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"Ari B'Lilah" Counterterrorism, Tactical, Combat Knife
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"Ari B'Lilah" Professional Grade Counterterrorism Combat Knife (Shadow Line)
All Matching in non-reflective flat black camouflage
Designed by professionals for professional use, this is a top-of-the-line, brutally tough and ultimate
corrosion-resistant, wear-resistant knife: a combat counterterrorism knife , sheath, and accessory package
that is simply the best made. This package is comprehensive, sturdy, dependable, and useable. NO OTHER SOURCE
can supply what you see here, all finely handmade to work with your gear, your outing, your mission, and your
excursion, no matter the situation and exposure. This is simply the very best counterterrorism knife and kit
made today.
Purchase:
Status: Available. Contact me at
jayfisher@jayfisher.com to purchase this
professional knife kit
Price: $6,995.00
Included:
The Knife
- Size: Length overall: 12.3" (31.2 cm), Blade Length: 6.0" (15.2 cm), Thickness: 0.264" (6.7 mm)
- Weight: 18.7 oz. (530 grams)
- Blade: 440C High Chromium Martensitic Stainless Tool Steel, Hardened and Tempered, T4 Specialty Cryogenically treated to Rockwell C60, proprietary surface oxide treatment "Ghost Slate."
- Bolsters/Fittings: 304 High Nickel, High Chromium Austenitic Stainless Steel, proprietary surface oxide treatment "Ghost Slate."
- Handle: Blue and Black Tortoiseshell Pattern
G10 Fiberglass/Epoxy Composite, Black Micarta® Phenolic
- Type/Purpose/Origin:
This is my most popular professional
counterterrorism and tactical combat knife for a reason. It's
designed with and made for real counterterrorism professionals and
is one of the most sought-after knives on the planet.
"Ari" is the Hebrew word for lion,
and the lion is the sign of the tribe of Judah and Jerusalem and is
even called the Lion of God. Made for daylight and more
importantly critical night operations, this knife is the Ari B'Lilah (lion by night),
and is one of the most sophisticated and unique counterterrorism
knives in the world. Unlike most knives, this knife was created with
the direct input of professionals of a top Israeli YAMAM
counterterrorism unit, widely recognized as the most elite and
effective counterterrorism unit in the world. This is a knife
designed for the most serious of action. It's a great honor to have
the input, guidance, and direction of these professionals, who requested a series of
extremely efficient, well-designed and constructed, lethal
combat knives with some special features, built to the highest
standards possible: what I'm known for in tactical combat knives, sheaths, and
accessories.
- Blade Steel Alloy: The Ari B'Lilah
blade is the proven hypereutectoid, high alloy martensitic
stainless tool steel, 440C. This is my most
requested steel for a reason. When properly treated, it's a
dependable, reliable workhorse of extremely high corrosion
resistance, great toughness and high wear resistance. The extremely
high chromium of 440C along with the high carbon and moderate
molybdenum results in profuse chromium carbides, increasing
corrosion resistance as well as wear resistance. There is a reason
that 440C is the steel that all other stainless tool steels are
compared to. This steel is suitable for marine saltwater use.
- Heat Treatment: This Ari B'Lilah has my
T4 heat treatment, yielding an astounding blade in incredible
condition through advanced processing protocols. How advanced is
this treatment? It's a multi-stage cryogenic treatment,
involving temperatures ranging in over 2000°F (1090°C)
to -320°F (-196°C). The process is an evolution of my
advanced heat treating processes, and consists of 33 dedicated
and specific steps and takes 172 hours. This means that just to
heat treat this blade takes over a week. The reason for this is
scientific and critical, but yields the most stable, most
wear-resistant, most durable and long-lived structure of this
steel, profuse with fine multi-element carbides and a uniform
and unbelievably robust structure. This is a testament to my
determination to make the very best knives, steels, treatments
and kits in the modern world. I know of no one else who has
advanced the treatment to this level; it's unheard of in the
metals and knifemaking field.
Want to know more about the heat treating designation?
