Introducing the Custom designed Urban LKU01LP LA PRIMA Edzone Limitata (limited Edition- only 300 made!) from THE FACTORY

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"The factory is a Labour community where ideas, thoughts and visions meet in order to create new business models and new opportunities. The Factory acts both as an incubator and an accelerator, supporting the development of projects, from design to marketing"

Briefly, what does this mean in terms of you the reader?

Well, I guess there is an opportunity for one to submit their designs and see if indeed it has merit to take it to at least a prototype stage. It's no good having a "good idea" if it only stays on paper or in your head.

The following product is a creation of Danilo Rossi Lajolo Di Cosano and brought to life via The Factory.

You can read all about Danilo here:

 On his Face Book page

and here:

The knife is a true collectors item. Let's break it down right from the beginning;

 Presentation is in the form of a cardboard sleeve over a hard cardboard box constructed with the same care as Extrema Ratio's other products boxes. 

Pull upon the small black ribbon to reveal the actual knife presentation box, embossed with Danilo's signature and icon.

Lift the front flap (held by a magnetic catch) and the top section contains the international warranty card-(looks like the format of a credit card and is made of hard plastic)

The purchase date has been left blank because I am merely reviewing this issue (#72) and I will hand it back so other "Ambassador's" can also give their impressions of this knife.

I'm going to let my pictures speak for themselves, for you to peruse them and then some details about the knife at the end of this blog.

One scale bears the LASER engraved signature of Danilo.

A gentleman's knife should be slim and be of such a design that does not rip into ones pocket and destroy the fabric and yet also be unobtrusive and comfortable to carry, as such there are no protruding parts, such a flipper bars etc.

The drawings on the scales/grip (LASER engraved) were taken from the tables and boards of 3 famous Italian anthropologists/criminologists : Dr Cesare Lombroso, Di Biasi and Dr Emanuele Mirabella and represent the traditional tattoos of Italian bandits!

The pocket clip bears the mark of Lajolo's shield/crest of the World Calix Academy

The edition number is also of course LASER engraved upon the blade.

This academy is world famous for teaching the art of knife fighting. (hint: other potential purpose of this "Gentleman's knife"). The knife shows strength, yet is minimalistic in functional design, a liner lock and a tip down reversible pocket clip. IMHO the tip down clip is the safest way for a folder to be carried. It means when reaching for the knife in a hurry, the business end is facing away from the fingers.

The LKU01LP LA PRIMA is easy to hold in any position

Unobtrusive elegant, design, equally at home with an espresso and fresh fruit in the office!

As in keeping with the "gentleman's knife" ethos, the blade is not ginormous nor is it  too tactical.

With a small blade one doesn't need to look aggressive or like a thug with this folder.

Materials

Made with Böhler's N690 martensitic stainless steel for the blade, and aluminium scales in a matt surface finish. The LKU01LP LA PRIMA is a limited edition liner lock knife  (300 pieces in total). There are no acute edges on this slim line design. 

I encourage you, if one has a cool design to submit it to the Factory and see if an idea/design can come to life, such as this beautiful object. 

BCT