39-09 Operativo

This project, sponsored by the Italian C.O.F.S. (Comando Operativo Forze Speciali) and its Commander: Gen.Bertolini, was also previously suggested by many international knife collectors. A restyling of the famous "Pugnale da paracadutista assaltatore mod.1939", a masterpiece of the Italian Military History. Even if preserving the shape, structure and proportions of the original model, the knife has become stronger and more functional.

New Military Spec materials and processes have been followed in the production phases. Thanks to these few modifications, the 39-09 has unexpectedly become competitive against the best modern tactical knives. The Operativo will be delivered burnished without Military logo and with a hard sheath that is to be dressed at the calf, in the Italian Paratrooper characteristic fashion.

Details:

Weight: 360 g
Blade Length: 19 cm
Overall Length: 31,5 cm
Blade Thickness: 6,3 mm
Blade Steel: N690 (58 HRC)
Handle material: Forprene (NATO MIL-SPEC elastomer)
Serration on the blade: no
Finishing: MIL-C-13924 Black coating