Macha PSD Knife
"Macha" Tactical PSD, Combat, Defense, Tactical
Knife
- Size: Length overall: 11.75" (29.8 cm),
Blade Length: 6.6" (16.8cm),
Thickness: .254" (6.45 mm)
- Weight: Knife: 15.6 oz., Kydex Sheath: 12.0
oz., Crocodile Sheath: 9.5 oz.
- Blade: 440C High Chromium Martensitic
Stainless Steel, Hardened and Tempered to Rockwell C59, bead
blasted, machine-engraved
- Bolsters, Fittings: Machine-engraved 304
Austenitic High Nickel, High Chromium Stainless Steel
- Handle: Canvas Micarta Phenolic,
Bead-blasted
- Sheath: Kydex, Aluminum, Blued Steel
- Sheath: Crocodile Skin Inlaid in
Hand-Carved Leather
- Knife: "Macha," pronounced mak-kha,
is named for the Celtic goddess of war. This design was custom
made for a Private Security Detail (or Principal Security
Detail) operator in Baghdad, Iraq. These are the guys that
personally protect and care for the most important people and
diplomats in the heart of conflict. There are very few people
who put themselves on the line this way, and it deserves special
tools. The knife was designed for emergency hand to hand combat,
so I made it of hefty, 1/4" thick high chromium 440c martensitic
tool steel, hardened and tempered for maximum hardness and
toughness. The blade is deeply hollow ground for a very thin,
sharp cutting edge, and features a two-thirds length top swage
to decrease the cross-sectional profile of the point, allowing
maximum penetration geometry without sacrificing spine strength.
The knife has two inches of my vampire rip teeth, the most
aggressive serrations I've ever seen on any knife. The owner
wanted a fully protective guard for this prototype, so the full
tang supports a large and thick pair of 304 austenitic high
chromium, high nickel stainless steel bolsters. They are fully
carved for a firm, positive, comfortable grip in either a
traditional or tactical grip style. The bolsters are dovetailed
to lock into a tough bead blasted linen-reinforced micarta
phenolic handle, further secured with six 304 stainless steel
through-pins. The tang of this knife is fully tapered for weight
balance, and features full filework that helps increase grip
security as well as adding beauty and a unique touch. The knife
is machine-engraved with the Shark team emblem and text, and the
brass engraved flashplate on the sheath is removable for subdued
wear.
- Sheath (Kydex): The knife is ready to be
deployed from a double thickness kydex sheath, built over a
5052H32 corrosion resistant aluminum welt frame, secured with
blued steel Chicago screws. The sheath has several mounting
options, from belt loops to flat aluminum tension straps for
Mollie webbing.
- Sheath (Leather, Crocodile): After a couple
tours in Iraq, the owner wanted me to make an additional
artistic sheath for nice display and carry. He is and American
with Australian roots, so he sent me some crocodile skin to work
with. The sheath is 9-10 oz. leather shoulder, hand-carved and
inlaid with crocodile skin panels, front and back. The croc
makes a beautiful sheath!
- After Deployment: Since he had returned the
knife to pattern the sheath, I took the opportunity to
photograph the knife so others can see just what a couple years
of battle will do to a finely made knife. The pictures are
below. Other than some obvious scuffing of the sheath and a few
sliding marks on the big bolsters, the knife looks like the day
it left the shop. This is a great testimonial to a fine weapon
and tool!
- This is as serious as a combat knife can get!
Thanks, T. M.!
Hi Jay, the Macha Knife is Awesome!!
Mate the knife you sent me is totally wild! It
has a great feel in my hand and well balanced too. This knife is already
fitted to my Tac Vest and it will serve me well over here in Baghdad. I
have shown only a few and some of them are very excited and one who
wants an exact replica of my knife. Thanks again Jay for this truly
remarkable weapon! I will be in touch,
Your Aussie Mate in Iraq! --T.M.
If you cant Stand Behind our Troops...Then Stand in front of them
Please click on thumbnail photos
Knife After Deployment in Combat:
Knife With Crocodile Sheath: