LionSteel T folding knife.R.E. Carbon Fiber, Raindrop Chad Nichols Damascus by Michele Pensato (TRE DR FC)

LionSteel T-knife.R.E. Carbon Fiber, Raindrop Chad Nichols Damascus by Michele Pensato (TRE DR FC)

T.R.E. Black Carbon Fiber, Raindrop Chad Nichols Damascus perfect knife E.D.C. italian manufactory LionSteel, equipped with a system Three Rapid Exchange. In addition, the set includes a wrench KKS 68, key ring with bits Torx T6 i Torx T8 to adjust the folder, Flipper, drive Thum Stud and clip. Winner of the prestigious knife of the year award Overall Knife of The Year blade magazine at the show Blade Show 2015.

Three Rapid Exchange - patented system with three different ways to open the head. Full version with disk Thumb Stud i Flipper. Intermediate version with disk Thumb Disc or Flipper. Basic version without Filpper and without disc Thumb Disc, useful in countries where there is a ban on the use of knives with one-handed blades in public places.

Design by Molletta, designed by a well-known and respected Italian designer with many years of experience. Michele Pensato (ps. Molletta), is distinguished by a new approach to the use of materials and experimentation in the application of heat treatment and the use of advanced software in the design of knives.

Chad Nichols Damascus - stainless steel damascene o unique Raindrop / raindrop pattern. Made in the U.S.A. in the forge of a renowned damask manufacturer, Chad Nichols. A blade consisting of two different types of steel was forged and put together in different ways getting this amazing pattern. It is characterized by high hardness in the range of 58-60 HRC.

Head - Drop Point, plain blade Plain brought out flat grind (Flat Grind) which gives excellent cutting edge geometry and extreme cutting performance. Frame-Lock reinforced, monolithic locking mechanism of the wedge made of 6AI4V titanium, one of the grip facings acts as a locking mechanism. Located on the underside of the head projection / flipper, supported by IKBS facilitates the opening of the wedge. In the open position it serves as a lower cover / dace protecting your hand from slipping off the handle. At the top, the characteristic milling used to open the knife with the Flipper and Thumb Discie removed.

IKBS - ball bearing system to improve the opening and closing of the knife. Allows smooth and fast opening of the wedge.

Handle - left side, presentation side, made of black Carbon Fiber (carbon fiber compressed under pressure with synthetic resin). The right side is solid titanium processed using 3D bolted to CNC-milled titanium backspacer, which means practically indestructibility of such a structure. Thanks to the treatment, titanium acquires a characteristic texture that improves grip security. Double-sided (left/right) clip in titanium 6AL-4V allows the knife to be carried in the tip-up (tip up). Above the clip is a lanyard hole, oval cable opening.

Included:

• folder T.R.E. Black Carbon Fiber, Raindrop Damascus
• key ring KRY 68
• thumb Stud disk, screws / caps instead of flipper fin and Thumb Stud disk
• elegant wooden packaging

Technical data:

• Product number: TRE DR FC
• Name: T.R.E., Black Carbon Fiber, Chad Nichols Stainless Damascus Pattern Raindrop
• Overall length: 175.0 mm / 6.89"
• Blade length: 74.0 mm / 2.91"
• Handle length: b.d.
• Blade thickness: 3.5 mm / 0.14"
• Handle thickness: b.d.
• Weight: 67.0 g / 2.36 oz
• Blade material: Chad Nichols Stainless Damascus
• Blade hardness: b.d.
• Blade grind: Flat
• Blade finish: Hand Rubbed
• Handle Material: Carbon Fiber / Titanium
• Handle finish color: Black / Gray
• Backspacer material: Titanium
• Backspacer color: Gray
• Clip: Right/Left, Tip-Up
• Clip material: titanium
• Pivot mechanism: IKBS Ball Bearing (ball bearings)
• Lock: Frame Lock
• Opening method: Manual, flipper, thumb disc, nail nick
• Additional accessories: Torx T6 and T8, flipper, thumb disc, wooden box

Designer: Michele "Molletta" Pensato
Brand name: lionSTEEL
Manufacturer: lionSTEEL sas di Pauletta Gianni M. D.
Country of origin: Italy