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Model: Lightened version of the classic Fulcrum Bayonet, with shearder, stone washed blade, desert handle and desert nylon sheath.

Intended use: tactical / military / multi-role

Blade: full tang in stainless steel N690Co 58HRC
Handle: dismountable in Forprene
Blade length: 180mm.
Blade thickness: 6.3mm.
Length closed: -
Total length: 310mm.
Balancing: advanced, 1.5 cm from the lower guard branch
Weight: 378g.
Closure: -
Clip: -
Sheath: modular tactical with shear, thigh or belt, in Nylon and Kydex
Note: -

Knife from private collection - Very rare knife from 2015, discontinued for several years, in min conditions - Comes with original packaging (box, protective plastics, manuals) and accessories (sheath and straps) - Never used, with original factory sharpening - Checked and certified by our in-house laboratory.

Multi-role non-magnetic knife, developed and officially acquired by the landing troops of the Italian Army. Totally titanium blade and tang make the knife particularly resistant to oxidation and usable for magnetic trigger buried ordnance search (mine probing).

Intended Use: Tactical / Military / Sub / Amphibious

Production type: Industrial
Country of Production: Italy
Blade: Titanium Beta 40HRC
Blade Finish: Burnishing
Handle: Forprene
Blade Length: 180mm.
Blade thickness: 6.3mm.
Total length: 310mm.
Weight: 195g.
Sheath: Desert nylon, with ABS hard shell; M.O.L.L.E. type thigh straps and attachments.
Packaging: Cardboard box, certificates, manuals
Notes: Widia glass breaker on rear tang.

ERMES is the commemorative knife developed in collaboration with the Special Operations Helicopter Regiment (R.E.O.S.) which is part of the Army Aviation Command.

The R.E.O.S. is the operational unit of helicopters in support of special forces composed of personnel specifically trained and equipped to support military activities in any operational context.

The stylized guards of the knife represent the wings present in the heraldic coat of arms of the unit. The steel used is the reliable Bölher N690Co heat treated to 58 HRC. Fiber Reinforced Nylon (FRN) polyamide polymer was chosen for the handle. The hybrid Kydex and fabric sheath is equipped with belt or harness attachment with MOLLE interface system.

It is available in two versions:
"ERMES SATIN ORDINANZA" with satin finish blade and ABS case.
"ERMES BLACK OPERATIVO", with the burnished blade.

Intended use: Collection / Tactical

Production type: Industrial
Country of Production: Italy
Blade: Stainless steel N690Co 58HRC
Blade Treatment: Satin finish
Handle: FRN (Fiberglass Reinforced Nylon)
Blade length: 140mm.
Blade thickness: 6.3mm.
Total length: 256mm.
Weight: 229g.
Sheath: Kydex and Fabric with MOLLE type hooking system.
Package: Commemorative case in ABS with the logos of the department
Notes: Commemorative knife developed in collaboration with the Regiment Helicopters for Special Operations (R.E.O.S.)

Folding knife made upon specific requests of the department of the Italian Army 185 ° RAO ( Target Acquisition Regiment ) and is now included the eponymous department . The knife supplied differs from the calendar for the total lack of writings or logos on the blade.

Limited Edition RAO model characterized by a satin blade in Japanese rolled steel produced by Takefu Steel. to the central plate and the 420J2 (56 HRC) In the specific CoS it is used to 61,5HRC (Cobalt Special deemed superior mechanically by 25% compared to the already appreciated VG10) for the two side plates, in order to have a very high capacity cutting but at the same time a remarkable resilience and resistance to oxidation.
folding knife made upon specific requests of the Italian Department of the Army 185th RAO (Regiment Acquisition Objectives) and currently supplied to the homonymous department. The knife supplied differs from that only civil to the total lack of written or logos on the blade.

Intended Use: Military / Tactical

Type of production: Industrial
Production Lama: Italy
Blade: (San Mai) Japanese-rolled stainless steel with sharp CoS to 61,5HRC in cryogenic tempering
Lama Treatment: Testudo
Handle material: anticorodal 4.5mm
Blade length: 118mm.
Blade Thickness: 6.3mm.
Length closed: 142
Overall length: 261mm.
Balancing: -
Weight: 335g.
Closure: front modified lock - threaded safety pin
Clip: -
Sheath: tactical nylon by Vega with M.O.L.L.E. attacks suitable for both the closed knife that open - color BLACK
Notes: sharpening the included Diamond

New version 2018 with improved grip: uses the same handle as the RAO II model

Folding knife made to specific requests of the Italian Army department 185 ° RAO (Regiment Acquisition Objectives) and currently supplied to the homonymous department. The supplied knife differs from the civil one only because of the total lack of writing or logos on the blade.

HISTORICAL SUMS ON THE DEPARTMENT:
The 185 ° RAO of the '' Folgore '' is a department with an ancient tradition, but very new. In fact, it was born on April 3, 2000 following the reconfiguration of the 185th terrestrial paratroop artillery regiment. Based in Livorno, it is an atypical department of the artillery weapon, currently inserted in the Special Forces basin.

