FOX Black Bird Folding Knife by Bastinelli / Black Blade (FX-591 OD)

FX-591 OD, advanced Black Bird folder by Italian FOX Company. Hawkbill blade with Idroglider® Black coating, Tip-Up clip, quick opening system based on a modified Emerson hook. The project of Bastinella, a valued American knifemaker. Light, fast, extremely effective, the knife for a professional!

Karambit - A type of knife that was born in Indonesia, with roots dating back to Malaysia and the Philippines. It is characterized by a ring and a sickle-shaped blade, which is very effective in cutting - it mimics the way an eagle or a tiger's claw is torn apart. Used as a working knife and for defense when necessary.

N690Co - high carbon stainless steel with cobalt addition for structural uniformity. Hardened in the range of 58-60 HRC. Manufactured in the Austrian Böhler-Uddeholm steelworks.

Blade - about Hawkbill profile, the rounded shape of the blade is characterized by great efficiency and cutting speed. The Hawkbill profile mimics the way an eagle claw or tiger claw tears, pierces and cuts simultaneously. Smooth blade (Plain type) with an ultra-thin tip and perfect curvature for maximum cutting capacity. On the back of the blade, a notched ramp (support) for the thumb (spine jimping) facilitates efficient knife operation. Blade blockade: Liner-Lock type.

Idroglider® Black - scratch-resistant, matte, non-reflective coating made of PTFE. Provides long blade life and resistance to rust.

Handle - claddings processed in 3D technology and smoothly polished provide a firm grip. Made of durable, resistant to mechanical damage, chemicals and low temperatures G10 material. They do not conduct electricity, they prevent the gloves from freezing to the covers. Open construction, called: „Open-backed” design reduces weight, simplifies cleaning and maintenance. Spine Jimping notching notches on the back of the handle for easy control. The left/right wire clip allows you to carry the knife in the tip-up position. The handle ends with an enlarged anodized 6082 aluminum ring (Back Ring). The ring makes it easy to rotate the folder around the finger, allowing you to perform traditional techniques.

Technical Specification:
Product Number: FX-591 OD
Steel type: N690Co
Hardness: 58-60 HRC
The length of the blade: 65.0 mm/2.56"
Thickness of the blade: 3.0 mm/0.12"
Overall Length: 170.0 mm/6.69"
Weight: 110.0 g/3.88 oz
Cutting edge type: Plain (smooth)
Blade type: Hawkbill
Handle material: G10 OD Green
Clip: Tip-Up, Left / Right
Producer: Fox Cutlery, Italy

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