Martinez Albainox Balisong Chrome, Mirror Finish butterfly keychain knife (02179-C)

Balisong Chrome, Mirror Finish is a small key ring type knife manufactured by the Spanish company Martinez Albainox. If you need to have a versatile blade always with you, this is definitely a good choice!

Balisong / butterfly / batangas / taal / butterfly, a type of folding knife used for defense. Folder derives its name from Balisung in the Philippines meaning butterfly singing. With a pedigree dating back to the 7th century AD, it is considered one of the oldest weapons in the Kali fighting system. It is one of the most recognizable types of knives in the world.

3Cr13MoV - Martensitic tool stainless steel, 13.0% chromium (Cr) content with excellent hardness and strength By adding 1.0% manganese (Mn), 0.6% nickel (Ni) and 1.0% silicon (Si) to 3Cr13, an improvement in strength and hardness in the 52 - 55 HRC range was achieved. Easy to sharpen, widely used in the manufacture of knives, scissors and medical equipment

Blade - extremely sharp Clip Point type of corrosion-resistant stainless steel. In the upper part of the wedge "false blade". Plain blade is brought out with a Flat Grind, finished with an elegant Mirror method. The double-sided hilt protects the hand from slipping on the blade. A solid kicker, when the knife is folded, prevents the blade from coming into contact with the inside of the handle and damaging the cutting edge.

Handle - openwork arms made of chrome-plated Zamak. Texturing on the handle provides a comfortable, secure grip. The blade is locked by joining the arms Latchem, a small twist at the back of the handle, which allows you to close the arms of the handle in both open and closed positions. In the back of the handle, a small keyring on a chain that allows you to attach the knife to, for example, a key ring.

Technical data:
Product number: 02179-C
Product name: Balisong Chrome, Mirror Finish Keychain

Overall length: 135.0 mm / 5.31"
Blade length: 60.0 mm / 2.36"
Handle length: 75.0 mm / 2.95"
Thickness of blade: 1.9 mm / 0.075"
Handle thickness: n.d.
Weight: 35.0 g / 1.23 oz

Blade material: 3Cr13MoV
Blade hardness: n.d.
Blade grind: Flat
Blade finish: Mirror

Handle material: Zamak
Handle finish color: Chrome
Backspacer material: n.d.
Backspacer color: n.d.

Clip: none
Clip material: n.d.

Pivot mechanism: washers
Locking mechanism: Latch
Opening method: Manual
Additional accessories: n.d.

Designer: Albainox
Brand name: Albainox
Manufacturer: Martínez Albainox S.L.U., Spain
Country of origin: Spain

Development: the Sharg® company