Overview
Fred Perrin designs knives that go straight to the essentials: he keeps only what serves the grip and the function. The FP2403 is a clear illustration — a symmetrical 54 mm double-edged blade, a one-piece 440C construction with no scales and no assembly, and a kydex sheath cut for it. Here, simplicity is the design.
One-piece construction
Blade and handle are cut from the same steel. There is no glued tang, no rivet, no applied scale: none of the parts that, on an assembled knife, eventually develop play. That is what gives this format its rigidity and its lifespan, and why a maker's fixed blade gets handed down.
Technical details
Double-edged 440C blade, plain edge, 54 mm long and 2.5 mm thick. 440C handle, one-piece construction. Overall length 109 mm. Weight 21 g. Kydex sheath and cord included.
The designer
This model carries the signature of Fred Perrin, the French knifemaker and designer known for compact, pared-down designs led by ergonomics. His work favours control of the tool, mechanical simplicity and a function you can read at a glance. The Max Knives catalogue holds one of the widest ranges of his work anywhere.
Care
A one-piece 440C asks for almost nothing: wiping after wet use and dry storage keep its look. Rinse the kydex with clean water occasionally to clear grit. On a double-edged blade, maintain both edges at the original angle on a fine stone.
Legal notice. Age-restricted item (18+). Carrying a knife in public without a legitimate reason is an offence in France and in most European countries, and double-edged blades are specifically restricted in several of them. Check the law that applies where the order is delivered before purchasing.
