Knife Made in Italy: Premium Italian Cutlery and Knives

The “LionSTEEL-Emerson ONE” project is back and the L.E.One Mid was created as a compact, ultra-light edition of our original and larger SOLID folding karambit, developed in collaboration with Emerson Design. The SOLID frame-lock handle — a LionSTEEL hallmark — is milled from a single solid piece of Ergal aluminum while the blade is crafted from Bohler M390 steel.

The reversible stainless steel clip can be mounted on the opposite side by screwing in the corresponding square steel post.

A steel insert is positioned at the end of the handle scale where the lock engages, preventing aluminum wear from contact with the blade during opening.

The patented Wave opening: Ernest Emerson created the Emerson Wave Feature so the knife automatically opens when drawn from the pocket at the correct angle. It is the fastest opening system in the world — faster than many automatics, because the extraction motion itself deploys the blade.

Intended use: Sporting / Tactical — ideal as a pocket karambit for self-defense, tactical carry and EDC.

Production type: Industrial
Country of manufacture: Italy
Blade: Bohler M390 stainless steel
Blade finish: Black PVD
Handle: Ergal SOLID frame, CNC machined from a single billet
Blade length: 58 mm
Blade thickness: 3.5 mm
Overall length: 174 mm
Weight: 84 g
Lock: Frame Lock with stainless steel lockbar insert
Clip: Stainless steel, reversible and removable
Packaging: Cardboard box with LionSteel logos
Notes: SOLID frame-lock construction CNC-machined from billet — Emerson Wave opening system — Carson flipper opening system — Ball-bearing pivot — Design by Ernest Emerson. SEO keywords: folding karambit, Emerson Wave, M390 blade, frame lock, CNC machined, tactical EDC.

The “LionSTEEL-Emerson ONE” project is back, and L.E.One Mid was created as a compact and super-light edition of our first and largest folding karambit SOLID, developed in collaboration with Emerson Design. The SOLID frame-lock handle, a distinctive feature of lionSTEEL, is milled from a solid piece of Ergal aluminum, while the blade is made of Bohler M390 steel.

The reversible steel clip can be attached to the opposite side by screwing in the corresponding square steel pin.

The steel insert is positioned at the end of the locking bar so that the titanium part does not wear out due to blade rotation over time.

The patented Wave opening feature. Ernest Emerson created the Emerson Wave Feature when he discovered that the knife opened automatically when pulled from the pocket at the right angle. 

This device allows the knife to be opened literally as it is removed from the pocket. This makes any Emerson knife with the remote pocket opening system the fastest knife to open in the world. Faster than an automatic, the knife opens as it rises into your hand, ready for use.

Intended use: Sports/Tactical

Type of production: Industrial
Country of production: Italy
Blade: M390 stainless steel
Blade finish: Stonewashed
Handle: Ergal, SOLID type, machined from solid block and CNC machined
Blade length: 58mm.
Blade thickness: 3.5mm.
Overall length: 174mm.
Weight: 84g.
Closure: Frame Lock with stainless steel latch
Clip: stainless steel, reversible and removable
Packaging: cardboard box with LionSteel logos
Notes: Solid Frame Lock construction with CNC machining entirely machined from solid stock - Emerson Wave opening system - Carson Flipper opening system - Opening movement on ball bearings - Design by Ernst Emerson

The Fox Dart is a tactical folding knife designed for self-defense and professional use. Manufactured by the Italian company Fox Knives, it is distinguished by its straight blade with tanto-style tip, an unusual choice compared to classic curved karambits. This configuration offers excellent cutting and piercing capabilities, making it an extremely versatile tool.

Its main features include: Emerson Wave quick-opening system, allowing it to be pulled out and opened in a single motion - Ergonomic handle with back ring, for a secure grip and optimal maneuverability

Doug Marcaida is a Filipino martial arts expert and specialist in the use of cutting weapons. He is known to the general public for his role as a judge on the program Forged in Fire, where he evaluates the quality and lethality of blades forged by competitors.

His experience in knife fighting influenced the design of the Fox Dart, creating a weapon that combines effectiveness, speed, and fluidity of movement. Designed for practical and dynamic use, the Dart is the result of the fusion of martial tradition and modern innovation.

