United States Air Force Pararescue "PJLT" CSAR Knife
"PJLT" Custom CSAR Knife, Pararescue
- Size: Length overall: 11.25" (28.6 cm), Blade
Length: 6.25" (15.9 cm), Thickness: .202" (5.1 mm)
- Weight: Knife: 9.6 oz. (272 grams), Sheath:
9.8 oz. (278 grams)
- Blade: 440C High Chromium Martensitic Stainless
Tool Steel, Hardened and Tempered to Rockwell C58
- Fittings/Bolsters: 304 stainless steel
- Handle: Canvas Micarta Phenolic
- Sheath: Locking, Kydex, Aluminum, Stainless
Steel, Nickel Plated Steel screws
- Knife: Another great custom handmade PJLT for
an active duty United States Air Force Pararescueman, this PJLighT
is a popular knife for good reason. The proven tanto blade style is
a favorite in Combat Search and Rescue, with plenty of width to
support the strong point and thickness that is relieved behind the
point with a half length top blade swage. The 440C martensitic
stainless steel is highly corrosion resistant and suitable for use
in wet missions, and with the bolsters and pins made in 304 high
nickel, high chromium stainless steel, this knife can take every
environment that the Pararescueman might encounter. The handle is
solid and well shaped in the hand, and the handle material is canvas
reinforced Micarta phenolic, which offers good tooth for tactile
traction. The entire knife is bead blasted for a no glare look and
easy care, and the hollow ground blade has a razor keen single bevel cutting edge
with 2" of my Vampire rip teeth serrations for realistic and
dependable use.
- Sheath: The sheath is
made of double thickness kydex, thermoformed over a .250" double
layered 5052H32 corrosion resistant, high strength aluminum welt frame, secured with
nickel plated steel Chicago screws. The sheath is fully and
positively locking and waterproof. All of the components of the
locking mechanism are stainless steel for ultimate corrosion
resistance and longevity. This is, simply, one of the finest knife
sheaths made for CSAR and CQB. The sheath has reversible belt
loops for a variety of carry and wear options. On the sheath face is
a removable custom engraved maroon lacquered brass flash plate.
- A great knife going to one of our best, and he honors me in its
use!
Thanks, D. O!
Upon seeing this page of the finished knife:
HI Jay!
Holy cow, the pictures alone sent shivers down my spine and and tears to my wife's eyes.
...she agrees that this was the best possible thing we could get him.
Upon receiving the knife:
The knife arrived today. What can I say? Pictures are beautiful, but holding the real thing
is a whole other experience. It had just the right "heftiness" to it I wasn't fully expecting.
And of course, your presentation is outstanding. The flashplate and engraved knife description are
beautiful, and I know this knife will be displayed with pride and honor by Nate long after he is
no longer a PJ.
I just had to send the link to the picture of the knife to my older brother, who is going
to attend Nate's graduation. He is a graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point,
now retired from the Army. He is also a bit of a knife aficionado and collector. As he said in his
email back to me (and I quote): "Two words for Jay Fisher -- Classy and Awesome. Nathan is going
to own one hell of a knife." Bit of an understatement in my book. Wow. My brother is as anxious
to see this knife as I was. Hmmm. Won't surprise me if you get an inquiry about your knives from
another O.!
Your efforts to have this done in time for his graduation still leave me in awe. Can't thank you enough.
And upon is graduation from Pararescue Training:
Jay,
Here is one satisfied customer who was speechless for almost 5 minutes when we gave him the knife!
What an exciting day it was. 22 of the most "top shelf" guys I have ever met.
Nate LOVES the knife, and my thanks and kudos once again!
--D. O.
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