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Karatel Russian Hand Made Tactical Folding Knife with Leather Pouch
Karatel Russian Hand Made Tactical Folding Knife with solid well made leather Pouch
Model not known but it has a type of Otter on the blade and some Russian writing we cannot define to translate.
Karatel are a series of knives adopted by FSB (Federal Security Service – the successor of Soviet KGB). They have also been adopted by the Russian Special Forces Unit known as Spetsnaz
The knives have several versions featuring various sheaths, handle materials and slightly different blade shapes.
*Please read full description and see detailed images.
*New and unused and has been in storage for some years. (99% mint condition) a few minor storage marks on front of pouch
Bead blast brushed silver finish and spear point blade and skeletal frame with liner lock and push forward locking release stud. Thumb then goes in to the top circle in the frame to release the liner lock system.
Characteristics of the knife
Total length: 180mm
Blade length: 80mm
Blade thickness: 3.7 mm
Blade Width: 30 mm
Blade material: Steel 70Х16MFS
Blade processing: antireflex SATIN
Hardness: 57-62 HRC
Handle material: Skeletal Brushed Silver Stainless
Case: Natural leather 'Black'
Has the KARATEL 'BAT' brand on the blade and has the unique locking button on the top of the knife.
Beautiful design and construction this hand made knife is an absolute beauty.
The bead blast finished blade is razor sharp
Comes with a heavy, black leather Pouch with fastening stud.
Only one of these original early models available.
We also have the KARATEL-1 and 2 available which can be seen in the final images and also at these links:
We also have one Russian Made Ground Zero Tactical Folding/Rescue Knive which can be seen in the final image and at this link:
Also see our range of Russian Tactical Knives from Kizlyar.
SOS#002290