Intended Use: Tactical

Production Type: Industrial
Country of Production: Italy
Blade: N690Co stainless steel
Blade Finish: Black Idroglider
Handle: G10
Blade Length: 64mm.
Blade thickness: 3mm.
Length closed: 120mm.
Total length: 185mm.
Weight: 102g.
Closure: Liner Lock
Clip: Removable and reversible, stainless steel
Packaging: Cardboard box with Fox FKMD logos
Notes: Designed by Doug Marcaida - Wave-type opening system by Emerson

The Fox Pikal is a folding tactical knife specifically designed for martial arts practitioners. It was created with the collaboration of the personal defense instructor Giuliano Ron who, after two years of severe tests, combined the advantages of the Pikal style (handle with blade pointing down and edge facing the person) with the Karambit (rear ring for the index)

Intended use: Tactical / Military

Type of production: Industrial
Country of production: Italy
Blade: N690Co stainless steel
Blade finish: Black Idroglider
Handle: G10
Blade length: 60mm.
Blade thickness: 3mm.
Total length: 182mm.
Weight: 113g.
Clip: reversible and removable, in painted stainless steel
Packaging: Cardboard box with Fox logos
Notes: Design by Giuliano Ron

Intended use: Sports / Tactical

Type of production: Industrial
Country of production: Italy
Blade: stainless steel 1.4116
Blade treatment: Sandblasted
Handle: Nylon
Blade length: 25mm.
Blade thickness: 2.5mm.
Length closed: 61mm.
Total length: 8mm.
Thick when closed: 11mm.
Weight: 30g.
Opening: manual, two-handed or extraction from the pocket using a wave-like system
Closure: Liner Lock
Clip: stainless steel, removable
Packaging: cardboard box with Fox logos and embroidered fabric key ring

Intended use: Sports / Tactical

Type of production: Industrial
Country of production: Italy
Blade: stainless steel 1.4116
Blade treatment: Sandblasted
Handle: Nylon
Blade length: 25mm.
Blade thickness: 2.5mm.
Length closed: 61mm.
Total length: 8mm.
Thick when closed: 11mm.
Weight: 30g.
Opening: manual, two-handed or extraction from the pocket using a wave-like system
Closure: Liner Lock
Clip: stainless steel, removable
Packaging: cardboard box with Fox logos and embroidered fabric key ring

Intended use: Sports / Tactical

Type of production: Industrial
Country of production: Italy
Blade: stainless steel 1.4116
Blade treatment: Sandblasted
Handle: Nylon
Blade length: 25mm.
Blade thickness: 2.5mm.
Length closed: 61mm.
Total length: 8mm.
Thick when closed: 11mm.
Weight: 30g.
Opening: manual, two-handed or extraction from the pocket using a wave-like system
Closure: Liner Lock
Clip: stainless steel, removable
Packaging: cardboard box with Fox logos and embroidered fabric key ring

Intended use: Sports / Tactical

Type of production: Industrial
Country of production: Italy
Blade: stainless steel 1.4116
Blade treatment: Sandblasted
Handle: Nylon
Blade length: 25mm.
Blade thickness: 2.5mm.
Length closed: 61mm.
Total length: 8mm.
Thick when closed: 11mm.
Weight: 30g.
Opening: manual, two-handed or extraction from the pocket using a wave-like system
Closure: Liner Lock
Clip: stainless steel, removable
Packaging: Cardboard box with Fox logos and synthetic keychain with Fox and Mini-Ka logos

Intended use: Sports / Tactical

Type of production: Industrial
Country of production: Italy
Blade: stainless steel 1.4116
Blade treatment: Sandblasted
Handle: Nylon
Blade length: 25mm.
Blade thickness: 2.5mm.
Length closed: 61mm.
Total length: 8mm.
Thick when closed: 11mm.
Weight: 30g.
Opening: manual, two-handed or extraction from the pocket using a wave-like system
Closure: Liner Lock
Clip: stainless steel, removable
Packaging: Cardboard box with Fox logos and synthetic keychain with Fox and Mini-Ka logos

Intended use: Sports / Tactical

Type of production: Industrial
Country of production: Italy
Blade: stainless steel 1.4116
Blade treatment: Sandblasted
Handle: Nylon
Blade length: 25mm.
Blade thickness: 2.5mm.
Length closed: 61mm.
Total length: 8mm.
Thick when closed: 11mm.
Weight: 30g.
Opening: manual, two-handed or extraction from the pocket using a wave-like system
Closure: Liner Lock
Clip: stainless steel, removable
Packaging: Cardboard box with Fox logos and synthetic keychain with Fox and Mini-Ka logos

Intended use: Sports / Tactical

Type of production: Industrial
Country of production: Italy
Blade: stainless steel 1.4116
Blade treatment: Black Idroglider
Handle: Nylon
Blade length: 25mm.
Blade thickness: 2.5mm.
Length closed: 61mm.
Total length: 8mm.
Thick when closed: 11mm.
Weight: 30g.
Opening: manual, two-handed or extraction from the pocket using a wave-like system
Closure: Liner Lock
Clip: stainless steel, removable
Packaging: Cardboard box with Fox logos and synthetic keychain with Fox and Mini-Ka logos

