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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

Blade: Carbon Steel
Handle: horn
Blade length: 225 mm.
Blade Thickness: 10 mm.
Overall length: 350 mm.
Weight: without covers g. 375 - g with sheath. 504
Sheath: leather and wood, handmade
Notes: every knife and 'entirely handmade in Nepal and also includes two small knives.

Kukri - World War II Gurkha

Arma nazionale del Nepal e dei suoi guerrieri Gurkha, si distingue per la sua lama ricurva affilata nel latoconcavo e per lo spostamento del peso verso la punta che consente fendenti molto efficaci. L’impugnatura è diritta, senzaguardia. Caratteristico il ricasso (kauri) e il fodero di legno ricoperto di cuoioin cui sono contenuti anche due piccoli coltelli (karda e chakmak).

Lama: Acciaio al carbonio
Manicatura: Legno - ATTENZIONE, trattandosi di un prodotto artigianale la colorazione del manico può variare rispetto al modello fotografato
Lunghezza lama: 250 mm.
Spessore della lama: 11 mm.
Lunghezza totale: 405 mm.
Peso: -- g.
Fodero: in cuoio con trattamento camouflage e legno, realizzato a mano
Note: ogni coltello e' interamente realizzato a mano in Nepal e comprende anche due piccoli coltelli.

Kukri - Gurkha Army

Nepal's national weapon and its Gurkha warriors are distinguished by their sharp curved blade in the lathe and the weight shift towards the tip that allows very effective gaiters. The grip is straight, no guard. Characteristic is the ricotta (kauri) and the leather sheath covered with two small knives (karda and chakmak).

Blade: Carbon steel
Manicure: black polished horn
Blade length: 265 mm.
Blade thickness: 10 mm.
Total length: 390 mm.
Weight: g.
Sheath: leather and wood, handmade
Notes: Every knife is handmade in Nepal and also includes two small knives.

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

Kukri - Nepal Police

Arma nazionale del Nepal e dei suoi guerrieri Gurkha, si distingue per la sua lama ricurva affilata nel latoconcavo e per lo spostamento del peso verso la punta che consente fendenti molto efficaci. L’impugnatura è diritta, senzaguardia. Caratteristico il ricasso (kauri) e il fodero di legno ricoperto di cuoioin cui sono contenuti anche due piccoli coltelli (karda e chakmak).

Lama: Acciaio al carbonio
Manicatura: legno
Lunghezza lama: 225 mm.
Spessore della lama: 10 mm.
Lunghezza totale: 355 mm.
Peso: senza fodero g. 524 - con fodero g. 666
Fodero: in cuoio e legno, realizzato a mano
Note: ogni coltello e' interamente realizzato a mano in Nepal e comprende anche due piccoli coltelli.

Kukri - Operation Iraqi Freedom

Arma nazionale del Nepal e dei suoi guerrieri Gurkha, si distingue per la sua lama ricurva affilata nel latoconcavo e per lo spostamento del peso verso la punta che consente fendenti molto efficaci. L’impugnatura è diritta, senzaguardia. Caratteristico il ricasso (kauri) e il fodero di legno ricoperto di cuoioin cui sono contenuti anche due piccoli coltelli (karda e chakmak).

Lama: full tang in Acciaio al carbonio
Manicatura: Legno
Lunghezza lama: 275mm.
Spessore della lama: 10mm.
Lunghezza totale: 415mm.
Peso: 710g.
Fodero: in cuoio e legno, realizzato a mano
Note: ogni coltello e' interamente realizzato a mano in Nepal e comprende anche due piccoli coltelli.

Blade: Carbon steel
Conformation: Dui Chirra
Kauri: Discovered
Aunlo-Bal: single engraved, black line
Manicure: Black horned horn engraved and polished
Finishes: Brass
Blade length: 275 mm.
Blade thickness: 10 mm.
Total length: 400 mm.
Karda: 110 mm.
Chakmak: 105 mm.
Weight: 505g.
Sheath: leather and wood
Notes: Original Nepalese knife made entirely by hand

Kukri - World War II Gurkha

Nepal's national weapon and its Gurkha warriors are distinguished by their sharp curved blade in the lathe and the weight shift towards the tip that allows very effective gaiters. The grip is straight, no guard. Characteristic is the ricotta (kauri) and the leather sheath covered with two small knives (karda and chakmak).

Blade: Carbon steel
Handling: Wood - ATTENTION, since it is a handicraft product, the color of the handle may vary from the photographed model
Blade length: 250 mm.
Blade thickness: 11 mm.
Total length: 405 mm.
Sheath: leather and wood, handmade
Notes: Every knife is handmade in Nepal and also includes two small knives.

Blade: Carbon steel
Conformation: Flat blade
Kauri: Discovered
Aunlo-Bal: single black line engraved
Manicure: Black horn of polished and engraved buffalo
Finishes: Brass
Blade length: 260 mm.
Blade thickness: 9 mm.
Total length: 380 mm.
Karda: 120 mm.
Chakmak: 115 mm.
Weight: 490g.
Sheath: leather and wood
Notes: Original Nepalese knife made entirely by hand