- Blade Design and Geometry: The blade of the
Ari B'Lilah is double-edged and hollow ground; the main cutting edge
is hollow ground with a 3" diameter wheel and the top edge with
serrations is hollow ground with a 3" diameter wheel. This is an
extremely difficult grind profile, and the purpose is to create two
complimentary edges, both yielding extremely thin and razor-keen
edges with a high longevity while preserving a good cross-sectional
thickness of center spine to support thrusting and the point. The
point of this knife is critically strong; it is ground in a very ancient
design called "armor piercing." This description is not because
it will today's
advanced armor, but because it could pierce chain mail of old: interlocking metal rings
woven into a tough mesh. This is the strongest possible point that
will still offer extremely sharp and lethal penetrating potential,
resisting any tough or hard materials such a thrust could encounter
without breaking. The point is carefully hand-ground at the maximum edge angle (25
degrees) possible that can still provide a keen and slicing
single-bevel cutting edge. The geometry of the point is a solid "diamond" (in cross
section), as tough and lethal as a knife point can possibly be. The
point is created by an interrupted hollow grind; the transition to
strong point is well-matched and supported by the full thickness
spine running down the center of the blade. Both cutting edges
are single bevel. This means that there is one slanted
line (bevel) from the hollow grind that creates the
cutting edge. Most knives are made with double bevel
edges, increasing the actual cutting edge angle. The main
non-serrated cutting edge is
is a straight tanto which has 2.5" of piercing point in
front of the dividing line (yokote), and 3.4" of
straight edge between the dividing line and the choil. The top edge is designed with my Hammerhead
serrations, which are extremely tough and aggressive, with reduced
snagging and wide transitions between concavities and segmented
edges. This is my most requested serration profile because it is
extremely aggressive and tough. The grinds on the blade are accurate,
concise, and with nicely radiused grind terminations for great transfer of energy
without stressing the blade-to-handle ricasso area while a very long
supportive spine runs the length of the blade.
- This is an extreme use, high wear
resistance, highly tough, and extremely keen high alloy
powder metal stainless steel blade that has extremely high
corrosion resistance, with advanced heat treatment.
-
Blade Finish: The blade and bolsters (and all
of the accessories) are in my "Shadow" line of
counterterrorism and tactical knife finishes. Answering
the request for completely subdued and non-reflective
surfaces, I developed the Shadow Line with my Ghost
Slate finish. This means darkening in a permanent
fashion not only the stainless steel of the knife,
blade, handle, and fittings, but all of the gear in the
entire kit: the fasteners, the sheath parts, aluminum
mounts, accessories and entire package. Read more about
my Shadow Line and Ghost Slate finish on my
Counterterrorism Knives page
at this bookmark.
- Bolsters: I bolstered the
Ari B'Lilah with my signature zero-care, high nickel, high chromium 304 austenitic stainless steel bolsters,
contoured and rounded for comfort of the hands, and shaped and
radiused in the front face for easy cleaning. They are attached
with multiple through-tang pins of 304 stainless steel, and
the mounting is permanent, as well as extremely corrosion-resistant. This is the
same steel used for stainless steel nuts, bolts, and fasteners,
and the bolsters are heavy, thick, and solid, giving great
balance to the knife. The front bolster is contoured
around a 1.25" (3.2 cm) oval forward finger ring,
which is rounded and radiused for comfort and
smoothness. The finger ring offers maximum security
between the hand and the knife, essential in the most
critical of counter-terrorism and combat tactical
offensives. This is a feature that is key in cementing
the hand-to-knife grip. The forefinger and thumb grip
between the thumb rise and the finger ring, and this
reinforced area is key to the control of the knife. The
ring and thumb rise allow tremendous force to be applied
to the blade where it is needed. The rear bolster has a large chamfered
3/8" (10 mm) through-tang lanyard hole for added
security when working elevated or over water or in a
debris field. The bolsters are dovetailed to create a
solid, seamless union with the handle material. The bolsters are treated in my "Ghost Slate"
shadow line for reduced glare and match the rest of the knife
and gear.
- Handle: The
handle scales are blue and black tortoiseshell pattern G10
fiberglass/epoxy composite laminate, with spacers of black Micarta®
phenolic. These materials are some of the most trusted, durable, and dependable manmade handle materials
on earth. The handle scales are dovetailed and locked and bedded
under the bolsters, secured with two heavy 304 stainless steel pins. The
handle shape is comfortable and extremely secure, with deep
quillons, good belly, and slope for the heel of the hand that makes
the knife an extension of the arm. The tang is fully fileworked with
an extremely bold "zigzag lighting" pattern for increased purchase and
handmade definition. The tang is fully tapered, with plenty of
thickness at the butt for a substantial stout talon (skull crusher
or persuader) also applicable for non-lethal
inducement. Additional uses for this feature include
glass breakage, breaching, and hammer-clawing for
material destruction for entrance. The heavy rear
bolster is significantly mounted to the tang, and has an
extra-large 3/8" through-tang lanyard hole for super
security when working elevated or near water or in
special circumstances that require insurance against
dropping the knife. The large lanyard hole is chamfered
and dressed smooth for abrasion reduction of the lanyard
and is easy and fast to thread.
