Couteau LionSteel Gitano GT01 UL Lame Acier Niolox Manche Bois D'olivier/Titane Made Italy LSTGT01UL

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Couteau LionSteel Gitano GT01 UL Lame Acier Niolox Manche Bois D'olivier/Titane Made Italy LSTGT01UL

Couteau LionSteel Gitano GT01 UL Niolox Blade Olive Wood Handles/Titanium Bolsters Clip Italy pliant - Système à cran forcé slip joint - Longueur ouvert 19.20cm - Longueur fermé 10.80cm - Longueur de lame 8.50cm - Epaisseur de lame 3mm - Lame en acier Niolox - Dureté 59 60HRC - Lame de type clip point plain edge finition satin - Affutage flat - Platines et mitres en titane 6Al4V Titanium - Plaquettes du manche en bois d'olivier - Ouverture à deux mains - Clip de poche - Made In Italy

LSTGT01UL LionSteel Gitano GT01 UL Niolox Blade Olive Wood Handles/Titanium Bolsters Clip Italy

Gudy van Poppel's idea behind the Gitano was to make a folding knife loosely based on old Southern European folding knives but in an updated style. What he likes about these knives are their elegant lines and often large blades in relation to the handles. LionSteel loved Gudy's idea and decided to start this collaboration with him and Tools For Gents that helped them develop the final version. The Gitano is an EDC folding knife that joins the "Tradition by LionSteel" collection.

The Gitano comes with a wide Niolox stainless steel clip point blade and slender, ergonomic handle. It is available with 6Al4V titanium bolsters and liners, while the scales can be made of olive wood, Santos wood, green canvas Micarta, black G10 or carbon fiber. It's incredibly stout and lightweight for its size and we can safely say that you won't find another knife like this. The Gitano is the elegant slipjoint knife to carry with you in every situation.

About the Designer

Gudy van Poppel is a fulltime Dutch Bladesmith well known for his work in both Europe and the United States. He started as a genuine Blacksmith and has been making blades for several decades now. He learned to forge his own Damascus steel in the mid 90's. He has been attending shows and exhibitions with his handmade/custom knives since 1997. He started with making/ hand forging mainly fixed blades and later on, swords.

Becoming known within the inner circle of the knife community, also the demand for folding knives in his particular style began to grow. So ever since he started he build a broad repertoire of all kinds of blades. What most of these have in common is that they're mostly made with Damascus steel forged by himself. (Gudy makes all parts of his knives, including screws, washers and timascus for example.) He is well known for delivering high quality and has a steadily growing group of customers/followers, both collectors and users, in Europe and the United States of America. Lately third parties, as manufacturers, have discovered his designs and several collaborations are established.

His blades are often finished with natural materials as mammoth ivory, walrus ivory, exotic hardwoods, antler and bones of all sort. This way Gudy van Poppel is able to handcraft modern knives with a classic touch or design. The fit & finish of his blades is of the highest standards available. His craftsmanship is undisputed and his reputation in the inside knife community and among colleagues is increasing rather fast!
Specifications

Blade Length: 3.35" (85 mm)
Cutting Edge: 3.19" (81 mm)
Closed Length: 4.25" (108 mm)
Overall Length: 7.56" (192 mm)
Blade Material: Niolox Stainless Steel
Blade Thickness: 0.12" (3.0 mm)
Blade Hardness: 59-60HRC
Blade Style: Clip Point
Blade Grind: Flat
Blade Finish: Satin
Handle Material: Olive Wood with 6Al4V Titanium Bolsters
Handle Thickness: 0.47" (12 mm)
Liner Material: 6Al4V Titanium
Locking Mechanism: Slipjoint
Pocket Clip: None
Weight: 3.21 oz. (91 g)
Designer: Gudy van Poppel
Made in Italy