LionSteel Gitano Black G10 / Satin Blade (GT01 GBK)
- Gianto Black G10 the fruit of a collaboration between LionSteel and designer Gudy van Poppel. The idea is to create a knife based on old southern European folding knives in a new style. What distinguishes them are the elegant lines of the large blade in..
Gitano Black G10, E.D.C. universal folding knife. Fruit of cooperation between knifemaker Gudy van Poppel and TFG (Tools For Gents) with Italian LionSteel manufactory. Gitano's idea was to create a modernized version based on old southern European folding knives, using innovative technology and high quality materials. What one likes about traditional knives are the elegant lines and large blades in relation to the handle.
Design by Gudy van Poppel, began his career as a blacksmith, making blades for several decades. In the mid 90's he learned to forge his own damascus steel. Gudy manufactures all the parts for his knives, including screws or washers. He finishes his designs with natural materials like mammoth or walrus tusks and exotic woods.
Niolox - a tool steel with good edge holding and high strength. Hardened in the range of 58-63 HRC. It is characterized by aggressive cutting and good impact strength. The name comes from the element niobium (Nb), one of the best carbides, which contributes to the wear resistance of the steel. Niolox contains 0.7% of it. Easy to sharpen with moderate corrosion resistance, it contains 8.5% chromium. Manufactured by Lohmann steelworks in Germany.
SlipJoint - "no lock" non-locking mechanism used in folders. Uses spring pressure on a flat notch on the back of the blade to hold the blade open during use. Slip Joint holds the blade in both folded and unfolded positions. No excessive force is required to fold/unfold the knife.
Blade - with a wide Clip Point profile blade provides excellent cutting edge geometry. Plain blade has a Flat Grind, which perfectly presents the satin finish of the blade.
The handle is slim with an ergonomic grip. Decorated with bolster and liners made of titanium 6AI4, to which liners with non-slip texture were attached, ensuring excellent grip. Covers are made of damage, chemical and temperature resistant G10 plastic. The right-side compact clip allows you to carry the knife in tip-up position.
Specifications:
Product Number: GT01 GBK
Name: Gitano G10 Black Clip Point / Satin Blade
Steel Type: Niolox
Blade hardness: 58-63 HRC
Blade length: 85.0 mm / 3.35"
Blade thickness: 3.0 mm / 0.12"
Total length: 192.0 mm / 7.56"
Weight: 91.0 g / 3.21 oz
Cutting edge type: Plain
Grind Type: Flat Grind
Blade Type: Clip Point
Locking mechanism: Slipjoint
Handle Material: Black G10, Titanium 6AI4V
Clip: Right, Tip-Up
Manufacturer: LionSteel, Italy