Viper Novis Carbon Fiber/Titanium Bolster, Satin M390 by Fabrizio Silvestrelli Knife (V5974FC)

Novis Carbon Fiber/Titanium Bolster, Satin extremely elegant and functional E.D.C. folder with modern design and excellent finish. A design by knifemaker Fabrizio Silvestrelli. The fact that the Viper brand was able to produce this type of knife for such an incredibly low price is impressive.

Fabrizio Silvestrelli is a highly regarded Italian knifemaker and president of the Corporazione Italiana Coltellinai (CIC), the Italian knife guild. His designs are characterised by the rounded shapes of the liners, bolsters and handles. Designed by Fabrizio Silvestrelli, the knife exudes Italian style and solid construction.

M390 Microclean® - martensitic high-performance chrome steel produced by powder metallurgy. Due to the alloy concept, it has extremely high wear resistance and high corrosion resistance. Due to its high wear resistance, it adequately maintains the shape of the edge, so the blade stays sharp for a very long time (requiring minimal maintenance). Another of the advantages is resistance to the formation of "wire" during sharpening. The steel has a high chromium content of 20.0% (Cr) doped with 1.9% carbon (C), vanadium 4.0% (V), and is hardened between 59-61 HRC. This super steel is comparable to Carpenter's CPM 20CV or CTS-204P steels. Manufactured by Böhler Edelstahl in Kapfenberg, Austria.

Blade - Wharncliffe type with long cutting edge emphasized with Satin finish. Slight thickness of the blade 4mm in conjunction with Full Flat Grind gives cutting properties on the level of a razor while maintaining above average durability. A ball bearing system assists in the smooth opening of the blade which can be opened with the front flipper. The blade is locked with a proven and popular liner lock.

Handle - made of Carbon Fiber (carbon fiber compressed under pressure with synthetic resin) with titanium bolsters. Facings were screwed to the steel skeleton, thanks to which such construction is practically indestructible. At the end of the handle lanyard hole, a hole for a rope.

Case - refined leather pocket sheath.

Technical data:
Product number: V 5974 FC
Product name: Carbon Fiber / Titanium Bolster, Satin

Overall length: 178.0 mm / 7.01"
Blade length: 76.0 mm / 2.99"
Handle length: 102.0 mm / 4.0"
Blade thickness: 4.0 mm / 0.16"
Handle thickness: 15.7 mm / 0.62"
Weight: 123.0 g / 4.34 oz

Blade material: M390 Microclean
Blade hardness: 59-61 HRC
Blade grip: Full flat
Blade finish: Satin

Handle material: Carbon Fiber Scales and Chiseled Titanium Bolsters 
Handle finish color: Black / Gray
Backspacer material: Titanium GR2 Ti6Al4V, Chiseled Finish
Backspacer color: Gray

Case: Leather, Black
Pivot mechanism: Ball bearings
Lock: Liner lock

Designer: Fabrizio Silvestrell
Brand name: Viper
Manufacturer: Tecnocut SNC, Italy

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