Settembre 2019

The "Wander Tactical Uro SAW" model is an extremely robust knife, specifically designed for bushcraft and perfect for outdoor excursions. This knife is handcrafted, a detail that emphasizes its uniqueness and quality.

The blade, made in Italy, is forged in D2 steel, known for its excellent resistance and hardness, reaching a degree of 59/60 HRC. This ensures remarkable durability and long-lasting sharpness, ideal for use in extreme conditions. The "Marble" treatment on the blade not only gives it an aesthetically appealing look but also increases its resistance to corrosion and wear.

The handle is made of Micarta, a composite material known for its sturdiness and resistance to atmospheric agents, ensuring a comfortable and secure grip in any condition.

Type of production: Handcrafted

Blade Production: Italy
Blade: D2 steel at 59/60HRC
Blade Treatment: Marble
Handle: Micarta
Blade length: 145mm
Blade thickness: 6.5mm
Total length: 295mm
Balance: Advanced
Weight: 466g
Sheath: Kydex
Packaging: -
Note: Each knife is unique and handcrafted

Intended use: Hiking / Hunting

Type of production: industrial
Origin: Lama: Japan
Blade: full tang, in CoS 60HRC laminated stainless steel
Blade treatment: Tungsten Carbide
Handle: Thermorun
Blade length: 160mm.
Blade thickness: 7mm.
Total length: 280mm.
Balancing: advanced at 0.5cm. from the lower guard branch
Weight: 400g.
Closing: -
Sheath: in zytel
Note: -

Kiridashi knife designed by TheFence and handcrafted by Wander Tactical - Limited edition of 50 pieces

Use: EDC / Light Utility / All Round

Type of production: Artisan
Country of production: Italy
Blade: integral, in D2 steel at 59 / 61HRC
Blade treatment: Raw Finish
Handle: Paracord
Blade length: 60mm.
Blade thickness: 6.5mm.
Total length: 155mm.
Balancing: set back
Weight: 50g.
Sheath: in Kydex, thermoformed
Design: by Claudio Colombo of TheFence
Notes: Each knife is unique and handcrafted; there may be slight differences in finishes, compared to the photographed product - Limited edition of 50 pieces

Review by Alessandra De Santi

From collector to author of reviews, to designers: the step was short for Claudio Colombo who, in a short time, decided to put his passion and experience to use by designing his own knife, the Kobura.
Inspired by the kiridashi, the Kobura (cobra in Japanese) revisits the essential lines of what was originally a typical Japanese instrument used to carve wood, but also a small daily utility knife used (especially by children) to tip pencils , cut paper, ropes, etc.

The Kobura, an EDC with an aggressive and appealing appearance, is made of D2 steel hardened to 59-61 HRC; the knife is equipped with a short chisel blade (61 mm) and extremely robust (thickness 5.5 mm). On the back there is a practical anti-slip knurling for the thumb. On the side without bevel is the Valknut, a Norse symbol used as the logo of TheFence.

TheFence is a team of shooting instructors with different specialties and experiences. Claudio attended courses with Rob Pincus (of which he is one of the two instructors in Italy), Gabriel Suarez and Scott Reitz (formerly L.A. Swat and instructor); one of the partners is an Active Shooters Response instructor, and another one has deepened Israeli techniques.

Kiridashi knife designed by TheFence and handcrafted by Wander Tactical - Limited edition of 50 pieces

Use: EDC / Light Utility / All Round

Type of production: Artisan
Country of production: Italy
Blade: integral, in D2 steel at 59 / 61HRC
Blade treatment: Raw Finish
Handle: Paracord
Blade length: 60mm.
Blade thickness: 6.5mm.
Total length: 155mm.
Balancing: set back
Weight: 50g.
Sheath: in Kydex, thermoformed
Design: by Claudio Colombo of TheFence
Notes: Each knife is unique and handcrafted; there may be slight differences in finishes, compared to the photographed product - Limited edition of 50 pieces

Review by Alessandra De Santi

From collector to author of reviews, to designers: the step was short for Claudio Colombo who, in a short time, decided to put his passion and experience to use by designing his own knife, the Kobura.
Inspired by the kiridashi, the Kobura (cobra in Japanese) revisits the essential lines of what was originally a typical Japanese instrument used to carve wood, but also a small daily utility knife used (especially by children) to tip pencils , cut paper, ropes, etc.

The Kobura, an EDC with an aggressive and appealing appearance, is made of D2 steel hardened to 59-61 HRC; the knife is equipped with a short chisel blade (61 mm) and extremely robust (thickness 5.5 mm). On the back there is a practical anti-slip knurling for the thumb. On the side without bevel is the Valknut, a Norse symbol used as the logo of TheFence.

