Sandvik stainless steel We use Sandvik 12C27 modified stainless steel. It is anti-corrosive thanks to the addition of chrome and requires no special maintenance. Its carbon content of at least 0.40% gives excellent cutting edge. Handle The handle is injected in polyamide loaded with glass fiber, which ensures a high resistance to shocks, water, and temperature extremes (-40 ° C to + 80 ° C). A whistle is integrated into the handle heel ballfree it work in all weather, with a power of 110 dB, it has a range of about 300 meters in open area. Safety ring Invented by Marcel Opinel in 1955, the Virobloc safety ring is fitted to all folding knives from the N° 06. Cut out of stainless steel, the Virobloc has two sections, one fixed and one sliding. In addition to locking the blade open (safety in use), it is now possible to lock the blade closed (safety in transport). |