Extrema Ratio S-THIL

 Extrema Ratio S-THIL

Extrema Ratio S-THIL, a new product, clearly aimed (no pun intended) towards a combat/defence market.

The spine is 5mm at it's widest part which corresponds to part of the upper side as shown above. This is  the region where an operator's forefinger could comfortably rest. The remainder of what constitutes the handle/grip has been milled to a minimum and thus this knife is better used with gloved hands, as without gloves, it is uncomfortable to hold tightly due to the lower profile where they have milled out their somewhat signature fuller.

It is housed within a super slim molded scabbard.Despite there being a molded frictional locking system, it is very weak in terms of knife retention and this blade will not remain inside of scabbard unless the retaining strap is in effect. The design of the scabbard is such that the knife can be inserted either blade towards user or away and the knife will still be held securely. Once this strap is undone there is little to no force requited to remove the knife from the scabbard. This is clearly a rapid deployment weapon.

The business end is clearly a spear point with a false upper edge. The design only enables the knife to be held securely with the cutting edge facing down, as it is uncomfortable to hold with this edge upwards due to the thumb resting upon the thinned out ridge of the fuller. I have not spoken to the designer however, I believe this to be done on purpose so as to be able to orientate the blade in total darkness or near total darkness.

It goes without saying this looks to me to be designed as a last ditch throwing knife??? We'll see. Coming soon to the channel.