Italian knife maker Extrema Ratio released another new knife this week, capping off a busy 2015 that saw major growth for the company. “Their sales continue to grow in the United States each year,” says Jeff Woods, who leads the purchasing at Virginia based wholesaler Blue Ridge Knives. The new T4000S is a 7″ bladed tanto fighting knife and big brother to the more stout T4000C, introduced in August.
Extrema Ratio knives are simultaneously rugged and refined, with an angular design language and modern, tactical look that is instantly recognizable. Their knives come with a high price tag and it’s sometimes a challenge to find them in North America. But according to Woods, they offer quality that buyers tend to hold onto. “It’s a brand that we very seldom ever have a return or warranty issue with,” he says.
The company had jaws dropping with the March launch of its T-Razor, a tactical straight razor. It’s Extrema Ratio’s reinterpretation of an old Italian straight razor: a sturdy liner lock instead of a friction fit, but comes in an Austrian Bohler N690 stainless blade steel and the company’s characteristic angular look. The knife resembles a traditional folding straight razor in every way, down to the extended tang protruding from the handle when closed, but the T-Razor isn’t intended for shaving. EDCing straight razors, has been a tradition among some Italian men since knives with a pointed tip were outlawed over a century ago. The T-Razor was so popular, it quickly sold out in the US, but Woods is expecting another production run soon. “Hopefully the T-Razors will be in our next shipment,” he says.
It’s not often that the words ‘kitchen’ and ‘tactical’ are used together, but Extrema Ratio’s kitchen cutlery are as tactical as it gets. Released in April of this year, the knives ship with a sheath, have the same mil-spec handle as Extrema Ratio’s fixed-blade fighting knives, and come in a desert camo option. Some of the knives, like the menacing Genovese cleaver or Waki tanto-bladed carving knife, may be better suited for use on the battlefield than in your kitchen. Other knives in the series are more straightforward, like pairing and chef’s knives.
The fall saw another slew of releases from the company including the Dobermann IV and IV S Africa, extending its line of Dobermann Knives into the hunting category with new patterns, re-sizing, and finishing.
In October, Extrema Ratio released the A.S.F.K., a knuckle-guard trench knife designed for and adopted by the Comando Forze Speciali Esercito Italiano, the Italian Special Forces.
Knife featured in image: Extrema Ratio T-Razor
Lucas Salvetti
December 9, 2015 at 6:06 pm
That looks bad ass
Dustin White
December 9, 2015 at 6:11 pm
How much?
Gabriel Fuentes
December 9, 2015 at 6:11 pm
Agustin Elenes tactical straight edge…
Robert Guy Ellison
December 9, 2015 at 6:12 pm
get a good shave on the go
Jake Vandenberg
December 9, 2015 at 6:13 pm
Interesting idea
Philip Michael George
December 9, 2015 at 6:13 pm
Like 215 USD.
Dustin White
December 9, 2015 at 6:13 pm
Thanks
Lorraine Nombrano Martinez
December 9, 2015 at 6:15 pm
Yikes I love it
Nicholas Benton
December 9, 2015 at 6:20 pm
Melinda Maddock NEED 🙂
Dave Oldham
December 9, 2015 at 6:20 pm
Stupid idea. Like why do they have to make EVERYTHING tacticool now?
Matt Boe
December 9, 2015 at 6:26 pm
Dumb. Its not a razor. It is a folding knife. A poorly designed one. Nothing more. Dont fall for this lame marketing. And sombody please explain to me how it is “tactical.”
Vincent Wagner
December 9, 2015 at 6:26 pm
I WANT ONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Marc Sucio Sanchez
December 9, 2015 at 6:42 pm
Just why would you need this in what Capacity is this practical
Rory Gallagher
December 9, 2015 at 6:51 pm
None, but making cool shit with no practical use is the American way.
Dan Roy
December 9, 2015 at 7:22 pm
Did you read the article before you slammed it, or are you just hopping on the ER hate bandwagon? “EDCing straight razors, has been a tradition among some Italian men since knives with a pointed tip were outlawed over a century ago.”
Dan Roy
December 9, 2015 at 7:23 pm
Another person that can’t be bothered to read anything. “EDCing straight razors, has been a tradition among some Italian men since knives with a pointed tip were outlawed over a century ago.” And Rory Gallagher, ER is an Italian company…
Dave Oldham
December 9, 2015 at 7:26 pm
Then carry a sheepsfoot blade?
Or carry a “safety knife” but to make everything tactical is just stupid in my opinion.
Plus, europe has VERY strict knife laws, making it all tacticool makes it look more like a weapon, meaning the police have an easier time arresting “knife weilding thugs”
Sarah Fanning
December 9, 2015 at 7:37 pm
U can’t have that one FOR SURE
Darren Rich
December 9, 2015 at 7:40 pm
As a marine veteran we still have to shave in the field, and on deployment. It would definitely be nice to have something that isn’t reflective that will give our position away while we hygiene
Marc Sucio Sanchez
December 9, 2015 at 7:41 pm
And last time I checked this was America not Italy
Darren Rich
December 9, 2015 at 7:43 pm
It’s an Italian company that makes it, and i would have liked to have had this in the field, or in the fobs. Seemed like the px truck only came when i was on patrol.
