In June 2006, the “185° Rgt. Ricognizione e Acquisizione Obiettivi” (Target Acquisition Regiment) airborne “FOLGORE” (185° RAO) entrusted to Extrema Ratio the development of a unique knife fitting the unit’s specific operational duties.
This resulted in the RAO: not an oversized folder as much as a compact survival & field knife, with a heavy and dependable blade.
A compact survival & field knife, with a heavy and dependable blade.
knife, with a heavy and dependable blade.
Its very reliable locking system, assisted by an extra safety device, effectively turns this folder into a fixed blade knife.
The opening and closing is to be performed with both hands in order to minimize the risk of self-inflicted injuries, as the blade, because of its weight, is a veritable guillotine.
The extra safe device is a steel pin to be hand-screwed through two holes by the guard section of the massive Anticorodal aluminum handle – its presence between blade and hand also acting as a great psychological boon.
The sheath is an essential part of this weapon system: it holds a diamond-plate sharpener and enables user to carry the knife either in open position, held in place by a cord and two clips, or closed, inside the front pocket. The sheath can be attached to tactical vests or common belts, being MOLLE system-compliant.
The RAO BLACK RUVIDO version is produced with a rough handle for a better grip.
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The main shell is injection-molded in shockproof nylon. The secondary retention system is reversible for ambidextrous users.
The blade is guided into the sheath thanks to its cone shape that lends itself well to the rapid insertion and extraction of the blade. To extract the blade, a pressure on the trigger will be sufficient, thus releasing the safety that holds it securely in the sheath.
In the horizontal slits of the sheath a system is added, which fixes the blade to avoid shaking noises when it is stored inside.
The back side of the nylon sheath is M.O.L.L.E. compatible.
The textile part is reduced to its minimum and has got the classic two-button safety strap with a belt loop and a thigh band with rubber reinforcement for anti-rotation.
Extrema Ratio aims at this new line by minimizing thickness and size of the knife, but not saving on structural strength and safety accessories. Available in Black, Desert, HCS (Hybrid Coyote Sage), Ranger Green e Wolf Grey versions.
























