LionSteel Bushcraft Olive Wood, Satin Blade (M3 UL)

M3 Olive Wood, a combination of expert design and modern metallurgy. Extremely durable knife from the Italian manufactory LionSteel. Versatile and perfectly balanced full tang design with a massive wide blade of Niolox steel that provides great cutting power. Aimed at bushcraft, survival and hunting enthusiasts. A knife that will serve you for years!

Design by Molletta, designed by well-known, respected Italian designer with many years of experience. Michele Pensato (a.k.a. Molletta), is distinguished by a new approach to the use of materials and experiments in the application of heat treatment and the use of advanced software in the design of knives.

Steel

Niolox - tool steel with good edge holding and high strength. Hardened in the range of 58-63 HRC. It is characterized by aggressive cutting and good impact strength. The name comes from the element niobium (Nb), one of the best carbides, which contributes to the wear resistance of the steel. Niolox contains 0.7% of it. Easy to sharpen with moderate corrosion resistance, it contains 8.5% chromium. Manufactured by German Lohmann steelworks.

Blade

Solid Drop Point shape and 5mm thick with well defined belly of the cutting edge. Satin smooth Plain blade with Full Flat Grind provides strength and tapering of the blade towards the tip reduces weight while improving the geometry of the cutting edge. On the back of the blade upper jimping, notched thumb rest.

Handle

Covered with convex olive wood grip covers with unique grain pattern. Profiled and 3D machined for better ergonomics, provides a secure grip. Enlarged protrusion acts as a hilt protecting the hand from slipping on the blade. Mounted with Torx T8 stainless steel screws, the liners can be removed to make an improvised spear knife.

Sheath

Extended, protecting the blade together with part of the handle. Made of natural leather in brown color with embossed producer logo. Fastened with Prym type clasp. The holster is sewn on the edges with decorative thread. Mounting to the belt or to the equipment allows you to carry the knife in an upright position.

Technical data:

Product number: M3 UL
Name: M3 Olive Wood / Satin Blade

Steel type: Niolox
Blade hardness: 58-63 HRC

Blade length: 105.0 mm / 4.13"
Blade thickness: 5.0 mm / 0.20"
Total length: 235.0 mm / 9.25"
Weight: 230.0 g / 8.11 oz

Cutting edge type: Plain (smooth)
Grind type: Full Flat Grind
Blade type: Drop Point

Handle material: Olive Wood
Sheath: Leather

Designer: Michele "Molletta" Pensato
Brand name: Lion Steel
Manufacturer: Lion Steel, Italy

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