accessories can be used on this sheath, including any new
ones I develop. This knife comes with a good, lightweight assortment
of attachment, wear, and
useful accessories. I even hand-make the heavy 1000 denier duffle
bags to hold the entire kit. Included:
- Die-formed anodized aluminum belt loops
(footman's loops), in coyote tan, accommodating
belts 1.5" wide and up to .190" thick
- Die-formed anodized aluminum belt loops
(footman's loops), in coyote tan, accommodating
belts 1.5" wide and up to .250" thick
- Vertical flat clamping straps, in coyote tan, in anodized aluminum, allowing rigid
clamping of sheath on webbing or straps up to 2" wide along the
welts of the sheath, working well with existing strap systems
including PALS (Pouch Attachment Ladder System) on MOLLE gear,
and can allow wearing of the locking sheaths in any position.
- Horizontal flat clamping straps, in coyote tan, in anodized aluminum, allowing rigid
clamping of sheath on webbing or straps up to 2.25" wide across
the welts and width of the sheath including PALS (Pouch
Attachment Ladder System) on MOLLE gear, and can allow wearing
of the locking sheaths in any position.
- Horizontal belt loop plates, in coyote, allowing traditional placement along belt line but
in a horizontal position (typically used in the lower middle of
back wear)
- Ultimate Belt Loop Extender
in coyote tan,
for lowering the knife handle position to the belt line and preventing movement of
the knife handle while locked in the sheath, additionally mounting the diamond pad
sharpener and the Maglite Solitaire.
- Sternum Harnesses
in coyote tan, for wearing the
locking knife sheath inverted and handle down, directly at
the sternum. This is a multi-point rig with quick release
buckles that is light and comfortable
- LIMA and Solitaire (Lamp Independent Mounting Assembly with Maglite®
Solitaire LED emergency back up light), a small but powerful LED
lamp, water resistant, mounted in an independent web assembly
secured with stainless steel strap to multiple positions on the
knife sheath, in coyote tan
- Lanyard: Adjustable 550 cord in
coyote tan
- Sharpener: Diamond pad sharpener mounting
in belt loop extender for blade touch-up
- All necessary stainless steel hardware, fittings, fasteners, and
tools for mounting, moving, and adjusting, all exposed screws
and fittings are oxide in coyote tan for
flat non-reflectivity
- Replacement shock cord for LIMA
- Containers: Tin-steel storage containers,
holding aluminum loops, straps, and
clamps, LIMA, and tools, screw lid can for screws and hardware
- Heavy stitched embroidered canvas
drawstring bag for leather sheath, allowing breathability and
protection for leather sheath inside the kit's duffle
- Heavy Coyote Tan Duffle made in 1000 denier
ballistic Cordura® polyurethane coated, water resistant
nylon bag, double-row stitched throughout, with nylon
handle-straps, and waterproof #8 zipper with metal pulls.
Includes embroidered "Quality Without Compromise" patch
- Archival and Instructions: Detailed Bio, Care
Sheet, materials sheet with instructional video links, instructions for sharpener, Maglite® Solitaire,
Archival engraved co-extruded acrylic information plate
- VIDEO! Check out
this great video
detailing the entire rig and explaining all of the components
and accessories, mounting, wear, and use at this link.
- A tough and proven performer, my most popular knife with a
useful and lightweight accessory package.
Thanks, E. D.!
Got the knife and took a quick look before heading out of town. . .
Looks fantastic and I think my son will like it.
Many thanks,
E. D.
Jay,
My son graduated as a Pararescueman last weekend, and I gave him the knife. He is thrilled.
Thanks again.
E. D.
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