Hi guys and girls! 
Today, I would like to present my unique pocket knife - nilte QUIETE White G10 Stone Wash.
The knife was made in Maniago, in Italian city known from the manufacturing of knives and it was designed by Massimo Fantoni. After the experience gained in the family business (Fantoni srl) and thanks to two significant people in the world of cutlery - Bill Harsey and Chris Reeve - Massimo decided to go his own path. This is how the QUIETE was born - the first nilte knife.
Because the knife by its very nature is a tool, and it is not intended to kill, QUIETE is positioned as the S.U.T. - Sport Utility Tool. For the reasons of safety the blade of the knife is a modification of the shape of the sheepsfoot blade, so it has no aggressive tip. This protects against accidental injuries when the QUIETE is used as a rescue knife. The initial notch in the blade serves as a safely support for the finger. The knife should be opened with both hands, which is probably a continuation of the Sport Utility Tool idea, and thanks to that this knife is legal in many European countries.
The blade and the spring are made of a very good steel - Sandvik 14C28N hardened to 59/60 HRC. When cutting you can feel its smoothness and its distinct advantage over the 12C27 steel, which I met in the French Laguiole knives. On the back of the blade are undulating grooves named Wave Thumb Serration.
There are ten different versions of this knife, but only 66 pieces in the world was made of this white Quiete version. The handle is made of white rough G10 in which the Pure Back Lock mechanism is placed - minimalistic modern interpretation of a backlock. As for the knife with G10 handle, its appearance has nothing to do with its military ancestors, I would describe it as a sporty elegance. The Pure Back Lock spring is flexible in the middle. It flexes when pressed and then it raises the front part to release the blade.
Source of this image: edgeobserver.com
nilte QUIETE specifications:
☞ Overall length: 17.8 cm
☞ Handle length: 10.3 cm
☞ Handle Material: White G10
☞ Handle thickness: 1 cm
☞ Blade length: 6.4 cm
☞ Blade thickness: 3 mm
☞ Steel Blade: Sandvik 14C28N 59/60 HRC
☞ Weight: 60 g
Holding the knife in my hand, I can definitely say that every design detail has been carefully thought and made at the highest quality. The flat grind is perfectly symmetrical at both sides. The cutting edge is factory sharpened to a level of shaving hairs from hands. The initial notch at the beginning of the cutting edge is slightly polished so it is comfortable for the forefinger.
This pocket-sized knife is by far the most ergonomic, lightest and versatile of all my EDC knives. You can hold it in several ways, and each time my fingers are exactly there where they should be. The Quiete gives the perfect control, because the back edge is made to be held by fingers. The knife handle is flat, it has a one centimeter in thickness and it fits very well in the pocket. It surprise me also that with such a minimal design does not have any blade play, the blade is located exactly in the middle when closed and accidental opening is impossible. At the end, at both sides of the handle are holes for the cord. The box includes a yellow cord.
In summary, this is a pocket knife that will work in everyday use and also at the camping. It can be used as a rescue knife in the car, but on the other hand - as the modern gentleman folder. Because the Quiete is very elegant and it has quite revolutionary appearance like the first white iPhone it will also fit into a women's handbag.
Greetings to you all.
Today, I would like to present my unique pocket knife - nilte QUIETE White G10 Stone Wash.
The knife was made in Maniago, in Italian city known from the manufacturing of knives and it was designed by Massimo Fantoni. After the experience gained in the family business (Fantoni srl) and thanks to two significant people in the world of cutlery - Bill Harsey and Chris Reeve - Massimo decided to go his own path. This is how the QUIETE was born - the first nilte knife.
Because the knife by its very nature is a tool, and it is not intended to kill, QUIETE is positioned as the S.U.T. - Sport Utility Tool. For the reasons of safety the blade of the knife is a modification of the shape of the sheepsfoot blade, so it has no aggressive tip. This protects against accidental injuries when the QUIETE is used as a rescue knife. The initial notch in the blade serves as a safely support for the finger. The knife should be opened with both hands, which is probably a continuation of the Sport Utility Tool idea, and thanks to that this knife is legal in many European countries.
The blade and the spring are made of a very good steel - Sandvik 14C28N hardened to 59/60 HRC. When cutting you can feel its smoothness and its distinct advantage over the 12C27 steel, which I met in the French Laguiole knives. On the back of the blade are undulating grooves named Wave Thumb Serration.
There are ten different versions of this knife, but only 66 pieces in the world was made of this white Quiete version. The handle is made of white rough G10 in which the Pure Back Lock mechanism is placed - minimalistic modern interpretation of a backlock. As for the knife with G10 handle, its appearance has nothing to do with its military ancestors, I would describe it as a sporty elegance. The Pure Back Lock spring is flexible in the middle. It flexes when pressed and then it raises the front part to release the blade.
Source of this image: edgeobserver.com
nilte QUIETE specifications:
☞ Overall length: 17.8 cm
☞ Handle length: 10.3 cm
☞ Handle Material: White G10
☞ Handle thickness: 1 cm
☞ Blade length: 6.4 cm
☞ Blade thickness: 3 mm
☞ Steel Blade: Sandvik 14C28N 59/60 HRC
☞ Weight: 60 g
Holding the knife in my hand, I can definitely say that every design detail has been carefully thought and made at the highest quality. The flat grind is perfectly symmetrical at both sides. The cutting edge is factory sharpened to a level of shaving hairs from hands. The initial notch at the beginning of the cutting edge is slightly polished so it is comfortable for the forefinger.
This pocket-sized knife is by far the most ergonomic, lightest and versatile of all my EDC knives. You can hold it in several ways, and each time my fingers are exactly there where they should be. The Quiete gives the perfect control, because the back edge is made to be held by fingers. The knife handle is flat, it has a one centimeter in thickness and it fits very well in the pocket. It surprise me also that with such a minimal design does not have any blade play, the blade is located exactly in the middle when closed and accidental opening is impossible. At the end, at both sides of the handle are holes for the cord. The box includes a yellow cord.
In summary, this is a pocket knife that will work in everyday use and also at the camping. It can be used as a rescue knife in the car, but on the other hand - as the modern gentleman folder. Because the Quiete is very elegant and it has quite revolutionary appearance like the first white iPhone it will also fit into a women's handbag.
Greetings to you all.
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