MKM Knife Goccia Carbon Fiber, Satin M390 by Jens Ansø (MKGC-CF)

Goccia Carbon Fiber, Satin when Danish knifemaker and knife designer Jens Anso showed his custom model Neo, it became the dream of the "perfect knife" for many knife lovers. In cooperation with Maniago Knife Makers, a top-quality production version of this model called Goccia was created. Goccia means "drop" in Italian and is meant to symbolize the first water-powered hammers in the forges that started the knife industry in Italy. The name is also reflected in the carefully milled concentric ellipses on the handle which are mesmerizing with their changing surface textures. This version of the knife features a satin-finished drop point blade made of Bohler M390 steel, a carbon fiber handle, a decorative blue collar around the pivot and a gray titanium backspacer.

M390 - a 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 - made of the highest quality stainless steel Bohler M390 drop point blade is set on a ball bearing that provides a fast and smooth opening much better than solutions based on pads. Flipper with which we open the knife has been slimmed so that it does not stick out so much above the line of the handle. When opened it creates a mini-guard preventing slipping of the hand on the blade. 4mm thick blade provides high strength while high, flat grind provides excellent cutting properties. The long "belly" of the blade practically extends the length of the cutting edge in relation to the length of the head converging towards the needle-sharp tip of the knife.

Handle - two plates of black Carbon Fiber, perfectly milled on 3D numerical machines into elliptical circles. Here reveals the mastery of Jens Anso's design, the handle is perfectly ergonomic, and the elliptical circles, in addition to their aesthetic function, also play a practical role by increasing grip security. A deep cutout in the lower part creates, together with the flipper, a protection against slipping of the hand on the blade during work. On the inside, in milled out liners there is a steel skeleton of the knife with Liner Lock. In the back we have a massive titanium backspacer with Jens' characteristic Lanyard Hole, a hole for a safety or decorative cord. The titanium, single-position (right) deep carry clip allows you to carry the knife in tip-up position. Thanks to the high attachment of the clip, the knife practically does not stick out of the pocket.

MKM, or Maniago Knife Makers, is a consortium representing knife makers. It is headquartered in Maniago itself, about 100 km from Venice, in the Friuli Venezia Giulia region (Italy). Founded in 1960, the consortium brings together makers of knives, scissors and similar products, and has been promoting local craftsmanship for nearly 60 years. The MKM brand, used in the past, has been refreshed and relaunched to offer new collections created through partnerships with local knife makers. MKM is committed to cutting-edge technology and first-rate creativity, without forgetting more than 500 years of tradition.

Technical specifications:
Product number: MK GC-CF
Product name: Goccia Carbon Fiber, Satin

Overall length: 200.0 mm / 7.87"
Blade length: 85.0 mm / 3.35"
Handle length: 115.0 mm / 4.53"
Blade thickness: 4.0 mm / 0.16"
Weight: 110.0 g / 3.88 oz

Blade Material: Bohler M390
Blade hardness: 58-60 HRC
Blade Edge: Flat
Blade Finish: Satin Finish

Handle Material: Carbon Fiber
Handle Finish Color: Black
Backspacer Material: Titanium
Backspacer color: Gray

Clip: Right, Tip-Up
Clip material: Titanium
Pivot mechanism: Ball bearings
Lock: Liner lock

Designer: Jens Anso
Brand: MKM
Manufacturer: Maniago Knife Makers, Italy
Country of origin: Italy

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