SPECIFICATIONS:

The name of the knife - INVISIBLE II (black) - handmade knives by Hryhoriy Androschuk, order to buy in Ukraine
Knife type: Fixed blade
Brand: Studio of exclusive handmade knives FOMENKO KNIFES

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Steel brand: Blade - Elmax - powder steel, the homeland of which is in Sweden (developer - Böhler company). TO Rostyslav Dozlo
Steel sheet: One-piece, through-mounting on screed and epoxy resin
Blade sharpening angle: Sharpened at 34-35 degrees
Descents: Direct
Reduction: 0.1-0.2 mm
Blade hardness: 61-62 HRC
Overall length: 278mm
Blade length: 150mm
Blade width: 27 mm
Blade thickness: 4.4 mm
Length of the handle: 128 mm
Handle thickness: 25mm
Grinding of the blade: The finish of the blade is manual satin
Bolster and back material: Stainless steel
Handle material: stainless steel bolster, micarta, carbon
Handle color: Black
Handle Impregnation: None
Handle cover: None.​​​​​​
Hole for a shoelace (for a lanyard): Absent
Temlyak: Absent
Sheaths: Micarta, carbon

Model: INVISIBLE II (black) - Studio of exclusive handmade knives ANDROSHCHUK KNIVES
Model number: 026
Country of birth: Ukraine
Craftsman: Master Oleksandr Fomenko (Fomenko Knifes), Chuhuyiv, Ukraine Studio of exclusive handmade knives FOMENKO KNIFES
Best use: Multi-purpose: hunting, fishing, cutting, slicing, etc
Knife condition: new
The price is indicated with the sheath.

A sharpened knife is not a cold weapon.

Cutting tools, saws, removable blades are made from this steel. Used in the production of medical instruments.
High anti-corrosion properties! The knives performed well in wet conditions.

Original design.

The handle is subjected to a special water-repellent treatment.

Availability changes regularly, upon confirmation of your order, we will inform you about the availability or when the product will be ready. The product may differ slightly from the one shown in the photo.

Elmax: pros and cons, features, reviews

Elmax is powder steel, whose birthplace is in Sweden (developer - Böhler). There are now a considerable number of powder steels and it is difficult to surprise anyone with this. But not all of them are well suited for making knives.

At the moment, Elmax is one of the best powder steels for the production of knives due to the high content of alloying components: vanadium, molybdenum and chromium, impact resistance, toughness, corrosion resistance.

Chemical composition of Elmax steel

Elmax steel was developed as a tool steel, intended for the manufacture of cutting parts for machine tools working with plastic. However, high technical characteristics made it possible to use the material for the manufacture of knives.

A stable and thin cutting edge, resistance to fracture due to ductility, indisputable cut quality and high corrosion resistance - a successful balance of these qualities is achieved thanks to the unique selection of steel composition and powder metallurgy technology.

Characteristics of Elmax steel

Comparing steels for knives is a thankless task. Each steel has both fans and those who do not like it for various reasons. Elmax has no obvious shortcomings, but given that the steel is European, and the euro exchange rate against the ruble is far from the most pleasant, the final price of the knife will add a fly in the ointment.

The strength of 60 HRC makes it possible to use knives made of this steel grade for a wide range of jobs. Due to the fact that powdered steel can achieve high ductility and toughness, which is very rare for steels with a strength of 60 or more.

Elmax steel pros and cons

A good knife should not only please the eye. But also to have high performance properties and ease of use. Consider what Elmax steel has proven itself to be.

Pros:

• the possibility of polishing the surface to a mirror finish,
• high anti-corrosion qualities,
• plasticity and ability to perceive lateral loads,
• edge sharpness for a long time.

Steel has no obvious disadvantages, but it would be unfair not to single out a couple of disadvantages.

Minuses:

• the high price of knives, due to the high cost of this steel grade,
• not 100% corrosion resistant - pitting may occur if used for a long time in a humid environment and not properly maintained.

Results:

• knives from Elmax are expensive, but this is offset by their high performance characteristics,
• for high strength steel very good impact strength,
• requires only minimal maintenance
• keeps sharpening for a long time - it is easy to correct.

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It is worth remembering that when using a knife for its intended purpose and with careful handling, the knife will serve you for a very, very long time.

WHAT ARE MICARTA AND G10 AND HOW THESE COMPOSITE MATERIALS DIFFER FROM EACH OTHER

For decades, Micarta and G10 composite materials have been undisputed leaders in the knife industry, in particular for the production of handles of various complexity. The materials are distinguished by their availability, ease of production and processing, as well as high strength, wear resistance and unpretentiousness in maintenance. Both materials are composite, based on polymer resin, which is supplemented with layers of different types of captive fabric.

