Malaka
"Malaka" Fine Custom Tactical Knife
- Size: Length Overall: 12" (30.5 cm), Blade Length: 7.25" (18.4
cm), Thickness: .198" (5.0 mm)
- Weight: Knife: 13.1 oz., Sheath 12.5 oz.
- Blade: 440C high chromium martensitic stainless tool steel,
hardened and tempered to HRC58
- Bolsters, Fittings: 304 austenitic high nickel, high chromium
stainless steel
- Handle: Canvas Micarta Phenolic
- Knife: With input from Navy SEALs and the knife client, the
Malaka was designed as a tactical combat knife. The name "Malaka"
comes from the Sumerian King of Warriors. This is a serious weapon;
with an extremely aggressive point for piercing and plenty of hollow
ground, razor-keen hard edge for cutting and slashing. The spine of
the knife is very substantial and wide, with a full length top swage
for reduced point profile. The blade is 440c high chromium, high
carbon martensitic stainless tool steel for great corrosion
resistance, and the finish is bead blasted for muted reflection and
easy care. The blade has a negative cut choil for distinctive grind
termination, and a substantial thumb ramp for control. The tang is
fully tapered for perfect forefinger weight balance, and the handle
has plenty of belly for a tight, secure grip between the quillons.
The handle is reinforced with 304 stainless steel zero-care pinned
and peened bolsters, that are dovetailed for a perfect fit with the
natural canvas micarta phenolic tough handle scales. The scales are
bedded and secured with four .125" 304 stainless steel pins, and the
rear bolster is wide and strong, with a bit of a point for CQB, and
a through tang 5/16" lanyard hole for security.
- Sheath: A knife this serious needed a substantial sheath, so I
constructed this one of double-thickness kydex, thermoformed over
5052H32 corrosion-resistant aluminum frame welts, secured with
nickel plated steel Chicago screws and with aluminum 1.75" aluminum
die-formed belt loops.
- This is a serious tactical combat knife.
Thanks, B. M.!
Today I received another functional great knife and kydex sheath...Outstanding.
--B. M.
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