RikeKnife Alien 1 Black DLC Titanium, Satin M390 (RK-Alien1-B)

Alien 1 Black DLC Titanium, Satin is an unusual and eccentric folder. At first glance you can see what its genesis is, it looks like H.R. Giger's artwork for the movie Alien <ang. Alien>. Monolithic, milled, rigid titanium Handle, which looks like the spine or chest of an alien. Blue pivot and screws, replaceable blade.

Rike Knife - an independent brand founded by longtime knife enthusiast Richard Wu. With a background in mechanical design and manufacturing, he is constantly striving for excellence and perfection helped by a professional design team and his own independent factory. RikeKnife is an unconventional brand, grounded in original design, which has the courage to become an innovator and challenge the traditional solutions used by contemporary knife companies. It uses only the highest quality materials to produce knives of excellent quality for customers around the world. Enjoying a well-deserved reputation in the world of knives, the brand relies on high quality workmanship and an innovative approach to design. This was appreciated, among others, by the legendary American brand Microtech, which, for the first time in its history, commissioned its designed products to be made outside the US, precisely by the Chinese company Rikeknife. These include SOCOM Bravo and Anax folders and Kyroh Pen tactical pens .

M390 - a martensitic high-performance chromium steel produced by powder metallurgy. Due to the 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), and is hardened between 59-61 HRC. This super steel is comparable to Carpenter's CPM 20CV or CTS-204P steels. Manufactured by Böhler Edelstahl in Kapfenberg, Austria.

Blade - interchangeable, Wharncliffe type , finished with elegant satin finish. Thickness of the blade 1.2 mm give extreme cutting performance. Ball bearing ceramic supports the opening of the blade with a fast front f lipper (index-finger front flipper). We can also open it using a hole in the overlay. Blade overlay, which is an extension of the design from the Handle, draws attention, by the way giving a place to rest the thumb for better control of the knife. The whole thing is locked with the proven Liner Lock.

DLC (Diamond Like Carbon) durability of the blade's surface is enhanced with a matte black nanocomposite coating, which exhibits unique properties such as exceptional hardness and low friction, as well as excellent corrosion protection. It is one of the most resistant coatings to scratches and abrasion that are used in the industry, including the knife industry.

Handle - monolithic, made from a single piece of 6AL4V titanium milled with 3D CNC machine tools, coated with black DLC. This provides incredible strength, but requires the highest skill and precision in production. Chamfered cover edges and fore finger groove eliminate sharp edges and improve ergonomics of the grip. On the back of the Handle, stylized circles which, with holes milled below, bring to mind a fragment of Alien's skeleton. The pivot is decorated with a stylized Rike Knife brand logo. A single-position (right) deep-carry clip equipped with a smooth rollerball, thanks to which the knife easily slides into the pocket without damaging its edges, allows you to carry the knife discreetly in your pocket in the tip-up position (with the tip of the blade up).

Case - the knife is packed in a zippered nylon soft pouch with the brand logo for safe carrying and storage of the folder.

Technical data:

Product number: RK-ALIEN1-BLACK
Product name: Alien 1 Black DLC Titanium, Satin

Overall length: 175.0 mm / 6.89"
Blade length: 53.0 mm / 2.09"
Blade thickness: 1.2 mm / 0.047"
Handle length: n.d.
Handle thickness: n.d.
Weight: 100.0 g / 3.53 oz

Blade material: Böhler M390
Blade hardness: 59-61 HRC
Blade grind: Flat
Blade finish: Satin

Handle material: Titanium 6AL4V
Handle finish color: Black
Backspacer material: Titanium 6AL4V
Backspacer color: Black

Clip: Right, Tip-Up
Clip material: Titanium 6AL4V

Pivot mechanism: Caged Ceramic Ball Bearing.
Locking mechanism: Liner Lock
Opening method: Manual, thumb hole, front flipper
Additional accessories: Pouch

Designer: Richard Wu
Brand: Rike Knife
Manufacturer: Rikeknife Co., ltd
Country of origin: P.R.C.

Developed by: the Sharg® company