LionSteel/Emerson Knives L.E.One Karambit Flipper Knife 3.23" CPM-MagnaCut Chemical Black Hawkbill Blade, Red Aluminum Handles, Frame Lock - LE1 A RB
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Description

LNLE1ARB: LE1 A RB L.E.One Karambit - Red/Chemical Black

LionSteel

The L.E.One standing for LionSteel-Emerson ONE is the SOLID Karambit knife developed in collaboration with Emerson Design. The Solid frame-lock handle, already a distinctive characteristic for LionSteel, is milled out from a solid piece of Ergal aluminum available in black, red, green, or earth brown colors, while the blade is made of CPM-MagnaCut steel. 

The other embedded features make the knife more comfortable and secure to be used, allowing the final user to choose how to use the knife. REF (REmovable Flipper system): this feature permits you to choose how to use the knife, if you don't want the flipper you can unscrew it using the torx tool and put the second "cap" screw that perfectly fits the hole in the bottom of the blade. The patented Wave Feature. Ernest Emerson created the Emerson Wave Feature when he discovered that the knife would self-deploy when being pulled from your pocket, given the right motion. This device allows you to open the knife literally, as it is removed from the pocket. This makes any Emerson Knife with the remote pocket opening system the fastest deploying knife in the world. Faster than an automatic, your knife is open as it comes up into your hand-ready for use.

Ernest Emerson Design

At a time when knife companies had never heard the word tactical, and years before any company even had a category called Tactical Knives, Emerson Knives Incorporated was formed with one single goal in mind: to build the best military and law enforcement edged weapons in the world. They were called “Tactical Knives” and they took the knife world by storm. The iconic Emerson CQC–7 became the number one Tactical Knife of all times, and it still dominates the market 20 years later.

Emerson Knives have served the world's most elite special operations soldiers in every world conflict and secret mission for over 20 years. They have been carried into harm's way with the U.S. Navy SEAL Teams, Delta Force, Army Special Forces, Army Rangers, the US Marines, CIA Special Activities Division, and even the legendary British SAS, the founders of modern Counter-Terrorist forces. An Emerson CQC-7 that was used in the raid that killed Osama Bin Laden was sold at auction for $35,400 making it the most expensive and valuable production knife ever produced.

Specifications

  • Blade Length: 3.23" (82 mm)
  • Closed Length: 5.04" (128 mm)
  • Overall Length: 8.27" (210 mm)
  • Blade Material: CPM-MagnaCut Stainless Steel
  • Blade Thickness: 0.157" (4.0 mm)
  • Blade Style: Hawkbill
  • Blade Finish: Chemical Black
  • Handle Material: Milled Aluminum, Red
  • Locking Mechanism: Frame Lock
  • Pocket Clip: Tip-Up, Right/Left Carry
  • Weight: 4.73 oz. (134 g)
  • Designer: Ernest Emerson
  • Removable Flipper System
  • Patented Emerson Wave
  • Made in Italy

UPC Code: 8051887883820

Related Categories

LionSteel, LionSteel L.E.One Karambit Flippers Series, MagnaCut Blade Steel, Aluminum Handle Material, Folding Knives, Folding Knives Frame Locks, Made in Italy, Ernest Emerson

Badges

Product Clip Type Badge: Pocket Clip
Product Handle Badge: Aluminum Handles
Product Steel Type Badge: MagnaCut
Product Lock Type Badge: Frame Lock

Customer Reviews

LionSteel/Emerson Knives L.E.One Karambit Flipper Knife 3.23" CPM-MagnaCut Chemical Black Hawkbill Blade, Red Aluminum Handlesrated 4.000 stars out of 5 (2 reviews)
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LionSteel/Emerson Knives L.E.One Karambit Flipper Knife 3.23" CPM-MagnaCut Chemical Black Hawkbill Blade, Red Aluminum Handles
rated 5 stars out of 5
Shane
 Kansas
Mar 15, 2024
Pros: Blade Material, Blade Sharpness, Ease of Opening, Handle Feel, Handle Material, Lock Ease of Use, Lock Type, Overall Quality, Pocket Clip, Sheath, Weight
Cons: None
Holds an edge forever
I love how thick the blade is for how I use this knife, I don't worry about anything breaking. I cut straps and bands from pallets all day, something that's always made me have to touch up my knives pretty frequently. The bands hold heavy steel so they are very thick plastic. I can go weeks without doing anything to this and it still takes whatever I throw at it. I love how precise the tip is for cutting the plastic wrap off of pallets. I did add opposing side serrations to the middle of this blade so I can use leverage on the bands, they slice through with one go, where most people's knives either slip off, or they're constantly replacing their box cutter blades. I'm a huge fan of the Emerson wave and the finger ring for ripping it out of my pocket with the blade open which is a pretty big hit in the warehouse. Nobody's willing to spend the money though to get one as well! I steepened the angle on my knife just a hair and it cuts through paper just as easy as a coworker of mine that has nice name brand knives, so I'm not sure what that other reviewer is talking about. I've gotten that bit of turning the knife slightly and using my index finger to disengage the frame lock because it's pretty stout but that's not a downfall in my opinion. I pre-ordered this knife and was one of the first to get it from knifecenter, so I've had it for a bit and could not be happier for what I use it for. I have plenty of other knives if I want a slicer, this thing isn't for that, it's for not letting you down when you need it. And I have multiple karambits, I love the deep carrying pocket clip on this!
LionSteel/Emerson Knives L.E.One Karambit Flipper Knife 3.23" CPM-MagnaCut Chemical Black Hawkbill Blade, Red Aluminum Handles
rated 3 stars out of 5
Marcus
 Canandaigua, NY
Jul 04, 2023
Pros: Blade Material, Overall Quality
Cons: None
Beautiful but!
Knife was far from sharp. It didn't shave hair or cruise through the paper cutting test. Being a knife that is priced around $300, that is inexcusable. My first Magnacut blade, and I must say a real disappointment. Fit and finish are outstanding, it is a thing of typical Italian beauty. However, I do not buy a knife to add to my art collection. It is a tool and this one is a very specific tool meant as a weapon of self-defense. Cutting is its main function, and a karambit is a slicing blade shape. It is meant to slash and possibly sever important body parts: tendons, arteries, and such it is not designed for stabbing, however the tip is still important, and this one is stout and sharp. I must say that my first foray into magnacut steel was not an impressive one, hardly the fault of the steel. Perhaps Lionsteel should concentrate more on function and less on form!
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