"Uvhash" Pararescue Commemorative Custom Tactical Combat, CSAR, Survival Knife
- Size: Length overall: 11.75" (30 cm), Blade Length:
6.5" (16.5 cm), Thickness: .266" (6.8 mm)
- Weight: Knife: 1 lb., 1.0 oz. (482 grams), Sheath:
10.2 oz. (289 grams)
- Blade: 440C High Chromium Martensitic Stainless Tool Steel, Hardened and Tempered to Rockwell C59,
Cryogenically Treated, Media Blasted, Flat Non-reflective
- Bolsters, Fittings: 304 Austenitic Stainless Steel, Media Blasted, Flat Non-reflective
- Handle: Coyote/Black G10 Epoxy Laminate Composite
- Sheath : Hybrid Tension-Locking, Coyote Kydex,
Anodized Aluminum, Stainless Steel,
Anodized Titanium
- Knife: 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, thick and strong tactical, combat, and
counterterrorism knife, made with the input of military and
counterterrorism professionals for their wear and use in combat.
This particular knife is a donated commemorative going to one of
our best tactical rescue and combat professionals, a United States
Air Force Pararescueman, recognizing his 30 years of service. The blade I made of
440C high chromium stainless
tool steel, one of the most requested and reliable modern tool
steels in the field. It's chosen for its extreme corrosion
resistance, toughness, and wear
resistance, high durability, even in marine environments. 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. The blade has a
three-quarter length top swage that
reduces the thickness of the spine without sacrificing spine
strength, and the blade has 2" 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. Being wide at
the point means the point is very strong for effective and reliable
piercing. The knife is hollow
ground with accurate geometry for a razor keen cutting edge with
heavy spine support. I've heat treated this knife for the
highest possible performance, with cryogenic quenching, extended
soaking times for maximum carbide precipitation, and cryogenic
thermal cycling between triple tempering cycles. This means the
blade is treated to be the very best it can possibly be. The knife is
full tang, one solid piece of steel from tip to butt, and is
bolstered with zero-care 304 high nickel, high chromium austenitic
stainless steel, with a very large and substantial reinforced
forefinger quillon to positively guard the hand during highly active
assault, defense, and use. The handle shape has comfortable finger
grooves, and feels well-locked in the hand, even with large hands.
The rear bolster has a chamfered extra large 3/8" diameter through-tang lanyard hole for extra security
if needed while working elevated or over water. The handle scales
are coyote and black G10 fiberglass/epoxy laminate composite, one of
the most durable handle materials made, and are solidly attached by
bedding beneath the dovetailed bolsters and securing with six
through-tang stainless steel pins. The blade has light
regimented
filework for increased grip potential and handmade distinction. The knife feels
stout and effective in the hand, with the balance point exactly at the forefinger
location in forward grip. With the drop-profile at the rear bolster,
the knife is well-held in reverse grip as well, the sizeable quillon
protecting the hand in any grip position. This is a serious tactical
combat and rescue tool and weapon, made for daily use and dependability, in reliable and
durable materials.
- Sheath: Versatility is
critical and a necessary function of the professional knife
ensemble. This sheath is a professional
assembly, clearly, 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
coyote brown (.125")
kydex (methyl acrylate and polyvinylchloride), hot-formed over an
anodized 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 tan oxide 304 stainless steel Chicago
screws for the ultimate in durability with no care and no glare. The sheath is
one of my reliable hybrid tension-locking models, securing the
knife with tension until high strength or physical displacement of
the mechanism allows removal of the knife. This usually takes about
15 pounds of pressure, but two additional spring plates in 6AL4V
titanium (not shown) offer a variety of tension options. The
user can choose his best tension, and the entire
retention arrangement is reversible. Everything on the sheath is
highly corrosion resistant, even the machine screws are all stainless steel
and all titanium is anodized. The sheath
can be worn in any position, even upside down when worn with the
die-formed high alloy aluminum belt loops and belt straps
on PALS webbing and every conceivable arrangement of combat gear.
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! The
flashplate is removable for field use, and the plaque sits at home
or base ready for retirement of the knife after missions and use.
The plaque is ash hardwood, stained in cherry, sealed and varnished
with polyurethane for longevity. The hangers are steel covered with
nylon and foam rubber, attached with stainless steel screws, and the
commemorative plate is engraved maroon lacquered brass.
- A great professional grade USAF Pararescue knife, made of
extremely tough and robust materials, with a design that is suited
to the most aggressive and serious counterterrorism and tactical
defensive or offensive use, while crossing over to survival,
extrication, disaster response, and emergency reaction needs. It's an honor to make knives for our nations top Special Tactics
combat and Pararescue professionals, and both the donation from my special clients
combined with my own donation is what brings this all together.
Thanks to the benefactor, B. M. for his kindness and support of our
military.
