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Viper® Knives Handy Full-Tang Premium Fixed Blade – 3.23" CPM-MagnaCut Drop Point – Dark Matter Black FatCarbon – VT4038FCM
The Viper® Knives Handy Full-Tang Everyday Carry Fixed Blade Knife in Dark Matter Black FatCarbon (VT4038FCM) represents a masterfully tuned pinnacle in compact field tools, engineered in Maniago, Italy, to redefine the absolute boundaries of premium premium utility and tactical companion carry. While typical compact fixed blade knives often opt for standard stainless alloys that require a constant sharpening loop, or utilize entirely flat composite scales that introduce severe palm hot spots during prolonged carving tasks—the Handy completely charts an elite mechanical course. This Italian-made masterpiece (8053675943938), envisioned by legendary custom knifemaker Fabrizio Silvestrelli, balances space-age materials with traditional European ergonomics to serve as an investment-grade primary companion for backcountry explorers, urban operators, and gear purists alike.
The structural foundation of this luxury-tier tool is built from a monolithic stock of CPM-MagnaCut stainless steel. Developed by renowned metallurgist Larrin Thomas, MagnaCut shatters conventional powder metallurgy limitations by completely eliminating standard chromium carbides from the micro-matrix. This breakthrough delivers an unparalleled combination of severe impact toughness, aggressive edge retention, and complete structural immunity to environmental rust spikes. The defining technical edge of the VT4038FCM configuration is its beautifully executed **3.23-inch drop point blade layout treated to a refined Italian satin finish**. Boasting a broad, deep slicing belly paired with a flat grind and a crowned, micro-polished spine, it glides through heavy leather, cardboard packaging, and camping prep cords with absolute low-drag fluid momentum.
The true functional highlight of this compact milestone lies in its highly advanced handle tapering and gorgeous composite architecture. The full-tang core is cloaked in 3D-machined scales cut from genuine **Dark Matter Black FatCarbon**. This ultra-premium aerospace-grade carbon fiber matrix features mesmerizing, chaotic marbling that reflects light across multidirectional layers, ensuring no two handles are visually identical. To maximize system balance, Silvestrelli integrated a **precision-tapered tang** that gradually thins out toward the pommel, dropping the knife's total weight down to a featherlight 4.06 ounces while shifting the absolute pivot balance point straight into the forward index finger notch. Completed by a custom-molded, double-stitched **premium brown leather belt sheath** built for vertical or cross-draw carry configurations, this exquisite piece provides uncompromised mechanical authority.
Includes: (1) Viper Knives Handy Fixed Blade Knife (CPM-MagnaCut Satin Drop Point Blade / Dark Matter Black FatCarbon Handles), Premium Hand-Finished Brown Leather Belt Sheath, Factory Safety Insert, and Original Viper Knives Maniago Presentation Retail Box.
*FatCarbon Texture & Leather Sheath Guidance: The advanced Dark Matter Black FatCarbon scales are micro-contoured to catch your palm lines friction-free without tearing up apparel fabrics. To maintain the marble luster of the composite facets, occasionally clean away skin oils with a micro-drop of dish soap and a soft microfiber cloth. Additionally, because the hand-fit leather belt sheath is deliberately stitched thick to prevent blade punch-through, it will feel stiff upon initial insertion loops; simply apply a light layer of non-darkening leather cream to expedite its natural breaking-in process.
Key Features
- Revolutionary CPM-MagnaCut Core: Cutting-edge powder metallurgy alloy supplies extraordinary wear protection and near-total rust immunity under brutal field conditions.
- Sleek Italian Satin Finish: Premium satin grinds feature a crowned, micro-polished spine that highlights traditional Italian knife artistry and eliminates sharp thumb edges.
- 3D Machined Dark Matter FatCarbon: High-density aerospace carbon fiber scales display a stunning marble-like visual pattern while remaining impervious to moisture and hard shocks.
- Precision Tapered Tang Geometry: The steel core thins incrementally toward the lanyard pommel, drastically cutting total weight while maximizing forward balancing control.
- Ergonomic Pinky-Catch Pommel: Handle heel features a control-focused downward swell that safely locks the user's hand into position during heavy slicing or detailed skinning strings.
- Premium Double-Stitched Leather Sheath: Outfitted with an elite, hand-finished brown leather belt loop assembly optimized for highly comfortable vertical or traditional cross-draw tracking.
Product Specifications
- Brand: Viper® Knives / Tecnocut Snc (Maniago, Pordenone, Italy)
- Product Line: Fabrizio Silvestrelli Custom Collaboration Fixed Blade Series
- Model Name: Handy Satin Drop Point - Dark Matter Black FatCarbon
- SKU / MPN: VT4038FCM (Alternative Part Identifiers: VT4038-FCM / VP4038FCM)
- Blade Steel Chemistry: CPM-MagnaCut Premium Powder Metallurgy Stainless Steel
- Blade Hardness Matrix: 60-63 HRC (Rockwell Hardness Scale)
- Blade Stock Thickness: 0.160 Inches (4.00 mm) - Thick Heavy-Duty Spine
- Blade Edge Length Spec: 3.23 Inches (82.00 mm) - Continuous Slicing Edge
- Handle Structural Length: 3.86 Inches (98.00 mm)
- Open Overall System Length: 7.09 Inches (180.00 mm)
- Blade Profile Geometry: Broad Belly Drop Point / High Flat Ground
- Blade Spine Treatment: Elegantly Crowned and Polished Seamless Boundary
- Handle Material Class: 3D Contour-Machined Premium FatCarbon (Carbon Fiber Composite)
- Handle Pattern Finish: Chaotic Marbled Dark Matter Black
- Tang Architecture: Full Tang with Precision Linear Rear Tapering
- Hardware Matrix: AISI 303/305 Low-Profile Stainless Steel Torx Assembly Screws
- Sheath Assembly Class: Hand-Finished Double-Stitched Premium Vegetable-Tanned Leather
- Sheath Carry Orientation: Multi-Position Belt Loop (Vertical or Cross-Draw Tracking Capable)
- Knife Core Net Weight: 4.06 oz (115.0 g) - Featherlight Ergonomic EDC Profile
- UPC / EAN Barcode: 8053675943938
