Haven't checked www.polizeibedarf.ch for a while, and I just found out there'll be new knives from this series. Don't know if this is already posted on the forum.
First of all, there'll be a new PM-4, which is a wharncliffe flipper. The site says (via Google Translate):
August the latest draft of LION STEEL / POLICE NEEDS is presented. It is the first tactical knives, the LION STEEL has developed in cooperation with the police requirements. For the first time, we want to end users involve in the end design. You have time to deliver your comments to the end of August and we will examine the responses to the feasibility and let the suggestion is included in the final design accordingly. Send your feedback on the new design until the end of August 2015 polizeibedarf@bluewin.ch
Here are the facts of the new design:
- Wharncliff blade
- Niolox blade steel
- IKBS storage
- Very light (only 125g)
- Blade length 8.8cm
- Flipper
- Created by Lion Steel
And an update says:
The project PM-4 by police needs and Lion Steel's Prototypenendphase. Here is a picture of test models in which some corrections were made ​​(Flipper in the range function). Now we are still working on the optimization of the blade shape before then series production begins.
Not really my cup of tea, but maybe it'll be just like PM-1 & PM-2, I'll fall in love with it as time goes by.
Then there is the new LionSteel PM-2 SAF with ELMAX steel. The site says:
NEW Lion of Steel in a strictly limited number and only for a short time available, the PM-2 SAF (Swiss Armed Forces) model of the successful PM-2 Folding Knife.
The description says:
The Italian noble Messerschmiede Lion Steel Blade from the city Maniago, represents decades ago high absolute highest quality knife for tactical and outdoor purpose.
When PM-2 SAF (Swiss Armed Forces) is an exclusive production for the company and the Swiss Army Polizeibedarf.ch market. The folding knife was developed in cooperation with the security forces and is designed for tough police / military life.
ATTENTION The edition is strictly limited
Blade Elmax Super Steel
Blades Stärk 3.2mm
PVD coated blade
Blade length 90mm
Total length 210mm
Length 12cm geschlosse
Weight 148 grams
Handles made of black G10 3D
Liners of stainless steel (black)
Linerlock Blade Fuse
Messer is extremely comfortable to hold
All edges rounded
Glasbrecher
Pocket clip, implemented
Made in Italy in Lion Steel
Developed in Switzerland, together with task forces of police and military
Seems like none of the US online dealers have it yet, or maybe it's all sold out. Might be tough to get hold of it, I'll try to buy one.
This knife is not produced by LionSteel though, the Fox PM-3 is going to release under Boker. The site says:
A great honor for the development team of Polizeibedarf.ch. The latest development of the highly successful PM (Police diameter) series, the PM-3 is now produced under the name Boker / Italy under license. Both versions are available from mid-September. The original PM-3 will be available from end of October 2015.
First of all, there'll be a new PM-4, which is a wharncliffe flipper. The site says (via Google Translate):
August the latest draft of LION STEEL / POLICE NEEDS is presented. It is the first tactical knives, the LION STEEL has developed in cooperation with the police requirements. For the first time, we want to end users involve in the end design. You have time to deliver your comments to the end of August and we will examine the responses to the feasibility and let the suggestion is included in the final design accordingly. Send your feedback on the new design until the end of August 2015 polizeibedarf@bluewin.ch
Here are the facts of the new design:
- Wharncliff blade
- Niolox blade steel
- IKBS storage
- Very light (only 125g)
- Blade length 8.8cm
- Flipper
- Created by Lion Steel
And an update says:
The project PM-4 by police needs and Lion Steel's Prototypenendphase. Here is a picture of test models in which some corrections were made ​​(Flipper in the range function). Now we are still working on the optimization of the blade shape before then series production begins.
Not really my cup of tea, but maybe it'll be just like PM-1 & PM-2, I'll fall in love with it as time goes by.
Then there is the new LionSteel PM-2 SAF with ELMAX steel. The site says:
NEW Lion of Steel in a strictly limited number and only for a short time available, the PM-2 SAF (Swiss Armed Forces) model of the successful PM-2 Folding Knife.
The description says:
The Italian noble Messerschmiede Lion Steel Blade from the city Maniago, represents decades ago high absolute highest quality knife for tactical and outdoor purpose.
When PM-2 SAF (Swiss Armed Forces) is an exclusive production for the company and the Swiss Army Polizeibedarf.ch market. The folding knife was developed in cooperation with the security forces and is designed for tough police / military life.
ATTENTION The edition is strictly limited
Blade Elmax Super Steel
Blades Stärk 3.2mm
PVD coated blade
Blade length 90mm
Total length 210mm
Length 12cm geschlosse
Weight 148 grams
Handles made of black G10 3D
Liners of stainless steel (black)
Linerlock Blade Fuse
Messer is extremely comfortable to hold
All edges rounded
Glasbrecher
Pocket clip, implemented
Made in Italy in Lion Steel
Developed in Switzerland, together with task forces of police and military
Seems like none of the US online dealers have it yet, or maybe it's all sold out. Might be tough to get hold of it, I'll try to buy one.
This knife is not produced by LionSteel though, the Fox PM-3 is going to release under Boker. The site says:
A great honor for the development team of Polizeibedarf.ch. The latest development of the highly successful PM (Police diameter) series, the PM-3 is now produced under the name Boker / Italy under license. Both versions are available from mid-September. The original PM-3 will be available from end of October 2015.
