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"Torvus" Counterterrorism/Tactical Knife

"Torvus" Counterterrorism Tactical Knife in T4 cryogenically treated CPMS30V  powder metal technology high vanadium martensitic stainless steel blade, 304 stainless steel bolsters, Black G10 fiberglass/epoxy composite handle, hybrid tension tab-locking sheath in kydex, anodized aluminum, stainless steel, titanium
 "Torvus" Full counterterrorism tactical knife and kit, accessories, mounting, flashlight, storage
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"Torvus" Professional Grade Counterterrorism Combat Knife (Shadow Line)
All Matching in non-reflective flat black camouflage

Designed for professional use, this is a top-of-the-line, incredibly wear-resistant and ultimate corrosion-resistant: a combat counterterrorism knife , sheath, and accessory package that is simply the best made. 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. This is one of the very best counterterrorism knives and kits made today.

Thanks, D. B.!


Jay,
I was dumbfounded when I held my counterterrorism knife and tension-lock sheath, as in ‘found dumb.’ Both the knife and sheath felt foreign in scale, weight and utility.  I realized I’d never held a defensive blade capable of defending my life, and had had a false sense of security with the automatic dagger I’d been carrying in my pocket, and my fixed blade hunting knife I own. It was like the difference between holding a baseball bat and a broom handle, for self defense. I’ve never fended off an attack, but I realized yesterday that if I’d had to, the weapon I purchased from you was an entirely superior tool, and my confidence in the other knives was completely unfounded. My grip on your knife was the first thing that struck me as so vastly superior. I was ignorant before yesterday of what type of tool I’d want and need in an actual fight. My grip on the Torvus alone made me realize what a fight-worthy handle is, and how underprepared I would have been before. It was a humbling experience. I felt I’d been dumb before — I had expected to feel excited, and was actually dumbfounded instead.  And examining the blade, feeling the weight, I realized that this blade would penetrate jackets, belts, and that the blades I had relied on before would only work if my attacker was in shirtsleeves only. I also thought that if I were to face another man with an authentic weapon like yours, I’d want nothing less than a pistol to fend him off.

What a humbling experience. There’s something almost ancient-feeling about your blade. Like a weapon from before firearms when armies depended on hand to hand combat and manual weapons. I own a genuine samurai sword, and the density and balance of that weapon is the closest comparison I’ve experienced, but I certainly didn’t expect to hold a 6” blade with the sense of heft and lethal purposefulness of that sword. I’m dumb founded, and even relieved that I discovered the difference.

Thank you,
D.


Included:

The Knife

  • Size: Length overall: 11.75" (29.8cm), Blade Length: 6.0" (15.2 cm), Thickness: 0.227" (5.8 mm)
  • Weight: 14.7 oz. (417 grams)
  • Blade: CPMS30V Powder Metal High Vanadium Martensitic Stainless Tool Steel, Hardened and Tempered, T4 Specialty Cryogenically treated to Rockwell C60, proprietary surface oxide treatment "Ghost Slate."
  • Bolsters/Fittings: 304 High Nickel, High Chromium Austenitic Stainless Steel, proprietary surface oxide treatment "Ghost Slate."
  • Handle: Black G10 Fiberglass/Epoxy Composite
  • Type/Purpose/Origin: The Torvus is a great new design, based on several of my previous works. The name is Latin for "fierce," which is just what this knife presents. I've incorporated the general design of the Ari B'Lilah counterterrorism knife, but with some significant changes. I've created it with a thinner blade steel, and a more curvaceous handle with a deep thumb depression. The handle shape is a bit more curved; there is a rounded butt without the Talon used in the Ari series. The finger ring is elliptical, for a good fit even with gloved hands. This is a knife designed for the most serious of action. It's a great honor to have the input, guidance, and direction of counterterrorism professionals, who demand extremely efficient, well-designed and constructed, lethal combat knives. I've built the Torvus to the highest standards possible: what I'm known for in tactical combat knives, sheaths, and accessories.
  • Blade Steel Alloy: The Torvus blade is a special hypereutectoid, high alloy martensitic stainless tool steel, CPMS30V. This is a powder metal technology tool steel, a high technology steel known for extremely even distribution of alloy elements and a uniform microstructure. It's a high vanadium stainless steel, and the vanadium aids in forming complex vanadium carbides. These are some of the most wear-resistant carbides available in tool steels, offering incredible wear resistance even at a lower temper. The high chromium and high carbon also results in profuse chromium carbides, increasing corrosion resistance as well as wear resistance.
  • Heat Treatment: This Torvus has my T4 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 2100°F to -320°F. 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 process differs from my T3 process by adding an additional fourth temper cycle, alternated with an additional deep cryogenic soak, to allow more of the carbides to develop and the martensite to stabilize. 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 and Geometry: The blade of the Torvus is double-edged and hollow ground; the main cutting edge is hollow ground with a 8" diameter wheel and the top edge with serrations is hollow ground with a 3" diameter wheel. This is an extremely difficult grind profile, and the purpose is to create two complimentary edges, with the 8" hollow grind creating a very thin and razor-keen edge with high longevity. The spine is substantial enough to support this high vanadium steel; the point of this knife is thin enough to offer extreme penetrating potential, resisting wear to a great degree. Both cutting edges are single bevel. This means that there is one slanted line (bevel) from the hollow grind that creates the cutting edge. Most knives are made with double bevel edges, increasing the actual cutting edge angle. The main non-serrated cutting edge is is a straight tanto which has 1.75" of curved edge in front of the dividing line (yokote), and 4.25" of straight edge between the dividing line and the choil. The top edge is designed with my Hammerhead serrations, which are extremely tough and aggressive, with reduced snagging and wide transitions between concavities and segmented edges. This is my most requested serration profile because it is extremely aggressive and tough. The grinds on the blade are accurate, concise, and with nicely radiused grind terminations for great transfer of energy without stressing the blade-to-handle ricasso area while a supportive spine runs the length of the blade.
  • This is an extreme use, high wear resistance, and extremely keen high alloy powder metal stainless steel blade with advanced heat treatment.
  • 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.
  • Bolsters: I bolstered the Torvus 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 contoured around a 1.25" diameter elliptical forward finger ring, which is rounded and radiused for comfort and smoothness. The finger ring offers maximum security between the hand and the knife, essential in the most critical of counter-terrorism and combat tactical offensives. This is a feature that is key in cementing the hand-to-knife grip. The Torvus design is comfortable particularly in the reverse grip, with the thumb laid atop the rear bolster. The thumb area in forward grip is depressed into the spine, a "thumb drive" arrangement that stabilizes the thumb while allowing great force to be applied to the blade. The rear bolster has a large chamfered 3/8" (10 mm) through-tang 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 bolsters are treated in my "Ghost Slate" shadow line for reduced glare and match the rest of the knife and gear.
  • Handle: The handle scales are black G10, a fiberglass reinforced epoxy composite that is one of the most durable and dependable manmade handle materials on earth. The handle scales are dovetailed and locked and bedded under the bolsters, secured with four heavy 304 stainless steel pins. The handle shape is comfortable and extremely secure, with deep finger grooves, and significant slope for the heel of the hand that makes the knife melt into the hand. The tang is fully fileworked with a bold square-circle alternating geometric pattern for increased purchase and handmade signature. The tang is fully tapered, with plenty of thickness to support the butt at the rear bolster. The heavy rear bolster is significantly mounted to the tang with multi-peened zero-clearance pins, and has an extra-large 3/8" through-tang lanyard hole for super security when working elevated or near water or in special circumstances that require insurance against dropping the knife. The large lanyard hole is chamfered and dressed smooth for abrasion reduction of the lanyard and is easy and fast to thread.
  • Balance and Feel: The center of balance of the knife is between the first two fingers in the hand, making the blade feel light and fast, perfect for this thinner blade. The Torvus feels fierce and fast, a reliable, hard, wear-resistant and tough stainless steel cutting tool.

