Viper Turn Essential Black G10 Folding Knife, Satin by Silvestrelli (V5988GB)

Turn Essential Black G10, Satin, unique folder E.D.C. aimed at demanding customers who expect the knife to work reliably, regardless of the passage of time and the degree of wear and tear. Made of high quality fine materials by experienced Italian craftsmen from Maniago. Combines tradition, utility and modern design technologies for which the brand is famous Viper.

Design by Fabrizio Silvestrelli, fruit of cooperation with the esteemed Italian knifemaker. His designs are characterized by rounded liner and handle shapes. Turn Essential exudes Italian style and solid construction. Equipped with an advanced locking mechanism Back-Lock and is the only one with this locking mechanism to have a design that uses ball bearings providing a smooth rotation of the blade.

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 and cryogenic and double tempering. Manufactured at the Austrian smelter Böhler-Uddeholm.

Head - type Clip Point with a clearly marked belly, it emphasizes the elegant, satin blade finish. The small thickness of the blade in combination with a high, flat grind gives us cutting properties almost on the level of a razor. Ball bearing system supports smooth and quick one-handed blade opening with pins Thumb Stud placed on the sides of the wedge. Notched support thumb ramp on the back of the blade (spine jimping) makes it easier to work the knife.

Handle - made of black G10 (fiberglass compressed under pressure with synthetic resin), textured to improve grip security, bolted to a steel knife frames. Simple, secure design provides assurance of many years of use. Fore finger groove (fore finger groove) improves grip security. The folder is equipped with a right-handed single-position clip type deep carry z titanium, allowing the knife to be carried in a tip-up positionand tip-up (tip up). Above the clip lanyard hole, hole for belay cable.

Technical data:

Product number: V 5988 GB
Product name: Turn Essential Black G10, Satin

Overall length: 188.0 mm / 7.40"
Blade length: 82.0 mm / 3.23"
Handle length: 106.0 mm / 4.17"
Blade thickness: 4.0 mm / 0.16"
Handle thickness: 27.94 mm / 1.10"
Weight: 125.0 g / 4.41 oz

Blade material: Böhler M390 Microclean®
Blade hardness: 59-61 HRC
Blade grind: Flat
Blade finish: Satin

Handle material: G10
Handle finish color: Black
Backspacer material: Steel
Backspacer color: Silver

Clip: Right Carry, Tip-Up
Clip material: Titanium

Pivot mechanism: Thrust bearings (ball bearings)
Lock: Advanced back-lock
Opening method: Manual, double thumb stud
Additional accessories: b.d

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