"PJFZ" USAF Pararescue CSAR Professional Knife
United States Air Force Pararescueman's CSAR
knife: "PJFZ"
- Size: Length Overall: 12.25" (31.1 cm),
Blade Length: 7.75" (19.7 cm), Thickness: .190" (4.8 mm)
- Weight: Knife: 13.3 oz., Sheath: 13.3 oz.
- Blade: ATS-34 high molybdenum martensitic
stainless steel, hardened and tempered to HRC59
- Bolsters/Fittings: 304 austenitic stainless
steel
- Handle: green canvas micarta phenolic
- Knife: This is a new design by a United
States Air Force Pararescueman, for his professional use and
carry in combat search and rescue. The knife honors him in the
style name, "PJFZ". Pararescue are our nation's top military
service rescue professionals, and it is a great honor to make
this knife to his specifications. He spend a good deal of time
in the studio, working up the design, handling the pattern,
discussing the options, features and potentials of this great
knife. Thanks, Nick!
The blade is made of ATS-34 high molybdenum stainless tool
steel, chosen for its great toughness through a thin cross
sectional area. The blade is hollow ground with a total of 5.25"
of straight edge length, portioned off in a worthwhile tanto
design that will allow good pressure on the secondary point. The
primary point terminates with a half-length top swage that
reduces point profile and spine weight. The edge has 2.5" of
very aggressive "vampire" rip-tooth serrations at the base, and
a sweeping, gentle grind termination to evenly distribute
stresses between the handle and blade. The blade has a fully
tapered tang, clean and even, which contributes to the perfect
forefinger balance of the knife. The bolsters are zero-care 304
austenitic stainless steel, double pinned and dovetailed,
reinforcing the critical areas of the knife. The rear bolster
has a .3125" lanyard hole, through the tang for security. The
handle scales are tough green canvas micarta phenolic, bedded
and pinned with six .125" 304 stainless steel pins. The handle
shape is great work by Nick, with a good forefinger indent for
control, a substantial belly at the ring finger, and useful
hawk's bill at the butt to easily pull the knife from the
sheath, and keep it locked in the hand. The handle feels great
in either traditional or reverse grip style.
- Sheath: The sheath has to be up to the
missions, so I made it in double-thickness kydex thermoformed
over a quarter inch total thickness of 5052H32 corrosion
resistant aluminum frame welts. The belt loops are also the same
aluminum, and can be easily swapped for reverse side wear, or
for flat straps accommodating PALS webbing on Molle tactical
gear. The entire sheath is assembled with waterproof cement and
secured with nickel plated steel Chicago screws.
- A great CSAR tool for the professional!
Thanks, N. F.!
Wow, Jay, That's Awesome!
The knife is incredible, and I can't wait to use it... I can't wait to replace what I currently use.
N. F.!
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