FOX Knife Chnops Carbon Fiber, PVD M390 by Riccardo Gobbato (FX-543 CFBR)

Chnops Black Carbon Fiber, Black PVD is a slim gentlemans folder knife. Beautiful carbon fiber facings, titanium clip, backspacer and screws, blade made of excellent M390 steel additionally coated with black PVD. An excellent choice for EDC! Designed for Fox Cutlery by Riccardo Gobbato, Italian designer and knifemaker.

M390 Microclean® - a martensitic high-performance chrome steel produced by powder metallurgy. Due to its 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), hardened between 59-61 HRC, vacuum and cryogenic treatment and double tempering. This super steel is comparable to Carpenter's CPM 20CV or CTS-204P steels. Manufactured by Böhler Edelstahl in Kapfenberg, Austria.

PVD - The resistance of the surface of the wedge and cutting edge has been increased by a method involving PVD (Physical Vapor Deposition) thin surface coating, in which a layer of coating material is deposited on a substrate by condensation from the vapor phase to the solid phase. The applied coating has a very high hardness, which greatly increases the blade's resistance to abrasive wear.

Blade - Drop point type with applied black PVD coating. The slender blade with a long cutting edge converges towards the needle-sharp tip of the knife. The slim thickness of the blade combined with a high flat grind (Flat Grind) gives excellent cutting properties combined with high durability. The smooth-opening blade is sharpened with a front flipper (index-finger front flipper). Thanks to this design, it can be easily used by right- and left-handed people. The whole thing is locked with a solid Liner Lock.

Handle - Carbon Fiber facings (carbon fiber compressed with synthetic resin) with a beautiful and unique design. Chamfered edges of the covers eliminate sharp edges for comfortable grip. Bronze oxidized titanium backspacer provides rigidity and sturdiness to the overall design. A double-sided (right/left) deep-carry clip, also in titanium, allows the knife to be carried in tip-up (tip up) position.

Technical data:
Product number: FX-543 CFBR
Product name: Chnops Black Carbon Fiber, Black PVD

Overall length: 180.0 mm / 7.09"
Blade length: 75.0 mm / 2.95"
Blade thickness: 3.0 mm / 0.12"
Handle length: n.d.
Handle thickness: n.d.
Weight: 78.0 g / 2.75 oz

Blade material: M390 Microclean®
Blade hardness: 60-62 HRC
Blade grind: Full Flat
Blade finish: Black PVD

Handle material: Carbon Fiber
Handle finish color: Black
Backspacer material: Titanium
Backspacer color: Bronze oxidized

Clip: Right / Left, Tip-up
Clip material: Titanium

Pivot mechanism: Washers
Locking mechanism: Liner Lock
Opening method: Manual, front flipper
Additional accessories: None

Designer: Riccardo Gobbato
Brand name: Fox
Manufacturer: Fox Cutlery, Italy
Country of origin: Italy

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