Entirely composed of voluntary personnel, the 185th RAO selects its components through the passing of a physical test and a qualification course on modules '' with increasing difficulty ''. The tasks entrusted to the RAO's men are many, but all very delicate: it is about gathering information on enemy objectives and 'passing them' to one's command. More generally, it can talk about '' recognition in sensitive areas ''. '' It is therefore evident - they stress to the Army - that the activity of the acquirer takes place mainly in hostile territory, in small self-sufficient nuclei that act in isolation ''.

RAO paratroopers are specialists in '' infiltration and exfiltration '' techniques and are able to move in the operating area '' for up to 8-10 days without external supplies ''. They know how to 'escape from capture, escape and escape from an' enemy controlled area '' and, above all, as '' identify, determine and evaluate objectives '' of strategic interest. Since 2002, the year of reconfiguration, the 185th Regiment detachments have operated in all the hottest operational theaters: from the Balkans to Afghanistan, to Iraq. Here they mainly carry out surveys for medium and long-range information purposes and for monitoring the area of ​​responsibility of the Italian contingent.

Destination of use: military / tactical

Type of production: industrial
Lama production: Italy
Blade: stainless steel N690Co 58 / 60HRC
Blade treatment: burnishing MIL-C 13924
Handle: 4.5mm anticorodal aluminum anodized
Blade length: 118mm.
Blade thickness: 6.3mm.
Length closed: 142mm.
Total length: 261mm.
Weight: 335g.
Closure: modified front lock with additional threaded security pin
Clip: absent
Sheath: tactical Nylon compatible M.O.L.L.E. suitable both for the closed and open knife
Notes: diamond pocket sharpener included

RAO ACQUIRED FROM VERSION ' AIR FORCE
Folding knife made upon specific requests of the department of the Italian Army 185 ° RAO ( Target Acquisition Regiment ) and is now included the eponymous department . The knife supplied differs from the calendar for the total lack of writings or logos on the blade.

HISTORY ON THE DEPARTMENT :
The 185 ° RAO of the'' Thunderbolt '' and ' a department from the ancient tradition, but brand new . It was born April 3, 2000 following the reconfiguration of the 185 ° paratroopers land-based artillery regiment . Headquartered in Livorno, and ' a department atypical weapon of Artillery, currently placed in the basin of the Special Forces .

Composed entirely of volunteers , the 185 ° RAO selects its members through passing a physical test and a qualification course of modules '' in difficulty ' growing .'' The tasks assigned to the men of RAO are varied, but all delicate : it is to gather information on enemy targets and ' pass ' at his command . More 'in general , can' talk of '' reconnaissance '' in sensitive areas . '' E ' therefore obvious - underline the Army - that the activities ' of the buyer to occur mainly in hostile territory , in small groups acting on their own self-sufficient .''

The paratroopers of the RAO are specialists in the techniques of infiltration and exfiltration '' '' and are able to move into operational area '' up to 8-10 days without external supplies .'' '' They know how to evade capture , escape and escape from an ' area controlled by the enemy '' and, above all , as'' detect, determine and evaluate the objectives '' of strategic interest. Since 2002 , the year of reconfiguration , the detachments of the 185 th Regiment operated in all theaters of operation more ' hot : from the Balkans to Afghanistan, Iraq . Here performing reconnaissance especially for informational purposes in the medium and long-range surveillance of the area of responsibility ' of the Italian contingent .

Intended Use: Military / Tactical

Type of production : industrial
Production Blade: Italy
Blade: Stainless steel N690Co 58/60HRC Desert Warfare
Treatment Blade: GeoCamo
Handle : non corroding 4.5mm
Blade length: 118mm .
Blade Thickness: 6.3mm .
Length closed: 142
Total length: 261mm .
Balance: -
Weight: 335g .
Closure: front lock changed - safety pin threaded
Clip: -
Sheath: tactical nylon attacks by Vega Holster with MOLLE suitable for both closed and open the knife - colored desert
Notes: diamond sharpener included

Knife multirole nonmagnetic, developed and officially acquired by landing troops of the Italian Army. Blade and tang totally titanium make the knife resistant to oxidation and can be used to search for bombs buried all'innesco magnetic (mine probing).

Intended use: Tactical / Amphibian

Type of production: Industrial
Blade Production: Italy
Blade: Titanium Beta 40HRC
Treatment blade: Testudo
Handle: Forprene
Blade length: 180mm.
Blade thickness: 6.3mm.
Length closed: -
Overall length: 310mm.
Thick when closed: -
Balancing: -
Weight: 195g.
Closing: -
Clip: -
Sheath: Nylon desert, with hard shell in ABS; leg straps and attacks M.O.L.L.E.
Packaging: Cardboard box, certificates, manuals
Notes: carbide glass breaker in the rear shank