Macha Unguis
"Macha Unguis" Tactical Combat Knife
(Collaborative by James Beauchamp and Jay Fisher)
- Size: Length overall: 12.5" (31.8cm), Blade Length:
6.3" (15.9 cm), Thickness: .189" (4.8mm)
- Weight: Knife: 13.9 oz. (394.1 grams) Sheath:
9.1 oz. (258 grams)
- Blade: 440C High Chromium Martensitic Stainless
Tool Steel, Hardened and Tempered to Rockwell C58
- Bolsters, Fittings: 304 Austenitic Stainless Steel
- Handle: Canvas Micarta Phenolic
- Sheath: Locking Kydex, Aluminum, Stainless Steel, Nickel Plated Steel
- Knife: The Macha Unguis is designed after the
Macha Navigator. Macha is the name of the original knife design, and
Unguis is the Latin word for claw. While it shares
similarities to the Macha Navigator you will notice that is a whole
other beast. The talon (skull crusher or persuader) extends the knife a additional 7/16" and
is .125" thick, making it a serious addition for this tactical knife. The
Macha is a field-proven PSD (Principal Security Detail) combat and
tactical grade knife that we have made for a variety of field
service duty and military units. This is the real thing made for
real tactical, combat, and survival use. The large blade is almost seven
inches long and has a thick strong spine to support the cutting edge
and the 3/4 length top swage. The knife has two inches of vampire
rip tooth serrations, and the deeply hollow ground razor sharp cutting
edge is over 4.5 inches long. The knife has a fully tapered tang and
the balance point is right at the forefinger location. The
forefinger quillon is deep,
protecting the hand, and along with the thumb
rise makes this a very comfortable and secure knife to hold. All the
handle surfaces are contoured and smooth, and the handle scales are
dovetailed and bedded and sealed canvas reinforced micarta phenolic
for zero care. The knife
feels good in either forward or reverse grip style and the talon is
a useful adjunct that can persuade along a enemy without lethal
injury. The substantial rear bolster
has a large 5/16" chamfered lanyard hole for additional security.
- Sheath: We included one of our
waterproof, combat-grade locking knife sheaths. The sheath has
double thickness (.125") kydex panels, thermoformed over a 5052H32
corrosion-resistant aluminum welt frame. The belt loops are
corrosion-resistant aluminum, accommodating a 1.75" wide belt, or
PALS webbing on MOLLE, ILBE, or other tactical gear, and the belt loops can be moved
from high to low positions as well as reversed to be worn on either
side. The entire assembly is secured with eight 1/4" shank
nickel plated
steel Chicago screws. The sheath is waterproof with an
all stainless steel locking mechanism for ultimate corrosion
resistance and dependability. This sheath can be worn in any
position, on any side or location of the body or gear and is, quite
simply, one of the finest tactical combat sheaths made.
- Presentation case: Rusty and Jay made a
stunning presentation case for the Macha Unguis. This breathtaking
case is in American Red Oak, ebonized and sealed with a satin
acrylic. The lid is in the same American Red Oak and accented by
3/4" Redheart (Chokte Kok) strips for a classy look and increased
durability. The case and lid are connected by a nickel plated piano
hinge. The knife and sheath lay comfortably in the case with easy
extraction finger grooves near the mid-points of each. A
personalized, engraved name plate made from green lacquered brass is
set inside the case for this great client.
- This is a serious, stout, durable, and well-made weapon and tool
presented to one of our finest, recognizing his service.
Thanks, J. A.!
Jay:
Just received everything. I could not be more pleased or proud to present
this amazing piece of combat art to Hector. James and your work is impeccable, the blade
balance fantastic, the sheath incredible, and the presentation box a perfect
addition. Its been an honor to work with you on this project. Looking forward to the next one.
--J.
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