Fox Original Gangster LE No 331/350 Dark Matter Fat Carbon, Satin Elmax by Bob Terzuola Knife (FX-ATC-OG01 CFMC)

Original Gangster LE No 331/350 Dark Matter Fat Carbon, Satin limited to 350 pieces Christmas special edition of the most famous design of the world's knifemaking legend, Bob Terzuoli, ATCF (Advanced Tactical Combat Folder) knife. This extraordinary tool combines simplicity of lines with exceptional functionality and excellent materials. Blade of this knife made of ELMAX steel. Handle made of Dark Matter Fat Carbon composite, a lightweight, extremely durable material that is prized in the knife world for its durability. Original Gangster LE is not only a tool, but also an expression of artisanal precision. Every detail, every finish is meticulously crafted by the master's at Maniago, which guarantees not only excellent quality, but also the uniqueness of each piece. An elegant, functional knife that will stand out in your collection. It is not only a tool, but also an expression of the passion and skill of master knife craftsmen. It is a combination of beauty and functionality that any knife lover is sure to appreciate.

Bob Terzuola - was born in Brooklyn, New York and attended New York University. After graduating in 1967, he went to Panama as a Peace Corps instructor and later became a jade carver and gemmologist in the Motagua River Valley in Guatemala. In 1979 Terzuola began making knives, and in 1981, at the urging of Bob Loveless, he joined the Knifemakers' Guild. Terzuola's first knives were fixed-blade knives made for soldiers in Guatemala. Later that year, he moved to New Mexico and began making folding knives. Seeing a demand for a knife that could be carried discreetly, he developed a model with black micarta on the Blade and sandblasted titanium bolsters. This innovative solution for which he coined the term “tactical knife”. Bob Terzuola participates in many of the largest and most famous knife fairs around the world.

Elmax - considered the “best all-around knife steel” a modern alloy steel with a high content of 17.30% (Cr), carbon 1.70% (C), vanadium 3. 00% (V), molybdenum 1.00% (Mo), silicon 0.80% (Si). Hardened in the range of 57-62 HRC. Produced by powder metallurgy method of mixing finely powdered materials, pressing to the desired shape, and then heating to sinter or bind the material. It is characterized by extreme edge holding, high wear and corrosion resistance, and dimensional stability. Manufactured at Böhler-Uddeholm steel mills in Austria.

Blade - drop point type finished with elegant satin finish. The pronounced belly extends the length of the cutting edge in relation to the length of the Blade converging towards the needle-sharp tip of the knife, combined with a high, flat grind gives excellent cutting properties. A long false blade on the back increases piercing properties. The blade is set on Teflon washers to support the opening mechanism, allowing the folder to be efficiently unfolded with the thumb disc on the Blade's back. To maintain full control of the blade, upper jimping, a notched thumb rest, was made on the back of the wedge. This solution allows both left- and right-handed people to open the knife without problems. The whole is locked with a proven and popular liner lock.

Handle - beveled grips made of Dark Matter Fat Carbon composite, practically indestructible plastic insensitive to weather conditions, resistant to chemicals and mechanical damage, slightly profiled. The massive backspacer to which the grips are attached guarantees the rigidity and strength of the entire structure. The simple, solid design gives the assurance of many years of use. One-position (right) titanium clip allows you to carry the knife discreetly in your pocket in tip-up position (blade tip up).

Additional accessories - a pouch for carrying and storing the knife.

Technical data:

Product number: FX-ATC-OG01 CFMC
Product name: Original Gangster LE No 331/350 Dark Matter Fat Carbon, Satin

Overall length: 220.0 mm / 8.66”
Blade length: 90.0 mm / 3.54”
Blade thickness: 4.0 mm / 0.16”
Handle length: n.d.
Handle thickness: n.d.
Weight: 130.0 g / 4.59 oz

Blade material: ELMAX
Blade hardness: 59-61 HRC
Blade grind: Flat
Blade finish: Satin

Handle material: Fat Carbon
Handle finish color: Dark Matter
Backspacer material: G10
Backspacer color: Black

Clip: Right, tip-up
Clip material: Titanium

Pivot mechanism: Washers
Locking mechanism: Liner Lock
Opening method: Manual, thumb disc
Additional accessories: pouch

Designer: Bob Terzuola
Brand: Fox
Manufacturer: Fox Cutlery
Country of origin: Italy

Developed by: the Sharg® company