Marttiini Condor Compass, Cordura

The fine outdoorsman’s or hunters knife! A new addition to popular Condor-family. Same durable, non-slip black rubber handle, with finger guard. Now with quality Suunto-compass. The non-glare, strong blade is Martef-coated stainless steel, famous Marttiini-quality.

The patented Condor ferrule and handle design was initially brought to perfection the traditional Lynx-knife series. Encouraged by the success of the ”new generation” of Lynx knife Marttiini adapted the design for hunting and all-purpose knives. The finger guard and the roughened surface of handle add the secure and guarantee the outstanding grip even when hands are wet or slimy.

Blade length: 130 mm
Total lenght: 255 mm

The B l a d e:
The sharpness (razor sharp) of Marttiini® Knives is world-famous. The good reputation comes from the special Marttiini®-Steel and the high quality manufacturing process.

The blades are made from a special stainless chrome steel. Many tests and developing work have been done until the right combination of chrome and the other materials have been founded. The tempering at just the right temperature - determined from Janne Marttiini’s developing work - ensures the durable and strong blade. The composition of the materials (containing 13% of chrome) tempered to 54-56 on the Rockwell hardness scale (HRC) is the best combination for knife blade. The 13% of chrome assures the steel to be durable, absolutely stainless and saltwater resistance (even acid resistance). The hardness under 54 HRC is too low for knife blade, a softer blade is definitely easier to sharpen, but the sharpness will be not a long-lasting and the edge of the blade is too flexible for harder use. If the hardness is over 56 HRC, the blade is certainly hard and retain an edge, but will break more easily. The sharpening is then even impossible without the sharpening wheel.

The handle
During the ten last years plastic, rubber and their combinations has been gained ground. They are ideal for handle materials, as the rubber/plastic handles are easy, favorable and quick to produce. They fulfill perfectly the requirements in the wet circumstances. Handles are also hygienic, safe and secure and the grip is tough. These combinations offer a different kind of feeling for grip: softer if there are more rubber and more solid if there are more plastic.

The S h e a t h:
The sheath covers and protects the knife, as well as protects the user to hurt himself. A perfectly fitting sheath has been designed for each knife model. Sheaths are reinforced by rivets on the edge of the sheath, press-stud sticking, band round the sheath or plastic inner sleeve.
The leather sheaths are completely hand made. The leather hides are cut to the different sizes. The sheaths are sewn by using ”the milk glue” to hold the edges tight together. The plastic inner sleeve is pushed into the sewn, printed and wet leather sheath.

All Marttiini® products carry a three year guarantee to be free of defects in materials and workmanship.

Janne Marttiini’s work continues. Each individual knife must pass a rigid quality control to have their blades engraved with ”J Marttiini, Finland”