- Balance and Feel:
The center of balance of the knife is exactly at the
finger ring forefinger position. The knife feels
incredibly solid and durable in forward grip, blade leading. In reverse grip,
with the small finger threaded through the ring and the thumb over
the heel with the tip at the talon, the knife feels robust and
tough. The unique handle shape,
balance, thickness, and stout design of this knife makes it an
incredible tool and weapon. This is, clearly, the very best
counterterrorism knife made in the world today.
Included:
The Sheaths
This knife has two sheaths, one in heavy leather post-locking, one in tactical combat,
hybrid tension tab-locking.
1. The Post Lock Leather Sheath
- Weight: 10.6 oz. (301 grams)
- Materials: Heavy 10 oz. thick leather shoulder, stainless steel reinforcement screws
and marine-grade snaps, hand-stamped, black lacquered, nylon stitching
- Storage: double-layered canvas duck embroidered drawstring bag in cotton canvas, polyester
- Description: I've designed and made a heavy,
tough, and solid leather sheath for the Ari B'Lilah, in 10 oz.
leather shoulder, hand-stamped and tooled. This sheath is designed
for the most secure arrangement possible using leather, my
"Post-Lock." This means the knife is absolutely secure in the sheath
and will not fall out unexpected. This is done by securing the knife
through the finger ring with a "post" of leather reinforced by a
marine grade stainless steel dot snap on the inside of the sheath. The retention
function is double-strengthened by a second stainless steel dot snap
through the welt, opposite of the post snap. Both snaps have to be opened and the sheath
front folded away from the handle to clear the post before the knife
can be removed. This makes the sheath the most reliable retention
method available in any leather knife sheath made. The
sheath leather is heavy shoulder, from mature cows, and is twice as
thick as most other knifemakers use. The sheath mouth at its
thickest is reinforced with stainless steel Chicago screws. The
stamp-tooling is "tri-weave" black basketweave, breaking up the light
and reflection. The sheath is also useful for traditional
conservative and conventional wear options. The sheath has a belt
loop that can accommodate a 2.5" (6.4 cm) wide belt. The belt loop
is triple-row stitched, and the main sheath welts are double-row
stitched with tough nylon thread that is water and sunlight
resistant. The knife fits deep and secure into the sheath, with just
enough of the the handle exposed for easy unsheathing, and the high
back of the sheath protecting the wearer. The sheath edges are
dressed and smoothed for comfort; the sheath is sealed with lacquer
for water resistance, permanence, and longevity. Leather is
irreplaceable in extremely cold or hot environments, and where
absolute silence is needed in tactical operations with no noise when
rubbing against objects, people, or gear. The leather sheath is also
great for a "non-tactical" outdoors look in a more casual setting
when a knife simply needs to be a tool.
2. The Hybrid Tension Tab-Lock Tactical Sheath
- Weight: 11.6 oz. (329 grams)
- Materials: Hybrid Tension Tab-Locking in double
thickness black kydex, black anodized 5052 H32 corrosion resistant
high strength aluminum alloy, black oxide 304 austenitic stainless steel,
multiple anodized 6AL4V titanium retention springs.
- Description: This sheath is one of my hybrid
tension tab-locking models, originally designed for
counterterrorism use.
This is my proprietary design, the best possible sheath of its type
available in the world today. Actually, it is the ONLY type of this
sheath available in the world today!
- Spring Retention Release Pressures, 3 springs: 4 lbs. (1.8 kg), 12 lbs. (5.4 kg), 23 lbs. (10.4 kg)
- Entirely reversible and adaptable to every wear option
Included:
Accessories: Belt Loops, Plates, Straps, Clamps
This kit contains my wide-ranging belt loop and mounting package.
