Viper Novis Carbon Fiber / Ti Bolster Folding Knife, Satin by Silvestrelli (V5974FC)

Novis Carbon Fiber / Titanium Bolster, Satin extremely elegant and functional folder E.D.C. with modern design and excellent finish. Knifemaker design Fabrizio Silvestrelli. The fact that the brand Viper was able to produce this type of knife for such an incredibly low price, is impressive.

Design by Fabrizio Silvestrelli the fruit of a collaboration with a respected Italian knifemaker, chairman Corporazione Italiana Coltellinai (CIC), the Italian Knife Guild. His designs are characterized by the rounded shapes of liners, bolsters and handles. Designed by Fabrizio Silvestrelli knife exudes Italian style and solid construction.

M390 Microclean® - highest quality modern tool steel. Manufactured using powder metallurgy technology with extremely high corrosion and abrasion resistance. High chromium (Cr) steel 20.0% and doped with vanadium (V) 4.0%. Hardened to between 59-61 HRC. The steel was subjected to vacuum treatment i cryogenic and double tempering. Manufactured at the Austrian smelter Böhler-Uddeholm.

Head - of modified shape Wharncliffe with a strong tip and a long cutting edge highlighted by a satin finishing. Slight thickness of the wedge 4mm in combination with a full flat grind (Full Flat Grind) gives razor-level cutting properties with above-average durability. System ball bearings supports the smooth opening of the blade, which can be opened with a front flipper. Thumb ramp thumb ramp makes knife work easier. The whole thing is locked with an extremely strong locking mechanism liner lock.

Handle - facings of smooth Carbon Fiber (carbon fiber pressed under pressure with synthetic resin) and made of titanium carved bolster. The cladding was bolted to steel skeleton, thus achieving the practically indestructible nature of such a structure. Long titanium backspace with a semicircular back with the same carved finish as the bolster. At the end of the handle lanyard hole hole with attached cord, which allows you to quickly pull the knife out of the sheath.

Etui - pouch in black. Made of high quality leather with etched brand logo Viper, makes it easy to carry the knife on a daily basis.

Technical data:
Product number: V 5974 FC
Product name: Novis Carbon Fiber / Titanium Bolster, Satin

Overall length: 178.0 mm / 7.01"
Blade length: 76.0 mm / 2.99"
Handle length: 102.0 mm / 4.0"
Blade thickness: 4.0 mm / 0.16"
Handle thickness: 15.7 mm / 0.62"
Weight: 123.0 g / 4.34 oz

Blade material: M390 Microclean®
Blade hardness: 59-61 HRC
Blade grind: Full flat
Blade finish: Satin

Handle Material: Carbon Fiber with Chiseled Titanium Bolsters
Handle finish color: Black / Grey
Backspacer Material: Titanium GR2 Ti6Al4V, Chiseled Finish
Backspacer color: Gray

Case: Yes
Case Material: Leather, Black
Pivot mechanism: Thrust bearings (ball bearings)
Lock: Liner lock

Designer: Fabrizio Silvestrell
Brand name: Viper
Manufacturer: Tecnocut SNC
Country of origin: Italy