Max Knives PASKSA — One-finger antique silver aluminium impact tool

Overview

The PASKSA pairs the bright metal of the PASKS with the aged treatment of the PASKNA: a silver aluminium whose recesses have been darkened, giving the skull a more drawn relief and an overall tone closer to old pewter than to new metal. Measurements are those of the series, 58 mm long, 35 mm high, 11 mm thick, with a single finger engaged and the tungsten carbide tip mounted at the end.

A pocket and keyring object

Eleven millimetres thick over a length of 58 mm: the PASKSA takes up about as much room as a large keyring fob and is stored the same way. It sits in the bottom of a jacket pocket, the front compartment of a rucksack or a car glovebox, without ever asking for the space a belt-carried tool needs. That small footprint is also what decides whether an object gets used at all, since what you take with you is what does not get in the way. On a keyring it acts as a counterweight and makes keys easier to find at the bottom of a bag, while keeping the carbide tip within reach.

Technical specifications

Silver aluminium version with antique finish of the one-finger Impact Skull model. Footprint of 58 mm by 35 mm, at 11 mm thick. The end carries a tungsten carbide tip for glass breaking. Single-piece body, with no assembly and no screws. This reference completes the seven variants of the series, which share their dimensions exactly.

Care

The aged surface is part of the product, and you preserve it by keeping away from anything that polishes. A dry cloth, plus a soft-bristled brush for the sockets and jaw where dust settles, is all it takes to put the piece back in order. Metal cleaners are best left aside, as they would even out the tone. After a spell at the bottom of a damp pocket, wipe the whole piece along with the carbide tip.

Legal notice. Impact tools are restricted or prohibited in a number of countries and are frequently refused in aircraft cabin baggage. Check the law that applies where the order is delivered before purchasing.