Technical Description
The blade length of this model is 86 mm. But the thickness of the butt comprises 3.5 mm. So the knife is suitable for use both in the field kitchen and for more serious types of work. The shape of its blade is Drop point: slightly reduced line of the butt and a well-balanced edge. The knife was sharpened of plain type - smooth along the entire length. At the final stage of processing the blade was polished by satin. Such useful detail as a flipper was added to this model helping to open the knife and then serving as an additional protection for the fingers.
Manufacturers have paid no less attention to the handle than the blade of the knife. It consists of two plates, which are screwed to the steel base. These pads are made of very durable composite material G10, which is a kind of fiberglass. It is easy to give the desired shape, this material does not absorb water, does not fade in the sun, withstands large mechanical loads. As a result, buyers are able to choose among the Firebird FH21 knives with handles of 3 different colors: black, gray, olive green. In each case, the handle of the knife looks very strong: It has a textured surface and is decorated with several longitudinal grooves. Also on the edge of the handle, there is a pair of holes in which the owner of the knife can thread lanyard.
The design of Firebird FH21 is supplemented with a reliable blade lock. This knife lock called Liner lock. Being one of the simplest in design, it is at the same time known as one of the most durable and unpretentious in care.
SPECIFICATIONS |
Knife Type | Folding |
Blade Thickness | 95.6g |
Lock Type | Liner |
Blade Edge | Plain |
Blade Style | Drop Point |
Blade Material | D2 |
Handle Material | G10 |
Total Length | 197mm |
Total Length | 86mm |
Blade Thickness | 3.5mm |
Model Code | Handle Color |
FH21-BK | Black |
FH21-GB | Green |
FH21-GY | Grey |