Sirara Tactical Combat Knife
"Sirara" Tactical Combat Knife
- Size: Length overall: 12.4" (31.5 cm), Blade Length: 7.4" (18.8 cm), Thickness: .240" (6.1 mm)
- Weight: Knife: 16.5 oz. (468 grams) Sheath (with extender): 13.0 oz. (369 grams)
- Blade: 440C High Chromium Martensitic Stainless Tool Steel, Hardened and Tempered to Rockwell C58, Bead Blasted
- Bolsters, Fittings: 304 Austenitic Stainless Steel, Bead Blasted
- Handle: Tiger Stripe G10 fiberglass-reinforced epoxy laminate
- Sheath: Locking, Kydex, Aluminum, Stainless Steel, Nickel Plated Steel
- Knife: Named for the goddess of the ancient Sumerian
waters, the primary edged weapon Sirara has a unique and distinctive shape. This is not a
knife for ordinary combat applications, as it is a trailing point
tanto. Though it may be used for thrusting, its main application is
in slicing or cleaving, as the upswept and curved blade shape
dictates. Because it is trailing (the point ends higher than the
spine), I did not include a swage, and left a very stout thickness
in the spine behind the point for strength. The nearly 1/4" thick blade has a
deep, accurate hollow grind for a thin and devastating cross section, to
which I've applied a single bevel razor-sharp edge. Because of
the curvature of the blade, I was able to add 2.5" of my vampire rip
teeth serrations and still have plenty of traditional cutting edge
on the knife blade. The blade is dependable 440C high chromium martensitic
stainless tool steel, by far the most requested blade steel of all
of my military clients. I've attached a heavy duty front bolster
that is sculpted to extend beyond the thumb rise for additional
strength and support, with multiple zero-clearance peened stainless
steel pins for extra security. The rear bolster has a dropped butt
to accommodate the heel of the hand and a stout rear bolster with a
through-tang 5/16" lanyard hole if extra security is desired. The
handle is snug on four fingers, comfortable in three fingers for an
extra large hand. I kept it a bit lean because I didn't want to have
too much overall weight. This is a stout knife as it is without any
extra mass, and the balance point is right at the forefinger
position at the front bolster. The knife feels good in the hand in
reverse position, and the wide swells in the Tiger Stripe G10
fiberglass reinforced epoxy laminate fills the hand well and adds
notable meat to the handle. The G10 is beautiful, durable, and
waterproof, bedded and secured with six 3/32" stainless steel pins.
- Sheath and Extender: I've made one of my fine
locking, waterproof tactical models for this knife, probably the
best tactical combat knife sheath style made anywhere. While most
makers use a single thickness kydex (.060"), I use kydex that is
(.125"), twice that thick for strength, durability, stability, and
longevity. The kydex is hot-formed over a 5052H32 corrosion
resistant, high strength aluminum welt frame, secured with nickel
plated steel Chicago screws and waterproof cement. The sheath has
all stainless steel locking components in 302, 304, and 316
austenitic stainless steel for low-care, high corrosion resistance,
and durability while positively locking the knife in the sheath.
Even the machine screws and reinforcements are stainless steel.
1.75" wide belt loops are die-formed in high strength aluminum, and
are reversible for versatile wear in any position. Included with the
combat sheath is my sheath extender, which lowers the knife for
waist belt carry, and has a shock-cord retainer for anti-flop when
highly active. This is a useful accessory, and I go into great
detail about it on a
special page on
this site. It is reversible and removable also.
- Note: Because this is a trailing point knife,
care must be taken while sheathing, guiding the point into the
sheath in a curved motion. Removal from the sheath is smooth and
quick.
- A very stout, unique tactical combat knife for the professional.
Thanks, J.W.!
Jay-
Wanted to let you know how much I am loving the Sirara! The knife feels
solid in the hand, no worries about slippage and the balance is
beautiful. The curvature of the blade really promotes a clean slicing
cut, and I have been enjoying the vampire rip teeth! No trouble
returning it to the sheath. I have perfected that! Also the locking
sheath is brilliant, and I can't imagine a blade without one.
I had ordered a knife last year and knew that you had many other blades
in your line up, so as usual when looking at your website for what's new
I also look to see if I might purchase a finished blade while I'm
waiting for mine to be completed, and I found the Sirara. So happy with
the purchase. The quality, materials, attention to detail, and your love
for your 'craft' is very apparent.
I look forward to the knife you are currently working on, and have
already begun thinking of what I want next!!
You are a true artist, craftsman, and creator of the sublime. Many
thanks!
Best,
--J.
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