Intended use: Sports / Tactical

Type of production: Industrial
Country of production: Italy
Blade: stainless steel 1.4116
Blade treatment: Black Idroglider
Handle: Nylon
Blade length: 25mm.
Blade thickness: 2.5mm.
Length closed: 61mm.
Total length: 8mm.
Thick when closed: 11mm.
Weight: 30g.
Opening: manual, two-handed or extraction from the pocket using a wave-like system
Closure: Liner Lock
Clip: stainless steel, removable
Packaging: Cardboard box with Fox logos and synthetic keychain with Fox and Mini-Ka logos

Intended use: Sports / Tactical

Type of production: Industrial
Country of production: Italy
Blade: stainless steel 1.4116
Blade treatment: Sandblasted
Handle: Nylon
Blade length: 25mm.
Blade thickness: 2.5mm.
Length closed: 61mm.
Total length: 8mm.
Thick when closed: 11mm.
Weight: 30g.
Opening: manual, two-handed or extraction from the pocket using a wave-like system
Closure: Liner Lock
Clip: stainless steel, removable
Packaging: Cardboard box with Fox logos and synthetic keychain with Fox and Mini-Ka logos

Intended use: Sports / Tactical

Type of production: Industrial
Country of production: Italy
Blade: stainless steel 1.4116
Blade treatment: Black Idroglider
Handle: Nylon
Blade length: 25mm.
Blade thickness: 2.5mm.
Length closed: 61mm.
Total length: 8mm.
Thick when closed: 11mm.
Weight: 30g.
Opening: manual, two-handed or extraction from the pocket using a wave-like system
Closure: Liner Lock
Clip: stainless steel, removable
Packaging: Cardboard box with Fox logos and synthetic keychain with Fox and Mini-Ka logos

Intended use: Sports / Tactical

Type of production: Industrial
Country of production: Italy
Blade: stainless steel 1.4116
Blade treatment: Black Idroglider
Handle: Nylon
Blade length: 25mm.
Blade thickness: 2.5mm.
Length closed: 61mm.
Total length: 8mm.
Thick when closed: 11mm.
Weight: 30g.
Opening: manual, two-handed or extraction from the pocket using a wave-like system
Closure: Liner Lock
Clip: stainless steel, removable
Packaging: Cardboard box with Fox logos and synthetic keychain with Fox and Mini-Ka logos

Purpose: Sportsman / Tactical

Type of production: Industrial
Country of production: Maniago - Italy
Blade: stainless steel N690Co 58HRC
Blade treatment: Black Idroglider
Handle: G10
Blade Length: 65mm.
Blade thickness: 3mm.
Closed length: 120mm.
Total Length: 170mm.
Closure thickness: 14mm.
Balance: -
Weight: 98g.
Opening: KOR Kinetic Opening Ramp system by Bram Frank
Washers: Brass, with ball bearings
Closure: Liner Lock
Clip: Stainless steel removable and reversible
Sheath: -
Packing: Cardboard box with Fox logos
Notes: Aluminum ring - Design by Bastinelli

Fox - Dart Tanto Karambit Training by Doug Marcaida - FX-597TK - knife

Intended use: Tactical Training

Type of production: Industrial
Production Lama: Italy
Blade: stainless steel 420 with tip and rounded blade
Blade treatment: -
Handle: G-10
Blade length: 64mm.
Blade thickness: 3mm.
Closed Length: 120mm.
Overall length: 185mm.
Thick when closed: -
Balancing: -
Weight: 104g.
Lock: Liner Lock
Clip: Removable and reversible, stainless steel
Sheath: -
Packaging: Cardboard box with logos Fox FKMD
Notes: Developed by Doug Marcaida and Lad Mandiola - Opening Wave by Emerson

Fox - Dart Tanto Karambit by Doug Marcaida - FX-597 - Knife

Intended use: Tactical

Type of production: Industrial
Production Lama: Italy
Blade: stainless steel N690Co
Blade treatment: Teflon
Handle: G-10
Blade length: 64mm.
Blade thickness: 3mm.
Closed Length: 120mm.
Overall length: 185mm.
Thick when closed: -
Balancing: -
Weight: 102g.
Lock: Liner Lock
Clip: Removable and reversible, stainless steel
Sheath: -
Packaging: Cardboard box with logos Fox FKMD
Notes: Developed by Doug Marcaida and Lad Mandiola - Opening Wave by Emerson

Intended use: Training knife

Country of manufacture: Italy
Blade: rounded and unsharpened, 420 stainless steel
Handle: red G10
Ring: black aluminum
Closure: liner lock
Closed length: 135 mm.
Blade length: 70 mm.
Blade thickness: 3.5 mm
Open length: 195 mm
Weight: 115 g.
Clip: stainless steel, removable and reversible