Milo Tyranne
Character
- Type 10 Folding Survival Knife -
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Intent - To create a survival/combat knife for use by the Miln.Development Thread - N/A.
Manufacturer - HSA.
Affiliation - Various Miln organizations and individuals.
Modularity - No.
Production - Limited.
Material - Ferroceramic blade, titanium handle.
Classification - Knife.
Size - One-handed.
Length - 26 cm unfolded (including handle), 14 cm closed.
Weight - 1 kilogram.
Special Features -
- Spring-loaded switchblade-style design.
- Ultra-sharp ferroceramic blade.
- Lightweight titanium handle.
The Type 10 Folding Survival Knife is a Miln survival implement commonly issued to members of the Hafnip Federation Defensive Navy, Army and Miln Astrogational Corps, among other organizations both private and public.
Of simple and reliable construction, the Type 10 has two features which make it stand out.
First of these, and most obvious, is its switchblade-style design; the knife's blade folds edge-first into its handle, locking in place when not in use; to extend the blade, a catch releases the blade on a spring, flicking it out on a hinge.
The second is the blade itself. Composed of an ultra-strong ferroceramic composite capable of holding an edge even after heavy use, it is sharpened at the factory by a laser system, with the edge honed to a thickness of just a few molecules. Its single edge, despite not being equipped with a vibration cell or similar power assist, is capable of cutting through even the toughest materials with little effort, up to and including heavy durasteel, though it is defeated by materials with a high molecular density, such as duranium.
The Type 10 is similar to a monomolecular blade; though nearly as sharp, it is far more durable, and can be used in the same way as a normal edged weapon. Besides its utility when held directly, the knife is also well balanced as a throwing weapon.
Despite its small size, the Type 10 can be a deadly weapon in the hands of a skilled wielder. Due in large part to its molecular-scale sharpness, it can pass through flesh, bone and clothing with ease, including light body armor such as plastoid and armorweave. This deceptively tiny knife can inflict gruesome slashes, and can even slice through the blades of lesser weapons.
