Year 2024

I designed the ATCF in 1986-87 inspired by my experience with military and security personnel in Central America and the United States. 

The ATCF was the first tactical knife to be fully assembled with screws instead of pins and rivets.
I invented the thumb disk to facilitate opening with both hands. This became a widely copied feature of the ATCF and is used on many other knives by manufacturers around the world.

The ATCF was the first pocket knife to use a checkering on the top which, along with the guard, provides protection and a firm grip. 

The ATCF is one of the most copied knife shapes in the knife world, and as I often like to proudly say, "The ATCF is the shape...that shaped the whole industry!"

Bob Terzuola 

Intended Use: Tactical/Sporting

Type of production: Industrial
Country of Production:Italy
Blade:CPM-MagnaCut 59/61HRC steel
Blade finish: stone washed
Handle: tianio acid stone washed
Blade length: 90mm.
Blade thickness: 4mm.
Length closed: 126m.
Total length: 220mm.
Thickness when closed: 12mm
Weight: 120g.
Closure: Liner lock
Clip: removable, titanium
Packaging: Cardboard box with Fox Knives logos, nylon pouch with "Terzuola" velcro patch
Notes: Design by Bob Terzuola

Fox Knives and designer Bob Terzuola announce an extraordinary Christmas 2024 limited edition series of the new Original Gangster, perfect for collectors and high-end knife enthusiasts.

This limited edition celebrates the Christmas spirit with an exclusive twist.

The Christmas Edition is distinguished by the materials used. The FatCarbon Dark Matter carbon fiber handle gives the knife unparalleled lightness combined with extraordinary strength. The blade, on the other hand, is made of satin-finished Elmax steel, a choice that ensures excellent cutting performance and wear resistance. 

Available in only 350 numbered examples on the blade and box, the Original Gangster Christmas Edition, will be the perfect gift for those who love quality without compromise.

Intended Use: Tactical/Sporting/Collection

Type of production: Industrial
Country of Production:Italy
Blade:Elmax steel 59/61HRC
Blade finish: satin-finished
Handle: FatCarbon Dark Matter with anodized titanium hardware
Blade length: 90mm.
Blade thickness: 4mm.
Length closed: 126m.
Total length: 220mm.
Thickness when closed: 12mm.
Weight: 135g.
Closure: Liner lock
Clip: removable, anodized titanium
Packaging: Cardboard box with Fox Knives logos, nylon pouch with “Terzuola” velcro patch
Notes: Design by Bob Terzuola - Limited and numbered edition on blade and box, only 350 pieces

I designed the ATCF in 1986-87 inspired by my experience with military and security personnel in Central America and the United States. 

The ATCF was the first tactical knife to be fully assembled with screws instead of pins and rivets.
I invented the thumb disk to facilitate opening with both hands. This became a widely copied feature of the ATCF and is used on many other knives by manufacturers around the world.

The ATCF was the first pocket knife to use a checkering on the top which, along with the guard, provides protection and a firm grip. 

The ATCF is one of the most copied knife shapes in the knife world, and as I often like to proudly say, "The ATCF is the shape...that shaped the whole industry!"

Bob Terzuola 

Intended Use: Tactical/Sporting

Type of production: Industrial
Country of Production:Italy
Blade:made of CPM-MagnaCut 59/61HRC steel
Blade finish: satin finish
Handle: black micarta with anodized titanium hardware
Blade length: 90mm.
Blade thickness: 4mm.
Length closed: 126m.
Total length: 220mm.
Thickness when closed: 12mm
Weight: 130g.
Closure: Liner lock
Clip: removable, anodized titanium
Packaging: Cardboard box with Fox Knives logos, nylon pouch with "Terzuola" velcro patch
Notes: Design by Bob Terzuola