| Type: |
A tactical and CSAR dive knife evolved into an
investment grade work of art. |
| Size: |
L.O.A.: 14.25" Blade Length: 8.75"
Thickness: .250" Weight: 1 lb. 3oz. |
| Blade: |
440C high chromium stainless tool steel, hardened
and tempered to Rc 59. Double edged, main hollow grind 10", secondary
top hollow grind: 3". "Vampire" style serrations: 4".
Fully tapered
tang, full filework, "Sun and Moon" style. .250" line cutter at ricasso. |
| Bolsters: |
Sculpted 304 austenitic high nickel-chromium
stainless steel. Rear bolster: 5/16" lanyard hole through tang. |
| Handle: |
Turitella Agate Gemstone: Fossilized 70+ million
year old Spiral Pelecypod and Oxtrema seashells, translucent chalcedony
gemstone (Wyoming) |
| Sheath: |
Tension: Double Layered Kydex, 5052H32 Aluminum,
nickel plated steel Chicago screws |
| Sheath: |
Locking: Double Thick Kydex, 5052H32 Aluminum,
302, 304, 416 stainless steel mechanism, nickel plated steel Chicago
screws |
Oceana was designed by a client who wanted a very
fine, investment grade tactical CSAR dive knife. The answer was the
very elaborate and complicated "Oceana." The design is based on my "Treatymaker"
double edged pattern, with a main grind done with a 10" contact
wheel and the differential top grind accomplished with a 3" contact
wheel for a very thin cutting edge without sacrificing internal
spine strength. The top edge has a good length of my Vampire rip
teeth serrations, for the toughest sawing and ripping chores. At the
bottom edge, I've included a .250" line cutter for that stubborn
monofilament. The blade is completely mirror finished, for a easy
care, corrosion resistance, and a stunning look. The bolsters are
sculpted 304 high nickel, high chromium austenitic stainless steel
for zero care and ultimate corrosion resistance. The rear bolster
has a full, deep "hawk's bill" rear quillion for secure handling in
either traditional or tactical grip, and has a 5/16" through-tang
lanyard hole for the ultimate in security in wet environs. I've
carved the blade with my stunning "Sun-Moon" filework, to help
secure the grip and add a lot of visual interest and punch. The
handle material must match the theme, so we agreed upon 70+ million
year old Turitella Agate fossil; petrified sea bed turned to agate
and chalcedony gemstone by the hand of God. It's absolutely
stunning! I made two sheaths for this monster knife, one of my fully
waterproof stainless steel, kydex, and aluminum locking sheaths and
a tension sheath that will be easier to manipulate.
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