EXTREMA RATIO
GLAUCA B1 FOLDER
GLAUCA B1 FOLDER
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ABOUT THE GLAUCA B1: The GLAUCA B1 is a medium weight tactical folder. Extrema Ratio and GIGN (Groupe d'Intervention de la Gendarmerie Nationale) cooperated on the development of the GLAUCA B1. The GIGN is a French National Gendarerie special operations unit.
BLADE: The tip of the blade looks like a tanto with sharpening on both sides. The GLAUCA B1 review by "Fog Horn" calls it a "double tanto". The blade is partially serrated. Can be opened with thumbs studs on both sides, as well as flippers. These flippers keep your hand from moving onto the blade. The flippers also have lanyard holes for paracord attaching.
HANDLE: A special tool for cutting plastic ties (i.e. plastic handcuffs) is safely incorporated in the handle and you can access this by lifting a lever on the top of the handle. This handle is specially shaped to give you exceptional gripping power even with gloved hands. The GLAUCA B1 also has a window breaker on the handle end. The clip is reversible. An insignia is emblazoned on each side of the handle.
LOCK: The GLAUCA B1 has a liner lock plus an additional manual lock. When the additional lock is used, the GLAUCA B1 becomes a fixed blade knife.
SHEATH: This unusual folder is accompanied by an unusual sheath. This substantial sheath is formed so you carry the GLAUCA B1 as a fixed blade. It is a wide sheath structured to have several carry positions. It is MOLLE compatible. It can also be carried on a belt or on a side fixing. Includes a leg strap.
Length Opened - Knife Only: mm 270 (10.63 inches)
Length Closed: mm 157 (6.18 inches)
Total Length of Sheath and Inserted Knife: mm 311.15 (12.25 inches)
Blade Length: mm 112 (4.41 inches)
Weight - Knife Only: g 207 (7.28 ounces)
Weight - Knife and Sheath: g 419.57 (14.80 ounces)
Blade Thickness (center of blade): mm 2.81 (0.11 inches)
Blade Width (Widest Section) mm 30.31 (1.19 inches)
Blade Steel: N690 cobalt stainless steel*
Blade Hardness: Rockwell 58 HRC
Serrations: Partially serrated blade - mm 22.03 (.087 inches)
Locking System: Liner lock**
Handle: Anticorodal aluminum***
Clip: Reversible clip
Window Breaker: Yes
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
* The blade is made with N690 cobalt stainless steel, a high performance steel with excellent cutting and mechanical characteristics. This steel is also used in the butchering industry and for making surgical instruments
** Also has an additional manual lock for extra safety.
*** The handle is made of black anodized Anticorodal, an aluminum alloy that is very strong and corrosion resistant.
NOTE: Most Extrema Ratio knives are designed for many purposes except for use with food. While they are known for their versatility, durability and strength, they are not ideal for using with food. For food purposes, it's recommended to use knives specially designed for the task.
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