Extrema Ratio Caimano Nero Aluminum Automatic Knife, Black MIL-C N690 (04.1000.0169/BLK)

Caimano Nero, Black MIL-C is a large, automatic tactical knife supplied to the G.O.I., Gruppo Operativo Incursori (Operational Raiders Group) of the Italian Navy, designed by Extrema Ratio, the official supplier to COMSUBIN. Its name pays tribute to the heroic Caimani Neri del Piave (Black Caimans of the Piave River), a unit of the Arditi della Regia Marina (Italian Royal Navy) who, during World War I, crossed the Piave River to conduct operations on enemy territory.

N690 - corrosion-resistant, high-carbon 1.07% (C), martensitic chromium steel 17.30% (Cr) with molybdenum 1.10% (Mo), vanadium 0.10% (V) and cobalt 1.50% (Co) for structural uniformity. Features exceptionally high corrosion resistance and long edge retention. One of the best tool steels in the world today. It achieves a hardness of 57-60 HRC. Manufactured by Böhler Edelstahl in Kapfenberg, Austria.

Blade - extremely sharp with Spear Point profile, 4 mm thick with clearly marked belly of the blade. Made of well kept sharpness, durable high cobalt stainless steel N690 and covered with scratch resistant matt non-reflective coating MIL-C-13924 BURNISHING. Combo type blade has a Flat grind for durability, superior cutting edge geometry and extreme cutting performance. The serrated part of the edge allows cutting very tough cables and fabrics without losing sharpness of the rest of the blade. Dual blade locking system: The robust Liner-Lock blade lock mechanism is combined with an additional manual lock. On the back of the blade there is a false blade for improved piercing properties, additionally at the very tip the blade is double edged. Protruding flipper lever after opening creates a guard that prevents the hand from slipping on the blade. Opening system has been designed in such a way that accidental hitting the blade against an obstacle during opening does not interrupt it.

Handle - anodized aluminum grip linings provide lightness and structural strength, to improve grip and relieve stress on the structure a number of holes were made in them. Wide zipper allows you to open the knife without any problems, even with tactical gloves. Open-backed design simplifies cleaning and maintenance. The solid left/right reversible titanium "bridge shaped" clip allows you to carry the knife deep in your pocket (discreetly) in tip-up position. New feature here is the ability to mount the clip at different angles, so you can personalize the way you carry the knife to fit your equipment. The handle is finished with a glass breaker.

Technical specification:
Product number: 04.1000.0169/BLK
Name: Caimano Nero, Black MIL-C

Overall length: 231.0 mm / 9.1"
Blade length: 93.0 mm / 3.66"
Blade thickness: 4.0 mm / 0.15"
Handle length: n.d.
Weight: 180.0 g / 6.35 oz

Blade material: Böhler N690
Blade hardness: 58 HRC
Blade grind: Flat
Blade finish: Black MIL-C-13924 BURNISHING

Handle material: Anticorodal Anodizes Aluminum
Handle color/finish color: Black

Lock mechanism: Liner Lock, additional lock
Clip: Left/Right, Tip-Up

Designer: Extrema Ratio
Brand name: Extrema Ratio
Manufacturer: Extrema Ratio, Italy
Country of origin: Italy

Developed by: the Sharg® company