Included:

The Sheaths

This knife has two sheaths, one in heavy leather, one in tactical combat, tab-locking.


1. The Leather Sheath
  • Weight: 9.8 oz. (278 grams)
  • Materials: Heavy 9-10 oz. thick leather shoulder, stainless steel reinforcement screws, hand-stamped, black lacquered, nylon stitching
  • Storage: double-layered embroidered drawstring bag in cotton canvas, polyester
  • Description: I've included a heavy, tough, and solid leather sheath for the Torvus, 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 sheath mouth at its thickest is reinforced with stainless steel Chicago screws. The stamp-tooling is a randomized pattern for visual interest and breaking up the light and reflection. The sheath is also useful for traditional and conventional wear options. The sheath has a single belt loop that is double-stitched throughout with the toughest nylon thread that is water and sunlight resistant. The knife fits deep and secure into the sheath, with the handle exposed and the high back of the sheath protecting the wearer. The entire sheath assembly is double-row stitched for extreme durability. The sheath edges are dressed and smoothed for comfort; the entire sheath is sealed with lacquer for water resistance, permanence, and longevity. 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.

2. The Tactical Sheath
  • Weight: 11.4 oz. (323 grams)
  • Materials: Hybrid Tension Tab-Locking in Black Kydex, Black Anodized Aluminum Alloy, Blackened Stainless Steel, anodized 6AL4V Titanium.
  • Description: This sheath is one of my hybrid tension tab-locking models, originally designed for counterterrorism use. This is my proprietary design, the best possible sheath of its type available in the world today. Actually, it is the ONLY type of this sheath available in the world today!
Get all of the details about this Hybrid Tension Tab-Locking Sheath at this link.

Included:

Accessories: Belt Loops, Plates, Straps, Clamps

This kit contains my standard belt loop and mounting package.

  • Standard Belt Loops: accommodates 0.190" thick by 1.5" belt, black anodized 5052H32 high strength corrosion resistant aluminum alloy, anodized black at 1 mil thickness
  • Medium Profile Belt Loops: accommodates 0.250" 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 2.0" 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 1" to 3" 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
Get all the details about the Belt Loops, Plates, Straps, Clamps, and Fasteners at this link

Included:

Belt Loop Extenders (2)

  • 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, black acetyl buckles. DMT diamond sharpener.
  • 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.
Get all the details about the UBLX and the EXBLX mounting, fasteners, and use at this link

Included:

HULA (Holder, Universal, Lamp, Articulating

  • HULA with Maglite Mag-Tac flashlight: 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.
Get all the details about the HULA: mounting, fasteners, materials, and use at this link

Included:

LIMA (Lamp, Independent Mounting Assembly

  • 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.
Get all the details about the LIMA: mounting, fasteners, materials, and use at this link

Included:

Sternum Harness Plus

  • Sternum Harness Plus: allows wearing of locking sheath upside down across sternum, handle down, in black polypropylene, polyester, acetyl buckles
Get the details about the Sternum Harness Plus: mounting, materials, and use at this link

Included:

Diamond Abrasive Sharpener, Lanyards

  • Diamond 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
Get the details about the sharpener, pad/sheath and lanyards at this link

Included:

Duffle, Storage

  • Duffle Bag: 1000 denier Cordura® ballistic nylon, waterproof polyurethane coated, interior lined with heavy polyester felt. Nylon, polyester, polypropylene sling handles, embroidered patch, removable embroidered name patch with hook and loop
  • Storage bags and tins for hardware, leather sheath, HULA assembly
Get the details about the duffles, bags and storage at this link


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.


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