Viper Orso2 DSW Titanium Folding Knife, Dark Stonewashed by Jens Ansø (V5997TI)

Orso2 Titanium DSW, Dark Stone Washed original Orso designed by Danish custom knife maker Jens Ansø is an excellent example of the design principles of "where form follows function" quickly becoming a model of the perfect knife E.D.C. for many blade enthusiasts. New Orso 2 is another great folder E.D.C. Jens Ansø. The model is an improved version of the knife Orso o improved ergonomics with lock Frame Lock i blade made of stainless steel Lohmann LO-QPM 20-4.

LO-QPM 20-4 - high-tech, high-speed tool stainless steel produced by powder metallurgy process. High abrasion and corrosion resistance and high working hardness in the range of 59-61 HRC. Coming from the German company Lohmann equivalent to M390 or CPM 20CV steel.

Head - versatile type Straight Back with a well-defined belly emphasizes the matte finish using the method of DSW (Dark Stone Washed). Despite the thickness of the blade, high, full flat grind gives excellent cutting properties, combined with extreme durability. System ball bearings supports the smooth opening of the blade, which can be opened with a quick flipper flipper. The flipper consists of a small lever (protrusion) that extends beyond the back of the handle when the head is closed. In the open position, it acts as a stinger, protecting the hand from slipping on the blade. The whole is locked with a modern locking frame lock with steel insert to prevent wiping of the lock face.

Handle - solid cladding of solid gR5 titanium (Ti6Al4V), bolted to a CNC-milled backspacer z titanium, which means the practical indestructibility of such a structure. Right, single-position titanium deep clip deep carry, allows you to carry the knife discreetly in a tip-up position tip-up (blade tip up). Backspacer z lanyard hole, longitudinal hole for belay or decorative rope.

Technical data:

Product number: V 5997 TI
Product name: Orso2 DTI Titanium DSW, Dark Stonewashed Blade

Overall length: 208.0 mm / 8.2"
Blade length: 87.0 mm / 3.4"
Handle length: 120.2 mm / 4.75"
Blade thickness: 4.0 mm / 0.16"
Handle thickness: 11.63 mm / 0.46"
Weight: 137.0 g / 4.83 oz

Blade material: LO-QPM20-4
Blade hardness: 59-61 HRC
Blade grind: Full Flat
Blade finish: Dark Stonewashed

Handle Material: Titanium Dark Stonewashed
Handle finish color: Black
Backspacer material: Titanium GR2, CNC machining
Backspacer color: Black

Clip: Right, Tip-Up
Clip material: Shaped Titanium GR.5

Pivot mechanism: Thrust bearings (ball bearings)
Lock: Frame lock
Opening method: Manual, flipper
Additional accessories: b.d

Designer: Jens Anso
Brand name: Viper
Manufacturer: Tecnocut SNC, Italy
Country of origin: Italy