In June 2006, the “185° Rgt. Ricognizione e Acquisizione Obiettivi” (Target Acquisition Regiment) airborne “FOLGORE” (185° RAO) entrusted to Extrema Ratio the development of this unique knife - the Extrema Ratio Extrema Ratio Rao Desert, which fits the unit’s specific operational duties. This resulted in the RAO: not so much a knife as a compact survival & field knife, with a heavy and dependable blade.
Its very reliable locking system, assisted by an extra safety bar, effectively turns this folder into a fixed blade knife. The opening and closing is best performed with both hands due to its size and weight. 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 real psychological boon. This knife will not close during use.
The sheath is an essential part of this system. It holds a diamond-plate sharpener and enables the 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.
- SKU
- ER-04.1000.0141/DW
- Brand:
- Extrema Ratio
- Age Restriction:
- 18+
- Blade Length (cm)
- 11.9000
- Overall Length (cm)
- 26.3000
- Blade Material:
- N690 Stainless Steel
- Blade Thickness (cm)
- 0.6
- Blade Coating:
- Desert
- Grind:
- Flat
- Sheath:
- Nylon
- Pocket Clip:
- No
- Handle Material:
- Aluminium
- Handle Colour:
- Gold
- Product Weight (g)
- 389
- Lock Type:
- Back Lock
- Newest:
- 2017-04-13 00:00:00
- Shipping Group:
- STANDARD
- Parent Base Price:
- 359.9500
- Lead Time Dropdown:
- 6 Weeks +
