BRIEF DESCRIPTION
Probably a milestone among multipurpose knives.
Employed on a large scale in Afghanistan as standard equipment by the members of the Italian mission "Nibbio", it is part of an experimental project undertaken by the Alpine Troops Headquarters on the renewal of individual equipment.
The Fulcrum is an extremely robust and versatile knife, the blade can take loads over 150kg without breaking, the point is incredibly robust and the "tanto" profile means the knife can be used for long periods without affecting the sharpness of the last section, this guarantees, together with the partially sharp dorsal blade, (the civilian version does not include this), its capacity for penetration which is necessary in close combat against targets with heavy clothing, garnments and soft ballistic protection.
The forward centre of gravity and the weight of the blade make it suitable for heavy field work. The new automatic hard sheath means it can be carried both safely and comfortably and the lace that holds the upper part of the handle dramatically reduces the risk of entanglement, even when making parachute jumps.
Specifications
- Blade length : 180 mm
- Overall length : 310 mm
- Blade thickness : 6,3 mm
- Weight : 330 g
- Blade steel : Boehler N690 (58HRC)
- Handle material : Forprene (NATO MIL-SPEC elastomer)
- Serration : Yes
- Finishing and/or coating : MIL-C-13924 Black coating.