PJST (Pararescue Short) Tactical Combat
CSAR Commemorative Donation Knife
- Size: Length overall: 11.25" (28.6 cm), Blade Length: 6.75" (17.1 cm), Thickness: .180" (4.6 mm)
- Weight: Knife: 10.7 oz. (414 grams) Sheath: 9.5 oz. (269 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: Canvas Micarta Phenolic
- Sheath: Locking, Kydex, Aluminum, Stainless Steel, Nickel Plated Steel
- Knife: This is a very special knife. When James
Beauchamp and I learned that one of our collaborative knives was
with a United States Air Force Pararescueman who paid the ultimate
price in battle, it was a powerful and serious reminder that the
toughest job ever faced is that of the serviceman in combat. Thank
God for these guys; I'm honored to know them and have them carry our
knives. A favorite benefactor of mine offered to contribute toward a
knife to honor these personal sacrifices for our country, and I am
honored to contribute what I can for this cause.
The PJST is a Pararescue Jumper ShorT,
my popular PJ knife style originally created for the United States
Air Force Pararescue, with a shortened blade. This is also the same
knife profile design as the Seabee tactical combat knife pattern. The blade is tough,
stout, and hollow ground to create a thin and sharp single bevel
cutting edge, with the tough secondary point at the intersection of
the two tanto grinds. The edge has 2 inches of my super sharp
Vampire Rip Tooth serrations for ripping through tough materials,
and a full length spine swage to reduce the point profile without
sacrificing strength. The hollow grind is wide, giving an extremely
long blade life even after repeated sharpenings. This knife has 304
austenitic high nickel, high chromium dovetailed bead-blasted
bolsters for zero care. The front bolster is domed and angled for
easy cleaning, and the rear bolster has a large 5/16" chamfered
through-tang lanyard hole for extra security. The knife has a tough and durable canvas reinforced
Micarta phenolic handle bedded and secured to the full tapered tang
with six through-tang zero-clearance stainless steel pins. The spine
has just a touch of filework where the thumb lays on the rise for
control. The knife feels comfortable and stout in the hand. The
blade is machine engraved to honor those who give all, and it is our
deepest hope that this knife can answer the needs of one of our
cherished warriors.
- Sheath: I've made one of my 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. The belt loops can also be relocated
at the sheath tail, for inverted wear in a variety of positions.
The sheath features a removable engraved lacquered flashplate for
retirement display.
- A serious custom knife for tactical combat carry and use, a
sober and heartfelt honor to contribute.
Thanks, B. M., and thanks Chief MS SZ (Super) for the honor
