Viper Orso2 Green Canvas Micarta Folding Knife, Stonewashed by Jens Ansø (V5998CG)

Orso2 Green Canvas Micarta, Stonewashed 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 - state-of-the-art high-speed tool stainless steel manufactured 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 clearly marked belly finished with a scratch-masking method Stonewashed. 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 (projection) extending 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 facings of green micarta (pressure-pressed canvas with synthetic resin) and gR titanium.5 (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 5998 CG
Product name: Orso 2 CG Green Canvas Micarta, Stonewashed

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: 125.0 g / 4.2 oz

Blade material: LO-QPM20-4
Blade hardness: 59-61 HRC
Blade grind: Full Flat
Blade finish: Stone Washed

Handle material: Canvas Micarta / Titanium GR5
Handle finish color: Green / Gray
Backspacer material: Titanium GR2, CNC machining
Backspacer color: Grey

Clip: Right, Tip-Up
Clip material: Titanium

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