Ultima Ratio Col Moschin Tactical Knife - 125

Made to order for the renowned 9th Parachute Assault Regiment “Col Moschin” of the Italian Special Forces, which officially adopted it in 2002, this is a quintessential combat knife.

It represents a contemporary reworking of daggers issued to the Arditi – the historical force in whose footsteps the 9th walks – which sported asymmetrical blades and straight but direction-sensitive hilts.

Designed to be light and handy, balanced decidedly toward the hilt, with a highly perforating blade-tip. Each new “Incursore” (assault paratrooper) is issued one of these knives and trained to use it to its best.

The material used for the Blade is Bohler N690 Cobalt  Steel, nicknamed „Austrian 440“. The Steel has its nick from the Austrian manufacturer Bohler, who is the only company that makes this steel, worldwide.

The N690 is closely related to 440C. The N690 is containing more cobalt and some other materials than 440C. This makes the N690 more corrosion resistant and harder than the original 440C.

The Grip is made out of black Nato-Mil-Spec Thermoplastic Elastomer Forprene. Forprene is an extremely tough synthetic material which feels like hard rubber. The Grip is slip resistant with or without gloves, with wet or dry hands.

The Col Moschin carries in a double sheath style Sheath. The outer Sheath is a nylon soft Sheath with straps. Inside there is a hard Sheath made of a Nylon composite with 15% fiberglass. This is where the blade actually rests. The 39-09 double sheath is designed to be strapped to the calf in the style of Italian parachutists. Removable hard inner sheath. Hard side storage case.

Made in the Italy.

Technical Specifications:

• Blade Material: Bohler N690 Cobalt Stainless Steel
• Blade Length: 159 mm
• Overall Length: 289 mm
• Blade Finish: MIL-C-13924 Black coating
• Blade Thickness: 6.3 mm
• Blade Hardness: 58 HRC
• Handle: Forprene (NATO MIL-SPEC Elastomer) Handle Scales, Lanyard Hole
• Weight: 325.5 grams
• Sheath: Top Quality Nylon Sheath w Kydex Insert
• Warranty: Limited Lifetime Warranty
• Origin: Italy