Max Knives MX13005 — Folding knife with .50 calibre bullet handle

Overview

The handle is what you notice first, and no wonder: it takes the silhouette of a .50 calibre bullet, ogive included. The MX13005 belongs to that family of objects brought out to be shown as much as used, and it settles naturally into a display cabinet, onto a desk or into a themed collection. Deployed, it measures 240 mm, of which 100 mm is plain-edged blade.

An object of curiosity

Figurative-handle knives form a category of their own in cutlery: the handle tells a story before the blade has done any work. Here the cylindrical volume finished in an ogive fills the hand in a way flat scales never do, and it makes the knife an immediate talking point. This is the sort of piece you give to an enthusiast who already owns every classic pattern on the shelf.

Technical specifications

Plain-edge blade measuring 100 mm in length. Bullet-shaped handle in .50 calibre form measuring 139 mm, which is the closed length of the knife; open, the MX13005 reaches 240 mm. Those figures place it among the large folders, in the 100 to 130 mm blade bracket and the 200 to 250 mm overall bracket, far from any pocket format.

Care

Like any piece that is displayed more than it is used, the MX13005 is best handled with clean hands and wiped with a soft cloth before it returns to the cabinet, since smooth surfaces hold fingerprints. A thin film of neutral oil protects the blade through long spells on show. Open and close the knife occasionally so the joint does not sit motionless for months on end.

Legal notice for international buyers. Carrying it in public without a legitimate reason is an offence in France and in most European countries. It is the buyer's responsibility to check the law that applies where the order is delivered before purchasing.