Sirara - by Jay Fisher

[JayFisher]

Another new tactical combat knife: "Sirara"

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
Sheath Extender: Polypropylene, Nylon, Polyester

See more pictures, get more information about this tactical combat knife on a special page on my site. Thanks for being here!

Jay

 

[OrlandoCook]

I love the handle, I bet it's really comfortable. The maker's mark speaks to the quality of the blade of course.

 

[Lorien]

badass, as always:thumbup:

 

[dpimpc]

Jay, can you explain the thinking behind the top bolster extending so far up? I am curious as to if its functional, or purely an aesthetic consideration? Nice work.

 

[Bigfattyt]

some nasty looking serrations there. Do you have a closer pic of the serrations?

I really appreciate your atomic strength sheaths. Would you make one for one of my knives? (Just kidding)




just had to go take another wander around your site. Seems like I go long periods of time, then have to do another tour.

 

[xaman]

Those serrations are frightening!

VERY nice work on the bolsters, they look great.

 

[JayFisher]

Jay, can you explain the thinking behind the top bolster extending so far up? I am curious as to if its functional, or purely an aesthetic consideration? Nice work.

That's a great question. The idea behind a forward leading bolster like this one has several reasons. First, it strenghtens the spine at the handle/blade junction. Second, it gives the thumb at the thumb rest and beyond an area to bear down. This can be useful on a tanto style blade to apply pressure at the secondary point (where the two different angled grinds meet). Third, it gives an increased bearing surface for the blade sheath lock groove, and fourth, as you said, for aesthetics.

 

[marekz]

i appreciate your work and your willingness to explain so much on your site. thank you -markz

 

[JayFisher]

some nasty looking serrations there. Do you have a closer pic of the serrations?

I really appreciate your atomic strength sheaths. Would you make one for one of my knives? (Just kidding)




just had to go take another wander around your site. Seems like I go long periods of time, then have to do another tour.

The fourth pic just below my maker's mark gives a pretty good illustration. I'm sorry, I didn't take any more photos.

Thanks for noticing the sheaths. I'm constantly adding to their function, durability, and overall toughness. I went totally to double thick kydex (.125") and entirely to high strength, corrosion resistant aluminum. I added the sheath extensions and even harnesses (thanks for the input from Vic M., a US
Navy Seabee) and even can do a total stainless version. The combat sheath accessories are on a special page on my site here.

Thanks for spending time on my site. I'm about one-third through a major overhaul, upgrading to XHTML, Cascading style sheets, strict language, and dynamic web templates. I'm doing this because sites that don't upgrade and follow the W3C recommendations will be harder to find, less recommended by search engines and just be more difficult to maintain and use overall. It's taken me a considerable amount of time, but since I do all my business on the internet, it's a necessity. The photos will be larger, the code a lot cleaner, and the site a bit easier to navigate. The upgrades are working well, site traffic is continually around 60k hits a day.

 

[JayFisher]

i appreciate your work and your willingness to explain so much on your site. thank you -markz

Thanks Markz!

I've never had anyone complain from too much info or pictures, and the internet is made for just such an experience. In fact, I usually have guys ask for more...

Thanks for going to the site, and please do check back there periodically. I'm always adding something new during this upgrade and with every batch of knives.


Jay