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"Uvhash" Counterterrorism, Tactical,  Crossover Knife

"Uvhash" tactical knife, obverse side view in T4 cryogenically treated ATS-34 high molybdenum martensitic stainles steel blade, 304 austenitic stainless steel bolsters, gray/black Micarta phenolic handle, positively locking sheath in kydex, black oxide stainless steel, 6AL4V anodized titanium, anodized aluminum
"Uvhash" tactical, crossover, combat, rescue knife kit with belt loop extenders UBLX, EXBLX, Flashlight fixtures LIMA and HULA, Sternum harness, sharpener, hardware, duffle, bags, storage
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Please note the layout for the tactical knife description on this page. I've separated the components, briefly describing them in individual boxes. In those boxes are links to dedicated pages describing everything about the part, component, or accessory. The pages are substantial, and offer the history, operation, materials, use, mounting, and care of each accessory.
"Uvhash" Tactical Combat, Counterterrorism Knife (Shadow Line)
All Matching in non-reflective flat black camouflage

This is a top-of-the-line, extremely tough and ultimate corrosion-resistant, wear-resistant knife: a tactical knife , sheath, and accessory package that is simply the best made. The knife is a complete crossover type, suitable for utility, rescue, and working tool applications. 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 simply one of the very best tactical knives and kit made today.

Purchase:

Status: Available. Contact me at jayfisher@jayfisher.com to purchase this professional knife kit

Price: $4,395.00

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Included:

The Knife

  • Size: Length overall: 11.6" (29.5 cm), Blade Length: 6.25" (15.9 cm), Thickness: 0.153" (3.9 mm)
  • Weight: 12.5 oz. (354 grams)
  • Blade: ATS-34 High Molybdenum Martensitic Stainless Tool Steel, Hardened and Tempered, T4 Specialty Cryogenically treated to Rockwell C59, proprietary surface oxide treatment "Ghost Slate."
  • Bolsters/Fittings: 304 High Nickel, High Chromium Austenitic Stainless Steel, proprietary surface oxide treatment "Ghost Slate."
  • Handle: Gray and Black Micarta® Phenolic
  • Type/Purpose/Origin: The Uvhash is named for the early 20th century horror/fiction/fantasy writer H. P. Lovecraft's blood-mad god of the void. This is drop point tanto blade, extremely strong and tough, a medium sized knife, a solid, thin and sharp tactical, combat, and counterterrorism knife, made with the input of military and counterterrorism professionals for their wear and use in combat. The blade design considerations were for an evolved version of my most popular PJLT that I create for USAF Pararescue professionals, refined for assault and counterterrorism work.
  • Blade Steel Alloy: The Uvhash 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 good strength. This means a thinner, sharper, tough, corrosion-resistant blade is possible with this steel.
  • Heat Treatment: This Uvhash 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 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.  Want to know more about the heat treating designation?
  • Blade Design and Geometry: This blade is extremely thin for a tactical knife. Usually, most tactical knives are fairly thick, but be sure to notice the specs on this one. What you achieve with a thin blade is low angle geometry, a very thin, precise and incredibly sharp blade.  Combine that thin hollow grind with the narrow angle of the point and I don't think you'll find any other more aggressive needle-like penetrating point. The Uvhash blade has a three-quarter length top swage that reduces the thickness of the spine without sacrificing spine strength, and the blade has 2.25" (5.7 cm) of my aggressive and popular hammerhead serrations for tough cutting and ripping needs. It is a true tanto, with a good length of straight cutting edge, and a solid secondary point (yokote) for bearing down in heavy applications without using the main point. The knife has a razor keen cutting single bevel cutting edge with very light weight. The knife is full tang, one solid piece of steel from tip to butt,
  • 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 very thin and light tactical knife, with an extremely keen stainless steel blade with advanced heat treatment.
  • Bolsters: I bolstered the Uvhash 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 large enough to support the massive quillon, offering a place to apply pressure to the blade, and protecting the hand from sliding forward. The rear bolster has a large chamfered 3/8" (9.5 mm) through-tang lanyard hole for added security when working elevated or over water or in a debris field. This large lanyard hole allows fast and easy threading and hitching of lanyards of any type. The rear bolster supports a handle "hawk's bill" that locks the hand into the handle and offers good counterbalance for the heavy blade. 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: Zero-care is important in the tactical knife and this Uvhash is handled with gray and black layered Micarta® phenolic, a classic and durable knife handle material. This material is extremely durable, complimenting the Ghost Slate darkened finish of the piece. The handle scales are secured with four 1/8" through-tang 304 stainless steel pins. The scales are bedded to the tang and locked under the bolster dovetails. This is a very tough material, durable, waterproof, with a toothy textured surface that grips the hand and requires no maintenance. The shape of the handle is features some advanced concepts. The front quillon is extremely large and robust. This provides great grip security and protection for the forefinger, and it's contoured, rounded and smoothed for comfort. The finger groove is deep and the forefinger bears down on the bolster. Above the forefinger placement is a thumb rise, supported by the wide bolster so the thumb can apply great pressure. This also offers the notch geometry for the locking sheath (described below). The Uvhash has a large, multi-finger groove inside the tang for a comfortable, variable grip. The tang is fully tapered with light and narrow alternating filework working well with the handle pattern and adding handmade distinction.
  • Balance and Feel: The angular tanto blade, the lightweight spine and overall feel of this knife is very fast and light. It's like a tactical straight razor with a needle point.  It feels quick and smooth in the hand, with the balance point exactly at the forefinger placement.
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The Sheath

The Positively Locking Tactical Sheath
  • Weight: 10.7 oz. (303 grams)
  • Materials: Positively locking Version 2.0 in black double-thickness Kydex, black anodized 5053 H32 corrosion-resistant high strength aluminum alloy, blackened 304 austenitic stainless steel, anodized 6AL4V titanium spring.
  • Description: This sheath is one of my positively locking models, originally designed for USAF Pararescue and military use. This is my proprietary design, the very 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 Positively Locking Sheath at this link.
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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
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
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HULA (Holder, Universal, Lamp, Articulating

  • HULA with Powertac M5 Generation 3, 2030 lumen rechargeable programmable flashlight: provides a primary, fully adjustable flashlight in removable holder, with a stainless steel and anodized aluminum 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 with a fantastic programmable light.
Get all the details about the HULA: mounting, fasteners, materials, and use at this link

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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 OLIGHT I1R 2 Pro Eos 180 Lumen rechargeable flashlight.
Get all the details about the LIMA: mounting, fasteners, materials, and use at this link

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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
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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
  • Lanyard: 550 Nylon Kernmantle Rope (Paracord) sliding noose lanyard, flashlight lanyard
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 loop rubber 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

Purchase:

Status: Available. Contact me at jayfisher@jayfisher.com to purchase this professional knife kit

Price: $4,395.00



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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