Glock Survival Knife FM81 Flat Dark Earth (39179)
- The Glock knife is a military field knife product line designed and produced by Glock Ges.m.b.H., located in Austria. Same company which since 80s is making well known handguns successfully combining strong synthetic polymers with lightweight metals.
Glock FM 81 Survival Knife (39179) - assault knife with a saw in the colour Flat Dark Earth. The classic knife of the battlefield being on the equipment of many units in the world including Polish. Developed in 1975 in cooperation with Austrian special units Jagdkommando. Since 1976, as the official combat knife of the Austrian army.
FM 81 Survival Knife, simple in construction, robust, well balanced, extremely durable - a typical tool for the professional. Manufactured by Glock®, the Austrian arms manufacturer. This legendary knife is popular with uniformed services, collectors, outdoor enthusiasts and survivalists. The durable blade is perfect for cutting, piercing, sawing, shearing, chopping and digging.
Blade - with Clip-Point profile, 5mm thick, made of durable SAE 1095 spring steel (carbon steel) hardened to 55 HRC. The blade is covered with a black phosphate coating to protect against corrosion. Plain type blade. On the back of the blade universal multifunctional double-edged saw. At the base of the blade a steel hilt, which protects the hand from accidental slipping during operation, also serves as a cap opener.
Sheath - in dark brown colour (Flat Dark Earth) made of polymer used in production of Glock pistol components. The knife is locked in the sheath by means of a solid safety catch which prevents it from falling out. The design of the snap makes it possible to pull the knife out quickly with one hand. In the upper part of the scabbard there is a clasp enabling attaching the scabbard to the belt without the necessity of attaching it through the belt. In the lower part of the scabbard an opening allows to attach the knife to the thigh.
Handle - ergonomic in the colour of Flat Dark Earth, allow secure and comfortable grip. Made of hardened polymer identical to the knife scabbard. The back part of the handle (head) ended with a polymer rivet, after removing it the knife can be mounted on a spar and used as a spear.
Technical data:
Product number: 39179
Name: Glock Survival Knife FM 81 Flat Dark Earth
Type of steel: SAE 1095 (Carbon)
Rockwell hardness of the blade: 55 HRC
Blade length: 165 mm / 6.5"
Blade thickness: 5 mm / 1.97"
Overall length: 290 mm / 11.42"
Weight without scabbard: 202 g / 7.13 oz
Weight: 246 g / 8.68 oz
Blade: Plain | Serrated
Blade type: Clip Point
Handle type: Glock polymer
Scabbard: Yes
Manufacturer: Glock Ges.m.b.H, Austria