Extrema Ratio

This special edition in 250 pieces, proposed on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of the brand, maintains the shape of the original, but with materials and finishes corresponding to the current production.

The K1 is equipped with a modified spear point profile blade, characterized by a tip that combines the 40° "tanto" profile with the more traditional European one, creating a sharp but very solid hybrid which, with the false false edge, makes it particularly effective in jab. The bevel is high, allowing for a very effective cutting angle.

The blade is immediately recognizable by the fenestration at the heel, which allows for considerable lightening without compromising its strength. It is made of Böhler N690 steel, with heat treatments that bring its hardness to 58 HRC for the best combination of edge hold and resistance. The finish is satin with flat grinding.

The handle, in anodized Anticorodal alloy, compared to the original presents the lightening on the sides that make the Extrema Ratio knives immediately distinguishable, but maintains the arched shape and the lateral "bellies" of the K1, offering an excellent grip both in the "saber" than in the "reverse" grip.

The terminal part of the handle curves to form a sort of hook which allows particularly easy and rapid extraction from the scabbard, while the tang protrudes from it with a triangular cusp which acts as a glass breaker with a slot which allows the knife to be equipped of lasso.

The leather scabbard faithfully reproduces the original while maintaining both the qualities of ease and speed of extraction. The carry can take place in an upside-down axillary position, horizontally on the belt or tactically on the thigh.

The K1 equipment is completed with a polypropylene case ‌, complete leather sheath and underarm shoulder strap.

WEIGHT g.: 493
WEIGHT OZ.: 17.39
BLADE LENGTH (MM): 210
BLADE LENGTH (IN): 8.26
TOTAL LENGTH (MM): 351
TOTAL LENGTH (IN): 13.81
BLADE THICKNESS (MM): 6.3
BLADE THICKNESS (IN): 0.25
BLADE MATERIAL: BÖHLER N690 STEEL (58HRC)
BLADE FINISH: SATIN
BLADE GRINDING: FLAT EDGE
HANDLE MATERIAL: ANODIZED ANTICORODAL ALUMINUM

Born from the revisitation of the 39-09 model, the Nimbus was developed and chosen by the 183rd "Nembo" Paratrooper Regiment as a commemorative knife of the events of Case Grizzano which on 19 April 1945 saw the Nembo paratroopers engaged against the paratroopers of a German division . The clashes raged for 12 hours and were often resolved by hand-to-hand combat with the white weapon. A few days after the end of the Second World War one third of the battalion's men remained on the field, but their sacrifice led to the conquest of the battle. The knife in addition to wanting to commemorate an important event of our Armed Forces is the result of a development that has been carefully studied also in the technical aspects, so as to make it suitable for a concrete operational use.

Particular attention has been paid to taking care of the dimensions, the shape and the search for solutions such as the kydex sheath, which is designed to make the knife an instrument capable of adapting to the most complex requirements of the port.

The light and compact blade meets the demands of a modern tactical knife today.

Intended use: Collection

Type of production: Industrial
Country of production: Italy
Blade: stainless steel N690Co 58HRC
Blade treatment: Satin finish
Handle: Wood
Blade length: 141mm.
Blade thickness: 5mm.
Total length: 263mm.
Weight: 203g.
Sheath: in Leather
Packaging: display case
Notes: -

Born from the revisitation of the 39-09 model, the Nimbus was developed and chosen by the 183rd "Nembo" Paratrooper Regiment as a commemorative knife of the events of Case Grizzano which on 19 April 1945 saw the Nembo paratroopers engaged against the paratroopers of a German division . The clashes raged for 12 hours and were often resolved by hand-to-hand combat with the white weapon. A few days after the end of the Second World War one third of the battalion's men remained on the field, but their sacrifice led to the conquest of the battle. The knife in addition to wanting to commemorate an important event of our Armed Forces is the result of a development that has been carefully studied also in the technical aspects, so as to make it suitable for a concrete operational use.

Particular attention has been paid to taking care of the dimensions, the shape and the search for solutions such as the kydex sheath, which is designed to make the knife an instrument capable of adapting to the most complex requirements of the port.

The light and compact blade meets the demands of a modern tactical knife today.

Intended use: Tactical / CQC

Type of production: Industrial
Country of production: Italy
Blade: stainless steel N690Co 58HRC
Blade treatment: Brunishing Mil-C-13924
Handle: Forprene
Blade length: 141mm.
Blade thickness: 5mm.
Total length: 263mm.
Weight: 203g.
Sheath: in Kydex
Packaging: ABS suitcase with 183rd Parachute Regiment logos "Nembo"
Note: -

Born from the revisitation of the 39-09 model, the Nimbus was developed and chosen by the 183rd "Nembo" Paratrooper Regiment as a commemorative knife of the events of Case Grizzano which on 19 April 1945 saw the Nembo paratroopers engaged against the paratroopers of a German division . The clashes raged for 12 hours and were often resolved by hand-to-hand combat with the white weapon. A few days after the end of the Second World War one third of the battalion's men remained on the field, but their sacrifice led to the conquest of the battle. The knife in addition to wanting to commemorate an important event of our Armed Forces is the result of a development that has been carefully studied also in the technical aspects, so as to make it suitable for a concrete operational use.

Particular attention has been paid to taking care of the dimensions, the shape and the search for solutions such as the kydex sheath, which is designed to make the knife an instrument capable of adapting to the most complex requirements of the port.

The light and compact blade meets the demands of a modern tactical knife today.

Intended use: Tactical / CQC

Type of production: Industrial
Country of production: Italy
Blade: stainless steel N690Co 58HRC
Blade treatment: Brunishing Mil-C-13924
Handle: Forprene
Blade length: 141mm.
Blade thickness: 5mm.
Total length: 263mm.
Weight: 203g.
Sheath: in Kydex
Packaging: Cardboard box with Extrema Ratio logos
Note: -

This knife is the civil version of the one currently supplied to the COFS: Joint Forces Command for Special Forces Operations. Their motto, engraved on the blade and on the ABS suitcase, is "etiam si omnes, ego non", a Latin phrase dealing with the Gospel according to Matthew (26, 33-34) which translated literally means "even if all, I do not" .

Intended use: Tactical

Type of production: Industrial
Lama production: Italy
Blade: Stainless steel N690Co 58HRC
Blade treatment: Testudo
Handle: Forprene
Blade length: 195mm.
Blade thickness: 6.3mm.
Length closed: -
Total length: 315mm.
Thick when closed: -
Balancing: on the guard branch
Weight: 342g.
Closing: -
Clip: -
Seat covers: 1 Cordura and ABS leg sheath + 1 tactical sheath in cordura and abs
Packaging: ABS case with COFS and Extrema Ratio logos
Note: -

This project, sponsored by the COFS (Operational Forces Special Command) in the person of Gen.Bertolini, had already been suggested by some collectors of vintage weapons.

The restyling of the famous "Paratrooper dagger dagger mod.1939", an important piece of Italian military history.

The knife, although borrowing the line, the structure and the proportions of the original, has been strengthened, enriched with functional modifications and made with materials with modern military specifications.

Unexpectedly, the result of these few modifications is an extremely functional and effective dagger, absolutely competitive with the best contemporary military knives.

The sheath is rigid from the ankle, in the typical manner in which the bayonet is carried by Italian paratroopers.

Ceremony belt sheath included, inclined at 45 ° like the original.