Oceana
"Oceana" Tactical, Art, CSAR, Dive Knife
- Size: Length Over All: 14.25", (36.2 cm) Blade Length: 8.75" (22.2 cm), Thickness:
.250" (6.4 mm)
- Weight: 1 lb. 3oz. (539 grams)
- Blade: 440C high chromium stainless tool steel, hardened and tempered to 59HRC
- Bolsters, Fittings: Sculpted 304 austenitic high nickel-chromium stainless steel
- Handle: Turitella Agate Gemstone
- 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
- Knife: 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 4 inch 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 Turitella Agate fossil; petrified sea bed
turned to agate and chalcedony gemstone by the hand of God. It's
techically fossilized 70+ million year old Spiral Pelecypod and Oxtrema seashells, translucent chalcedony
gemstone from Wyoming.
- Sheaths: 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. Both
sheaths have double-thickness kydex over a 5052H32
corrosion resistant, high-strength aluminum alloy frame
secured by nickel plated steel Chicago screws, and the
locking sheath has all stainless steel components
including springs, lock tangs, and machine screws. Both
have reversible aluminum belt loops for a variety of
wear options.
Thanks, M.B.!
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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