Viper Knives Handy 2 Fixed Blade Knife - 3.25" Bohler M390 Satin Sheepsfoot Blade - 3D Machined Walnut Wood Handle Scales & Leather Sheath (VT4048NO)
Product Description
Crafted in Maniago, Italy—the historical heart of fine Italian cutlery—the Viper Knives Handy 2 (VT4048NO) marries classic traditional elegance with high-performance modern EDC engineering. Designed by renowned custom knifemaker Fabrizio Silvestrelli, the Handy 2 refines the original Handy platform by introducing an ultra-functional sheepsfoot blade geometry and premium natural wood handle ergonomics.
The core of the VT4048NO is its 3.25-inch sheepsfoot blade forged from premium Austrian Bohler M390 powder metallurgy stainless steel. Heat-treated to 60-61 HRC, M390 is celebrated across the global knife community for its extraordinary wear resistance, micro-grain toughness, and superior rust defense. Ground with a full-flat profile and finished in an elegant satin coat, the modified sheepsfoot shape maximizes slicing leverage and tip control for detail work, cardboard breaking, and everyday utility tasks, complete with fine jimping along the spine thumb ramp for an unshakeable grip.
The handle features 3D-machined Walnut wood scales fitted over a skeletonized full-tang frame. Warm, rich, and naturally textured, the walnut wood scales are contoured with smooth chamfering to eliminate hot spots during extended cutting tasks. Accompanied by a handcrafted dark brown leather sheath equipped with a high-retention pocket clip for discreet pocket or belt carry, the Italian-made Viper Handy 2 VT4048NO stands out as an elite primary fixed-blade asset for collectors and EDC purists alike.
*Bench Notes & Field Care Guidance:*
Forged from Bohler M390 stainless steel, the Viper Handy 2 offers outstanding natural resistance against rust and environmental corrosion. While M390 requires minimal anti-corrosion maintenance, keeping the blade clean and wiped dry after processing heavy materials ensures long-term edge fidelity. The natural Walnut wood handles benefit from occasional care; applying a light pass of mineral oil or wood conditioner helps maintain their deep graining and natural moisture barrier for generations.
Key Features
- **Bohler M390 Stainless Super Steel Core:** Premium Austrian powder metallurgy steel provides top-tier edge longevity, micro-grain toughness, and complete rust defense.
- **Fabrizio Silvestrelli Custom Design:** Ergonomic fixed-blade geometry designed by master Italian knifemaker Fabrizio Silvestrelli.
- **Sheepsfoot Blade Geometry:** Flat cutting edge maximizes utility slicing leverage and fine tip dexterity for everyday tasks.
- **3D-Machined Walnut Wood Scales:** Natural, richly grained walnut scales offer classic warmth, comfortable ergonomics, and timeless style.
- **Full-Tang Construction:** Solid skeletonized full-tang frame delivers maximum structural frame rigidity and balance.
- **Handcrafted Leather Sheath:** Dark brown premium leather sheath features an integrated clip for versatile pocket or belt carry.
- **Masterfully Crafted in Maniago, Italy:** Precision engineered and manufactured in Maniago, Italy, by Viper Cutellerie.
Product Specifications
- Brand: Viper Knives / Tecnocut
- Series: Fixed Blade Series / Everyday Carry
- Model: Handy 2 Walnut
- Designer: Fabrizio Silvestrelli
- MPN: VT4048NO
- UPC: 871373614749
- Clean MPN: VT4048NO
- Country of Origin: Italy (Maniago)
- Blade Length: 3.25 Inches (83.0 mm)
- Overall Length: 7.09 Inches (180.0 mm)
- Blade Thickness: 0.150 Inches (3.80 mm)
- Blade Material: Bohler M390 Stainless Steel
- Blade Hardness: 60-61 HRC
- Blade Style: Sheepsfoot
- Blade Grind: Full-Flat Grind
- Blade Finish: Satin
- Edge Type: Plain Edge
- Tang Structure: Full Tang
- Handle Material: 3D Machined Walnut Wood
- Handle Color: Natural Brown Walnut
- Sheath Included: Premium Dark Brown Leather Sheath with Clip
- Weight: 3.17 oz (90.0 g)
