"Hortensius" Tactical Combat Knife
- Size: Length overall: 14.2" (36.0 cm), Blade Length: 9.0" (22.8 cm), Thickness: .250" (6.35 mm)
- Weight: Knife: 1 lb, 4 oz. Sheath: 15.0 oz.
- Blade: ATS-34 High Molybdenum 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: Kydex, Aluminum, Nickel Plated Steel
- Knife: This knife was custom made for a
combat soldier in Israel. Hortensius is a beautiful study in
curves and edge, the graceful sweeping curve of the blade a
combination of shapes from historical pieces the world over.
Hinting of a Khukri, a kopesh, and a Bowie knife, Hortensius has
a massive recurve blade, fully hollow ground on the main edge,
yielding an incredible razor keen edge. I left plenty of .250"
thick spine in the high molybdenum stainless tool steel blade to
support the cutting edge, and added a half length top swage
taper ground at a low angle to decrease point penetration
profile. This very aggressive blade has a large front quillon to
protect the hand from sliding forward, and the curvaceous rear
quillon and handle belly positively lock the hand into the
handle in traditional or tactical style grip. The fully tapered
tang reduces handle weight, allowing more energy to be applied
to the blade mass at the sweeping belly and center of
percussion. The client opted for a clean tang, with no filework
to catch and hold debris, and high chromium, high nickel zero
care bead blasted 304 stainless steel bolsters, dovetailed and
fully reinforcing the knife, and supporting a through-tang
lanyard hole for security when needed. The handle material is
tough, strong, canvas reinforced Micarta phenolic, bead blasted
for a sure grip.
- Sheath: The sheath is one of my combat grade, waterproof, tension fit models, made from double
thickness kydex, 1/4" thick welts of 5052H32 corrosion resistant
aluminum, and secured with nickel plated steel Chicago screws.
The reversible belt loops will accommodate a standard 1.75"
military web utility belt, and should hang on most belts or
tactical gear.
This is a large, dangerous, razor sharp combat knife ready for the hardest job a knife can do.
Thanks, S.S.!
