FOX Yaru Green Micarta, Stonewashed M398 by Jesper Voxnæs (FX-527LI MOD)

Yaru Green Micarta, Stone Washed is an enlarged version of the Suru knife, a sturdy folder suited for more demanding applications. Designed in accordance with the modern, minimalist style of Danish knifemaker Jesper Voxnæs.

M398 Microclean® - a martensitic high-performance chrome steel produced by powder metallurgy. Due to its alloy concept, it has extremely high wear resistance and high corrosion resistance. Due to its high wear resistance, it adequately retains the shape of the edge, so that the blade remains sharp for a very long time (requiring minimal maintenance). Another of the advantages is resistance to the formation of "wire" during sharpening. The steel has a high chromium content of 20.0% (Cr) and carbon content of 2.7% (C) and vanadium 7.2% (V) with molybdenum 1.0% (Mo), tungsten 0.7% (W). Designed to provide better strength compared to M390, launched in 2019. M398 contains more carbon and vanadium, making it a very hard 60-62 HRC steel. Manufactured by Böhler Edelstahl in Kapfenberg, Austria.

Blade - wide, reverse tanto type. Finished with a scratch-masking Stone Washed method. The generous belly extends the length of the cutting edge in relation to the length of the blade converging towards the needle-sharp tip of the knife. The thickness of the blade provides high strength while the high, flat grind gives excellent cutting edge geometry and extreme cutting performance. Ball bearings assist in opening the blade using the blade's opening, which is accessible from both sides of the wedge, or with a quick flipper (index-finger flipper). When opened, the flipper forms a mini-guard to prevent the hand from slipping on the blade. The whole thing is locked with the proven and popular liner lock.

Handle - grips made of Micarta (pressure-pressed canvas with synthetic resin) insensitive to weather conditions, resistant to mechanical damage. Chamfered cover edges eliminate sharp edges for comfortable grip. Gray oxidized backspacer provides rigidity and sturdiness to the overall design. A two-position (right/left) lightweight wire clip allows the knife to be carried in the tip-up position, with the tip of the blade upward. Above the clip a hole for threading a safety or decorative cord.

Technical data:
Product number: FX-527LI MOD
Product name: Yaru Green Micarta, Stone Washed

Overall length: 175.0 mm / 6.89"
Blade length: 70.0 mm / 2.76"
Blade thickness: 4.0 mm / 0.16"
Handle length: n.d.
Handle thickness: n.d.
Weight: 97.0 g / 3.42 oz

Blade material: Böhler M398 Microclean®
Blade hardness: n.d.
Blade grind: Flat
Blade finish: Stone Washed

Handle material: Micarta
Handle finish color: Green
Backspacer material: Stainless Steel
Backspacer color: Gray

Clip: Right/Left, Tip-Up
Clip material: Stainless Steel

Pivot mechanism: Ball Bearing (ball bearings).
Locking mechanism: Liner Lock
Opening method: Manual, thumb hole, flipper
Additional accessories: None

Designer: Jesper Voxnæs
Brand: Fox
Manufacturer: Fox Cutlery, Italy
Country of origin: Italy

Developed by: the Sharg® company