Year 2024

KNIFE WITHDRAWN FROM PRIVATE COLLECTION
* Type: Previously Purchased
* Condition: Like new
* Commercially available unique specimen from 2010.
* Sharpening: Original, improvable
* Marks on blade: /
* Marks on handle: /
* Packaging: /
* Scabbard: Leather, handcrafted, in good condition.
* Manuals, Certificates and Warranties: Certificate of Authenticity.
* Checked and Certified by our in-house laboratory.

FRANCO VERNAZZA is a hobbyist knifemaker and by passion a member of A.C.H.I. (Associazione Coltellinai Hobbisti Italiani), this does not take away from his excellent knifemaking skills. He himself says he makes blades for passion, knives that do the job of cutting, everything else is a detail. The workmanship, all unique because he doesn't use jigs, is really good, completely Hand Made in Italy. 

Intended use: hunting / collection

Type of production: handmade
Country of production: Italy
Blade: stainless steel N690Co
Blade finish: horizontal satin finish and mirror polish
Handle: Olive wood with anodized Titanium guard
Blade length: 135mm.
Blade thickness: 3.5mm.
Total length: 255mm.
Weight: 151g.
Sheath: leather, handcrafted, hand-stitched
Packaging: /
Notes: previously purchased knife, from a private collection

Microtech Socom knives are named after the United States Special Operations Command, abbreviated to Socom; an operational command under the United States Department of Defence Special Operations Command. Under its jurisdiction are some very famous units, such as the Navy SEALs, Air Force PJs, Army Rangers and others. A knife that borrows such a name must mean business, and the Microtech Socom series does just that! Thanks to high-quality materials that can withstand the rigours of the battlefield. Knives built to last.

The Microtech Signature Series is designed for customers looking for a more exclusive option than the already excellent standard models. Depending on the model, they are distinguished by the use of first-class materials and finishes: e.g. carbon fibre, copper, Damascus and DLC.

Intended use: Tactical / Sporting

Production type: Midtech
Country of manufacture: USA
Blade: Stainless steel M390 60-61HRC
Blade Finish: Dark Dual Tone, Black Dark Washed and Black DLC
Handle: Carbon Fibre with DLC treated screws
Blade length: 137mm.
Blade thickness: 4mm.
Total length: 265mm.
Weight: 212g. (273g. including scabbard)
Sheath: Carbon fibre Kydex, with steel clip
Packaging: cardboard box with Microtech USA logos
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