Novembre 2019

A myth in the knife world is that out there somewhere there is a steel with high cutting capabilities that cannot rust.

A Japanese foundry recently turned this myth into reality with the introduction of a steel called H1. H1 is a PH steel, which is a precipitation-processed, hard-rolled alloy with no heat treatment and 0.1 percent nitrogen that acts like carbon in the steel matrix but does not react with chlorine to create rust.

Surprisingly, it maintains a sharp edge comparable to that of the higher quality knife steels used in the industry by most knife manufacturers.


Intended use: sub/sporting

Type of production: industrial
Country of manufacture: Japan
Blade: nitrogen steel H1
Blade finish: satin-finished
Handle: FRN
Blade length: 75mm.
Blade thickness: 3mm.
Length closed: 100mm.
Total length: 175mm.
Thickness when closed: 15mm.
Weight: 54g.
Closure: Back Lock
Clip: removable, stainless steel
Packaging: cardboard box with Spyderco logos
Notes: -

"My idea behind the Gitano was to make a folding knife that is based on old south european folding knives in a new style. What I like about these knives is its elegant lines and often large blades in relation to the handles". Gudy van Poppel
 
LionSteel loved Gudy 's idea and decided to start this new collaboration with him and Tools For Gents that helped us to devolope the final versions. Gitano is an E.D.C. (Every Day Carry) folding knife that joined the "Tradition by LionSteel" collection.
 
Gitano comes with a Niolox stailess steel satin blade. It is available with 6AI4V titanium bolsters and liners, while the scales can be made of olive wood, santos wood, green canvas, black G10 or carbon fiber.
 
For its light weight and average dimensions, Gitano is the new elegant slip-point knife to carry with you in every situation.

Intended use: Gentleman / EDC

Type of production: Industrial
Country of production: Italy
Blade: Stainless steel Niolox 59 / 60HRC
Blade treatment: Satin finish
Handle: Titanium 6Al4V and micarta
Blade length: 80mm.
Blade thickness: 2.5mm.
Closed length: 105mm.
Total length: 190mm.
Thick when closed: 12mm.
Weight: 76g.
Closure: SlipJoint
Clip: -
Sheath: -
Packaging: cardboard box with LionSteel logos
Note: -