LionSteel Gitano (Carbon Fibre Handle)
LionSteel Gitano (Carbon Fibre Handle)
Penang Showroom
74F, Jalan Siam
10400 Georgetown PNG
Malaysia
LionSteel Gitano is inspired by the tradition of Southern Europe, an elegant slip joint EDC folding knife. This classic folding knife is designed by Gudy van Poppel and Tools For Gents, it has a blade that is larger than its handle. Featuring a satin-finished Niolox stainless steel clip point blade with a carbon fibre handle, it is also equipped with a 6AI4V titanium liner and bolsters.
Features:
- Overall Length: 7.56" (192mm)
- Blade Length: 3.35" (85mm)
- Closed Length: 4.25" (108mm)
- Blade Thickness: 0.12" (3mm)
- Blade Steel: Niolox Stainless
- Hardness: 59-60 HRC
- Blade Finish: Satin
- Handle: Carbon Fibre
- Locking System: Slip Joint
- Weight: 3.21oz. (91 g)
- Origin: Italy
See in the official website: https://www.lionsteel.it/n/en/product/1883/gt01_gitano
All in all, Gitano is a knife that offers extremely elegant lines while being bold in the same way as the historical precursors who served as inspiration for this model.
This is a successful synthesis between older tradition and modern technology. While the knife is attractive to look at, it offers a rather large blade with a lot of capacity. The stock is made out of good material, is thin and finished with a good grind. A very good combination in my opinion. Also, the knife is very well-built, in well-chosen materials. Frame and bolster are in titanium which gives strength while being lightweight.
For these reasons, I highly recommend Gitano as a pocket knife. It became an instant favorite and a knife I won't get rid of in a hurry. The only ones who should not consider this model are the manic people who can't stand anything else besides a titanium frame lock flipper.
