Knife - Essential Tool for Camping, Outdoor Adventure and collection

The axe has spanned history as a symbol of power, versatility, and innovation. From work tool to fearsome combat weapon, its evolution has accompanied ancient and modern civilizations.

Today, Extrema Ratio pays tribute to this tradition with Estrema, a tactical axe developed for the G.O.I. (Naval Operational Incursors Group), which blends state-of-the-art materials and functional design to meet the most extreme challenges.

Intended Use: Heavy Utility
Production type: Industrial
Country of manufacture: Italy
Blade: full tang in N690Co 54HRC stainless steel
Surface treatment: Dark Stone
Handle: G-10
Blade length: 80mm.
Blade thickness: 6.3mm.
Total length: 374mm.
Balance: advanced
Weight: 777g.
Sheath: kydex, MOLLE compatible
Packaging: technical, airtight, polymer case
Notes: -

 

Millennial heritage, modern innovation.

From the earliest times, the axe has embodied a duality between work tool and combat tool, evolving over the years to become a symbol of power and versatility. Its use as a work tool dates back to 6,000 B.C., while the earliest documented war use is between 700 and 600 B.C. during Etruscan times, as certified by the Auvele Felùske stele at Vetulonia.

Throughout the world, from Europe to Ancient Egypt to the Far East, the battle axe has been distinguished by its immediate effectiveness in combat, requiring less complex training than other tools but providing decisive performance in close quarters situations. EXTREMA RATIO, an official supplier to the Comsubin, reinterprets this age-old tradition with ESTREMA, a tactical battle axe developed for the G.O.I. (Naval Operational Incursors Group).

With a state-of-the-art design, ESTREMA combines the strength and speed of the historic weapon with technological innovation, offering a versatile and reliable tool for the most demanding missions. Suitable as both a tactical combat tool and a breacher tool, ESTREMA is designed to meet any challenge. The name “ESTREMA” expresses the nature of this model: our most extreme product, the result of our boldest manufacturing experience.

ESTREMA is made of Böhler N690 steel with 54 HRC hardness and dark stone finish. The G10 material handle offers two modes of use: grasping the end section of the handle provides the traditional grip, while a narrower grip encourages close use. The tang, in its end section, can be used as a burglary tool and for cutting and opening metal sheets. In addition, the tapering allows the axe to be used as a lever or crowbar.

ESTREMA can be equipped with a hammer (hammering mass) made of hardened and tempered carbon steel, which engages and disengages from the axe's pike via a snap mechanism with a safety catch to prevent accidental disengagement. This solution, the first of its kind applied in this context, makes the axe even more versatile. The rear hammer is an optional accessory that can be purchased separately.

ESTREMA comes in an innovatively designed airtight technical case, inside of which is also a Kydex sheath and belt clip.

The Kydex sheath, which is ambidextrous, is designed to offer different carrying modes and provide numerous interface options with the operator's equipment. It can be clipped to the belt using the belt clip included in the case, or attached to any MOLLE-equipped platform using a paracord lanyard. Axe retention is ensured by the natural conformation and elasticity of Kydex, supported by a lanyard secured with snaps.

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

The restyling of the famous “paratrooper assault dagger mod. 1939,” constitutes an important piece of Italian military history. The knife, while borrowing its line, structure and proportions from the original, has been toughened, enriched with functional modifications and made with materials to modern military specifications.

The result of these few modifications is an extremely functional and effective dagger. The scabbard is ankle-high to be carried as Italian paratroopers usually carry their bayonets. The 39-09 ORDINANCE COFS version is the burnished version with COFS logo and motto, double scabbard, both ankle and parry, and engraved ABS case.

Intended Use: Tactical/Collection

Production Type: Industrial
Country of Production: Italy
Blade: Stainless steel N690Co 58HRC
Blade Finish: Burnishing MIL-C-13924
Handle: Forprene
Blade Length: 195mm.
Blade thickness: 6.3mm.
Total length: 315mm.
Balance: on the guard branch
Weight: 342g.
Sheaths: 1 Cordura and ABS thigh scabbard + 1 Cordura and ABS tactical scabbard
Packaging: ABS case with COFS and Extrema Ratio logos
Notes: -

Il 39-09 è disponibile anche in edizione speciale numerata ma non limitata, coltello satinato con impugnatura in legno, loghi e motto C.O.F.S., fodero da parata e scatola espositore in legno laccato nero.

Destinazione d'uso: Collezione

Tipo di produzione: Industriale
Produzione Lama: Italia
Lama: In acciaio inox N690Co 58HRC
Manicatura: legno
Lunghezza lama: 195mm.
Spessore lama: 6.3mm.
Lunghezza totale: 315mm.
Bilanciatura: sul ramo di guardia
Peso: 342g.
Foderi:fodero da parata in cordura e abs
Confezione: elegante scatola in legno Extrema Ratio

Questo progetto, patrocinato dal COFS (Comando Operativo Forze Speciali) nella persona del Gen.Bertolini, era gia stato suggerito da alcuni collezionisti di armi bianche d'epoca.

Il restyling del famoso "Pugnale da paracadutista assaltatore mod.1939", un importante pezzo di storia militare italiana.

Il coltello, pur mutuando la linea, la struttura e le proporzioni dell'originale, è stato irrobustito, arricchito di modifiche funzionali e realizzato con materiali a specifiche militari moderne.

Inaspettatamente, il risultato di queste poche modifiche è un pugnale estremamente funzionale ed efficace, assolutamente competitivo con i migliori coltelli militari contemporanei.

Il fodero è rigido da caviglia, alla maniera tipica in cui viene portata la baionetta dai paracadutisti italiani.

E' incluso il fodero da cerimonia per cintura, inclinato a 45° come l'originale.