Marc Sucio Sanchez
December 9, 2015 at 7:46 pm
Lol yeah I just used the good ole razors that we had to have for stratmobex before deployment and we rarely shave just wen we had to go inside the wire before some fobit got thier assholes chapped because of garrison standards in their safe world of the fob or cop lol
Dave Oldham
December 9, 2015 at 7:51 pm
Darren, thank you for your service.
However, surely a blue gillette would be a better option than a straight razor? I mean, non reflective, quicker and easier to use, and much safer if you come under fire while shaving.
Although. If you do want to use a straight razor, a carbon blade with a patina would be nicer surely. It’s certainly going to be more unique and personal to you. And not all shiney and reflective.
Jared Mendoza
December 9, 2015 at 8:09 pm
Lol @ all the “it’s just not practical” people. Take a deep breath and relax. If other people buy this knife you’ll be ok. I promise.
Richard Arroyo
December 9, 2015 at 8:17 pm
I want this…. where can I look it up and buy… any info?
Marcus Van Vandergroot
December 9, 2015 at 9:12 pm
Love this company but DAMN are they expensive.
Dain Verret
December 9, 2015 at 9:40 pm
Looks dirty.
William Corbett
December 9, 2015 at 9:42 pm
Where do you pick one of these up
Joseph Moore
December 9, 2015 at 9:48 pm
216
Joseph Moore
December 9, 2015 at 9:49 pm
Eli Mason buy me this
Etienne Gagné
December 9, 2015 at 9:58 pm
196 euro lolll
Eli Mason
December 9, 2015 at 9:58 pm
I have one already
Steve Safah
December 9, 2015 at 10:01 pm
LOL
Tony Spencer
December 9, 2015 at 10:41 pm
Everything they produce is out of my financial wheelhouse. If Im gonna spend $300+ its gonna go towards firearms.
Dwayne Roberts
December 9, 2015 at 6:50 pm
I want one of these
Cant figure out how much it cost US dollar
Rory Gallagher
December 9, 2015 at 6:50 pm
I want a tactical razor….
Johnny Cunningham
December 9, 2015 at 10:51 pm
Want one
Dain Verret
December 9, 2015 at 11:16 pm
Bank. But I want one.
Nate MacDonald
December 9, 2015 at 11:31 pm
Wtf?
Matthew Kerman McClellan
December 9, 2015 at 7:32 pm
That asfk and razor.
Matthew LoPresti
December 9, 2015 at 11:36 pm
That’s sick
Marc Sucio Sanchez
December 9, 2015 at 7:38 pm
It’s pointless and a waste of money but I guess it is the cool thing now a days to look tacticool in society and have all these cool tactical things without actually doing anything tactical relates lmao
Jeff Graves
December 9, 2015 at 11:39 pm
Tactical razor…?? Really…. pffffffft
Steve Safah
December 10, 2015 at 12:01 am
I kinda wish it didnt say that on the blade. Would look cool if it was plain
John Barnes
December 10, 2015 at 1:10 am
A tactical shave? LOL!
Dewayne Harper
December 10, 2015 at 2:01 am
Like that
Shane Rushton
December 10, 2015 at 2:32 am
I want one
Xander Constantine-McShackles
December 10, 2015 at 4:50 am
“Where shaving goes to the next level….”
Stephen Page
December 10, 2015 at 5:34 am
I’ll stick with my Filarmonica
Michael Waki
December 10, 2015 at 5:39 am
“Tactical straight razor”.
Most people will probably injure themselves using a straight razor in a fight.
Sean Hoffman
December 10, 2015 at 5:54 am
196 euro for a straight razor? Is it carved from diamond?
Derrick Hill
December 10, 2015 at 6:59 am
I want this.
Matthew Eggleston
December 10, 2015 at 3:14 am
…….tactical straight razor much?
Josh Ursus Maritimus Ellis
December 10, 2015 at 9:11 am
Not even going to argue with a hipster about any type of sharp objects , you’re probably a member of one of those dollar scented beard oil clubs. You guys kill me, try to look like a lumberjack…. Can’t use an axe and never fired up a chainsaw ????
Josh Ursus Maritimus Ellis
December 10, 2015 at 9:14 am
Gives operational advice, to retired operators from his love seat STFU….
John Anderson
December 10, 2015 at 4:03 pm
Billy Gilbert Paul Drees
Yukon Cornelius
December 10, 2015 at 4:28 pm
I want this !!!!
Philipp Pilpil Repil
December 10, 2015 at 6:37 pm
Yes. Buy me one too lol
Keith Nelms
December 11, 2015 at 12:56 am
Jason Peckover, Kevin Beavers, Bryan Beavers
Justin Martinez
December 11, 2015 at 2:04 am
Kyle Martinez
GaryJr Heffron
December 11, 2015 at 3:21 am
I want a couple of these