LionSteel Gitano Carbon Fibre / Satin Blade Folding Knife (GT01 CF)
- Gianto Carbon Fiber the fruit of LionSteel's collaboration with designer Gudy van Poppel. The idea is to create a knife based on old southern European folding knives in a new style. What distinguishes them are elegant lines, large blades in relation to th
Gitano Carbon Fiber, universal folding knife E.D.C. The fruit of a knifemaker's collaboration Gudy van Poppel i TFG (Tools For Gents) with the Italian manufactory LionSteel. Intent Gitano consisted of creating a modernized version modeled after the old southern European folding knives, using innovative technology and high-quality materials. What one likes about traditional knives are the elegant lines and large blades in relation to the handle.
Design by Gudy van Poppel, began his career as a blacksmith, producing blades for several decades. In the mid-1990s, he learned to forge his own damascus steel. Gudy manufactures all parts for its knives, including screws or washers. He finishes his designs with natural materials like mammoth or walrus tusks, exotic woods.
Niolox - tool steel with good edge holding and high strength. Hardened between 58-63 HRC. It is characterized by aggressive cutting and good impact strength. The name comes from the element niobium (Nb), one of the best carbides, which contributes to the wear resistance of the steel. Niolox includes it 0.7%. Easy to sharpen with moderate corrosion resistance, contains 8.5% chromium. Manufactured by German steel mill Lohmann.
SlipJoint - "no lock" non-blocking mechanism used in folders. Uses spring-loaded pressure on the flat notch on the back of the blade to keep the blade open during use. Slip Joint holds the wedge in both the folded and unfolded positions. No excessive force is required to fold / unfold the knife.
Head - with a wide blade with a profile Clip Point provides excellent cutting edge geometry. Plain blade Plain brought out flat grind (Flat Grind), which perfectly presents satin blade finish.
Handle - slim with ergonomic handle. Decorated bolster and liners z 6AI4 titanium, to which are attached artful facings of lightweight carbon fiber (carbon fiber). The folder is equipped with right-hand a compact clip that allows the knife to be carried in a tip-up position tip-up (tip up).
Technical data:
Product number: GT01 CF
Name: Gitano Carbon Fiber Clip Point / Satin Blade
Type of steel: Niolox
Blade hardness: 58-63 HRC
Blade length: 85.0 mm / 3.35"
Blade thickness: 3.0 mm / 0.12"
Overall length: 192.0 mm / 7.56"
Weight: 91.0 g / 3.21 oz
Type of cutting edge: Plain
Grind Type: Flat Grind
Type of head: Clip Point
Locking mechanism: Slipjoint
Handle material: Carbon Fiber, Titanium 6AI4V
Clip: Right, Tip-Up
Manufacturer: Lion Steel, Italy