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Micarta material is an electrical insulating material consisting of a polymer film (based on cresolaldehyde, phenolaldehyde, xylenolaldehyde resin, or resin from a mixture of phenolic raw materials). It is glued with the help of various electrically insulating papers, fabric (mainly linen of natural or artificial origin), or other materials of a similar structure, there are also options made of fiberglass and carbon fiber. The color of the material depends on the resin and fabric base used for gluing. Micarta is a relatively soft material and requires careful manual processing. Therefore, it is used in the production of handles for more expensive knives.

Micart is registered as a trademark of the American company Industrial Laminates / Norplex, Inc. (Norplex-Micarta). Its domestic analogue can be considered a material called "Getinax", which is mainly used as a basis for printed circuit boards. The material also has a sheet pressed structure, which consists of a paper base with the addition of phenolaldehyde or epoxy resin impregnation.

Linen-based micarta has a more attractive optical effect when sanding the fibers. After grinding, the surface can be polished or sandblasted. In the first option, the surface of the material will be smooth, silky, warm and pleasant to the touch. And in the second, the material becomes rough and has a matte shade, besides, it is securely held in the hand and does not slip.

Main characteristics of Micarta:

increased water resistance;
excellent resistance to temperature changes;
strength to mechanical processing;
dense structure that does not absorb odors;
the micro-relief of the material does not slip in the hand even when the surface is wet;
tight fit to the blade, which leaves no gaps at all and prevents food residues and harmful microorganisms from accumulating.
G10 material is a light, hard and fairly stiff composite material with a textured surface, which is mainly used in the manufacture of handles of both folding pocket knives and knives with a fixed blade. This material is created by placing several layers of fiberglass, thoroughly impregnated with epoxy resin, in a special vacuum press, where, under the influence of compression and heat, the resin finally hardens, preserving the structure of the fiberglass.

The G10 material is characterized by good impact resistance, wear resistance, moisture resistance, as well as ease of processing and maintenance. The material can be painted in different colors, including in layers. The surface of G10 can also be polished to a glossy state, or have a rough anti-slip structure, under the influence of a grinding machine or sandblasting.

Key features of the G10:

high stability of basic properties during temperature fluctuations;
withstands high shock loads, compressive and tensile loads;
high overall hydrophobicity and resistance to chemicals;
weighs relatively little, in relation to the overall strength and density;
low electrical conductivity;
can take different forms.
Composite materials G10 and Micarta have almost the same composition and external similarity. At the same time, the G10 material has higher fire resistance, although it is not a non-flammable material, it has higher compressive, bending, impact and tear strength, and it is also simpler and more economical to manufacture. At the same time, G10 is inferior in terms of "stickiness" in wet conditions, and also, tactilely, it feels less "natural".

Ironwood - iron wood - handmade knives

Ironwood - iron wood - handmade knives

In nature, ironwood is extremely rare, therefore it occupies an honorable place in the Red Book. However, in terms of its properties, each iron tree is not inferior to the density of cast iron. Its bark can withstand gunfire, but it sinks hopelessly in water. It is worth noting that this is not a separate class of trees, but a whole group assembled from different species. It includes several dozen species of plants with unusually dense wood. They can be found on every continent. Moreover, raw materials are used both in the industrial industry and in medical practice.

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What is special about these trees?

It is quite difficult to recognize the "stone" breed of a perennial plant with the naked eye. Especially if they are on the verge of extinction. However, they are characterized by the following features:

• the age of such long-lived people is not less than 2 hundred years;
• wood fiber is resistant to corrosion processes and does not deteriorate under the influence of strong acids;
• the bark contains many tannins that protect their "hosts" from all kinds of parasites, as well as from the rot fungus;
• the log will definitely go under water, since the density of wood is 1 t / m³, taking into account the humidity of 12%, for this reason, such breeds grow quite slowly;
• the height of each exceeds 25 meters, and the girth of the trunk reaches more than 200 cm.

All these properties are necessary for an iron tree to survive in the harshest climatic conditions. Sharp temperature changes in Russia, African drought or humid European climate will not be able to harm this natural phenomenon. Such varieties of trees perfectly adapt to any adverse environment. For this, they are equipped with a considerable number of devices, starting from the unique structure of the trunk / roots and ending with the chemical composition of the bark. In this regard, they are widely used in production:

• furniture;
• building structures;
• cars;
• cosmetics;
• decorative elements;
• underwater equipment.

High-quality and original steel inserts are a wonderful decoration of exclusive and unique knives of the Studio of exclusive handmade knives FOMENKO KNIFES (Ukraine), which offers to order and buy online store https://knife.net.ua