TheFence is a team of shooting instructors with different specialties and experiences. Claudio attended courses with Rob Pincus (of which he is one of the two instructors in Italy), Gabriel Suarez and Scott Reitz (formerly L.A. Swat and instructor); one of the partners is an Active Shooters Response instructor, and another one has deepened Israeli techniques.

Intended use: Tactical / Multirole

Type of production: Industrial
Country of production: Italy
Blade: stainless steel N690Co 58HRC
Blade treatment: Stone Washed
Handle: Forprene
Blade length: 162mm.
Blade thickness: 6.3mm.
Total length: 293mm.
Weight: 300g.
Sheath: in Nylon
Packaging: Cardboard box with Extrema Ratio logos
Note: -

Extrema Ratio developed the first knife of a new production line, called CONTACT.

It has a blade with a lance-shaped profile, a flat grinding and a diamond-shaped geometry. It has got a lower guard branch to protect itself from incidental cuts, upper jumping to improve grip, concave fuller along the length of the blade and a generous thickness blade (6.30mm) the now famous Requiem, revisited in proportions and in some technical features. The first of a new line of multipurpose knives.

The blade is made in Böhler N690 steel with a hardness of 58 HRC and a chemical burnishing coating for the Black version. All other colors in production have got a blade with Stone Washed finishing. The handle is still in forprene. It is more assembled by the side screws but thanks to the shank in truncated cone-shaped stainless steel that is screwed to the bottom and goes to fit inside a special seat, which makes it solid. In this way the knife is well balanced. The sheath is minimalist; most of the fabric has been cut off; it has got a 2nd level retention system, remembering the style of the model it was inspired by.

The main shell is injection-molded in shockproof nylon. The secondary retention system is reversible for ambidextrous users. The blade is guided through the conception of the blade. To extract the blade, to pressure the trigger will be sufficient, thus releasing the safety that holds securely in the sheath. In the horizontal slits of the sheath of a system, which fixes the blade to avoid shaking noises when it is stored inside. The back side of the nylon sheath is M.O.L.L.E. compatible.

The textile part is reduced to its minimum and has got the classic two-button safety strap with a belt loop Extrema Ratio aims to reduce the size of the knife, but not saving on the structural strength and safety accessories.

so be used as glass breakers

Type of production: Artisan

Lama production: Italy
Blade: in D2 steel at 59 / 60HRC
Blade treatment: Black Blood
Handle: Micarta
Blade length: 145mm.
Blade thickness: 6.5mm.
Total length: 295mm.
Balancing: advanced
Weight: 450g.
Sheath: in black leathers
Packaging: -
Notes: Each knife is unique and handcrafted

Citadel - Nordic

These handmade knives are distinguished by their original but functional line, which is well matched to the traditional manufacturing techniques and the materials used.
The blades are in fact carbon-hardened to a hardness of around 40 HRC after which, after being hammered by hand, the back and sides are covered with clay and the wire tempered at 60 HRC to have excellent cutting capacity, penetration and flexibility. The knife is then polished and sharpened by hand on stone and finished in every single detail.

Blade: DNH7 "Bruit de forge" selective hardening 40/60 HRC steel with file-worked spine
handle: In wood with brass guard
Blade length: 70 mm.
Handle length: 115 mm.
Blade thickness: 3.5 mm.
Total length: 195 mm.
Sheath: Handmade brown leather
Weight: 154 g.

Type of production: Artisan

Lama production: Italy
Blade: in D2 steel at 59 / 60HRC
Blade treatment: Iron Washed
Handle: Micarta
Blade length: 145mm.
Blade thickness: 6.5mm.
Total length: 295mm.
Balancing: advanced
Weight: 466g.
Sheath: in brown leathers
Package: -
Notes: Each knife is unique and handcrafted

The Selvans is born from the collaboration between Extrema Ratio and FISSS (Italian Federation of Sports and Experimental Survival). The project consists of modifying Ontos, a military survival knife, to accentuate and maximize the knife's performance as a hiking tool.

The handle has been lengthened and the blade weighed down to facilitate the effectiveness of the cutting strokes and to make more use of the inertia of the blow.

Intended use: Heavy Utility
Type of production: Industrial
Country of production: Italy
Blade: stainless steel N690Co 58HRC
Surface treatment: Brun-MIL-C-13924
Handle: Forprene
Blade length: 15.5mm.
Blade thickness: 6.3mm.
Total length: 310mm.
Balancing: advanced
Weight: 424g.
Sheath: nylon, MOLLE compatible
Packaging: Cardboard box with Extrema Ratio logos
Note: developed in collaboration with FISSS (Italian Federation of Sports and Experimental Survival)