FOX Edge Pop Smoke Black G10 Folding Knife, Stonewashed (FE-023)

Pop Smoke G10 Black, compact folder E.D.C., american knifemaker and hunter Russ Kommer. When designing Russ uses process three F: Fit (fitting), Finish (finish), Function (feature). Products combine exceptional value for money.

Head - thickness 3 mm about the profile Drop Point, provides excellent cutting edge geometry with low drag. Blade made of stainless steel that holds sharpness well 8Cr13MoV (equivalent to Japanese AUS-8 steel). Plain blade type Plain derived with a ground concave (Hollow Grind) for excellent cutting performance and weight reduction. Glare-eliminating finish Black Stonewash. The two-sided stud in the blade (Thumb Stud) allows you to open the knife even when your hands are slippery or frozen. This allows both right and left-handed people to use the knife. Notched supports: thumb ramp (spine jimping) and finger choil jimping, index finger undercut on the blockade.

8Cr13MoV - easy to sharpen, stainless knife steel, equivalent to japanese AUS-8 steel. High content 13.0% chromium and medium 0.8% carbon provide excellent corrosion resistance. Presence 1.0% silicon, 0.3% molybdenum increase steel strength and wear resistance. 8Cr13MoV is characterized by high hardness in the range of 57-62 HRC.

Skeleton - made of stainless steel provides exceptional structural strength, while also forming the basis of the Frame-Lock head locking mechanism with jimped liner. The whole thing was bolted together with torx screws for easy unfolding and folding of the folder.

Handle - left side, profiled, non-slip textured lining made of black G-10 (durable, heat- and cold-resistant, chemical-resistant plastic). Right side made of stainless steel. The facings were attached to each other using spacers to create an Open Spacer, which ensures the strength of the structure. Solid, double-sided cutout in the handle guarantees intuitive right/left hand access to the pins as well as to release the head lock. Metal clip (right-handed) allows the knife to be carried in a tip-up position tip-up (tip upwards). In the back of the grip, one of the spacer sleeves creates a place for pulling a lanyard or safety cable.

In 1977, Oreste Frati, after many years of experience in manufacturing and trade, founded FOX Cutlery. Professional tradition combined with a constant drive for technological innovation has built FOX Cutlery's reputation as one of the leading companies in the domestic and international markets. With the highest quality standards, Fox has been recognized by NATO as an official supplier with N/CAGE CODE: AG180. The prestige of this company is also evidenced by the important awards it has received such as the IWA International Knife Award in the Special Knives category and the Blade Magazine Award as "Most Innovative Imported Design," "Imported Knife of the Year," "Knife Collaboration of the Year," and "Overall Knife Of The Year 2018." and "Overall Knife of the Year 2019".

Technical data:

Product number: FE-023
Product name: Pop Smoke G10 Black

Overall length: 162.0 mm / 6.38"
Blade length: 68.0 mm / 2.68"
Handle length: 94.0 mm / 3.70"
Blade thickness: 3.0 mm / 0.12"
Weight: 97.0 g / 3.42 oz

Blade material: 8Cr13MoV
Blade hardness: 57-59HRC
Blade grind: Hollow (concave)
Blade finish: Black Stonewash

Handle Material: G10/Stainless Steel
Handle finish color: Black/Gray
Backspacer Material: Stainless Steel
Backspacer color: Gray

Clip: Single-position (right), Tip-Up
Clip material: Stainless steel
Pivot mechanism: washers
Lock: Frame Lock

Designer: Russ Komer
Brand name: FoxEdge
Manufacturer: Fox Cutlery, Italy