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Oceana

"Oceana" investment grade tactical, dive, rescue knife, stainless steel, waterproof, double edged, gemstone handle, kydex, stainless steel sheath

Type: A tactical and CSAR dive knife evolved into an investment grade work of art.
Size: L.O.A.: 14.25"   Blade Length: 8.75" Thickness: .250"  Weight: 1 lb. 3oz.
Blade: 440C high chromium stainless tool steel, hardened and tempered to Rc 59. Double edged, main hollow grind 10", secondary top hollow grind: 3". "Vampire" style serrations: 4". Fully tapered tang, full filework, "Sun and Moon" style. .250" line cutter at ricasso.
Bolsters: Sculpted 304 austenitic high nickel-chromium stainless steel. Rear bolster: 5/16" lanyard hole through tang.
Handle: Turitella Agate Gemstone: Fossilized 70+ million year old Spiral Pelecypod and Oxtrema seashells, translucent chalcedony gemstone (Wyoming)
Sheath: Tension: Double Layered Kydex, 5052H32 Aluminum, nickel plated steel Chicago screws
Sheath: Locking: Double Thick Kydex, 5052H32 Aluminum, 302, 304, 416 stainless steel mechanism, nickel plated steel Chicago screws

Oceana was designed by a client who wanted a very fine, investment grade tactical CSAR dive knife. The answer was the very elaborate and complicated "Oceana." The design is based on my "Treatymaker" double edged pattern, with a main grind done with a 10" contact wheel and the differential top grind accomplished with a 3" contact wheel for a very thin cutting edge without sacrificing internal spine strength. The top edge has a good length of my Vampire rip teeth serrations, for the toughest sawing and ripping chores. At the bottom edge, I've included a .250" line cutter for that stubborn monofilament. The blade is completely mirror finished, for a easy care, corrosion resistance, and a stunning look. The bolsters are sculpted 304 high nickel, high chromium austenitic stainless steel for zero care and ultimate corrosion resistance. The rear bolster has a full, deep "hawk's bill" rear quillion for secure handling in either traditional or tactical grip, and has a 5/16" through-tang lanyard hole for the ultimate in security in wet environs. I've carved the blade with my stunning "Sun-Moon" filework, to help secure the grip and add a lot of visual interest and punch. The handle material must match the theme, so we agreed upon 70+ million year old Turitella Agate fossil; petrified sea bed turned to agate and chalcedony gemstone by the hand of God. It's absolutely stunning! I made two sheaths for this monster knife, one of my fully waterproof stainless steel, kydex, and aluminum locking sheaths and a tension sheath that will be easier to manipulate.

Thanks Michael B.!

Testimonial:

Hello Jay;

I received my knife yesterday, and I am astounded at the workmanship and beauty of my knife! Are you sure you charged me enough? The file work is the one touch that really sets it off.....I'm still trying to figure out just "how did Jay do that!?" I do feel bad it caused you a few stitches...I can tell you one thing....it is dangerous to grab it without clear intent! You were not just talking when you said it had aggressive points everywhere:) It is a piece I will treasure, and even though it should be put under glass, I will carry it on my diving and flying adventures.

Your friend, M. B.

 

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"Oceana" Reverse view with sheath back     "Oceana" Filework edgework detail, top spine     "Oceana" Filework, edgework detail, inside handle

"Oceana" handle detail     "Oceana" reverse handle detail     "Oceana" Locking sheath detail

"Oceana" Tension sheath detail     "Oceana" with two sheaths     "Oceana" with scale rule

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