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Paraeagle

"Paraeagle" fine tactical knife in 440c high chromium stainless steel blade, custom etched, 304 stainless steel bolsters, Desert Ironwood handle, hand-carved and tooled leather sheath
Paraeagle
  • Size: Length Overall: 11.0" (28 cm), Blade Length: 6.25" (15.9 cm), Thickness: .214" (5.4 mm)
  • Weight: Knife: 13.5 oz., Sheath: 4.5 oz.
  • Blade: 440C high chromium stainless steel, hardened and tempered to Rc59
  • Bolsters, Pins: 304 austenitic high nickel-chromium stainless steel
  • Handle: Desert Ironwood (Olneya tesota)
  • Sheath: Hand-carved and tooled leather shoulder
  • Knife: Commissioned by a great client and patron, this Parareagle design was originally created with the input of USAF Pararescuemen for their use in combat search and rescue (CSAR), close quarters battle (CQB) and all their tactical knife needs and activities. It's a thick, tough, stout blade design with plenty of deep hollow grind that leaves a very serviceable cutting edge with great longevity. The spine is heavy and wide, joining a hefty ricasso area for great blade to handle strength. Built into the ricasso is the deep forefinger quillon, into which my client had me etch a rampant lion in the mirror finished stainless steel. The blade is fully fileworked with a medium depth and density pattern and has a fully tapered tang for weight balance. The handle shape is straightforward, thick and boxy, with plenty of reinforcement at the critical areas with zero-care 304 high nickel, high chromium stainless steel, double pinned and peened with zero clearance stainless steel pins for strength. The bolsters are dovetailed to hold a pair of bookmatched Desert Ironwood handle scales, and half a dozen stainless steel pins secure the bedded scales to the tang. The knife is comfortable in a variety of hold positions, with a deep forefinger groove for security. Identical to models I've made that have proven themselves in combat, search and rescue, and SERE operations.
  • Sheath (Leather): The sheath is a clean design, made of 9 - 10 oz. leather shoulder, hand-carved in deep designs that reflect the curvature of the belly of the knife. The sheath is tooled, finished with red-brown dye, hand-stitched with polyester sinew, lacquered and sealed.
  • Sheath (Kydex): The client also requested a fine tension fit kydex tactical sheath, this one is made of double layered kydex over a 5052H32 corrosion resistant aluminum welt frame, secured with nickel plated steel Chicago screws and waterproof cement. A super tough sheath for a super durable knife.

Thanks, B. M. !

Jay
Love its balance, heft, authority. The etching is great- what detail- the claws!
B.M.


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"Paraeagle" reverse side view. Note hand-carving and tooling on rear of sheath including belt loop "Paraeagle" fine custom tactical knife, spine filework, edgework detail. Note dovetailed bolsters, fully tapered tang "Paraeagle" fine handmade tactical custom knife, inside handle edgework, tang detail. Note thick, substantial forward quillon "Paraeagle" fine tactical, custom knife, obverse side handle detail. Handle is tough, hard Desert Ironwood, secured with full bedding and six stainless steel pins "Paraeagle" tactical custom knife, reverse side handle detail. Note rampant lion etched in ricasso "Paraeagle" custom tactical, CSAR knife in hand-carved leather sheath. Straightforward design is clean and neat. "Paraeagle" with optional kydex, aluminum, nickel plated steel combat sheath "Paraeagle" with combat tactical sheath. Note 1.75" corrosion resistant belt loops on sheath back.

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