Grim Reaper
"Grim Reaper" Push Dagger
- Size: Length overall: 7.5" (19.1 cm), Blade
Length:5.5" (14.0 cm), Thickness: .240" (6.1 mm)
- Weight: Knife: 10.2 oz. (289 grams) Sheath,
Kydex: 8.8 oz. (250 grams), Python/Leather: 4.5 oz. (128 grams)
- Blade: ATS-34 High Molybdenum Tool Steel,
Hardened and Tempered to Rockwell C60
- Bolsters, Fittings: 304 High Nickel-Chromium
Stainless Steel
- Handle: Petrified Palm Wood (Jasper) Gemstone
- Sheath: Kydex, Aluminum, Nickel Plated Steel,
Leather Retainer
- Sheath: Python Skin Inlaid in
Hand-carved Leather Shoulder
- Knife: The Grim Reaper is a great push/punch
dagger, with a design that is combat-proven in OIF and OEF. This
Reaper is made of ATS-34 high molybdenum stainless tool steel,
chosen for its great toughness and high wear-resistance. ATS-34 also
has extremely high heat resistance, and will not change temper
unless exposed to over 1000 degrees Fahrenheit. The blade is
long, double-edged, and double hollow
ground with a tight radius, 3" contact wheel for a very
strong and thick
spine, yet very thin and razor-keen cutting edges. The knife has
a devastating point, true to the history and use of the push dagger. The blade
is beautifully mirror polished, with crisp, clean matched
grinds, well-radiused grind terminations, and high corrosion
resistance. The high hardness (60 Rockwell on the C scale) is
possible because of the improved and excellent toughness of this
fine modern tool steel. Being ground from thick 1/4" stock, the center
neck at the ricasso supports the long blade well, while the
contouring and polishing of the surfaces mean a comfortable feel for
this substantial knife. The full width
tang is milled to balance the weight of the dagger exactly at the
neck. I fully fileworked the tang with a deep, bold vine pattern,
and the mirror finish is easy to maintain, with high corrosion
resistance. The handle is bolstered with zero-care 304 high nickel,
high chromium austenitic stainless steel, the same steel used to
make highly corrosion resistant stainless steel bolts and fasteners. The
tough bolsters are dovetailed and bed a pair of very hard; and
fascinating Petrified Palm Wood Jasper gemstone handle scales. Fine
petrified Palm wood is highly desired by lapidaries, because it has
distinct and identifiable grain pattern. These scales I've cut on
the end grain, so you can see the very characteristic dotted pattern
of the wood, with inclusions of some lighter tan colors and even a
few tiny red (iron bearing jasper) dots. The dark intricate dots
remind me of a black jungle jaguar, and the Palm Wood undoubtedly
originated in the jungle, millions of years ago. The jasper is very hard, tough,
and has a glassy polish that is smooth and inviting to the hand. The
handle will outlast the knife and sheaths and me (and you), too! The
knife feels solid and stout in the hand, and the handle shape at the
bolster profile is just right for the thumb.
- Sheath, Kydex: The first sheath is one of my
kydex tension fit models, in double thickness thermoformed
methylacrylate/polyvinylchloride over a 5052H32 corrosion resistant
high strength aluminum welt frame, secured with nickel plated steel
Chicago screws. This sheath has die-formed aluminum belt loops that
are reversible and can also be moved to high-low locations on the
sheath. The knife is retained with a thick 9-10 oz. leather strap
that is secured with nickel plated steel snaps, secured to the
sheath with stainless steel machine screws. This sheath can be
worn in a variety of locations and positions, keeping the dagger
ready and accessible.
- Sheath, Leather: Keeping with the jungle theme,
I also included a 9-10 oz., leather shoulder, hand-carved and inlaid
sheath with full, beautiful Python skin inlaid panels
on the front, back, and even in the belt loop. The dagger is
retained with a protective flap and a nickel plated
steel snap, and the entire sheath is hand-stitched with
tough black nylon, dyed black, lacquered, and sealed.
- A great primary edged weapon, with both tactical and legacy
style and accessories.
Thanks, J.C.!
I just got the piece of art. The knife is bad ass. It cuts anything with very little effort.
I work in building high end homes and your knife is one of the nicest workable art pieces that I have ever seen.
Thank for the great knife; can't wait to see the others!
Thanks,
J.
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