Extrema Ratio are one of our really premium quality knife brands. They are a company that focuses its time and resources into producing only the highest quality knives and tools.
At Heinnie Haynes we are the only official UK re-seller of Extrema Ratio products (If you don’t believe us, see the Extrema Ratio Website). We currently have over 70 Extrema Ratio products in stock, giving you a huge choice on your next Extrema purchase! http://www.heinnie.com/brands/extrema-ratio
Enough of the hard sell, Let’s find out a bit out this company we love so much
Extrema Ratio, located in Prato, Italy, has been designing, manufacturing and selling high performance knives since 1997 enjoying a reputation for excellence that is unsurpassed in the knife industry.
The increased capacity through the years has enabled Extrema Ratio to extend its operations. As part of this effort, the company moved in 2004 to a new 600 square meter facility in order to meet the market demand.
Extrema Ratio serves military, law enforcement communities as well as commercial markets and the knives are well known and sought after all over the globe. They pride themselves on their design, material and product quality to deliver a high end product that meets the highest standards.
The production of their knives is based on modern cutting edge technology combined with traditional craftsmanship and the result is the products we see today. The Extrema Ratio design team uses a 3D design system for new models and to create prototypes. Each knife design is then meticulously inspected and field tested. At this point the finest materials are chosen for durability, function and beauty. Each knife is then hand assembled and hand finished and inspected by Extrema Ratio’s team of craftsmen. That knife is then manufactured at Extrema Ratio, and is measured up to the companies rigorous standards for quality and performance. This is an Extrema Ratio hallmark.
To achieve best performance and function, no compromises are made in the design. This makes Extrema Ratio Knives best known for their outstanding ruggedness and they are sturdy enough to meet the requirements of the toughest military standards.
What makes Extrema Ratio so different? One word . . . quality
We’ve found that Extrema Ratio knives are built with the most current high tech manufacturing processes. Each Extrema Ratio knife is a blend of the finest materials available and a commitment to craftsmanship. When it comes to knives for survival use, one of the most important requirements is that the knife should be strong, durable and versatile. Each knife they bring out, ticks those boxes.
We’ve looked at in previous blog posts blade types, steel types and other factors which affect knife quality. When thinking of buying any knife, of which Extrema Ratio is no exception, you should still consider these factors. You’ll see that although every knife made by Extrema Ratio is undoubtedly made of quality material; however that doesn’t necessarily mean that every knife is right for you.
What sets their knives in their own category of excellence is that every blade is free-hand ground, every knife is individually fitted, and every knife is sharpened by hand. Precision and attention to the finest of details, the use of special steel alloys, new techniques and knowledge and space technology materials make the difference. We find it’s these little things that make a huge amount of difference.
With the objective of designing unique knives for the Armed Forces and Law Enforcement community and enthusiasts as well, Extrema Ratio has grown into a globally renowned brand recognized for dedication towards creating the next great knife.
Production – It’s the way they make it
We could write paragraph after paragraph of the work Extrema Ratio put into their knives, but this video says it all really . . .
Testing – You know your knife can do the job it’s supposed to
To obtain the development of products with a high level of performance, Extrema Ratio knife prototypes and samples undergo the strictest NATO tests, integrated with other more specific and even stricter tests carried out inside their own lab site. In order to ensure a real and absolute efficiency, they execute comparative tests with what they see as the most representative products from other firms in this sector. The standard tests which they use should point out the product limits and merits.
– Fire Test
– Wire cutting
– Oxidation test
– Ergonomic Test
– Crash test
– Falling test
– Flexing field test
– Flexing Test
– Test of wood perforation
– Extreme tests of perforation and cutting
– Cutting test
– Test on soft underarmour
– Test on soft ballistic protection
– Test of NATO belt penetration
The best way of summarising what Extrema Ratio stand for is written in black and white on their website:
“Here at Extrema Ratio anything is possible, the impossible just takes longer.”