HEAVY FOLDERS

June 2006, the “185° Rgt. Ricognizione ed Acquisizione Obiettivi” (Target Acquisition Regiment) airborne “FOLGORE” (185° RAO) commissioned to EXTREMA RATIO the developing of a special knife based on specifications concerning their special duties. The 185° RAO, is the only unit in the Italian Armed Forces in charge of long range recons and to acquire several kind of targets to be engaged with...

This model is the evolution of the Fulcrum Folder (out of production since 2005), the first folding knife produced by Extrema Ratio according to the specifics of an Italian anti-terrorism unit. The requirements were: an extremely robust blade that could be used as a lever; toughness comparable to a fixed blade; an ultra secure blade lock; a knife that could be carried in pistol's magazine pocket....

The structure of the Nemesis is similar to the M.P.C.. It is however more suitable for defence use. The blade is quite thick and flat grinded. It is strong and sharp. The upper hilt prevents the hand from slipping onto the blade. The long handle emerges from the hand and allows the knife to be used for applying pressure or non-lethal blows. The blade is blocked through a lever mechanism which...

Extrema Ratio is proud to present the new version of RAO, which has been acquired by Aeronautica Militare (Italian Military Airforce). It comes with a special survival kit which is fastened to the nylon sheath by a M.O.L.L.E. system. Free shipping. The kit includes: - Whistle - Compass - Paracord - Flint and striker - Purification tablets - Snare wire - Wire saw - Light - Diamond sharpener....