"Sapsan"
“Sapsan" was created by special order for complete equipment of RF Air Force pilots.
Blade has main cutting edge with common grind, back of the blade has a serrated grind intended for cutting synthetic and natural fibre wires. The blade head has a hook for strap capturing. Blade is made with antiglare treatment. Metal finial of handle can be used as a hammer.
Handle is made of molded thermoplastic elastomer. Sheath is made of natural leather.
Characteristics of a knife:
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Total length, mm - 252
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Length of blade, mm - 128
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The greatest width of blade, mm - 32
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Thickness of a butt, mm - 5
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Width of handle, mm - 33
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Thickness of handle, mm - 22
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Hardness of blade, HRC - 52-56
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Material of blade: steel 50Cr14MoVa, 65Cr13, 70Cr16MoVaSi (patent RU236957C1).