- Overall: 11.65"
- Blade: 3.5" MagnaCut, Tumbled, Acid Etched
- Head Length: 4.5"
- Head Width: 2.
- Handle: 10.25" OD Green Cord Wrap
- Handle Width: 1.75"
- Sheath: Boltaron, Bladetech
- Origin: USA
The Achter Knives PDA (Personal Defense Axe) is a compact field tool with a wickedly aggressive profile.
Developed to meet the requirements of the highest possible level of protection in a non-firearm package, the PDA is compact, concealable and immediately accessible due to its unique sheath.
Secured in an upside down belt sheath, the axe can be carried in and out of vehicles and even deployed while sitting.
The Boltaron material used is harder to work but the end result is a sheath that exceeds Kydex in impact and weather resistance by a wide margin. Designed for left side carry the axe does not interfere with your primary (carry) side and, due to its 11” height, disappears under a lightweight overshirt.
The full tang, one piece Magnacut steel axe is expertly contoured for multiple gripping options including inverted use, where the protruding tang can be used as a compliance/standoff tool.
The head itself slopes forward, reminiscent of a nordic design. The blade-to-handle angle makes sure that the blade hits in a piercing motion as opposed to a flat chop.
The Magnacut steel has been expertly heat treated to 62 Rockwell Hardness to enhance toughness.
The steel itself has been blasted, acid etched and tumbled to minimize glare.
A treatment of 'Sno Seal' wax is applied to further protect it from the elements. The handle itself is double wrapped in 850, (US made) paracord, offering 26 feet of high strength cordage if needed.
The combination of the contours, double wrap, and Sno Seal finish applied to the axe guarantee a rock solid grip no matter where you hold it.
Over ninety percent of Achter Knives PDAs find their way to small forward groups of the US Military for a reason. This is a rare opportunity to get one of these hand crafted masterpieces.