- Standard Belt Loops: accommodates 0.190"
thick by 1.5" belt, black anodized 5052H32 high strength
corrosion resistant aluminum alloy, anodized black at 1 mil
thickness
- Medium Profile Belt Loops: accommodates
0.250" thick by 1.5" belt, black anodized 5052H32 high
strength corrosion resistant aluminum alloy, anodized black
at 1 mil thickness
- High Profile Belt Loops: accommodates
.250" thick by 1.5" belt, black anodized 5052H32 high
strength corrosion resistant aluminum alloy, anodized black
at 1 mil thickness
- Vertical Flat Mounting Straps:
accommodates up to 2.0" wide belt, web, strapping, or gear,
clamps rigidly and vertically 90 degrees to the long axis of
the sheath, black anodized 5052H32 high strength corrosion
resistant aluminum alloy, anodized black at 1 mil thickness
- Horizontal Flat Mounting Straps:
accommodates 1" to 3" wide belt, web, strapping, or gear,
clamps rigidly and horizontally (in line with the long
axis of the sheath), black anodized 5052H32 high strength
corrosion resistant aluminum alloy, anodized black at 1 mil
thickness
- Horizontal Belt Loop Plates: allows
wear with the long axis of the sheath in line with standard belt, without rigid clamping,
accommodates .250" thick by 1.5" belt, welded black anodized
5052H32 high strength corrosion resistant aluminum alloy,
anodized black at 1 mil thickness
- Vertical High Strength Flat Mounting Straps: allows
rigid and high strength clamping of sheath to web, strap, or
both belt loop extenders, made of drilled and milled
blackened 304 high nickel, high chromium stainless steel
Included:
Belt Loop Extenders (2)
- Ultimate Belt Loop Extender (UBLX):
allows wearing with locking sheath and knife handle just
below the belt line, with DMT folding pocket diamond
abrasive sharpener, in black polypropylene, polyester,
black acetyl buckles. DMT diamond sharpener.
- Extended Length Belt Loop Extender (EXBLX):
allows wearing with locking sheath and knife sheath below
the belt line, sheath tail just above knee, with 2" wide leg
strap, in black polypropylene, polyester, blackened stainless steel, acetyl buckles.
Included:
HULA (Holder, Universal, Lamp, Articulating
- HULA with Powertac M5 Generation 3, 2030 lumen
rechargeable programmable flashlight:
provides a primary, fully adjustable flashlight in removable holder,
with a frame that can be aimed and locked in any direction, mounted
on the sheath body no matter where the knife is worn. This is the
very best, most durable flashlight holder made in the world today.
Included:
LIMA (Lamp, Independent Mounting Assembly
- Lamp Independent Mount Assembly (LIMA):
Backup, emergency, safety LED programmable flashlight and
independent web frame and mount, in polypropylene stitched with high strength polyester,
anodized 5052 high strength corrosion resistant black
anodized aluminum mounting bar, 304 stainless steel ring
retainers, nylon elastic shock cord, with OLIGHT I1R 2 Pro Eos 180 Lumen
rechargeable flashlight.
Included:
Sternum Harness Plus
- Sternum Harness Plus: allows wearing of
locking sheath upside down across sternum, handle down, in black polypropylene,
polyester, acetyl buckles
Included:
Diamond Abrasive Sharpener, Lanyards
- Diamond Sharpener with Pad/Sheath:
Diamond abrasive sharpening stone, 2" x 6",
double-sided (400G/600G), nickel bonded diamond abrasives
over phenolic core, heavy nylon sheath to store and protect
other gear from diamond abrasives; sheath doubles as work
pad so diamond does not scratch surfaces, stitched with
polyester, hook and loop closure
- Lanyards: 550 Nylon Kernmantle Rope (Paracord)
sliding noose lanyard, waterproof adjustable SCUBA lanyard
with silicone rubber padding, flashlight lanyard
Included:
Duffle, Storage
- Duffle Bag: 1000 denier Cordura®
ballistic nylon, waterproof polyurethane coated,
interior lined with heavy polyester felt. Nylon, polyester,
polypropylene sling handles, embroidered patch, removable
embroidered name patch with hook and loop
- Storage bags and tins for hardware, leather sheath,
HULA assembly
Purchase:
Status: Available. Contact me at
jayfisher@jayfisher.com to purchase this
professional knife kit
Price: $6,995.00
To see many more options for mounting, wear, and rigging, please visit
these pages and look over their detailed photo sets. I've assembled and
mounted the knives and kit accessories in a variety of ways, and most of the
various arrangements are applicable to this knife as well.