FOX Aeronautica Militare G10 / Aluminium, Black PVD N690Co rescue knife (FX-026900)

Aeronautica Militare G10 / Aluminium, Black PVD, the model that won the tender to equip the pilots of the Italian Air Force. A robust multifunctional knife, the main blade with a reinforced tip. The second blade is a saw, the third blade automatically opens for cutting seat belts or similar. All blades lockable.

N690Co - cobalt-rich 1.65% (Co) corrosion resistant, high carbon 1.07% (C), martensitic chromium steel 17.30% (Cr) with molybdenum 1.10% (Mo), vanadium 0.10% (V). Developed to provide better wear resistance compared to the original Böhler N690 steel, but with a higher cobalt (Co) content in its composition. It is characterised by extremely high corrosion resistance and long edge retention. One of the best tool steels in the world today. Hardened to between 58 and 61 HRC. Manufactured by Böhler Edelstahl in Kapfenberg, Austria.

PVD (Physical Vapor Deposition) - the resistance of the surface of the blade and the cutting edge is enhanced by a vacuum deposition method used to deposit thin films by condensing an evaporated form of the desired material onto the surface of the workpiece. The coating method involves a purely physical process such as high-temperature vacuum evaporation followed by condensation. The applied coating has a very high hardness which significantly increases the resistance of the blade to rust and abrasive wear.

Blade - a basic combo blade (partially serrated) of the Tanto type with a slightly marked belly with a black PVD coating masking scratches. Partially serrated blade for aggressive cutting of hard materials, plastics, fibrous materials. The small thickness of the blade combined with the high flat grind (Flat Grind) gives excellent cutting edge geometry and extreme cutting performance.
The second blade contains a saw for cutting wood, plastic or other hard materials. The third blade, located on the other side of the knife, is a skin-safe cutter for belts or harnesses.
Teflon washers support the smooth operation of the blade-opening mechanism, the knife and the saw are opened with a pin in the blade (thumb stud), the belt cutter is opened automatically with a lever on the back of the Handle. The knife and saw are locked with the Back Lock, the chisel with the Plunge Lock.

Handle - black in colour. Made of textured aluminium, whose chamfered cover edges eliminate sharp edges for comfort, while the fore finger groove on the front improves grip security. In addition, black G10 grips have been screwed onto part of the Handle grips for improved grip. The glass breaker is located on the front and side of the Handle, so that when holding the knife by the end of the handle it can be used like a normal hammer. On the back, a lever activates the opening of the belt cutter. On the side a small eye for hanging or threading a safety line.

Technical data:

Product number: FX-026900
Product name: Aeronautica Militare G10 / Aluminium, Black PVD

Overall length: 283.0 mm / 11.1"
Blade length: 95.0 mm / 3.74"
Blade length saw blade: 95.0 mm / 3.74"
Blade thickness: 3.0 mm / 0.12"
Blade thickness: 1.0 mm / 0.04"
Handle length: 188.0 mm / 7.40"
Handle thickness: n.a.
Weight: 250.0 g / 8.82 oz

Blade material: Böhler N690Co
Blade hardness: n.d.
Blade grind: Flat
Blade finish: Black PVD coating

Handle material: Aluminium / G10
Handle finish color: Black
Backspacer material: Aluminium
Backspacer colour: Black

Clip: None
Clip material: n.d.

Pivot mechanism: Teflon washers
Lock: Back Lock (main blade and saw) / Plunge Lock (for chisel)
Opening method: Manual (main blade and saw), thumb stud / Automatic (for chisel), lever
Additional accessories: None

Designer: Fox
Brand: Fox
Manufacturer: Fox Cutlery, Italy
Country of origin: Italy

Design: Sharg® company